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HJR 2 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
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HJR 4 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Minors--Crimes Against|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 5 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and the dedication of bond proceeds to the Brain Institute of Texas established to fund brain research in this state. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
BONDS|BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales |
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HJR 6 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
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HJR 7 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
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HJR 8 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 9 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
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HJR 10 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole. |
House: Corrections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 11 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 12 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 13 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 14 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|LONG-TERM CARE|MEDICAID|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 16 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
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HJR 17 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
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HJR 18 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become candidates for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 19 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
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HJR 20 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
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HJR 21 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
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HJR 22 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
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HJR 23 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 24 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 25 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Health Care Providers|Health--Indigent Health Care|MEDICAID|PHYSICIANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 26 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Insurance--Property & Casualty|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
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|
HJR 27 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the allocation of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to use that revenue for certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SCHOLARSHIPS|Science & Technology|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 28 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
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HJR 29 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 30 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 31 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 32 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 33 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting an individual's right to earn a living free from unnecessary governmental interference. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair |
Business & Commerce--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 34 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 35 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 36 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 37 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EIGHT-LINERS|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Legislature|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 38 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 39 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 40 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EXPLOSIVES|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Weapons |
|
|
HJR 41 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 42 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain powers of the governor in issuing orders or proclamations and specifying the powers of the legislature in special sessions called following certain disaster or emergency declarations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 43 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 44 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide that if in a tax year the owner of property disputes the appraisal of the property and the appraised value is lowered as a result, the appraisal entity may not increase the appraised value of the property in the next tax year in which the property is appraised by more than a specified percentage. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HJR 45 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court to nine. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HJR 46 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation. |
House: Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Nursing Homes|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 47 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to convene the legislature in special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 48 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morales, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 49 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY |
|
|
HJR 50 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 51 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 52 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for annual legislative sessions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 53 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of a person's income-producing tangible personal property if the property has a value within a specified range of values. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 54 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Junior College Districts|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 55 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 56 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gates, Gary
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 57 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 58 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Beckley, Michelle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SAME-SEX MARRIAGE |
|
|
HJR 59 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 60 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HJR 61 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 62 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 63 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 64 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 65 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 66 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--Judicial |
|
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HJR 67 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 68 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GAMBLING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 69 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 70 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|VOLUNTEERS |
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HJR 71 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 72 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 73 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HJR 74 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 75 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price, exempting all tangible personal property in this state from ad valorem taxation, and authorizing the legislature to permit legislators to appoint members of the board of equalization for an appraisal entity. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 76 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision all or part of which is located in certain counties. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 77 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 78 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Daylight Saving Time|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 79 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 80 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slawson, Shelby
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying the Texas Constitution does not secure or protect the right to an abortion or require the expenditure of public money for an abortion. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 81 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain political subdivisions to adopt a temporary limitation on the appraised value for taxation of certain real property located in specified areas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 82 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
|
|
HJR 83 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|PEACE OFFICERS|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 84 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 85 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Patterson, Jared
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prevent certain public officers and entities from prohibiting the operation of industries or other categories of business or commercial activity in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 86 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 87 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 88 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 89 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 90 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 91 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 92 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 93 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 94 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 96 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 97 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 98 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a person to travel in and operate a vehicle using human decision-making. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road |
|
|
HJR 99 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas in the county; authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Transportation
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 100 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 101 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slawson, Shelby
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch to 12 consecutive years. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 102 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; providing for occupational licensing and certification; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GAMBLING|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 103 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 104 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 105 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
AUSTIN, CITY OF|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE DISTRICT |
|
|
HJR 106 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HJR 107 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 108 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 109 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
|
|
HJR 110 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Aging|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--General|LONG-TERM CARE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 111 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 112 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morales, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 113 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 114 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing procedures to fill a vacancy in the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
House: House Administration
|
