HB 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of access to a dwelling by a landlord to a cotenant or occupant who commits certain offenses.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 421 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 453 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of county task forces for the disposition of a firearm a person is prohibited from possessing under certain court orders related to family violence.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1645 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to certain family violence protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a change of name for participants in the address confidentiality program administered by the office of the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2454 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to mandatory family violence training for attorneys ad litem and guardians ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2772 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2895 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3913 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HCR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding domestic violence.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
SB 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
SB 351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for certain offenses involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to victims and the children of victims of family or dating violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are separated from employment due to family violence or stalking.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1287 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1483 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 308 87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses.
Filed
SB 9 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported engrossed
SB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed when a child is or may be present during the commission of the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 919 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 1049 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on an individual's status as a survivor of family violence or sexual assault.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Postponed
HB 1528 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures applicable to certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1662 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1663 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
HB 1912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals and to the inclusion of related conduct in the definition of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault using a deadly weapon.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 3021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3078 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim study of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in cases involving abuse and other harmful conduct engaged in by a party.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3529 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte family violence protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to peace officer duties in investigating or responding to certain family violence incidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the criminal offense of stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 92 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Urging the Texas Judicial Council to require all court professionals to be trauma-informed and trained in recognizing, evaluating, and understanding the evidence and impacts of domestic violence and child abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 260 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 263 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 264 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 693 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reporting of certain information involving family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 801 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed in the presence of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1018 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1165 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1382 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1766 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to public health and safety; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to alternate health benefit plan contact information for victims of family violence.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2023 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to service of a notice of an application for a protective order.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in the prosecution of an offense against a family member or certain other individuals or involving exploitation of certain vulnerable individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective services, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for certain children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1357 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1655 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2229 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2316 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to increasing the penalty for assault of certain pregnant women.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2609 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2727 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3562 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to authorizing the foster parent of a foster child to take certain actions to protect the child from violence and kidnapping.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3655 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 454 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 900 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to penalties for certain family violence offenses and for assultive offenses against certain persons; imposing court costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 918 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1063 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1208 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1241 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1242 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1250 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1534 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1700 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to forcing or coercing a child to enter into a marriage.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 148 85-1 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 371 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 29 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
HB 77 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program and other activities in the Dallas community addressing family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 222 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the offense of continuous violence against the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the duties of a peace officer investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained during that investigation or response.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duration of protective orders issued in cases of family violence against persons who are subsequently confined or imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 498 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 808 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1460 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1470 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the definitions of dating violence and family violence for purposes of the issuance of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the commission of family violence as grounds for an annulment of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1767 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2596 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the date by which certain protective order information must be entered by a local law enforcement agency into the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2645 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence and to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, or stalking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain assaultive offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3128 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3757 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 147 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 352 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 747 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 813 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 815 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 816 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 817 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of a protective order and the appointment of a managing conservator in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 818 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 944 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1014 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1247 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1273 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of an employee who is a victim of domestic violence.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1706 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 21 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 460 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the time in which to request a de novo hearing following a ruling by an associate judge in certain family or juvenile law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1366 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1436 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1451 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a program encouraging credit unions to make microloans to victims of domestic violence.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 1462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to violation of certain protective orders or conditions of bond; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1469 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1848 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2172 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2396 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2413 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2508 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2541 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence offenses and to the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain family violence offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3060 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3247 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3333 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appointment of a parent as a child's managing conservator.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3490 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the liability of a spouse in certain divorce suits for costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the liability of a spouse in certain divorce suits for costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 66 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to studying the causes of and making recommendations for reducing child fatalities, including fatalities from the abuse and neglect of children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to proper venue for filing an application for a protective order against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 130 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to representation by prosecuting attorneys in proceedings for protective orders against family violence and in certain other actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 555 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 743 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 893 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1360 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 100 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 119 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 323 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 482 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 487 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the determination that certain criminal offenses involve family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 549 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disposition of a decedent's remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 794 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 825 82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for stalking victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 905 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 907 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 944 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to membership and duties of local school health advisory councils.