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HB 327 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 590 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 642 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 872 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1082 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability of personal information of an elected public officer. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1249 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the public accessibility of open-enrollment charter school annual financial statements. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1374 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1416 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to business days for purposes of the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1440 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1563 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to the disclosure of information in department files of fire fighters or police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1810 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2052 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2208 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or recipient of disaster recovery assistance. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2339 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service. House: Elections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2357 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an exception from required disclosure of information related to certain crime victims and the release to certain entities of autopsy reports of deceased persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2383 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2386 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2421 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the disclosure of information collected by a regional transportation authority under the public information law. House: Transportation Received from the House
HB 2451 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2474 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2488 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain records of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2511 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2618 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2785 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to access to public information maintained by independent organizations established under Section 39.151, Utilities Code. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2789 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of public information under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2817 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2857 87-0 (2021) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain information regarding taxpayers subject to an audit that is provided to members of the public. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3015 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3073 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to a requirement that state agencies make agency guidance documents accessible to the public. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3112 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting
HB 3345 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3372 87-0 (2021) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to post the annual compensation of the superintendent or chief executive officer on the district's or school's Internet website. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3435 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3453 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3535 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3550 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the availability of certain information regarding an application for or the award of disaster recovery funds under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3615 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain rates charged by and programs offered by municipally owned utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3627 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3663 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information regarding a business that applies for state or federal disaster recovery funds. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3744 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3845 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the failure of a property owners' association to file all dedicatory instruments of a residential subdivision as public records. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4174 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain evidence of a crime that resulted in the death of a person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4267 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4340 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to a special right of access to certain public information by an individual who is a victim of a crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4347 87-0 (2021) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4493 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the requirement that a state agency provide information to another state agency on request. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HR 1982 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 155. 3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 66 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 155 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 290 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 295 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 318 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the records of certain condominium unit owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 334 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain records of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 341 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 347 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the public information law. House: Public Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 668 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the confidentiality of certain government operated utility customer information. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 729 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 841 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 858 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the disclosure of information collected by a metropolitan rapid transit authority, regional transportation authority, municipal transit department, or coordinated county transportation authority under the public information law. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 882 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding the occurrence of communicable diseases in residential facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 923 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to open government. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 925 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the definition of business day for purposes of the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 926 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 927 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 928 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 930 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding the occurrence of communicable diseases in residential facilities. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 948 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are current or former employees of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 972 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 974 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 975 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1134 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1225 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1247 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1386 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to a body worn camera program for emergency medical personnel. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1470 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to chilled water service and district cooling systems. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1491 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the electronic submission of requests for attorney general decisions under the public information law; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1492 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1526 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1612 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to certain suits involving elections and the confidentiality of certain communications with voting systems vendors. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1651 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information related to a tax audit. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1751 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 540 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 155. Reported enrolled
HB 124 87-1 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. Filed
HB 162 87-1 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service. Filed
HB 165 87-1 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts. Filed
HB 175 87-1 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of campaign finance reports under the public information law. Filed
HB 209 87-1 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to public access to anonymized ballots. Filed
HB 231 87-1 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the applicability of the public information law to independent organizations certified to manage a power region. Filed
SB 31 87-1 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
HB 14 87-2 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al. Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 110 87-2 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of campaign finance reports under the public information law. Filed
HB 121 87-2 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. Filed
HB 131 87-2 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to availability of cast ballots under the public information law. Filed
SB 38 87-2 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification. Filed
SB 79 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to availability of cast ballots under the public information law. Filed
HB 81 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 125 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 147 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 305 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 318 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 418 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 450 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 543 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 858 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1341 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1351 86-0 (2019) Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1655 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1700 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2133 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to public access to certain hospital inspection and investigation information and materials. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2189 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2191 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2192 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 2203 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2360 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the public inspection of an arrest warrant and any affidavit made in support of the issuance of the warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 2435 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the confidentiality of the home or residence address of a state or federal judge or the judge's spouse in certain government records and documents. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2446 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding firefighters, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and fire safety inspectors and the certification and training for fire safety inspectors. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2458 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2691 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al. Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2799 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to economic development. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2828 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2834 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to access to information related to investigations by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2850 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the confidentiality of complaints and investigations in certain occupational licensing programs of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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 3100 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain registered voters. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3102 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to requiring an independent school district to post a superintendent's annual compensation on its Internet website. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3175 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for disaster recovery funds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3282 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3346 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the classification of certain voter information as public information for a provisional or rejected vote by mail ballot. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3457 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the assessment of costs of litigation and reasonable attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3631 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3752 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3877 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to the public accessibility of open-enrollment charter school annual financial statements. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3913 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an exception from required disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information obtained by certain flood control districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4088 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues. House: County Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4103 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the discretionary sealing of certain juvenile records. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4132 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4181 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government. House: House Administration
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4200 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to an exception from required disclosure of information related to certain crime victims maintained by a county or district clerk. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4308 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's or constable's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 124 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts. House: House Administration Referred to House Administration
SB 73 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 84 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 205 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 304 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 332 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 402 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 433 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 494 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 662 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 723 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring an independent school district and an open-enrollment charter school to post certain annual compensation on its Internet website. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 730 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 838 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 902 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to public availability of election records; authorizing a fee. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 943 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 944 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 988 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1317 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1318 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1614 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the disclosure and recording of information on the use of money by certain public entities for lobbying activities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1670 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning a firefighter or peace officer applicant. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1688 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1692 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1854 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the public information law. House: Public Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Education