Left pending in committee |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HJR 115 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum tax rate that may be imposed on property in an emergency services district. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Rural|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HJR 116 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the political subdivisions to spend revenue. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 117 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rogers, Glenn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring payment of child support to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Candidates|Family--Child Support|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 118 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 119 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 120 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County. |
House: County Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|COUNTY TREASURERS|GALVESTON COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 121 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 122 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that the apportionment of members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state be based on the most recent United States decennial census and preserve communities of interest to the extent practicable. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 123 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 124 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 125 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 126 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 127 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Congress|Governor|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HJR 128 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|State Officers |
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HJR 129 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of either a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 130 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from expanding eligibility for Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
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HJR 131 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 132 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 133 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Tourism |
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HJR 134 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of those tax preferences. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
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HJR 136 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 137 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to specify the manner in which certain amounts distributed from the permanent university fund to the available university fund are allocated or used. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM |
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|
HJR 138 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment removing the limit on the state's contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HJR 139 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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|
HJR 140 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 141 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 142 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Candidates|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 143 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 144 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Energy--Solar|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 145 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and to provide for determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 146 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Housing--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 147 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the health and safety of public school students and staff. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Minors--Health & Safety|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 148 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to make certain appropriations to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HJR 149 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 150 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 151 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to convene into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature following certain disaster or emergency declarations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 152 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HJR 153 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure |
|
|
HJR 154 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 155 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 156 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 157 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gates, Gary
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 158 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible under law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 159 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 160 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Slawson, Shelby
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 161 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
PERMITS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Transportation--Miscellaneous|VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
HJR 162 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Constitutional Revision|DISTRICT OF AUSTIN|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 163 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to certain persons arrested for evading arrest or detention. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 164 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the order of business for regular legislative session. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 165 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Courts--Administration|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 11 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 12 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 13 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 14 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 15 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 16 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 17 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND) and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund collaborative research on and development of infectious disease treatments and cures for humans. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Science & Technology |
|
|
SJR 18 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 19 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Nursing Homes|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 20 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency. |
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SJR 21 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 22 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters |
|
|
SJR 23 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Business & Commerce--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 24 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from requiring a license or permit for the wearing of arms. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Weapons |
|
|
SJR 25 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 26 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the continuation of a limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir of the owner or the owner's spouse or surviving spouse. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 27 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 28 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
Senate: Redistricting, Special
|
Co-author authorized |
LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SJR 29 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SJR 30 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Daylight Saving Time|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 31 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 32 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the order of business for regular legislative session. |
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 33 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session and to designate the subjects of legislation considered at certain special sessions. |
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
SJR 34 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature. |
Senate: Redistricting, Special
|
Referred to Redistricting, Special |
LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SJR 35 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 36 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 37 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. |
Senate: Administration
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|Historic Preservation & Museums|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VIDEOTAPE & FILM |
|
|
SJR 38 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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SJR 39 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 40 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
|
|
SJR 41 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SJR 42 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of either a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 43 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts. |
Senate: Redistricting, Special
|
Referred to Redistricting, Special |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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SJR 44 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 45 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SJR 46 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 47 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SJR 48 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Hospitals|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 49 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Tourism |
|
|
SJR 50 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 51 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the unsolicited distribution of an application form for an absentee ballot. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Elections--Early Voting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 52 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for the purpose of administering and implementing programs relating to reducing emissions of air contaminants or other pollutants and preventing areas of the state from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 53 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to make certain appropriations to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
SJR 54 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives. |
Senate: Redistricting, Special
|
Referred to Redistricting, Special |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS |
|
|
SJR 55 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 56 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Referred to Local Government |
County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|COUNTY TREASURERS|GALVESTON COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 57 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 58 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from being placed on a ballot as a candidate for public office if the person has an outstanding financial obligation payable to the Texas Ethics Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Elections--Candidates|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 59 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
PERMITS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Transportation--Miscellaneous|VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
SJR 60 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain actions involving the conduct of elections and the powers of the legislature to file certain actions against the governor and other state officials. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SJR 61 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting temporary suspension of absentee voting procedures. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 62 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability of water, electricity, natural gas and broadband utilities in this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SJR 63 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 64 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support the development of public telecommunications and information services infrastructure in this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
