HB 377
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to an alert for a missing person experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 932
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the training requirements for commissioned security officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2001
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2161
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2394
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2862
87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4256
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the duties and oversight of the Department of Public Safety's office of inspector general regarding the use of cyber technology and activity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4667
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety to the City of Eagle Pass.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 1713
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1771
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 91
87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 107
87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 28
87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 1530
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2253
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to certain programs under the Texas Clean Air Act that reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2442
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3096
86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for carrying automated external defibrillators in certain Department of Public Safety vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3407
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 616
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 830
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a vaccine preventable disease policy for first responders of emergency response entities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 964
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1070
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1213
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 517
85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 208
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1270
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1588
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 11
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 229
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2187
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3648
84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to motor vehicle registration and safety inspections; repealing certain fees and increasing certain fees.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3768
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4090
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 141
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Recalling H.B. No. 2187 from the Senate for further consideration.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 3
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 877
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
SB 1194
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1653
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2305
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to motor vehicle inspections; creating an offense; changing the collection method for certain fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
HB 3672
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to a requirement that members of the Public Safety Commission hold a secret security clearance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1814
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to a requirement that members of the Public Safety Commission hold a secret security clearance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 242
82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 467
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2639
82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to motor vehicle inspections that employ remote sensing equipment.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 694
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 1515
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicle inspections that employ remote sensing equipment.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1697
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to duties and restrictions regarding the special Texas Rangers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2536
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the membership and duties of the Public Safety Commission.
House: Border & International Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3501
80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the position of director of homeland security.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
SB 642
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to registration and regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1154
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the registration and regulation of metal recycling entities; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3430
79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to law enforcement policies on racial profiling in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 229
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the Advisory Oversight Community Outreach Committee in the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 881
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the qualifications, powers, and duties of a special ranger and a special Texas Ranger.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 335
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the Department of Public Safety Historical Museum and Research Center.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1087
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Safety Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1088
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to designating the Texas Rangers as a separate law enforcement division under the authority of the Public Safety Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 3248
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the composition of the Public Safety Commission.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 850
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the composition of the Public Safety Commission.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2611
71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain motor carriers; conferring regulatory authority to the Public Safety Commission and requiring actions by the secretary of state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1376
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain motor carriers; conferring regulatory authority to the Public Safety Commission and requiring actions by the secretary of state.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1047
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Richardson, Bob
Authorizing the sale to the highest bidder of certain land in Travis County by the Department of Public Safety; providing for the use of proceeds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 149
69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, DickSponsor: Montford, John
Creating offenses involving the unauthorized use of the insignia and name of certain state law enforcement agencies or of insignia deceptively similar to that of certain law enforcement agencies; providing penalties.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 172
69-0 (1985)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Keller, Ray
Congratulating the Texas Department of Public Safety and all personnel of the department for 50 years of outstanding service to the people of Texas.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HB 327
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the membership of the Public Safety Commission.
House: Law Enforcement
Coauthor authorized
HB 600
68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, BobSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the sale of certain state-owned real property in Grayson County, Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1162
68-0 (1983)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to security officers for certain state officeholders.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
HB 242
65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the use of an alias driver's license by a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 1558
64-0 (1975)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to increasing the membership of the Public Safety Commission.
House: Transportation
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 333
64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Relating to increasing the membership of the Public Safety Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SR 657
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Requesting Public Safety Commission and Senate Finance Committee to review powers, duties and responsibilities of Department of Public Safety and report to Senate not later than January 31, 1977.
Senate: Administration
HB 541
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Authorizing the conveyance of certain land by the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Public Safety Commission and the State of Texas for the use and benefit of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee hearing notice posted
SB 273
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Public Safety Commission to appoint retired Department of Public Safety officers as Special Rangers.
SB 762
61-0 (1969)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to the creation and organization of the Public Safety Commission.
HB 325
55-0 (1957)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing the Public Safety Commission to reorganize and consolidate the various divisions and positions provided for in said Acts in interest of economy and efficiency under certain conditions.
HB 774
45-0 (1937)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to amending a certain Senate Bill of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (R.S.); providing for the Public Safety Commission to appoint a Director and an Assistant Director whose salaries shall be fixed by the Legislature.
SB 146
44-0 (1935)
Author: Beck, John W. E. H. | et. al.
Relating to creating the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas; and the Public Safety Commission.