HB 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2559 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, CodySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the persons authorized to administer an oath in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Judges | Ethics | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | OATHS | State Officers
HB 2821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to decedents' estates and the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with those estates or multiple-party accounts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Common Carriers | Financial--General | OATHS | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General
HB 3425 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the administration of certain oaths and the taking of sworn complaints made in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | OATHS
HB 3474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BASTROP COUNTY | BEE COUNTY | BEXAR COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BRAZOS COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION ADVISORY BOARD | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Courts--Reporters | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | DALLAS COUNTY | DENTON COUNTY | DUVAL COUNTY | EDWARDS COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GRAYSON COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KENDALL COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | KIMBLE COUNTY | LIVE OAK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MCLENNAN COUNTY | MCMULLEN COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | OATHS | POLK COUNTY | PROCESS SERVERS | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Salaries & Expenses | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS | STEPHENS COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TARRANT COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY | WALLER COUNTY | WILSON COUNTY
HB 4396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the members on a signature verification committee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | OATHS
HB 5004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to online notarizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | INTERNET | Notaries | OATHS
HB 5127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to public higher education reform; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | OATHS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to decedents' estates and the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with those estates or multiple-party accounts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Common Carriers | Financial--General | OATHS | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--General
SB 1462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| BASTROP COUNTY | BEE COUNTY | BRAZOS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Courts--Reporters | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | DENTON COUNTY | GRAYSON COUNTY | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Juvenile Boards & Officers | LIVE OAK COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MCMULLEN COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | OATHS | Salaries & Expenses | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | WALLER COUNTY
SB 1780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to online notarizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/24
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | INTERNET | Notaries | OATHS
HB 611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the assistance of voters; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 1049 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the requirement for a deputy sheriff, reserve deputy sheriff, deputy constable, or reserve deputy constable to take an official oath.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | OATHS | SHERIFFS
HB 2437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an oath for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OATHS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3285 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | OATHS
HB 3868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4075 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | OATHS
SB 824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of supported decision-making agreements by persons during court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | OATHS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 82 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
Filed
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 61 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Barbara Jordan Fair Elections Act.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 80 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
Filed
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of elections in this state.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the assistance of voters; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 1817 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to assistance provided to a person applying for an early voting ballot or voting an early voting ballot by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 4128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1706 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector and related procedures.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Presidential | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to election officers and practices; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Political Parties | OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or petition for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 2270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the requirements of service and duties of certain election officers.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 3372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | DENTON COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GRIMES COUNTY | HAYS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | OATHS | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3643 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the assistance of voters; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | OATHS
SB 657 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of oaths of office and signed statements by certain judicial officers and judicial appointees with the secretary of state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Ethics | OATHS | State Officers
SB 1329 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADOPTION | BAILIFFS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | DENTON COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GRIMES COUNTY | HAYS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | OATHS | TRAVIS COUNTY | WISE COUNTY
HB 1598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
HB 1644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Lawyers | OATHS
HB 1909 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | OATHS
HB 3711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in certain county or sheriff department employee grievance proceedings; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OATHS | SUBPOENAS
HB 4103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to oaths and affirmations of certain judges of municipal courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | OATHS
SB 435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers and duties of a county treasurer.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TREASURERS | Electronic Information Systems | OATHS
SB 534 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | OATHS
SB 1681 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to police chiefs of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | OATHS
HB 1329 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions; creating an offense.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OATHS | SUBPOENAS
HB 2475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the oath taken by a person who assists a voter.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Elections--Election Officers | OATHS
HB 3174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a license to practice medicine recite the Hippocratic oath.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OATHS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 3752 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the administration of oaths by a county treasurer.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TREASURERS | OATHS
SB 1691 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OATHS | SUBPOENAS
HB 686 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | OATHS
HB 2051 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the oath taken by a person who assists a voter.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 3674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of an unsworn declaration.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | OATHS
HB 3788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, MarisaSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the authority of a county civil service commission to administer oaths and issue subpoenas; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | OATHS | SUBPOENAS
HB 296 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | OATHS
HB 1285 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to persons authorized to administer an oath in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | OATHS | State Officers
HB 728 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of unsworn declarations and certifications.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | OATHS
HB 1034 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| FLAGS | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 343 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the oath taken by witnesses appearing before a grand jury.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--General | OATHS
SB 397 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the administration of an oath in this state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | OATHS