BONDS|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural |
|
|
SJR 65 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 66 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 67 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
SJR 68 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting this state from daylight saving time. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 1 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|MAGISTRATES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 2 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 3 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round. |
|
Filed |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 4 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 5 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 6 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 7 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 8 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives. |
|
Filed |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 9 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that the apportionment of members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state be based on the most recent United States decennial census and preserve communities of interest to the extent practicable. |
|
Filed |
Congress|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 10 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 11 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 12 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 13 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 14 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 17 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
|
Filed |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HJR 18 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
|
Filed |
Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 19 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device. |
|
Filed |
Energy--Solar|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 20 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 21 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 22 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses |
|
|
HJR 23 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the number of members of each House required to constitute a quorum to a majority. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 24 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 25 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 26 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 27 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature. |
|
Filed |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HJR 28 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 1 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 2 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
|
Filed |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 3 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Co-author authorized |
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|MAGISTRATES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 4 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
Senate: Local Government
|
Reported engrossed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 6 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature. |
|
Filed |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS |
|
|
SJR 7 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
|
Filed |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 8 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 1 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 2 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 3 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round. |
|
Filed |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 4 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 5 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 6 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 7 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 8 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 9 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the number of members of each House required to constitute a quorum to a majority. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 11 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HJR 12 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
|
Filed |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 13 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 14 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 15 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 16 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses |
|
|
HJR 17 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 18 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 19 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 20 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 21 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
|
Filed |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 22 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 23 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 24 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education. |
|
Filed |
AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
HJR 25 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 26 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 27 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 28 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Bucy III, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 1 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives. |
Senate: Constitutional Issues, Special
|
Record vote |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 2 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
|
Co-author authorized |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 3 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Co-author authorized |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 6 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. |
|
Co-author authorized |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SJR 7 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
|
Filed |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SJR 8 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a member of the legislature to be in the state in order to receive a per diem during a legislative session. |
|
Co-author authorized |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 9 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature. |
|
Filed |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 10 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
|
Filed |
Elections--General|Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 11 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. |
|
Filed |
Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
SJR 12 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 13 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 14 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education. |
|
Filed |
AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
SJR 15 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes. |
|
Filed |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 16 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 1 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Slaton, Bryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. |
|
Filed |
Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 2 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session. |
|
Filed |
Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 3 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 4 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that the apportionment of members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state be based on the most recent United States decennial census and preserve communities of interest to the extent practicable. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
Congress|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 6 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 7 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 8 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses |
|
|
HJR 9 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND|Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
HJR 10 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|MAGISTRATES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 11 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state. |
|
Filed |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--General|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 12 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
|
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 13 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas university fund to provide funding for research activities conducted by public institutions of higher education in the Texas Tech University System or the University of Houston System. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM |
|
|
HJR 14 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 15 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 16 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 17 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round based on the results of a statewide referendum. |
|
Filed |
Daylight Saving Time|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 18 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device. |
|
Filed |
Energy--Solar|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 19 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
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HJR 20 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 21 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 22 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
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SJR 1 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons. |
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 2 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
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SJR 6 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. |
|
Filed |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
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SJR 7 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
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Filed |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SJR 8 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives. |
|
Filed |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS |
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SJR 9 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education. |
|
Filed |
AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND|Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
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SJR 10 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature. |
|
Filed |
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS |
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SJR 11 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to develop and seek appropriate authorization under the federal Medicaid program to implement the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals. |
|
Filed |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
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SJR 12 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
|
Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|SUPREME COURT |
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SJR 13 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
|
Filed |
Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HB 3928 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
AUDITOR, STATE|Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HCR 149 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment abolishing the Electoral College and creating a system for the direct election of presidents by popular vote. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Presidential|ELECTORAL COLLEGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HJR 3 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief by reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates and increasing the state sales and use tax rates. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 4 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