SB 1885 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1916 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to an exception from required disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information obtained by certain flood control districts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1960 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1965 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor or public defender. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2059 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2192 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the confidentiality of the recording of certain emergency calls. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2263 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to reporting of costs incurred by school districts in litigation or resolution of special education cases. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 2328 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information relating to emergency management and governmental functions. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2542 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an audio recording device pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 18 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues, including the delivery of certain Medicaid medical transportation program services; authorizing a fee. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 53 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 59 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 247 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 349 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 442 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 526 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to certain persons' entitlement to public information. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 624 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. House: Government Transparency & Operation Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 649 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the protest of an application for certain alcoholic beverage permits. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 673 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 723 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the establishment of county boards to oversee the provision of child protective services in certain counties. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 760 85-0 (2017) Author: Raney, John Relating to excepting the date of birth of a living person from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 792 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 793 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 797 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 839 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded. House: Government Transparency & Operation No action taken in committee
HB 890 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 998 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of campaign finance reports required to be filed with the clerk of certain counties or municipalities. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1082 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1341 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to property owners' associations; imposing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1624 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected by certain airport governing boards. House: Transportation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1725 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1861 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to a computer security incident. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1924 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information. House: Government Transparency & Operation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1941 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee
HB 1942 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: General Investigating & Ethics Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2050 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the confidentiality of certain employment records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or maintained by a law enforcement agency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Postponed
HB 2087 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2106 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2328 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Administration
Returned from the House for further action
HB 2413 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2414 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 2437 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2455 85-0 (2017) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to public access to certain information and materials relating to certain hospital inspections and investigations. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2506 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to information contained in a protest of an application for an alcoholic beverage permit. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2521 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the disclosure or release by a criminal justice agency of photographs taken pursuant to an arrest or other involvement in the criminal justice system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2670 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 2710 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 2742 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 2783 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3027 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al. Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees. House: Government Transparency & Operation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3053 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 3107 85-0 (2017) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3149 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3222 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 3234 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3237 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the return of executed search warrants and the public availability of search warrant affidavits. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3271 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3319 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the exception under the public information law for certain information held by a school district. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3328 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the disclosure of public information relating to expenditures for voter identification education. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 3581 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the availability of certain electronic information under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 3608 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to government transparency and operations. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3640 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of an emergency call. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3708 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3793 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to a law enforcement agency's release of a recording captured by a body worn camera. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3848 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the public information law; creating a criminal offense. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 3956 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4001 85-0 (2017) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4066 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the right of certain elected public officers to information of certain governmental and public entities; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Meeting cancelled
HB 4091 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4144 85-0 (2017) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the applicability of the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HCR 140 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the confidentiality of emergency calls. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Signed by the Governor
HCR 150 85-0 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd Requesting the creation a joint interim committee to study updating open-government laws. Filed
SB 24 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 79 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 115 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 119 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 347 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 407 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 408 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 414 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 425 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 456 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 483 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 510 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 515 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 568 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 659 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 705 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Nominations
Effective immediately
SB 751 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 775 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 783 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 930 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1023 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected by certain airport governing boards. House: Transportation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1072 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1086 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1092 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to access to certain meetings and information of private or independent institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1279 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1332 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1347 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1357 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1463 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to settlement of claims and actions against a governmental unit. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1487 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1646 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1648 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the public availability of certain information related to criminal conduct in connection with an election. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1655 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain information under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1801 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1851 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2013 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2085 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2132 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2168 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the disclosure of records produced in the course of an investigation related to educator misconduct. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SCR 56 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws. Signed by the Governor
HB 219 85-1 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 347 85-1 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to government transparency and operations. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 57 85-1 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings. Filed
HB 5 84-0 (2015) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 23 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 108 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar
HB 268 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the prompt issuance of an order of nondisclosure for certain defendants; authorizing a fee. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 270 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 394 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 496 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 649 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the disclosure to a state agency of certain information used or considered in the performance of a contract or agreement with the agency. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 685 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 898 84-0 (2015) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1059 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the filing and contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1118 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to certain persons' entitlement to public information. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 1169 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in the possession of an appraisal district; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1293 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of stalking; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
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 1441 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to the collection and disclosure of certain grand jury information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1482 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1578 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1624 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1630 84-0 (2015) Author: Romero, Ramon
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1698 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 1735 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to requests for a list of annual vote-by-mail voters. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1764 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense. House: Government Transparency & Operation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1803 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1832 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1859 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1942 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al. Relating to judicial authority to issue orders allowing minors to consent to abortions and disclosure of that authority. House: State Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2060 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the application of public information laws to campus police departments at private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2128 84-0 (2015) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2134 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to allowing a governmental body to request clarification of a request for public information by electronic mail. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2160 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the release of election judges' and clerks' contact information. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2175 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2191 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2234 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2240 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the public's ability to access certain documents relating to a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2310 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to electronic requests made to certain local governments for information under or regarding the open records law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2374 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2567 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine the records of certain special districts. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2620 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to disclosure of financial studies and reports associated with a toll project. House: Transportation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2633 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2715 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of a municipally owned utility. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2716 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of certain municipally owned utilities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2766 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the confidentiality of a person's date of birth; affecting the prosecution of the offense of distribution or misuse of confidential information. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2839 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the production of public information under the public information law. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3001 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the information that an operator of a well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is performed is required to disclose. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3087 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the availability of certain special purpose district financial information on a district's Internet website. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3199 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the use of public information for marketing purposes; creating a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3210 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 3233 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records. House: Special Purpose Districts Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 3234 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3235 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3474 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate discharges conferees