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1313 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1721 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1723 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1817 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2496 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2526 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the use of force or deadly force against another in defense of a third person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2624 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to procedures applicable in circumstances involving family violence or other criminal conduct and military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2755 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault or family violence.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2828 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3707 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the waiting period for certain spouses filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 116 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 279 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 736 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to membership of local school health advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 789 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 819 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1183 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for forensic medical examinations performed with respect to victims of family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 72 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 188 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the rights of children and the education of parents regarding their duties as parents.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 853 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 923 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibiting the disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 934 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 941 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the determination that certain criminal offenses involve family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 948 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 973 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 974 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the court to confer with a child before a protective order hearing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1226 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain criminal offenses or family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1506 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1644 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1873 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1986 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2066 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2202 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of certain crime victims to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2240 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating the offense of continuous violence against the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2577 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain sex offenses or domestic violence; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2754 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3153 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
HB 3723 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4108 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family violence against a child.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4664 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to assault against certain family members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4741 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4822 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the jurisdiction and preference of certain county criminal courts in Dallas County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 2951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1506.
Reported enrolled
SB 24 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 82 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 491 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 786 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 788 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 843 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to membership on and reporting requirements of the child fatality review team committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1324 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1435 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
SB 1840 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1902 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to civil liability for domestic violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 172 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a family violence victim's identifying information; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 550 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for unemployment compensation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 569 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 597 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 662 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the coordination, improvement, and funding of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 808 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the determination that certain criminal offenses involve family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1547 80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2059 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2210 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, ValindaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to law enforcement reports concerning the commission of certain offenses and the provision of certain information in those reports to victims of those offenses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2520 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a domestic violence education pilot project in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2670 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to providing notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services of investigations of family violence at certain foster homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3021 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the notice given to certain offenders of prohibitions under federal and state law.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3046 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3455 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3505 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3593 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the time by which certain persons found to have engaged in family violence must complete court-ordered counseling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3632 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3692 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, JoeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the denial or revocation of bail for a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of bond related to victim or community safety and to the performance of community service by certain persons charged with certain alcohol-related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 3958 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 6 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 44 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 74 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including the creation of an address confidentiality program; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 142 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to unemployment benefits for certain victims of family violence.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 641 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to employee leave from work to address family violence situations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 784 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the notice provided to certain crime victims before the release of certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 956 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1470 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to certain notifications required for persons convicted of a misdemeanor involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1558 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the punishment of certain persons who commit the offense of assault or aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1783 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
SB 1941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of foster care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 78 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 94 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the punishment imposed on certain defendants charged with the offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 211 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 226 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the completion of continuing legal education by an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 494 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 657 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to terminating the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of certain crimes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 985 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1052 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for family violence committed in the presence of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1059 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of certain protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1110 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault committed by a person against the person's family or household members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1685 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an interagency coordinating council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2359 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the time in which certain persons found to have engaged in family violence must complete court-ordered counseling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2711 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2911 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3159 79-0 (2005)
Author: Noriega, Melissa
Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases and lease agreements.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
SB 55 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to protective orders when family violence occurs between minors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 90 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 91 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the arrest and punishment of persons for certain violent offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 160 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence in maintaining confidential addresses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 216 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a local child fatality review team to obtain relevant records at no cost to the team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 309 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1186 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases; providing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
See remarks for effective date
SB 1275 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 90 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release on bail of a person arrested for an intoxication or alcoholic beverage offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 105 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 177 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of certain international matchmaking organizations; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 297 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the duration and effect of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 512 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 778 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 780 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 813 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the collection and use of certain filing fees to fund nonprofit organizations that provide shelter or services to victims of family violence.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1051 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the compensation provided to a family violence or sexual assault victim for relocation and housing rental expenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1502 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or emergency assistance; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1976 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2099 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the determination of the conservatorship of, and the right of possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2236 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to costs paid by defendants convicted of an offense involving family violence in municipal court where the municipality has a victim advocacy program.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2270 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2712 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2819 78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information held by a tax appraisal district.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3062 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 82 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 92 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or emergency assistance; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 93 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the modification of an order for emergency protection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 118 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing child fatality review teams.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 176 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 317 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 408 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 685 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 686 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the punishment imposed on certain defendants charged with the offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to collecting and reporting information concerning certain Class C misdemeanors involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1050 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Mabry, John