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HJR 5 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Finance
|
Placed on intent calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Health Institutions|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TELEMEDICINE |
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HJR 10 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Received from the House |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 11 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 12 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 13 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allocate a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|County Government--Roads|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 14 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 15 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 16 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
No action taken in committee |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 17 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 18 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EIGHT-LINERS|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Legislature|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 19 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 20 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 21 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 22 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 23 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 24 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met. |
House: Public Education
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 25 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 26 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 27 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 28 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 29 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 30 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 31 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 32 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 33 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Health Care Providers|Health--Indigent Health Care|PHYSICIANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 34 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 35 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and to provide for reimbursement of a political subdivision by the state for refunds the political subdivision pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 36 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GAMBLING|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Legislature|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE |
|
|
HJR 37 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 38 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Income |
|
|
HJR 39 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. |
House: Appropriations
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPORTING GOODS|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 40 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 41 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 42 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment for the creation of an endowment fund for this state and for the retention, transfer, or appropriation of fund assets, including investment earnings received on fund assets. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 43 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program at an amount that reflects a change in the total taxable value of property in the state. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 44 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 45 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 46 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 47 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 48 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|LONG-TERM CARE|MEDICAID|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 49 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|GAMBLING|PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HJR 50 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 51 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 52 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the valuation of property for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its market value. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 53 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 54 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wray, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 55 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 56 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 57 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
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HJR 58 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school or within a municipal management district that is owned for the purpose of building low-income housing. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Housing--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 59 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
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HJR 60 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 61 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|GAMBLING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 62 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 63 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 64 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SAME-SEX MARRIAGE |
|
|
HJR 65 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Patterson, Jared
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the assessment of ad valorem taxes on real property on the basis of the lesser of the appraised value of the property or the average appraised value of the property over a specified time period and authorizing exceptions to the assessment of those taxes based on that method. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 66 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the net revenue from any tax on the sale or use of cannabis or marijuana to public education. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Crimes--Drugs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 67 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 68 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 69 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 70 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Housing--Veterans|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 71 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become a candidate for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 72 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
City Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--Judges|Ethics|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 73 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum; authorizing new fees. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 74 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement. |
House: County Affairs
|
Referred to County Affairs |
Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 75 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 76 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas resilience infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of resilience projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 77 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 78 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 79 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 80 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 81 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 82 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the generate recurring oil wealth for Texas (GROW Texas) fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HJR 83 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 84 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Teachers |
|
|
HJR 85 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
ALAMO, THE|Historic Preservation & Museums|Legislature|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 86 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit governmental entities from spending public money on legislative lobbying. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 87 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the payment of reparations to the next of kin of certain victims of the state's convict leasing system. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 88 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 89 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 90 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 91 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Constitutional Revision|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 92 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 93 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 94 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of food or food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
FOOD|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 95 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 96 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 97 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead in an amount equal to the lesser of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead after all other applicable exemptions for which the individual has qualified the homestead are applied or 150 percent of the median appraised value of all single-family residences in the state and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state inventory held for sale at retail. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HJR 98 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 99 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Finance|Legislature|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 100 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 101 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a presumption that nonviolent criminal defendants will be released on personal bond unless good cause is shown otherwise. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 102 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price, exempting all tangible personal property in this state from ad valorem taxation, and authorizing the legislature to permit legislators to appoint members of the board of equalization for an appraisal entity. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 103 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 104 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY |
|
|
HJR 105 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 106 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 107 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 108 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
MARIHUANA|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 109 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Allison, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TECHNICAL EDUCATION |
|
|
HJR 110 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 111 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 112 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY |
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HJR 113 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Ken
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 114 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 115 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lang, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 116 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HJR 117 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for exempting this state from daylight saving time or observing daylight saving time year-round. |
House: State Affairs
|
Received from the House |
Daylight Saving Time|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 118 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 119 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 120 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 122 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the expenditure of revenue. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 123 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