HB 3504 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3786 84-0 (2015) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to public inspection of provisional voting records. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3846 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict. House: Government Transparency & Operation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3997 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to prosecution of violations of the open meetings law and the open records law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 4024 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4046 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of student records. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HJR 62 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 46 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain property tax appraisal photographs. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 115 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 308 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers and duties of campus police departments at private institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 335 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to County Affairs
SB 336 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 337 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
SB 558 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to public availability of certain information related to economic development negotiations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 559 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to public availability of the name of an applicant for the position of executive director, chief investment officer, or chief audit executive of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 567 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 611 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 661 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Left pending in committee
SB 685 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to the education research center advisory board. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 796 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 800 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 902 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Education
SB 939 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to disclosure of financial studies and reports associated with a toll project. Senate: Transportation Co-author authorized
SB 978 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1046 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to disclosure of financial studies and reports associated with a toll project. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1087 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the definition of, custody of, and access to public information; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1192 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of reports and personal financial statements required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1485 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1510 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1520 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1697 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1808 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the confidentiality and use of information related to a taxpayer subject to audit by the comptroller. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1811 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to certain publications of intimate visual material by a business; providing civil penalties. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1856 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to confidentiality of student records. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 1874 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to accessing criminal history record information and other records of involvement in the criminal justice system; authorizing fees; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1946 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 9 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to posting certain information regarding compensation of state agency executive staff on the Internet. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 12 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to gifts and other consideration made to state agencies for state employee salary supplement or other purposes and to publication by state agencies of staff compensation and related information. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 16 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a requirement that a state agency post its internal auditor's audit plan and audit report and other audit information on the agency's Internet website. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 74 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 193 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 268 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 367 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 526 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. House: Pensions Left pending in committee
HB 628 83-0 (2013) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the right of a member of the board of trustees of a school district to obtain information, documents, and records. House: Public Education
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 688 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
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 878 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the filing with the state of electric logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 879 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to certain information available to the public on a central database containing information about sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 919 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to excepting certain vehicle location information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 981 83-0 (2013) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 987 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1487 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Internet posting of certain information regarding state grants. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1559 83-0 (2013) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1632 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information of peace officers, county jailers, security officers, employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a prosecutor's office, or judges and their spouses. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1648 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1933 83-0 (2013) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to condominium association records and meetings. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2112 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to financial disclosure reports made by a member of a county planning commission. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2122 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. House: Technology Referred to Technology
HB 2190 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2246 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 2408 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2444 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. House: Pensions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2605 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to contracts for certain professional services and the distribution of certain consultants' reports. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2676 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 2725 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2855 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the prompt issuance of an order of nondisclosure for certain defendants; authorizing a fee. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2861 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2961 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the social security numbers of school district employees. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3200 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to a suit for a writ of mandamus compelling a governmental body to make information available for public inspection under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3354 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3446 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John Relating to the distribution by the appraisal review board of an appraisal district of written opinions, memoranda, or analyses of law drafted by the attorney for the board. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3449 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the exception under the public information law for certain information held by a school district. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3460 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3630 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3758 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to examining records of municipal management districts. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3804 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HCR 218 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 12. Signed by the Governor
HR 2982 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949. Reported enrolled
HR 3042 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12. Reported enrolled
SB 107 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the disclosure by a court of criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 176 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the distribution of certain consultants' reports. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 279 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain information about high-value data sets provided by state agencies to the Department of Information Resources. House: Technology
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 369 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain information available to the public on a central database containing information about sex offenders. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 457 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 458 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 471 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to technological efficiencies in the recording of certain open meetings. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 753 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 881 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to access to certain archaic information. Senate: Open Government Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 895 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to access to records of a nonprofit organization supporting the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas under the public information law. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 949 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to licensing under the Medical Practice Act. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 977 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedure used to petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 983 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 988 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law. Senate: Open Government Referred to Open Government
SB 1289 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1297 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1302 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to applicability of certain public school requirements to private schools that accept students with vouchers, tax credit scholarships, or certain other funding. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1354 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1368 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to public information pertaining to the official business of governmental bodies and to contracts by certain state governmental entities that involve the exchange or creation of public information. House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1512 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain crime scene photographs and video recordings. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1562 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the applicability of the public information law to certain nongovernmental entities involved in law enforcement and corrections. Senate: Open Government Referred to Open Government
SB 1563 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the definition of and access to public information. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1621 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the dissemination of Criminal History Record Information. Senate: Open Government Referred to Open Government
SB 1626 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1882 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to information for legislative purposes requested under the Public Information Act. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1896 83-0 (2013) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SR 1073 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949. Reported enrolled
SR 1080 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12. Reported enrolled
HB 43 83-1 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. Filed
HB 28 83-2 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions
HB 22 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to information regarding the citizenship and immigration status of public school students. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 66 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 147 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 396 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 541 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 610 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 854 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 893 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the meetings of certain property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1044 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to categories of information presumed to be public under the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1472 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1671 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1882 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee
HB 2210 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the release of certain information regarding child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2313 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2338 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the posting on the Internet by the county assessor-collector of information regarding ad valorem tax rates. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2390 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the types of information relating to emergency responses that are confidential. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2460 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2463 82-0 (2011) Author: Reynolds, Ron
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2538 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2671 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the disclosure of personal information under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2761 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to meetings, elections, and records of certain property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 2866 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2947 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a hospital district from required disclosure under the public information law. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2966 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications and records made or collected in reference to certain sexual assault survivors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2971 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of public school teachers and administrators. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2980 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the assessment of litigation costs in certain actions under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3024 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3173 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the required public notice of the names of a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3307 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 3343 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to the disclosure of certain attorney's fees and expenses paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3591 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by a compliance office of an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3613 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3695 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of records and files related to a child who is charged with or convicted of certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only or is found to have engaged in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3701 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3777 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to collection, storage, and distribution of criminal history record information; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3784 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements and audits of certain governmental bodies. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3801 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the exception of certain personal information from disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