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1524 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a hearsay statement made by a victim of family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 137 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to excepting certain information relating to family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 401 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the punishment of certain individuals convicted of offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 519 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compensation to victims of family violence or sexual assault for relocation and housing rental expenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 593 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to information required in certain pleadings in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 596 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the modification of an order rendered in a suit; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 600 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person subject to an active protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 730 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to collection and use of certain filing fees to assist persons providing shelter or services to victims of family violence.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 919 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the uniform enforcement of protective orders from other states.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 960 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a person who has a history of abuse or neglect as a sole managing conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 961 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the entry of protective order information in the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1007 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to residential and nonresidential services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1174 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to residential and nonresidential services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1175 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to minimum training regarding family violence for certain state employees and other persons administering the financial assistance program and to identification of and services for certain victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the investigation by a local law enforcement agency of certain reports alleging child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1360 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the possession of ammunition or a firearm by certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1554 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1741 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1875 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of an individual who commits family violence within the view of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2675 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an adult fatality review team and to the reporting and investigation of certain adult deaths; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2676 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of a domestic violence fatality review team in certain counties; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3210 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of a state self-sufficiency program for certain immigrants who are victims of battery or extreme cruelty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3267 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to establishing at Prairie View A&M University a center for relationship violence prevention and intervention.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3381 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3491 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the training of law enforcement officers and recruits on dual arrests and the determination of predominant aggressors in family violence situations.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 15 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to excepting certain information maintained by family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 27 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 46 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to minimum training regarding family violence for certain state employees and other persons administering the financial assistance program and to identification of and services for certain victims of family violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 47 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to residential and nonresidential services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 52 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that child-care facilities post certain signs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 68 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to protective orders with regard to dating violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 140 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a determination of conservatorship of, or rights to possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 199 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to prohibiting the possession of firearms by certain individuals convicted of or otherwise found to have committed family violence; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 340 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the penalty for threats of violence against certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 479 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the entry of protective order information in the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 515 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an adult fatality review team and to the reporting and investigation of certain adult deaths; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 653 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain counseling and treatment that may be required under a protective order of a person found to have committed family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 904 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 959 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1349 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1429 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to establishing at Prairie View A&M University a center for relationship violence prevention and intervention.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1475 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 43 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the placement of a child taken into custody by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 155 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the punishment for certain assaultive offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 228 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to an abused child's removal from and return to certain households; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 414 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 462 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to reporting child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 463 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to civil and criminal liability for failure to report child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 464 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 568 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 577 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 654 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to collection and use of the fee for a marriage license or a declaration of informal marriage.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 663 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 684 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 819 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to an objection to the mediation of certain proceedings on the basis of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 821 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 865 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the change of a driver's license or personal identification certificate number of a victim of domestic violence.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 894 76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a payment to a family violence shelter center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 912 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a domestic relations office for a social study or a commissioners court for a county child welfare board member.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1077 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the issuance of an order for emergency protection after a defendant's appearance before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1235 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1263 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the issuance and duration of a protective order against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1312 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1337 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to evidence of domestic violence in the appointment of a managing conservator for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1352 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses against children or family members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1411 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1412 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1462 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the notification of certain persons of the marriage of the person's former spouse; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1557 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1580 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain assaultive offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1763 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1885 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain assaultive offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2074 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the investigation of child abuse or neglect by law enforcement agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2124 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to protective orders and the protection of victims of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to investigations and protective services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2187 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to required counseling for a person placed on community supervision following conviction of an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2242 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2786 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3065 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of victim-offender alternative dispute resolution procedures in family violence cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3141 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to maintenance awarded to a spouse in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3255 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to compensation to certain victims of domestic violence from the compensation to victims of crime fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3631 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to financial assistance and related services for TANF clients who are victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Scheduled for formal meeting on . . . .