Congress|Governor|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
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 |
INTERNET|Open Records|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 125 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 126 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 127 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 128 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Business & Commerce--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 129 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
City Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 130 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole. |
House: Corrections
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 131 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 132 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for certain revenues otherwise allocated for transfer to the economic stabilization fund to be used for purposes related to public primary and secondary education. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HJR 133 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail and transit. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads |
|
|
HJR 134 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 135 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 136 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 137 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 138 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limits on the rate of growth of spending by the state and certain political subdivisions of the state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 139 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 140 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission. |
House: Redistricting
|
Left pending in committee |
CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Redistricting|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 141 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Julie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
BONDS|Housing--Disabled Persons|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 142 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 143 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 144 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HJR 145 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Received from the House |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 146 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WATER--CONSERVATION |
|
|
HJR 147 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Milam County. |
House: County Affairs
|
Referred to County Affairs |
County Government--Employees/Officers|COUNTY TREASURERS|MILAM COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 148 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointments to fill vacancies for certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HJR 149 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 150 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the system of public free schools to be globally competitive. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 151 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 152 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Toth, Steve
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 153 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Higher--Finance|Legislature|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 1 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a transfer of economic stabilization fund investment earnings to a special endowment fund in the state treasury. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 2 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ALAMO, THE|Historic Preservation & Museums|Legislature|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SJR 3 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 4 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 5 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 6 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Sexual Harassment Oversight Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SEXUAL HARASSMENT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SJR 7 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 8 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 9 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SAME-SEX MARRIAGE |
|
|
SJR 10 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 21 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SJR 22 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 23 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Income |
|
|
SJR 24 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPORTING GOODS|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SJR 25 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 26 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 27 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 28 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SJR 29 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 30 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. |
Senate: Administration
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Historic Preservation & Museums|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|VIDEOTAPE & FILM |
|
|
SJR 31 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 32 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Animals|County Government--General|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 33 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 34 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 35 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a supreme court justice, court of criminal appeals judge, court of appeals justice, or district court judge. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 36 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an appraisal district or the appraisal review board for an appraisal district from requiring a property owner to pay a fee in connection with a protest filed by the owner with the board. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SJR 37 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Co-author authorized |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 38 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 39 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
SJR 40 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met. |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 41 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General |
|
|
SJR 42 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|BEXAR COUNTY|GALVESTON COUNTY|GAMBLING|HARRIS COUNTY|JEFFERSON COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
SJR 43 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 44 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
City Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 45 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail and transit. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads |
|
|
SJR 46 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Co-author authorized |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 47 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 48 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 49 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Co-author authorized |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 50 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Co-author authorized |
Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 51 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SJR 52 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Congress|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
SJR 53 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the state deferred maintenance fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance at state facilities and transferring economic stabilization fund money to that fund. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 54 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 55 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 56 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SJR 57 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 58 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit the governing body of a political subdivision in a county in which home prices are appreciating rapidly to adopt a limitation on increases in the appraised value for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision of residence homesteads in certain low-income areas. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 59 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
Daylight Saving Time|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 60 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Constitutional Revision|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees |
|
|
SJR 61 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 62 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authorization to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metals. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 63 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an appraisal district or the appraisal review board for an appraisal district from requiring a property owner to pay a fee in connection with a protest filed by the owner with the board. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Referred to Property Tax |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SJR 64 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Corporations & Associations|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Science & Technology|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 65 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
BORDER|COLONIAS|County Government--Roads|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 66 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 67 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Wray, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 68 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 69 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
SJR 70 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
BONDS|Disabilities, Persons with|Housing--General|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 71 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 72 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SJR 73 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 74 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 75 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
SJR 76 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce school district ad valorem tax rates through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 77 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of certain severance tax collections for school district ad valorem tax compression. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General|Taxation--School District |
|
|
SJR 78 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permanent school fund. |
Senate: Education
|
No action taken in committee |
BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 79 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SJR 80 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Co-author authorized |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HCR 36 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Considered in Calendars |
BALANCED BUDGET|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HJR 10 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT |
|
|