HB 1375 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the manner of administering oaths for certain electronically transmitted documents in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | OATHS
HB 2550 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of unsworn declarations and certifications.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | OATHS
HB 1609 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to administration of certain oaths by an employee of a personal bond office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | OATHS
SB 322 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to persons who may administer oaths in Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | OATHS
HB 451 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Notaries | OATHS
HB 1766 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to administration of oaths in Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Legislature | OATHS
HB 1868 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to authorizing the attorney general to administer oaths.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 629 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to authorizing the attorney general to administer oaths.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Lawyers | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 57 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to persons authorized to administer oaths made in Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Personnel | OATHS
HB 243 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing peace officers to administer certain oaths.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Notaries | OATHS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 830 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Notaries | OATHS
HB 1031 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the filing of sworn statements prescribed by the constitution for public office and made by the directors of certain special districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| County Government--Employees/Officers | OATHS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1167 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Notaries | OATHS
HB 1274 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the administration of oaths in this state by certain judges and clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | OATHS
HB 1913 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the appointment of deputy constables.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | OATHS
SB 798 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an employee of a personal bond office administering oaths to or taking an acknowledgment or proof of a written instrument from personal bond applicants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Notaries | OATHS
HB 2535 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to authorizing members of the legislature to administer an oath of office.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Legislature | OATHS
SB 1039 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the manner in which the constitutional oath of office is taken.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| OATHS | State Officers
SB 95 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Bomer, Elton
Relating to the authority of the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to administer oaths, affidavits, and affirmations and to give a certificate of the fact.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | OATHS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 547 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Gaston, Frank
Relating to the authority of certain employees of the secretary of state to administer and certify oaths.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
SB 1187 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the oath and acceptance of office of directors of state banks.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Financial--Banks | OATHS
HB 2260 66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the oath for court reporters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
| Courts--Reporters | OATHS
HB 199 64-0 (1975)
Author: McDonald, FelixSponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to oaths, affidavits, and affirmations made by the husband or wife of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any auxiliary thereto.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
HJR 89 64-0 (1975)
Author: Cartlidge, Tom
Relating to shortening the oath of office for certain state officials.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
| OATHS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 533 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Cavness, Don
Relating to authorizing the Secretary of State of Texas to administer oaths, affidavits, and affirmations.
| OATHS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
HB 986 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the filing of oaths with the registrar or president of any State-supported college or university as a prerequisite to registration.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | OATHS
HB 789 56-0 (1959)
Author: Wheeler, Bob
Relating to repealing certain statutes relating to loyalty oaths to be filed by students and employees of State-supported colleges and universities.
| Education--Higher--General | OATHS
SB 337 55-0 (1957)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to false statements made or purporting to be made under oath in any matter, and to false, fraudulent or deceitful concealments, statements, representations or documents in matters within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the State or of a political subdivision of the State.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | OATHS | PERJURY
HJR 46 54-0 (1955)
Author: Jackson, James Horace
Proposing an Amendment to Article XVI, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, changing the form of the oath of office to include appointive officers of the State.
| Legislature | OATHS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 21 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to providing that no funds of the State of Texas shall be paid to any person as salary or other compensation for personal services unless and until such person files the oath or affirmation required by this Act.
| OATHS | State Employees
HB 698 52-0 (1951)
Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the preservation and disposition of oaths, affidavits, or affirmations filed, required of persons in attendance at or employed by State supported Universities and colleges.
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | OATHS
HB 601 51-0 (1949)
Author: Reed, William Otey | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that no person shall have his name appear upon an official ballot as a candidate at a general election, primary election or a special election unless and until he shall file a loyalty affidavit with the same person with whom the law requires him to file his application for a place on the ballot as a candidate for office at a general, primary, or special election; providing for a saving clause; providing this Act shall repeal all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith.
| Elections--Candidates | OATHS
HB 747 51-0 (1949)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful for any person to enter or enroll in any State University or State College without first signing a statement that he is not a member of the Communist, Facist, or Nazi Party; providing a penalty; fixing an operative date for this Act; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | OATHS
HB 837 51-0 (1949)
Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to regulating and providing safeguards in the employment and admission of persons in State-supported universities and colleges; to provide for an oath; to provide for the expulsion or dismissal of certain students and employees under certain conditions; providing for appeal.
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Faculty | OATHS
HB 2 50-0 (1947)
Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry
Relating to amending a previous Act, authorizing judges, clerks, and commissioners of courts of record within this State to administer oaths, affidavits, and affirmations.
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | OATHS
HB 151 50-0 (1947)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to requiring every person now or hereafter employed by the State or any municipality or other subdivision, and every person receiving pay from any public funds before receiving any salary wages or other compensation, to take a certain pledge; making it a misdemeanor to violate said pledge and fixing the punishment therefor and for the discharge of such employee violating said pledge.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | OATHS | State Employees
HB 98 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to allow oaths, affidavits or affirmations of members of the Armed forces of the United States, without the territorial confines of the forty-eight States and the District of Columbia, to be administered by any commissioned officer in the Armed Forces.
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
HB 102 49-0 (1945)
Author: Davis, Jr., Harry L.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to allow any commissioned officer in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, or the Auxiliaries thereof, or any Commissioned Officer in the Armed Force Reserve of the United States of America, or any Auxiliary thereto outside of the United States to administer oaths, affidavits or affirmations to any members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any Auxiliary thereof without the territorial confines of the United States, and to give a certificate of the fact.
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
HB 179 49-0 (1945)
Author: Walker, David B. | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes relating to the acknowledgment or proof of an instrument of writing for record.