SB 156 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department, including data and confidential patient information concerning bleeding and clotting disorders, and other issues related to bleeding and clotting disorders. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 190 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 208 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 366 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the repeal of information disclosure exemptions for public power utilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 375 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to categories of information presumed to be public under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 417 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the disclosure by a court of criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 470 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an exception to disclosure under the public information law concerning officers and employees of a hospital district. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 550 82-0 (2011) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the required public notice of the names of a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Open Government, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 602 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to confidential information under the public information law and to procedures and deadlines under the public information law in relation to the redaction of certain confidential information by a governmental body. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 669 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 677 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty. Senate: Open Government, Select Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 701 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to high-value data sets of state agencies posted on the Internet. House: Technology
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 711 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Open Government, Select
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 933 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
SB 935 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Senate: Open Government, Select Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1130 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain records of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1270 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1327 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by a compliance office of an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1370 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to meetings and records of and certain information provided by or concerning a property owners' association. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1571 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to information subject to the public information law. Senate: Open Government, Select Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1638 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the exception of certain personal information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1652 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the implementation of new processes for the purposes of budget transparency, fiscal responsibility, and open government. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1722 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the confidentiality of certain information pertaining to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1743 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1752 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to confidentiality of certain Class C misdemeanor records related to the conviction of a child. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1826 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation." House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1829 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the application of the public information law to chambers of commerce and nonprofit corporations that provide economic services to a governmental body. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1904 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the open meetings and public information laws. Senate: Open Government, Select No action taken in committee
SB 1906 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1907 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to access to certain archaic information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 25 82-1 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school district. Filed
SB 26 82-1 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty. Filed
SB 27 82-1 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation." Filed
SCR 5 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1. Signed by the Governor
HB 210 81-0 (2009) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the confidentiality under the public information law of certain name and address information provided to a governmental body. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 262 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to information regarding the citizenship status of students. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 313 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 372 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 559 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 649 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a prohibition on the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 757 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to public access to certain information and materials. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 904 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 909 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 914 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1315 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to access to information regarding reports of child abuse or neglect. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1360 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the effect under the public information law of the disclosure of certain information by a prosecutor to defense counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1383 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1390 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1411 81-0 (2009) Author: Jones, Delwin
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to records of certain frivolous complaints maintained by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1450 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the disposal and reuse of coal combustion waste. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 1634 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 1707 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1747 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1773 81-0 (2009) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1826 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information. House: Transportation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1830 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1955 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2051 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, and amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2257 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in certain real property sales; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2356 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to the filing with the state of well logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2468 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to public access to the examination and approval of voting systems used in an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2859 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to notice requirements for a county selling surplus or salvage property. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2890 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2891 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a fee charged by a municipality for a copy of public records. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2909 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3066 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to access to certain confidential patient information within the Department of State Health Services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3254 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to property owners' association meetings and records. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3522 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the open records steering committee, reports by the attorney general on costs of copies, and certain deadlines, costs, and suits filed under the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3596 81-0 (2009) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to a prohibition on the public disclosure of information in appraisal records that identifies a property owner. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3601 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3641 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to the preservation of effective responses to requests for information pursuant to the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4134 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4140 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to a bulk data request for information under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4147 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4207 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the disclosure of personally identifiable information under the public information law. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4292 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4302 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the confidentiality of criminal history record information and related information that is obtained by a school district and that relates to an employee of the district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HJR 23 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that a record vote be taken by a house of the legislature on second reading of a bill or resolution for which a record vote is currently required on final passage and on adoption of an amendment or substitute to such a bill or resolution, and that a vote taken by a legislative committee on such a bill or resolution or on an amendment or substitute to such a bill or resolution be by record vote. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HR 2880 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182. Reported enrolled
HR 2964 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1068. 3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 280 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 281 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the confidentiality of the home address information of the spouses of certain federal judges and certain state judges. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 292 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board and to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 296 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain payments or other transfers of value by manufacturers of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing a penalty. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 304 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to information obtained under the public information law for legislative purposes that indicates a crime has been committed by a governmental body or a governmental officer or employee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 331 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 375 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 390 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to confidentiality of certain information under the public information law and in local tax appraisal records regarding federal law enforcement officers. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 460 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to access to information regarding a firefighter or police officer under the municipal civil service law. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 478 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to personal information contained in certain decrees and orders in family law proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 503 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of superintendent of a public school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 671 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to information requested by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 695 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 921 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 974 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to records of certain frivolous complaints maintained by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying. Senate: Business & Commerce Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1050 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release of certain information relating to child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1068 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and allowing information about a public officer or public employee to be withheld if disclosure would pose a substantial risk of physical harm. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1071 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1081 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1083 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to access to certain confidential patient information within the Department of State Health Services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1171 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1182 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to public information and open government. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1196 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1629 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1630 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the availability of information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1692 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1813 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain appraisal district records. House: Ways & Means
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1912 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the disclosure of personally identifiable information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1933 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the confidentiality of information and documents collected, developed, or produced during a school district security audit. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1971 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the collection, maintenance, and transfer and other dissemination of criminal history record information and juvenile justice information. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2140 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2186 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to a reporting requirement for certain nonprofit corporations that award college scholarships. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2556 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the confidentiality of information pertaining to certain biological agents and toxins. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SR 1062 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 1080 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182. Reported enrolled
SR 1087 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1068. Reported enrolled
HB 42 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the electronic database of major state contracts. House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 59 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the management, security, and protection of personal information and governmental records; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 83 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to requiring a record vote by each house of the legislature on final passage of a bill, resolution to propose or ratify a constitutional amendment, or other nonceremonial resolution and to public notice of the record vote. House: State Affairs Postponed
HB 108 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to requiring a record vote by each house of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, and other measures and actions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 132 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 162 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 455 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information that pertains to certain officers and employees of a community supervision and corrections department. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 498 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain federal judges and their spouses. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 666 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 699 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or land commissioner. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
HB 767 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 784 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 836 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to excepting the birth date of a governmental official or employee and certain other information that could be used for the purpose of identity theft from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 876 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the confidentiality of certain identification information of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar
HB 895 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to accident report forms prepared by the Department of Public Safety and the release of information included on an accident report. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 982 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to disclosure of certain information related to the exercise of the power of eminent domain. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 991 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1042 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to excepting certain crime victim information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1077 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges. House: State Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1131 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1141 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in local tax appraisal records regarding current or former peace officers and regarding a current or former employee of a prosecutor's office or of certain offices with jurisdiction over child protective services matters. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1222 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the use by a county of certain fees for the management, protection, and preservation of records. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1228 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the disclosure of certain information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance as public information. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1237 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by the State Bar of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1497 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the consequences of the failure by a person requesting information under the public information law to timely respond to certain written communications from a governmental body. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1580 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to excepting dates of birth of employees of governmental bodies from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1630 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1655 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet. House: Local Government Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1960 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access to records or files concerning a child who is subject to the juvenile justice system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2061 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the acquisition or disclosure of the social security number of a living person by a governmental body, including by a district or county clerk. House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2136 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to public disclosure of student referrals for services made by counselors in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2184 80-0 (2007) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
HB 2188 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the exception of certain ad valorem tax appraisal information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2248 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the ability of a governmental body under the public information law to request a redetermination from the attorney general on dismissal of litigation relating to the same issue. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2263 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain judges. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2305 80-0 (2007) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2464 80-0 (2007) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2564 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a governmental body to require the payment of a charge before complying with certain requests for the production of public information or for copies of public information. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2633 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2666 80-0 (2007) Author: Latham, Thomas Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law certain personal information maintained by a municipality that pertains to a minor. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2775 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the public and governmental oversight of the design, financing, construction, and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor project. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2828 80-0 (2007) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2845 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3013 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3453 80-0 (2007) Author: Macias, Nathan Relating to permissible inquiries by a public information officer of an educational institution to a requestor requesting information about a student under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3462 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to excepting certain information from required disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3598 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to excepting certain real or personal property information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3649 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a school district from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3659 80-0 (2007) Author: Dunnam, Jim
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of the name of a student or minor who is involved in an improper relationship with an educator. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3673 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, John Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3674 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3817 80-0 (2007) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to disclosure of financial statements and other financial information by retail utility providers. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3904 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the voluntary disclosure of public information. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 17 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a house or committee of the legislature to take a record vote on certain legislative measures and actions and to provide for public access to those record votes. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HJR 19 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require each house of the legislature to take a record vote on final passage of a bill other than certain local bills, of a resolution proposing or ratifying a constitutional amendment, or of any other nonceremonial resolution, and to publish the record vote on the Internet. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 48 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information maintained by a county clerk. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 102 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote. Senate: Administration Co-author authorized
SB 122 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 123 80-0 (2007) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Latham, Thomas
Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law certain personal information maintained by a municipality that pertains to a minor. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 175 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 178 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 281 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to excepting dates of birth of employees of governmental bodies from required disclosure under the public information law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 434 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the duty of a governmental body to redact the social security number of a living person from certain information the governmental body discloses under the public information law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 452 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to access to records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 478 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the authority of a member, agency, or committee of the legislature to receive on request one copy of public information from a governmental body without charge. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 514 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by governmental bodies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 591 80-0 (2007) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 596 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or Commissioner of the General Land Office. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 636 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to excepting certain crime victim information from required disclosure under the public information law. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed
SB 885 80-0 (2007) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access to criminal history record information by state appellate courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 889 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 896 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
SB 913 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 958 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to public access to information contained in an early voting roster. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1045 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to providing that a performance evaluation of the commissioner of higher education or of a chancellor or university president is confidential. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1133 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to an exception under the public information law regarding the name of an applicant for superintendent of a public school district. House: State Affairs
Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1208 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1299 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to access to certain archaic information excepted from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1374 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the public and governmental oversight of the design, financing, construction, and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor project. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1398 80-0 (2007) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the ability of a governmental body under the public information law to request a redetermination from the attorney general on dismissal of litigation relating to the same issue. Senate: State Affairs Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1822 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1854 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a school district from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1891 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the voluntary disclosure of public information. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 7 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a house or committee of the legislature to take a record vote on certain legislative measures and actions and to provide for public access to those record votes. Senate: Administration Co-author authorized
HB 18 79-0 (2005) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the persons who may inspect or obtain a copy of a military discharge record under the public information law. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 91 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 93 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to showing the manner of death on the death certificate of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who is lawfully executed. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 223 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to a requestor's right of access to investment information. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 318 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 345 79-0 (2005) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the disclosure of certain information provided on a voter registration application. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 378 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 415 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of superintendent of a public school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 439 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 457 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 484 79-0 (2005) Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the filing of electric logs with the Railroad Commission of Texas. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 486 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the transmission of certain health information to a site outside the United States; providing penalties. House: Border & International Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 634 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al. Relating to requiring public officials to receive training in the requirements of the open meetings and public information laws. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 670 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to the registration requirements for certain sex offenders and to the duty of certain health care facilities to determine the sex offender status of residents. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 702 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to a physician's report of a complication resulting from an elective termination or attempted elective termination of pregnancy. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 971 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1008 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to public access to certain information and materials. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1083 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to an independent organization established by a power region and certified by the Public Utility Commission. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1123 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 1127 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the application of the public information law to an independent organization established by a power region and certified by the Public Utility Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1130 79-0 (2005) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual's social security number; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1204 79-0 (2005) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1284 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1285 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1309 79-0 (2005) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to certain identifying information contained in the case file maintained by a county clerk for a decedent's estate. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee
HB 1368 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the confidentiality of and access to certain personal information in instruments recorded with a county clerk. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1474 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain information contained in records about members, retirees, annuitants, or beneficiaries of the Texas County and District Retirement System. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1607 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to a request for public information that is sent to a governmental body by electronic mail. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1684 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to excepting certain real property appraisal information from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1733 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting disclosure of certain records or reports by the Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1802 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the disclosure of certain information from a provisional ballot affidavit. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1952 79-0 (2005) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a governmental body from disclosing a person's social security number to a member of the public in certain circumstances without the person's written consent. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2106 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to protections for certain customers of a financial institution. House: Financial Institutions Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2168 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the liability of a district or county clerk for the release of information that is subsequently expunged or made confidential. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2191 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the treatment of social security numbers under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2197 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the availability to the public of photographs of an inmate confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2264 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2381 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to posting on the Internet the notice of a meeting of a governmental body. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2547 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of chief executive officer of an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2557 79-0 (2005) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to the exception from required public disclosure under the public information law of certain performance evaluations of governmental employees. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2571 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to requirements for disclosing a consumer's personal information. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee
HB 2598 79-0 (2005) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to regulating the use and disclosure of social security numbers by state agencies and institutions of higher education. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2725 79-0 (2005) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the maintenance of a registry of certain voluntarily provided information by the Texas Infrastructure Protection Communications Center. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 2771 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information related to an investigation conducted by the State Board for Educator Certification. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2851 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to access to records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 2866 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2910 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, John Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 3085 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to disclosure of information in investigation files of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3135 79-0 (2005) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the release of certain information held by the Title IV-D agency in connection with child support services provided by the agency. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee
HB 3142 79-0 (2005) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the standards for the collection, retention and dissemination of government video and audio surveillance information. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3154 79-0 (2005) Author: Escobar, Juan Relating to the confidentiality of records regarding sex offense victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3217 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to assault by employee on inmate. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 3276 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the reporting of data from health care facilities and the disclosure of estimated charges and the billing policies of certain health care facilities. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3278 79-0 (2005) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the management, security, and protection of personal information and governmental records; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3346 79-0 (2005) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to the procedures for issuance of an order of nondisclosure with respect to certain criminal history records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3357 79-0 (2005) Author: Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain information required to be contained in an application for or renewal of a hospital license. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HJR 13 79-0 (2005) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to require each house of the legislature to take a record vote on final passage of a bill and to publish the record vote on the Internet. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 71 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the prohibition of certain disclosures of a consumer's financial information. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 76 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the disclosure of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 121 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to a requestor's right of access to investment information of governmental bodies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 147 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 148 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 239 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 256 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the release of certain student information by a school district. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 263 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to use of certain information relating to tax audits; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 286 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to requiring public officials to receive training in the requirements of the open meetings and public information laws. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 1/1/06
SB 299 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of the name of an applicant for the position of city manager of certain home-rule municipalities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 450 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information regarding the employees of a prosecutor's office or of an office with jurisdiction over child protective services. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 452 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to transferring the duties of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission under the public information law to the attorney general. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 461 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the confidentiality of and access to certain personal information in instruments recorded with a county clerk. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 503 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to making the award of an arbitration an open record. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 543 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the authority of a member, agency, or committee of the legislature to receive on request one copy of public information from a governmental body without charge. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 623 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the authorized charges for providing a copy of public information requested under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 727 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 754 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual's social security number. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1008 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to an automobile club membership offered in connection with a loan. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1113 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to allowing a hospital to release protected health information of a patient to emergency medical services providers for treatment, payment, and health care operations. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1126 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of records regarding sex offense victims. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1148 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to protecting the confidentiality of certain identifying personal information contained in court records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1200 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to information held by a governmental body regarding forensic evidence used in the trial of a person sentenced to death if the evidence was tested by a forensic laboratory operated by the police department in certain municipalities. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1274 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1456 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to telecommunications infrastructure fund assessments and collections. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1485 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to providing that the social security number of a living person is excepted from required disclosure under the public information law and may be redacted without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1812 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to oral requests for public information. Senate: State Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 13 78-0 (2003) Author: Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
HB 18 78-0 (2003) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and providing that only the veteran and the veteran's immediate family may inspect or obtain copies of the records. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 56 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the disclosure of a customer's personal information by a financial institution. House: Financial Institutions Considered in Calendars
HB 142 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to limiting access to military discharge records recorded with the county clerk. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 149 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 165 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and providing that only the veteran and the veteran's immediate family may inspect or obtain copies of the records. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 198 78-0 (2003) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to allowing a veteran to remove from the county clerk's possession all copies of a military discharge record the veteran has recorded with the county clerk. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 199 78-0 (2003) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to excepting from required public disclosure a military discharge record that a veteran has recorded with the county clerk. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Left pending in committee
HB 203 78-0 (2003) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 220 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 298 78-0 (2003) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to prohibiting the disclosure of personal customer information by the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 307 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the availability of certain records pertaining to ballots to be voted by mail. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 354 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 358 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to certain information provided to public school employees whose employment is terminated. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 379 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the right of an employee to inspect the employee's personnel records. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 419 78-0 (2003) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to public access to certain information and materials. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 421 78-0 (2003) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to certain credit insurance policies. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 437 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to an exemption from public disclosure for information that is collected, assembled, or maintained for purposes of emergency management or disaster planning. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 500 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information contained in applications for ad valorem tax exemptions; providing criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 533 78-0 (2003) Author: King, Phil Relating to the application of the public information law to information regarding an emergency action plan of a law enforcement agency or a fire-fighting agency. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 545 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 863 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to access to certain information about former employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under the public information law. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 874 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the driver's license or personal identification card number on a parking placard issued to an individual with a disability. House: Transportation
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
HB 876 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1015 78-0 (2003) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a governmental body from disclosing a person's social security number to a member of the public in certain circumstances without the person's written consent. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1027 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the confidentiality of crime victim information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1029 78-0 (2003) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information relating to certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1053 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of social security numbers in certain circumstances. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1083 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the prompt production of public information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1103 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information of certain governmental bodies relating to the security of a port in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1106 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to presumptions for state land records. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1191 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain sensitive information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
No action taken in committee
HB 1306 78-0 (2003) Author: Marchant, Kenny
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to real property purchased or sold by certain state entities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1310 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files to certain other persons. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 1452 78-0 (2003) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing information relating to use of certain predator control devices. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1488 78-0 (2003) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the records and seal of a notary public. House: Judicial Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1562 78-0 (2003) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to applications for public information that are frivolous or filed for the purpose of harassment. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1586 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1587 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to the charges that may be imposed under the public information law for providing a copy of public information. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1718 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the application of the public information law to information pertaining to the security or vulnerability of the infrastructure, buildings, or operations of an airport. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1778 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to access to birth records under the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1796 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the repeal of the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain information submitted by a potential vendor or contractor. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1863 78-0 (2003) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the disclosure of certain voter registration information. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1893 78-0 (2003) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 1974 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2032 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law and legislative use of certain confidential information; creating an offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2040 78-0 (2003) Author: Marchant, Kenny
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing certain state agencies to share information for investigative purposes. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2090 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to showing the cause of death on the death certificate of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who is lawfully executed. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 2125 78-0 (2003) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy and Security Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy and the security of this state. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2174 78-0 (2003) Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to illegal uses of confidential information by persons having legal access to confidential information; creating an offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2268 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to restricting the availability of certain information contained in a final decree of divorce or annulment. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 2309 78-0 (2003) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the application of the public information law to certain emergency preparedness plans of a county. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2455 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to, and the confidentiality of records under, the sunset review process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2560 78-0 (2003) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to certain orders and other records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2611 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Bill Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2643 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities that are parties to certain contracts with this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2817 78-0 (2003) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to sales tax information provided by the comptroller to certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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 2857 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of and communications with a domestic relations office. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee
HB 2863 78-0 (2003) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Relating to the functions of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including hearings functions transferred to the office from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2990 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to birth and death certificates. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
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.