HJR 11 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for appellate judicial offices. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Lawyers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 16 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPORTING GOODS|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 17 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 18 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 19 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from appointing certain prosecuting attorneys to fill a vacancy of a district judge. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Courts--Judges|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 22 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 23 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EIGHT-LINERS|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|GAMBLING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 24 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 26 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 27 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 28 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 29 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor's appointments to state boards, commissions, or other governing bodies of state agencies to reflect the gender composition of this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 30 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes in a tax year if in the preceding tax year the owner of the property disputed the appraisal of the property and the appraised value was lowered as a result. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HJR 31 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 32 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
Congress|Elections--General|JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 33 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 34 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 35 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state a person's inventory held for sale at retail. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
BOATS & BOATING|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Housing--Manufactured Housing|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 36 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 37 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 38 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 40 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 41 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HJR 42 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HJR 43 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 45 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Considered in Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Criminal Procedure--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 46 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Crimes--Drugs|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 47 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission and to mandate that there be such an agency. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HJR 48 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to phase out by 2027 the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 49 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to a religious organization for use as an actual place of religious worship. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 50 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Health Care Providers|Health--Indigent Health Care|PHYSICIANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 51 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 52 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Disabilities, Persons with|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 53 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 54 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation |
Corporations & Associations|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Science & Technology|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 55 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|EL PASO COUNTY|GAMBLING|Governor|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|POLK COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 56 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Wages|Legislature|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 57 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 58 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Income |
|
|
HJR 59 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 60 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of food or food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
FOOD|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 61 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BORDER|City Government--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 62 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Keough, Mark
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools and home schools from state and local regulation. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 63 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 64 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 65 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
DEBT|Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
|
|
HJR 66 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school that is owned for the purpose of building low-income or moderate-income housing. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Meeting cancelled |
Housing--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 67 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 68 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision which subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Agriculture|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 69 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 70 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 71 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 72 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 73 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 74 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
Congress|Courts--District|Elections--General|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 75 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 76 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 77 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select |
Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Resolutions--United States Constitution|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 78 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Rescinding the 1901 and 1911 applications to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the direct election of U.S. Senators. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select |
Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Resolutions--United States Constitution|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 79 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Income |
|
|
HJR 80 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select |
Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Resolutions--United States Constitution|SECRETARY OF STATE|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 81 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 82 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 83 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HJR 84 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 85 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 86 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 87 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HJR 88 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 89 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 90 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GAMBLING|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE |
|
|
HJR 91 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize additional professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles at additional venues. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 93 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 94 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules. |
House: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 95 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 96 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Button, Angie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit one or more political subdivisions of this state to exempt from ad valorem taxation a person's inventory held for sale at retail. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 98 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 99 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 100 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 101 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the Texas Water Development Fund II. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Sales|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HJR 102 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anderson, Rodney
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide ad valorem tax benefits to certain current and former first responders and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 103 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing county authority to provide for manual labor poor houses and farms. |
House: County Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--General|Labor--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 104 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which would prohibit, with one exception, the practice of abortion within the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction or, in the alternative, applying to Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article V of that Constitution, for the specific and limited purpose of proposing such an amendment to that Constitution for ratification. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select |
Abortion|Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Resolutions--United States Constitution|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 106 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 107 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
ADVERTISING|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 108 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 109 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove elected officials finally convicted of a felony from office by means of a recall election. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Ethics|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 110 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish permanent funds for the support of state institutions and agencies of higher education that do not participate in funding from the permanent university fund. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM |
|
|
HJR 111 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 112 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cook, Byron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain persons or groups to report certain contributions and political expenditures. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--General|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 113 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in the Texas Bullion Depository. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER |
|
|
HJR 114 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 115 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 116 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 117 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of certain judicial offices. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Courts--Appellate|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 118 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
AUDITOR, STATE|Congress|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 119 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 121 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible and to be known as the "Life at Conception provision of the Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights". |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 122 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 123 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 124 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the use and dedication of certain money transferred to the general revenue fund account for emergency medical services and trauma care systems. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 1 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 6 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Criminal Procedure--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers |
|
|
SJR 7 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees |
|
|
