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HB 62 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the use of disciplinary alternatives to suspension by a school district and the creation of the restorative justice coordinating council. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 486 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 898 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to an interagency grant program to support and sustain the operations of community recovery organizations. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 967 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1273 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1430 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 3157 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the criminal offenses of violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with persons in custody; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3393 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas of juvenile justice officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3456 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of funds received by certain educational institutions or programs in foundation school program funds for purposes of certain budget reductions. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4076 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to a modernization plan for post-adjudication secure correctional facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and a task force to evaluate those facilities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4113 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the confidentiality of juvenile justice information. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4355 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4371 87-0 (2021) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to juvenile justice reform, including the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and the age of criminal responsibility. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4544 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1552 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2190 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prosecution and detention of a juvenile who engages in delinquent conduct or commits a felony offense while committed to the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 167 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the participation of certain students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 344 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 507 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 965 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1680 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1760 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records and certain records of at-risk youth. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1930 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the establishment of a charter school by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2027 86-0 (2019) Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al. Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2184 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2229 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a report of information concerning juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2230 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee
HB 2314 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2473 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3109 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to certain entities' access to information in criminal justice information databases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3195 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to juveniles committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the transition of students from alternative education programs to regular classrooms. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3461 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to allowing TJJD to approve a small number of Regional Diversion Alternatives placements for youth with intense needs at a higher rate than the average daily cost of state secure facilities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3648 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3689 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the office of the inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4009 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve | et. al. Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4268 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 4607 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the construction of small occupancy facilities by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 362 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 619 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1025 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records and certain records of at-risk youth. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1155 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular classroom. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1661 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1702 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2057 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2190 86-0 (2019) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the confinement of juveniles in certain facilities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 7 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to child protective services suits, motions, and services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 122 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Received from the House
HB 211 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 249 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to investigations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation and to child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 314 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 676 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 932 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1015 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1163 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 1521 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1522 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2218 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas of juvenile justice officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2702 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses and the confinement or release of those individuals prior to prosecution. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2863 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2879 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to treatment and registration of juveniles adjudicated for a sexual offense. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2904 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2931 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
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HB 3325 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a prohibition on placing juveniles in privately owned places of detention. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3594 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings; increasing the punishment for certain delinquent conduct. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
HB 4228 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to a memorandum of understanding between certain state agencies related to training of employees and contractors who provide certain services to children and families. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 424 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the secure confinement of certain children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 653 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certain felony offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 687 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the collection and use of certain information relating to child abuse and neglect and the provision of prevention and early intervention services; creating an offense. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
SB 796 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 941 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1304 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1366 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1669 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1826 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to notification regarding the release of certain sex offenders and to the reporting of vehicle registration information for sex offenders. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1828 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to treatment and registration of juveniles adjudicated for a sexual offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1849 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 1856 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1977 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the authority of the independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to investigate and evaluate certain juvenile facilities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 316 85-1 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 10 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 53 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 212 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee
HB 266 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody; providing certain enhanced penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 309 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to a study on the feasibility and potential costs and benefits of implementing a pay-for-performance contract program for certain juvenile justice programs and services. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 330 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 550 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
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 1144 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1205 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1240 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1311 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of personal information concerning certain employees currently or formerly involved in the Texas juvenile justice system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1507 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to a report to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department concerning restorative justice programs for juvenile offenders in certain counties. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1549 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to nonsubstantive corrections in statutes to references to the Texas Youth Commission and Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1573 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 1586 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and its facilities, to the operation of post-adjudication secure correctional facilities for juvenile offenders, and to the commitment and placement of juvenile offenders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1805 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to abolishing a fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1821 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2372 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to training requirements for juvenile correctional officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2429 84-0 (2015) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the persons who may consent to the medical care or immunization of a child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2433 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2626 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine and recommend a plan to increase the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2931 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the secure confinement of certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2992 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3123 84-0 (2015) Author: Price, Four
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3277 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in regard to juveniles in custody in certain facilities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3665 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3830 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice in University Interscholastic League athletic activities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 104 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 183 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 219 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 409 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1149 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 1333 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the secure confinement of certain children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1455 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1630 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the commitment of juveniles in post-adjudication secure correctional facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and by local probation departments. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1767 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2005 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2019 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the composition of the Texas Violent Gang Task Force. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 2054 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to the State Orphans Home Alumni Association. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 694 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to access by certain military personnel to juvenile and criminal history information. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 743 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities; increasing a fee. House: Human Services Postponed
HB 937 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to establishing a restorative justice pilot program for juvenile offenders in certain counties. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1038 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system; authorizing the imposition of a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1302 83-0 (2013) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders and to certain restrictions on employment for certain sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1388 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1452 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to an exemption for certain facilities that provide shelter and care to child victims of human trafficking from child-care licensing requirements. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1541 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to a study on recidivism rates for certain juveniles committed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1543 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for reappointment of the independent ombudsman of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the authority of the independent ombudsman in regard to juveniles in custody in certain facilities other than the department's facilities. House: Corrections Considered in Calendars
HB 1567 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the presentation of a statement by certain persons at the conclusion of a juvenile disposition hearing. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1968 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to Jefferson County. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2230 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to orders of nondisclosure issued for records of certain fine-only misdemeanors; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2241 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the maximum age of commitment of certain juveniles to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 2399 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to a study of the feasibility and desirability of certain changes to the juvenile justice system. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2733 83-0 (2013) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administration and operation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2862 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to procedures related to juvenile cases. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3405 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an exemption for certain emergency shelters from child-care licensing requirements. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3407 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 306 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to consideration of a student receiving treatment in a residential facility for public school accountability purposes. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 511 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
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SB 1295 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to state agency purchasing. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1356 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking and its victims and the care of juveniles who have experienced traumatic events. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1448 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to orders of nondisclosure issued for records of certain fine-only misdemeanors; authorizing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1517 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the collection of data regarding the placement of a child in disciplinary seclusion in a juvenile facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1520 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the assessment of juveniles who are victims of sex trafficking. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1717 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in regard to juveniles in custody in facilities other than juvenile justice facilities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1769 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the fingerprinting practices of juvenile probation departments. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1772 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 79 83-1 (2013) Author: White, James Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 1915 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call
SB 653 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
HB 3689 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the functions and continuation of the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and to the functions of the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1020 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission. Senate: Government Organization No action taken in committee


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