SB 23 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 24 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 50 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 145 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the examination and treatment of certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 207 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to protecting against family violence in family law cases and in certain other cases involving alternative dispute resolution procedures.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 208 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to protecting against family violence in family law cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 325 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to extending the requirement for judicial instruction related to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to certain judges and judicial personnel.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 461 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a payment to a family violence shelter center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 482 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 499 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence or stalking for unemployment compensation.
Senate: Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 588 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 685 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 750 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by insurers in issuing property or casualty insurance policies to certain persons who are victims of family violence.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 804 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to developing a standard format for protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 994 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to administration and funding of children's advocacy centers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1124 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of mediation or other dispute resolution procedures in family violence cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1329 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for stalking victims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1357 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 1605 76-0 (1999)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a domestic relations office.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1711 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a suit for modification of an order that designates a sole or joint managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1830 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SCR 76 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Requesting the postmaster general and the members of the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to issue a commemorative U.S. postage stamp honoring the work against child abuse.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 13 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authorization of certain courts to issue a protective order against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 308 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority to issue protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 456 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for the acquisition of a handgun by a person while under an active protective order, certain information included on or attached to a protective order, and a certain warning included on the protective order.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 651 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship based on certain criminal conduct by a parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 752 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of the offense of domestic assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 839 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by insurers in issuing health or life insurance policies to certain persons who are victims of family violence.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 955 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to alternative dispute resolution in certain family-related suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1189 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to a violence prevention program for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1192 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rhodes, AlecSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies to enforce protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1336 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the emergency protection of children and to the issuance of a legislative continuance in an action for a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1441 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the recodification of statutes relating to protective orders and family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1566 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to participation in a family violence treatment or education program as a condition of personal bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 1675 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to discrimination against certain victims of family violence by health benefit plan providers.
House: Insurance
Subcommittee members named
HB 1713 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to discrimination against victims of family violence in the issuance of insurance.
House: Insurance
Subcommittee members named
HB 1826 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the protection of children from abuse and neglect, and the conservatorship of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1949 75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the venue for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1951 75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to reports and investigations of the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2248 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a limitation on interviewing or examining a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2672 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2811 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to an appeal from the entry of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3010 75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the reporting of protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3345 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect during the pendency of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3379 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law cases in the 206th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3428 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to financial assistance and related services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3429 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3507 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to granting the Gregg County Court at Law jurisdiction in family law matters.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 170 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the rights of a victim of a delinquent child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 242 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of an offense for the acquisition of a handgun by a person while under an active protective order or a magistrate's order.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 299 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Ramsay, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the date for a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 390 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 550 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to emergency protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 743 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law matters in the 197th and 206th district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 797 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the recodification of statutes relating to protective orders and family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 798 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to alternative dispute resolution in certain family-related suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1148 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance for victims of domestic violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1253 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1726 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to full faith and credit for valid foreign protective orders; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 1846 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the protection of children from abuse and neglect, and the conservatorship of children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 77 74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to possession and delivery of a child in the company of a person arrested for certain offenses relating to child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 126 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 368 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of transferring a handgun to a person who is the subject of a protective order and including in records maintained by the Department of Public Safety information relating to protective orders.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 418 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to protective orders for family violence; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 511 74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses involving threats, retaliation, and destruction of community property in which the victim is a member of the actor's family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 515 74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against a member of the actor's family or household or involving community property or property held pursuant to orders issued in a family law proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 591 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to training for certain law enforcement professionals.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 816 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain acts of family violence for which a protective order may be issued.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1053 74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1210 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the Child Abuse Program Evaluation Committee.