HB 3154 78-0 (2003) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain information regarding sales and use taxes imposed by a municipality and to the confidentiality of that information; providing penalties. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3466 78-0 (2003) Author: Mabry, John Relating to excepting a risk or vulnerability assessment of a water system from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3493 78-0 (2003) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the penalty for using information obtained from a public record to assist in the commission of an offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HR 1765 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1000. Reported enrolled
HR 1858 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2455. Reported enrolled
SB 81 78-0 (2003) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to making a military discharge record recorded with the county clerk a confidential document. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations No action taken in committee
SB 84 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the prompt production of public information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 85 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al. Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and limiting the persons to whom the information may be disclosed. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations No action taken in committee
SB 141 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain state agencies to share certain information for investigative purposes. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 152 78-0 (2003) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain response plans of a municipal hospital or hospital district. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 174 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the confidentiality of information in an application for a marriage license. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 208 78-0 (2003) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the contents of physician profiles created by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 211 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of chiropractors, optometrists, and therapeutic optometrists. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 228 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public access to underwriting guidelines used by insurers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 299 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 452 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to public access to certain documents about legislative continuances under the public information law. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 453 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the fee charged by a county clerk for providing copies of certain documents in electronic form. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 641 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to presumptions for state land records. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 644 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information of certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license and of their clients. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 647 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Left pending in subcommittee
SB 653 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the charges that may be imposed under the public information law for providing a copy of public information. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 706 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the fees for county records preservation and management. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 711 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the application of the public information law to certain emergency preparedness plans of a county. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Left pending in subcommittee
SB 739 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to aggregate or statistical information about the screening program for hearing loss in newborns. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 796 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the disclosure of a customer's personal information by a financial institution. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 809 78-0 (2003) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the application of the public information law to information pertaining to the security or vulnerability of the infrastructure, buildings, or operations of an airport. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Left pending in subcommittee
SB 861 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to access to birth records under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 872 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain plans, including emergency prevention or response plans and engineering or architectural plans. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Left pending in subcommittee
SB 882 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the confidentiality of a victim impact statement. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 919 78-0 (2003) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the kinds of mail service that may be used under the public information law to send a notice or any other document to a person. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1000 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to a statistical or demographic analysis conducted by the Texas Legislative Council for a state agency and to information collected by the council in the course of performing the analysis. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1001 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to information required to be filed by mortgage lenders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1015 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding, and to the compensation of, a crime victim. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1050 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Mabry, John
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1113 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the governmental entities subject to, and the confidentiality of records under, the sunset review process. Senate: Government Organization Left pending in committee
SB 1147 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including hearings functions transferred to the office from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1197 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1388 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to certain personal information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1433 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to certain information regarding sales and use taxes imposed by a municipality and to the confidentiality of that information; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1535 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1553 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to birth and death certificates. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1581 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1650 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy and Security Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy and the security of this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1707 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1713 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to real property purchased or sold by certain state agencies. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1875 78-0 (2003) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security, or integrity of public wholesale water and sewerage supplies and public water and sewerage systems. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 23 78-1 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to budgetary and other fiscal management matters affecting state government or certain regional entities. House: Government Reform Meeting cancelled
HB 24 78-1 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the organization and operations of, and fiscal matters affecting, certain state entities. House: Government Reform Meeting cancelled
HB 54 78-1 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to excepting certain budgetary working papers from required public disclosure. House: Government Reform Laid on the table subject to call
HB 81 78-3 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 46 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the availability of governmental information about motor vehicle accidents. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 106 77-0 (2001) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to restricting written reports required of public school classroom teachers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
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 249 77-0 (2001) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to reports on the extent to which the computer technology and electronically stored information of a state agency or a state contractor are vulnerable to unauthorized access or harm. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 308 77-0 (2001) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to written notice of the sale of personal information contained in driver's license records files. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 334 77-0 (2001) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 370 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the fees imposed by certain counties for the preservation, restoration, and management of certain county records. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 371 77-0 (2001) Author: Glaze, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities eligible to receive funds under the federal community services block grant program. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 511 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 673 77-0 (2001) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas from disclosing certain personal information. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 777 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the confidentiality of information held by tax appraisal offices that identifies the home addresses of peace officers, certain college and university security officers, and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 783 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al. Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions & Investments Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 799 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the disclosure of personal information that is collected by certain governmental bodies. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 838 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to the governing body of an economic development corporation. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 866 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the open records law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 936 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the application of certain laws to local workforce development boards and to the application of certain conflict of interest requirements to the members of those boards. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1380 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to protecting, under the public information law, the identity of a victim of violence or threatened violence. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1404 77-0 (2001) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain credit insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1544 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the release of certain personal information from motor vehicle records and information relating to motor vehicle accident reports; providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1654 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the disclosure to the public of information in certain arrest warrants and the affidavits filed in connection with the application for those warrants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1762 77-0 (2001) Author: Green, Rick
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of certain driver's licenses and identification certificates by the Department of Public Safety and the provision of driver record information by the department and to fees and charges collected by the department. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1861 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1916 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the confidentiality of information held by governmental bodies that identifies certain personal information about peace officers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1922 77-0 (2001) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state government privacy policy. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1962 77-0 (2001) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to showing the cause of death on the death certificate of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who is lawfully executed. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2013 77-0 (2001) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2105 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the operation of the advisory committees of the supreme court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2138 77-0 (2001) Author: Marchant, Kenny
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the confidentiality of the location or sale price of certain real property sold or purchased by the state. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2350 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to reports submitted to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2428 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of a court-appointed volunteer advocate program. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2502 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to the posting by an appraisal district of appraisal rolls on the Internet. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2549 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the creation of a privilege for optometric records and communications with an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist and to the availability of optometric records. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2589 77-0 (2001) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the required posting of information on a state agency's Internet site and to the security, confidentiality, and management of certain information. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2625 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to public access to sex offender information and criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 2680 77-0 (2001) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to prohibiting a governmental body from disclosing social security numbers to a member of the public. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2749 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Elizabeth Relating to confidentiality and disclosure prohibition of certain county records. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2853 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to information gathered and analyzed by the legislative council. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2948 77-0 (2001) Author: Davis, John Relating to the disclosure of certain information in connection with a disciplinary proceeding by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. House: Human Services No action taken in committee