SJR 8 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 9 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 10 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 11 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 12 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of limits on the number of terms judges and justices may serve on courts in this state. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Courts--Judges|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|SUPREME COURT|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 13 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 14 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
SJR 15 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 16 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 17 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Crimes--Drugs|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 18 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Crimes--Drugs|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|MARIHUANA|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 19 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
County Government--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 20 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPORTING GOODS|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SJR 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
SJR 22 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Labor--Wages|Legislature|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 23 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 24 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 25 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 26 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 27 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing county authority to provide for manual labor poor houses and farms. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
County Government--General|Labor--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 28 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 29 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 30 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from adopting or enforcing a law, ordinance, order, or other regulation requiring the registration of a firearm. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Weapons |
|
|
SJR 31 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. |
Senate: Administration
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Historic Preservation & Museums|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|VIDEOTAPE & FILM |
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SJR 32 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
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SJR 33 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools and home schools from state and local regulation. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 34 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders after the expiration of the person's term of office. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
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SJR 35 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
DEBT|Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES |
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SJR 36 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a tax on the sale or purchase of water at wholesale. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
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SJR 38 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Rescinding certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that Constitution. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Senate: State Affairs
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Resolutions--United States Constitution|SECRETARY OF STATE |
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SJR 39 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
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SJR 40 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Congress|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Resolutions--United States Constitution|SECRETARY OF STATE|TERM LIMITS |
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SJR 41 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources |
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SJR 42 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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SJR 43 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Appropriations |
DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters|State Finances--Management & Control |
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SJR 44 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the recognition of equal rights of all people. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Human Relations|Labor--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Women |
|
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SJR 45 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Income |
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SJR 47 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay for certain state infrastructure projects. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BONDS|Education--Higher--General|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
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SJR 48 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND |
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|
SJR 49 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 50 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
No action taken in committee |
Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 51 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the eligibility of open-space land for ad valorem taxation on the basis of its productive capacity does not end because an oil and gas lessee begins conducting oil and gas operations on the land if the land otherwise continues to be devoted to farm, ranch, or wildlife management purposes or timber production. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
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SJR 52 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Health Care Providers|Health--Indigent Health Care|PHYSICIANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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|
SJR 53 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to limiting the permissible uses of money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 54 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a municipal charter amendment election to be held on certain election dates. |
House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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SJR 55 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
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SJR 56 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
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|
SJR 57 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum amount of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
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SJR 58 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BONDS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 59 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund and certain general revenue to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
BONDS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
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|
SJR 60 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 61 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
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HJR 1 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
HJR 2 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 16 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Keough, Mark
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 17 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 18 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HJR 19 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 21 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 22 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 23 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 24 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Swanson, Valoree
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 25 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 26 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Shine, Hugh
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 27 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 28 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the appropriation or distribution of state money for the performance of an elective abortion or to a person or entity that performs or assists in performing an elective abortion. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 29 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program or similar program. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 30 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
Disabilities, Persons with|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 31 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate unfunded costs and requirements on a municipality, county, or school district. |
House: State Affairs
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 32 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 33 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 34 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 35 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 36 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 37 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 38 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in the Texas Bullion Depository. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER |
|
|
HJR 39 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to establish limitations on the rate of taxation and amount of debt for special purpose districts created by general law or special local law. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration |
|
|
HJR 40 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 41 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the amount of ad valorem taxes that a municipality may impose for a temporary period on property located in an area annexed by the municipality. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
City Government--Annexation|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HJR 42 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a portion of the market value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in the state and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 43 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of other real property for those purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 44 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 45 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 46 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents. |
House: Appropriations
|
Meeting cancelled |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
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HJR 47 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 48 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property owned by certain small businesses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 49 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible under law. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Abortion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 50 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish an additional limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 51 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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|
HJR 52 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allocate certain surplus state revenue to the retired school employees group insurance fund. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 53 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment transferring certain surplus state revenue in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating that revenue to public education. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
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|
HJR 54 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor or a specific-purpose committee for supporting or assisting the governor from accepting political contributions during a special legislative session. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|Governor|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 55 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 1 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate the net revenue from the state lottery to the foundation school fund, including a portion dedicated to funding salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions. |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Management & Control |