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1551 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to judicial training in family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse issues.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1630 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of protective order information in the computerized criminal history record system maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1632 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for family violence; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1941 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the offense of violating a protective order against family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2059 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of family violence batterers treatment as a condition of personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2159 74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the enforcement of a protective order by a constable.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2567 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the investigation of certain allegations of child abuse; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2569 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investigation of child abuse and the protection of the interests of a child who is the subject of a child abuse investigation or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship or who is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2570 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the arbitration of certain disputes involving the custody or welfare of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2571 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2572 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the foster care and placement of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2822 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a civil order to prevent violence and the offense of a violation of the order.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2823 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to stalking and a magistrate's protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3057 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the home health visitor program and to the establishment and operation of a healthy start/healthy families program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3123 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of records which pertain to victims of family violence and sexual assault.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HCR 27 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Requesting the Texas Center for the Judiciary, Inc., to include in its judicial education curriculum training in issues relating to domestic violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
SB 7 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the parent-child relationship, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and the protection of children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 81 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy, including children's advocacy centers and child fatality review and investigation procedures.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 127 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the temporary detention of certain persons charged with offenses involving family violence or the offense of stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 129 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to magistrate's orders for emergency protection for victims of family violence or the offense of stalking and to the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 130 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to creating the offense of transferring a handgun to a person who is the subject of a protective order and including in the law enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety information relating to protective orders.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 131 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the duties of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services regarding domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 134 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain assaults committed by one member of a family against another family member.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 135 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of violation of a protective order by a habitual offender under that statute.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 144 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed in the presence of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 152 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the inclusion of protective order information in the law enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 175 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to persons considered to be a spouse for purposes of the prosecution of sexual assaults.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 222 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 223 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to providing notice to victims of domestic violence before releasing the offender.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 224 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to reports of domestic violence.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 225 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to requiring law enforcement officers to receive training in documentation techniques for certain cases.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 262 74-0 (1995)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the investigation of child abuse and the protection of abused children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 283 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of certain prosecuting attorneys to apply for a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 284 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Moffat, Nancy
Relating to the liability of a peace officer who provides standby assistance to a victim of family violence.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 285 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the temporary detention of certain persons charged with offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 286 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to persons considered to be a spouse for purposes of the prosecution of sexual assaults.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1051 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the enforcement of a protective order by a constable.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 1343 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of a healthy start/healthy families program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1572 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution in certain proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SCR 2 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Petitioning the Congress of the United States to award to the Texas Council on Family Violence the National Domestic Violence Hotline Grant to set up a national hotline for victims of domestic violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 3 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Encouraging the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Council on Family Violence to issue a directive that local community supervision and correctional departments work with battering intervention and prevention programs .
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Corrections
SCR 5 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Denny, Mary
Requesting and encouraging local counseling services to develop battering intervention and protection programs in response to the studies documenting the success of such programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
SCR 15 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Petitioning the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award to the Texas Council on Family Violence the National Domestic Violence Hotline Grant to set up a national hotline for victims of domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 38 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to amend the food stamp program by adding a special provision to allow food stamp workers to reissue food stamp benefits to family members fleeing from domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 119 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to counseling as a condition of probation for a person who commits family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 238 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to judicial training related to the problems of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 441 73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against the actor's spouse or a member of the actor's family or household, and to the definition of "owner" in the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 542 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the emergency removal of an adult who endangers the well-being of a child from the adult's residence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 545 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to enforcement of orders in child abuse cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 546 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, SueSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an emergency order to protect a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 548 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a managing conservator's or possessory conservator's possession of and access to a child on a conviction for child abuse; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 701 73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence in the trial of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 854 73-0 (1993)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to reports of, and suits for the protection of, abused children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1553 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a party to a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1650 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1871 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to emergency jurisdiction for and issuance of protective orders against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1964 73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the detention and release of a person charged with family violence, the imposition of conditions on that release, and penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2175 73-0 (1993)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the reporting of a family violence offense by a peace officer and the seizure of weapons from a residence in which family violence occurs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2207 73-0 (1993)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2358 73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to videotaping of family law cases and proceedings by a county.