HB 3208 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to estimating the amount of revenue a state agency has lost from the sale of information because of a requirement to make information available on the Internet or accessible under a request for public information. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3327 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to production of documents produced in response to an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3444 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to health care benefit mandates and offer of coverage mandates. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3454 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to certain requests for financial institution records. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3463 77-0 (2001) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to a school district's release of certain records. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3576 77-0 (2001) Author: George, Kenn Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by certain health care providers. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 11 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to protecting the privacy of medical records; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
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 111 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to the release of certain information relating to motor vehicle accidents and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 247 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by governmental bodies. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 273 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing a penalty. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 381 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to establishing a toll-free number for contacting the open records division of the office of the attorney general. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 604 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David Relating to the effect of disclosure by certain state governmental bodies of information that is confidential by law or excepted from public disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 694 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, charge card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body and of certain e-mail addresses. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 796 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 839 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law information that identifies the location of a cave. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 840 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the response required of a governmental body to a request for information from a person who is incarcerated. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 866 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 867 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the creation, operation, and duties of a joint interim task force to study various issues affecting personal privacy. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1029 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: George, Kenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by certain health care providers. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1182 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to categories of information that are presumed to be available to the public under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1261 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to the disclosure to the public of information in certain arrest warrants and the affidavits filed in connection with the application for those warrants. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1364 77-0 (2001) Author: Cain, David Relating to studies performed by, and information gathered and analyzed by, the legislative council. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 1414 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the confidentiality of the location or sale price of certain real property sold or purchased by the state. Senate: Natural Resources Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1566 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to certain records of and communications to county officials. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1583 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports submitted to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1743 77-0 (2001) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to a school district's release of certain student directory information. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1800 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the transfer of records of the office of the lieutenant governor. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 211 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to compliance by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools with the public information law and the open meetings law and to the governance of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 234 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 304 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to furnishing printed copies of state publications released only in an electronic format to the Texas State Library. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 339 76-0 (1999) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to disclosure of certain information provided on a voter registration application. House: Elections Left pending in subcommittee
HB 397 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the procedure applicable to a decision to commute a sentence of death. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 413 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the repeal of the exception to disclosure under the public information law of information submitted by an applicant for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 445 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to the audio and video recording of a closed meeting held by a governmental body. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 459 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the release of certain workers' compensation records to certain persons. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 506 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to a parent's access to any school district videotape in which the parent's child appears. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 596 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities that are parties to certain contracts with the State of Texas. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 611 76-0 (1999) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to confidentiality of certain personal information provided by a customer to a business; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 692 76-0 (1999) Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the confidentiality of the social security number of an applicant for or holder of a license or other form of permission to practice an occupation or profession. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 747 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain evaluations made by the governing body of a hospital district, hospital authority, or public hospital. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 812 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to contracts for inmate labor entered into by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that provide inmates with access to personal information about persons who are not confined. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 836 76-0 (1999) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access under the public information law to birth and death indexes. House: Public Health
Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 837 76-0 (1999) Author: King, Tracy Relating to information included in the Texas Information and Referral Network. House: Human Services Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 848 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the open records law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 863 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the disclosure of information compiled by a grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 918 76-0 (1999) Author: Reyna, Arthur
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the copies prepared by a district or county clerk of certain court records. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 926 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the penalty for tampering with certain governmental records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1108 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1165 76-0 (1999) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1220 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of audit working papers and draft audit reports. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1246 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1255 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to public access to certain conviction and arrest information maintained by the Department of Public Safety. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1293 76-0 (1999) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to access to criminal history record information for the Harris County Hospital District. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1353 76-0 (1999) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to certain information used for emergency management and disaster services. House: Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1379 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the information about an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that is subject to public disclosure or excepted from public disclosure. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1394 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to information submitted to a governmental entity by a potential vendor or contractor in connection with an application for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1432 76-0 (1999) Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Public Safety to charge a fee for processing certain inquiries for certain sex offender registration information. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1450 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to certain state associations of counties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1461 76-0 (1999) Author: Dunnam, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to oversight of and public access to the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1474 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to public access to the names and addresses of parties in civil actions. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1578 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to access to a public employee's electronic mail address under the open records law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1583 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the confidentiality of certain juvenile records or files. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1657 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to electronic access to certain state agency information. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1971 76-0 (1999) Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al. Relating to the regulation and promotion of the oyster industry in this state. House: Public Health Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2063 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Juan Relating to allowing local registrars and municipal clerks to charge a records management and preservation fee. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 2064 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Juan Relating to the collection of a fee by municipal clerks for the management and preservation of municipal records. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2065 76-0 (1999) Author: Solis, Juan Relating to allowing a local registrar to charge a records management and preservation fee for copies of birth, death, and fetal death records. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2283 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the establishment of a common information center for state government through which public inquiries can be transferred to the appropriate state governmental entity and frequently requested information can be forwarded. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2319 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the evaluation of medical and health care services provided by the Nueces County Hospital District. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2376 76-0 (1999) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to filing and public availability of rates charged by certain insurance companies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2436 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to procedures for and access to reports of political contributions and expenditures; providing a civil penalty. House: Elections Referred to subcommittee
HB 2459 76-0 (1999) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to applying the open meetings and open records laws to certain property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2551 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the applicability of open-records and open-meetings statutes to open-enrollment charter schools. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2557 76-0 (1999) Author: Glaze, Bob
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities eligible to receive funds under the federal community services block grant program. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2762 76-0 (1999) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to requests for information under the public information law from incarcerated individuals and their agents. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2827 76-0 (1999) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the validity of an authorization to disclose health care information. House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2833 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to determining the types of public information most often requested from state governmental bodies under the open records law. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2836 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the establishment and duties of the position of public information advocate within the office of the attorney general. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2852 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to allowing the General Services Commission to audit the procedures used by a governmental body to process requests for public information. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2855 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the reconsideration of a decision rendered by the attorney general under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2948 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident reports and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing a penalty. House: Public Safety Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3153 76-0 (1999) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to legislative access to information. House: State Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3169 76-0 (1999) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the availability of public information under and to the enforcement of the public information law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3202 76-0 (1999) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to public access to reports of political contributions and expenditures on the Internet. House: Elections Referred to subcommittee
HB 3218 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the disclosure of certain information maintained or obtained by the comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas or the attorney general. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3228 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the nature of an affidavit that may be filed in support of the issuance of a search warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3254 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the privacy of public health information. House: Public Health Left pending in committee


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