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|
SJR 6 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met. |
|
Co-author authorized |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
SJR 7 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 8 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. |
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SJR 9 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
|
Filed |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 10 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huffines, Don
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
|
Filed |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
SJR 11 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting state or local funds from being used for the administration of labor organizations. |
|
Filed |
LABOR UNIONS|Labor--Wages|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SJR 12 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. |
|
Filed |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SJR 13 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
|
Filed |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SJR 14 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
|
Filed |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HCR 32 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Considered in Calendars |
BALANCED BUDGET|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HCR 59 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget, except during a war. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Considered in Calendars |
BALANCED BUDGET|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HJR 8 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 13 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the state highway fund. |
House: Transportation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 16 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exclusive legislative duty to support and maintain an efficient system of public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 17 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 18 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 19 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HJR 20 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
FREEPORT GOODS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 21 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HJR 22 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|GAMBLING|Governor|KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HJR 23 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 24 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Harless, Patricia
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and limiting the permissible uses of certain money in the fund. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 25 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
FREEPORT GOODS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 26 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
Labor--Wages|MINIMUM WAGE|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 27 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HJR 28 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HJR 29 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. |
House: Transportation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Highways|Law Enforcement|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HJR 30 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 31 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to be licensed and eligible to practice law in this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Employees|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 32 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 33 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPORTING GOODS|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 34 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SAME-SEX MARRIAGE |
|
|
HJR 35 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the voters of Bexar County to adopt a charter that restructures and empowers the county government and that may allow the integration of the county government with certain other political subdivisions located wholly or partly in the county. |
House: County Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
BEXAR COUNTY|City Government--General|County Government--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 36 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Highways|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HJR 37 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a person holding a statewide elective office automatically vacates office on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office before December 1 of the last full odd-numbered year of the person's term of office. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Candidates|Ethics|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers |
|
|
HJR 38 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Candidates|Governor|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 39 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SPORTING GOODS|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|GULF OF MEXICO|HORSE RACING|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 41 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to private road work by certain counties. |
House: County Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
County Government--General|County Government--Roads|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 42 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 43 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Considered in Calendars |
Legislature|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HJR 44 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that proposed constitutional amendments be approved by a majority of the voters in at least half of the counties of this state. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 45 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HJR 46 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment on the length of legislative terms and limiting to three the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to the legislature or certain state offices. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 47 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a court to partition the community property and to characterize future earnings of spouses as separate property on legal separation of the spouses. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Left pending in committee |
DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SEPARATION |
|
|
HJR 48 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HJR 49 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. |
House: Redistricting
|
Referred to Redistricting |
Congress|Elections--General|LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD|Legislature|Redistricting|REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HJR 50 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 51 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 52 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 53 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HJR 54 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers|TERM LIMITS |
|
|
HJR 55 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Villalba, Jason
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
HJR 56 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove legislative authority to regulate the wearing of arms. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Weapons |
|
|
HJR 57 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 58 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control |
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HJR 59 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LOTTERIES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
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HJR 60 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
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Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
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HJR 61 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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Considered in Calendars |
CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 62 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
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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
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Left pending in committee |
Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Open Meetings|Open Records|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT|VIDEOTAPE & FILM |
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HJR 63 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control |
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HJR 64 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Science & Technology|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 65 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
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Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the prohibition of government interference with certain speech by religious leaders and students. |
House: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 66 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 67 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 68 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Otto, John
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|State Officers |
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HJR 69 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax. |
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Filed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Ethics|FRAUD|Insurance--General|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|State Officers|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
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HJR 70 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election. |
House: Elections
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Referred to Elections |
Elections--Primaries|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 71 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 72 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
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HJR 73 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Filed with the Secretary of State |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|RAFFLES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 74 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
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Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
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HJR 75 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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Filed with the Secretary of State |
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
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HJR 76 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission. |
House: Energy Resources
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
Common Carriers|ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HJR 80 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
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Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. |
House: Appropriations
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Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Franchise |
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HJR 81 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge. |
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Filed |
Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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HJR 82 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
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Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
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