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2395 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to counseling for divorcing parents in circumstances in which child abuse or neglect is alleged.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 473 73-0 (1993)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to training for persons licensed by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 478 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1033 73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to reports of, and suits for the protection of, abused children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1054 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the service of summons and waiver of service.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1265 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offenses of interference with possession of or access to a child and aggravated interference with possession of or access to a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1444 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 275 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding family violence and prior acts of violence committed by the victim against the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 391 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the punishment for certain family violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 620 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to counseling as a condition of probation for a person who commits family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 629 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to certain transcripts of juvenile proceedings on appeal.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 740 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to submission by local law enforcement agencies of family violence reports to the Department of Public Safety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 770 72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against the actor's spouse or a member of the actor's family or household, and to the definition of "owner" in the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 897 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to evaluation of certain programs for the prevention or treatment of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1563 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1854 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to admissibility of statements made by a child in an administrative hearing and in the judicial review of the administrative hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1909 72-0 (1991)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to fees relating to an application for a protective order against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 2045 72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a protective order against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2059 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to restraining a parent from absconding with a child who is alleged to have been abused.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2060 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of the managing conservator of a child after the termination of the parental rights of an abusive parent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2193 72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault; mandatory counseling as a condition of parole or probation for certain offenses involving family violence; and training in family violence recognition involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2252 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the development of standards for interviewers and investigators in child abuse investigations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2591 72-0 (1991)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to judicial instruction relating to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HCR 15 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate the cases of all persons convicted of murder or first degree felonies when directly related to victimization by domestic violence.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 275 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding family violence and prior acts of violence committed by the victim against the defendant in certain criminal prosecutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 306 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to submission by local law enforcement agencies of family violence reports to the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 364 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to a frivolous lawsuit brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 409 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to further detention of certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 462 72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the availability of defenses and to the admissibility of certain evidence in prosecution of certain assaultive offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 701 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 723 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence and the enforcement of protective orders against family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 960 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirement of a mandatory hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which child abuse is alleged.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health Services
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1149 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to fees relating to an application for a protective order against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1415 72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to admissibility of statements made by a child in an administrative hearing and in the judicial review of the administrative hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1437 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing emergency shelters for victims of domestic violence organizations to file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SCR 26 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate the cases of all persons convicted of murder or first-degree felonies when directly related to victimization by domestic violence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
HB 498 71-0 (1989)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the removal or exclusion of a child from the child's home and to findings by a court in making certain emergency orders with respect to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 522 71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the offense of a violation of an order for the protection of the family.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 581 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 582 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to certain mental health records by the Texas Department of Human Services and certain other agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 736 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass committed in a shelter center.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1091 71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to an emergency order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship brought by a governmental entity.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1124 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1174 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to continuing legal education and instruction for judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1230 71-0 (1989)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the punishment for the offense of an assault of a family member and a violation of an order for the protection of the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1231 71-0 (1989)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make an arrest without a warrant for the criminal offense of violation of a court order and for the criminal offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1473 71-0 (1989)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a teen court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1495 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the training of certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1612 71-0 (1989)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses involving threats, retaliation, and destruction of community property, in regard to which a family member of the actor is a victim of the offense.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2094 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the information kept by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding offenses involving family violence.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2118 71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services to runaways, truants, juveniles at risk of suffering abuse or neglect, and to abused children and the children's families.
House: Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2154 71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the detention and release of a person charged with family violence, the imposition of conditions on that release, and penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 2280 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding family violence and prior acts of violence committed by the victim against the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2287 71-0 (1989)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to family violence shelters.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2540 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to requiring a clergyman to report child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2707 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the availability of deferred adjudication for a defendant adjudged guilty of offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HCR 119 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.