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
HB 518 49-0 (1945)
Author: Davis, Jr., Harry L.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the authority of district and county attorneys to administer oaths when taking criminal complaints so as to authorize said officers to administer oaths whenever necessary in the performance of their official duties.
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | OATHS
SB 262 49-0 (1945)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to amending certain Acts by fixing the authority and duties of assessors and collectors of taxes in counties having a population of more than 395,000, etc.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Law Enforcement | OATHS | SHERIFFS
HB 477 48-0 (1943)
Author: Goodman, James H. | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes so as to provide that officers of the Veterans' State service shall be authorized to administer oaths for general purposes.
| Military & Veterans | OATHS | State Officers
SB 280 44-0 (1935)
Author: Martin, William Marvin "Will"
Relating to authorizing the Assessor and Collector of Taxes, Sheriff, or the Sheriff and Assessor and Collector of Taxes, to administer all oaths necessary for the discharge of the duties to their respective offices, and administer all oaths necessary in the transaction of the business of their respective offices.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Law Enforcement | OATHS | SHERIFFS
HB 330 42-0 (1931)
Author: Finn, Paul
Relating to regulating corporations heretofore and hereafter created for the purpose as outlined by Senate Bill 232 of the Regular Session of the 40th Legislature.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BANKING COMMISSIONER OF TEXAS | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Financial--General | OATHS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 348 42-0 (1931)
Author: Hughes, Sarah Tilghman
Relating to amending certain Statutes providing that suits may be filed on sworn accounts, including liquidated money demands on written contracts and business dealings on which systematic record of accounts has been kept.
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | OATHS
HB 352 42-0 (1931)
Author: Graves, Harry N.
Relating to creating the office of Criminal District Attorney in those counties which constitute at least one and not more than two separate Judicial Districts within themselves.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | OATHS | Salaries & Expenses
SB 471 42-0 (1931)
Author: Parrish, Pinkney L. "Pink"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to authorization to administer oaths.
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | OATHS
SB 541 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to the oath and bond of sheriff's so as to provide that sheriffs and their deputies shall not be responsible on their official bonds or personally because of having received or confined any prisoner delivered to them by a State Ranger.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | OATHS | SHERIFFS
HJR 10 41-0 (1929)
Author: Coltrin, George W. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment amending and abridging the official oath of the State of Texas and providing for proclamation, election and appropriation.
| OATHS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 107 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to authorizing County Clerk to issue marriage licenses and administer oaths.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | MARRIAGE LICENSES | OATHS
SB 108 41-0 (1929)
Author: Woodul, Sr., Walter Frank
Relating to authorizing the District Clerk to administer oaths, etc.
| Courts--District | Courts--Personnel | OATHS
SB 288 41-0 (1929)
Author: Hornsby, John William
Relating to providing that district judges and district attorneys shall enter upon and assume the duties of their respective offices on the first day of January following the last general election.
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | OATHS
HB 391 38-0 (1923)
Author: Culp, Isaac W.
Relating to providing for an oath or affirmation of allegiance to be taken by all persons who are teaching or who may hereafter be employed to teach in public or private schools or other institutions of learning in the State of Texas.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | OATHS
HJR 17 36-0 (1919)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Section 1, Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of Texas; providing the oath of office to be taken by all members of the Legislature and all officers before they enter upon the duties of their office.
| Legislature | OATHS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 21 36-0 (1919)
Author: Black, William A. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Section 4 of Article 16 of the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that any citizen of this State after the adoption of this amendment, who shall participate in any mob that takes the life of any person, or who shall aid, abet or assist such mob, shall be deprived of the right of suffrage and from holding any office of trust or profit under this State; and providing that members of the Legislature and all officers before they enter upon the duties of their office shall in addition to the oath prescribe by Section 1 of this Article take an oath that they have not since the adoption of this provision participated in any mob that takes the life of any person, nor aided, abetted, or in any manner assisted such mob.
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | OATHS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 367 36-0 (1919)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard
Relating to fixing a uniform date on which county and precinct officers shall qualify and take over the duties of their respective office following their election.
Senate: Counties and County Boundaries
| County Government--Employees/Officers | OATHS
SB 399 36-0 (1919)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing who have the power to administer oaths for the purposes of the administration of military justice and for other purposes of military administration; providing that same,in foreign places where the army may be serving shall have the general powers of a notary public or of a consul of the United States in the administration of oaths, the execution and acknowledgment of legal instruments, the attestation of documents, and all other form of notarial acts to be executed by persons subject to military law.
Senate: Military Affairs
| Military & Veterans | OATHS
SJR 16 36-0 (1919)
Author: Dean, William Luther
Proposing an amendment relating to oath of office.
| OATHS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 21 20-0 (1887)
Relating to the administration of affidavits, oaths, and affirmations.
| Courts--General | OATHS
SB 10 19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending article 4, title 2 of the Revised Statutes.
| Courts--Judges | Notaries | OATHS