Requesting the governor to direct the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate certain cases involving victimization by domestic violence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 196 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting Congress to increase funding and authority of Legal Services Corporation regarding services to victims of domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 81 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the removal or exclusion of a child from the child's home and to findings by a court in making certain emergency orders with respect to a child.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 171 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the definition of and punishment for the offense of a violation of an order for the protection of the family; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 547 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 571 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass committed in a shelter center.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 676 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the punishment for assault of a family member and for the violation of a protective order.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 736 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the training of certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1058 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to termination of the parent-child relationship and emergency removal for certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1285 71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to the availability of a deferred adjudication for a defendant adjudged guilty of offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1323 71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to confidentiality of certain reports, records, and papers used or developed in certain investigations under the Family Code.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1504 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to family violence shelters.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1584 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make an arrest without a warrant for the criminal offense of violation of a court order and for the criminal offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1633 71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against the actor's spouse or a member of the actor's family or household, and to the definition of "owner" in the Penal Code.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1698 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of services to runaways, truants, and other children at risk of suffering abuse or neglect, and to abused children and the children's families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1833 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Adult Probation Commission of the Battering Intervention and Prevention Project.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SR 176 71-1 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Directing the Health and Human Services Committee to establish an interim study committee to examine the availability of and establishment of services to families of child abuse victims.
Read & adopted
HB 110 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders in cases of family violence.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 116 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the offense of violation of a court order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 161 70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 383 70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 968 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fees and costs that may be charged in a proceeding for a protective order and service of the protective order.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1413 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the enforcement of certain orders, including an order for child support and for possession of and access to a child, and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
HB 1569 70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorneys' fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1570 70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to protective orders and the elements of an offense of a violation of a protective order.
House: Judiciary
Rules suspended
HB 2020 70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, Ted
Relating to an exemption from licensure for certain child-care institutions for incorrigible children and to certain requirements applicable to those institutions.
House: Public Health
Record vote
SB 390 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to child abuse reports.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 886 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 887 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to protective orders and the elements of an offense of a violation of a protective order.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1093 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the filing, prosecution, and testimony in enforcement of protective orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1110 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders in cases of family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1111 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the offense of violation of a court order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1112 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1342 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the confidentiality of statements made to a rape crisis counselor or family violence counselor; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1348 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fees and costs that may be charged in a proceeding for a protective order; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 174 69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain family violence cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 229 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
HB 278 69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 281 69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of domestic violence to receive benefits under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
House: Law Enforcement
Coauthor authorized
HB 723 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 768 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the family violence shelter fund, financed by an increase in the fees for marriage licenses and marriage declarations, and to appropriations from that fund to the Texas Department of Human Resources.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 985 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to judicial training concerning abuse or neglect of children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1014 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the confidentiality of child abuse reports made by school district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1015 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1185 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs and to the establishment of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1423 69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to reporting of child abuse and to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Testimony received in committee
HB 1625 69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1626 69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to the prevention of family violence and the duties of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and courts in family violence cases; providing criminal penalties for the violation of certain court orders.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1722 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to child abuse and neglect reports and the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2072 69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the juvenile offenses of unexcused absences from school and nonconsensual absences from home.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2160 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patronella, DavidSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in family violence protective orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2423 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the reporting of child abuse and taking possession without a court order of a child suspected to be a child abuse victim.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2424 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to civil and criminal liability for false reporting of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 266 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 371 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs, to certain fees, and to the establishment of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 386 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and expenses in certain family violence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 660 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to a statement of testimony of a child in certain proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 869 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the prevention of family violence and the duties and authority of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and courts in family violence cases; defining "family"; providing criminal penalties for the violation of certain court orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 870 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Testimony received in committee
SB 1176 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to reporting of child abuse and to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1177 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to child abuse and neglect reports and the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1178 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1179 69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the juvenile offenses of unexcused absences from school and nonconsensual absences from home.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 173 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for the offense of failure to report the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 228 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the establishment of shelters for abused wives and their children in certain cities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 234 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the release of information concerning a person's treatment for a sexually transmissible disease in a child abuse case.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 358 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to child abuse investigations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 407 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1728 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2149 68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault by a person against the person's spouse or another member of the person's family or household.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 458 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 878 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders and to court costs and assessments under Title 4, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 997 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain protective orders issued to deter family violence and to criminal penalties for the violation of those orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 82 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to establish a family violence advisory group to assist the staff and the department in its decision-making and planning efforts regarding the Family Violence Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 83 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to conduct demonstration projects to assist family violence centers in expanding services responsive to the developmental and psychosocial needs of the children residing in shelters.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 84 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to implement program models, designed to improve the delivery of services to victims of family violence in geographically isolated and underserved areas of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 85 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to pursue activities designed to heighten public awareness of the magnitude and dynamics of spouse abuse and abuse of the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 86 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide, toll-free information, referral, and reporting system to provide assistance to persons involved in spouse or elder abuse.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 87 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to examine existing programs for batterers, to analyze the effectiveness of such programs, and to pilot such models, as resources allow, on a demonstration basis.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 88 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Granoff, Al
Directing the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to organize a subject area on family violence in its mandatory basic law enforcement training for all peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 89 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Granoff, Al
Directing the Governor's Criminal Justice Division to initiate continuing education programs on family violence for criminal justice professionals; and that the division prepare and submit a written report of its activities and findings to the Legislature on or before January 1, 1985.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 229 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a child who is the victim of incest or sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 231 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the establishment of shelters for abused wives and their children in certain cities.
House: Human Services
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 379 67-0 (1981)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 491 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to court orders concerning the possession of a child alleged to be in danger.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 781 67-0 (1981)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to establishing offenses of domestic violence and aggravated domestic violence for assaults against a spouse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1334 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, MarySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and funding for these programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1470 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the funding of services and shelter centers for victims of family violence and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
House: Human Services
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2077 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to warrantless arrests in family disputes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 69 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders under Title 4, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 220 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the funding of services and shelter centers for victim of family violence and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
Senate: Human Resources
Postponed
SB 242 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kothmann, GlennSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse and to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1117 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to warrantless arrests in family disputes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1173 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and funding for these programs.
Senate: Human Resources
Coauthor authorized
SCR 102 67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Polk, Mary
Commending the work of the program for victims of domestice violence and the efforts of the Texas Council on Family Violence.
House: Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 296 66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a pilot program to deal with problems associated with family violence.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 673 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promulgation, distribution, and completion of child abuse report forms.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 810 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to shelters for abused wives in certain cities.
House: Human Services
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1075 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, LanceSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1076 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1312 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to establishing offenses of domestic violence and aggravated domestic violence for assaults against a spouse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1398 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to procedures for obtaining a psychological or psychiatric examination of an abused child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1757 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the penalty for the failure to report child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1761 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the taking possession of a child for the child's protection.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
SB 182 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: McBee, Susan Gurley
Relating to the funding of battered spouse centers and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Comm. report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 594 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 595 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 733 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to procedures for obtaining a psychological or psychiatric examination of an abused child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1117 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to immunity from liability for physicians and peace officers in certain instances.
Senate: Human Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 952 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to court ordered psychological examinations and treatment of parents or other persons who have or may have abused or neglected a child.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 2204 65-0 (1977)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the establishment and funding of marital violence pilot centers.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 37 64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the examination of children believed to be adversely affected by abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 39 64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to reports of investigations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 597 64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the offense of failing to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 713 63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.
Relating to the penalty for certain failures to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Resources
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1414 63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the penalty for failure to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 149 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cates, Phil
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
HB 926 61-0 (1969)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to reporting by certain individuals of physical abuse of children; providing for the duties of county attorneys regarding such reports.
HB 364 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to physicians' reports of certain injuries involving children.
SB 225 59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to physicians' reports of certain injuries involving children.
SB 138 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to making it a separate felony for a parent to commit an assault and battery on his minor child resulting in the death of said child; providing for punishment.
