HB 584
88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1508
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain powers and duties in relation to information resources at public institutions of higher education and other state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1569
88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2060
88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the artificial intelligence advisory council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2466
88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas technology and innovation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-sponsor authorized
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2672
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility for student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 2871
88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas at Austin of a program to promote computer science education capacity in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 3217
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to a biennial audit by the Department of Information Resources of state agency information technology infrastructure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3633
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman | et. al.
Relating to a study on the establishment of a program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission to train individuals in certain skills related to artificial intelligence systems.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3855
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to projects that may be considered for a grant under the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | Science & Technology
HB 3988
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HB 4064
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to an earth, environment, and planetary sciences pilot program in the Houston Independent School District.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HOUSTON ISD | RICE UNIVERSITY | Science & Technology
HB 4076
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the salary step credit for a certified career and technology education teacher.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology
HB 4197
88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | RESEARCH ANIMAL RETIREMENT ACT | Science & Technology
HB 4322
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of a STEM and computer science strategic advisory committee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology
HB 4371
88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Property Interests--Real Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 4383
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to measures to assist small and rural school districts in implementing a collegiate model and expanding broadband access, including the establishment of the Rural Schools and Communities Technical Assistance Center and a grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4552
88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to purchasing by the Department of Information Resources of information technology commodity items.
House: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Science & Technology
HB 4695
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the provision of artificial intelligence mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
HB 4944
88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to public school cybersecurity controls, student data privacy protection, and requirements and technical assistance and cybersecurity risk assessments for public schools provided by the Department of Information Resources.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Science & Technology
HB 5174
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DALLAS COLLEGE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HR 2432
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3447.
Reported enrolled
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 498
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation of statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 635
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1201
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1315
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1478
88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant matching program for the federal small business innovation research and small business technology transfer programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1537
88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent espionage and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Intergovernmental Relations | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1974
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 2218
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 2288
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2367
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 693
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on H.B. 3447.
Reported enrolled
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 127
88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 77
88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GANGS | Governor | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VOLUNTEERS
HB 244
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 298
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to regulation of outdoor lighting by certain municipalities; authorizing the imposition of a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Crimes--Miscellaneous | LIGHTING | Science & Technology
HB 622
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 888
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to regulation of contact tracing for communicable diseases; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1206
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 1480
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
HB 1528
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain information regarding programs of study offered under a school district's career and technology education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | INTERNET | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1542
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain information on career and technology education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 1576
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1624
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on best practices in STEM programs at minority-serving public institutions of higher education and to a grant program to implement those practices.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1744
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to measures to prepare students to teach bilingual education, English as a second language, or Spanish.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Bilingual | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1859
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
HB 1994
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 2769
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Science & Technology
HB 2847
87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the authority of the Tarrant County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Hospitals | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3128
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Science & Technology
HB 3298
87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to computer science and technology education, training, and curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4157
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to science curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 4384
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the replacement of the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program with the gas flaring and venting reduction program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4525
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, GarySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the approval of career and technology courses by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
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
SB 241
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Science & Technology
SB 264
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND); authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 385
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the authority of the Tarrant County Hospital District or a nonprofit corporation formed by the district regarding certain technology or intellectual property owned by or licensed to the district or corporation.
Senate: Local Government
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Hospitals | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TARRANT COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 472
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
SB 473
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
SB 587
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Science & Technology
SB 622
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the new technology implementation grant program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | Science & Technology
SB 640
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL RECORDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Science & Technology
SB 1076
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1095
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notice regarding the availability to public school students of college credit and work-based education programs and subsidies for fees paid to take certain advanced placement tests.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
SB 1321
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
SB 1346
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain standardization in cybersecurity degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
SB 2135
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to pathways to assist students in transitioning from high school to postsecondary education in cybersecurity.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
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
HB 157
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 85
87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology
HB 12
87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology
HB 341
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 963
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1283
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to provide telecommunications services through statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2071
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to state agencies developing applications.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2364
86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain services through statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2819
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program for school districts to provide career and technology education courses in the summer and to a study on the grant program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Interim Studies | Science & Technology
HB 2880
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study of the effects of building requirements on the use of water conservation technology.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | Environment--Water | Interim Studies | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 2984
86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3069
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development in coding, technology applications, and computer science for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 3435
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, RhettaSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to establishing and celebrating Texas Girls in STEM Day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS GIRLS IN STEM DAY
HB 3696
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Science & Technology
HB 4383
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a reporting requirement for public schools regarding instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Science & Technology
HB 4517
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 245
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the office of capital and forensic writs to refuse to accept certain referrals for good cause.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Science & Technology
SB 1632
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to provide telecommunications services through statewide technology centers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1757
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1884
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
SB 2001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2042
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency of career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology
SB 2109
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the state plan for career and technology education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
SB 2180
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2383
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statewide technology centers and cloud computing services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology
SB 2433
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the career and technology education and technology applications allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
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
HB 17
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 395
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 588
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 728
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 906
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 973
85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1237
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1245
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 1467
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to reports on and purchase of information technology by state agencies.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1485
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to academic freedom for public school teachers providing science instruction.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 1580
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1628
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1828
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1842
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1898
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to a study on state agency digital data storage and records management practices and associated state costs.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2023
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2637
85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 2638
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Property Interests--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2730
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to create career and technical credentials and certificates that may be earned through a career and technology education program and to a study to identify unmet needs in career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 2914
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology
HB 2999
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3058
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3274
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the designation of a chief innovation and technology officer for the Department of Information Resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 3527
85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 3593
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 3610
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Higher Education Innovation Accelerator for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 4064
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4092
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
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
SB 22
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 352
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 532
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to information collected about and purchases of information technology by governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 598
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 644
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Science & Technology
SB 645
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 1170
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
SB 1336
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment by the commissioner of education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
SB 1422
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Property Interests--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1635
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1809
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain medical centers in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--General | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2050
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2118
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 178
85-1 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 29
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 177
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADULT STEM CELL RESEARCH COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 494
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 590
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 664
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to funding for career and technology programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 896
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to creating a criminal offense regarding the breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HB 951
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the qualification for and performance at institutions of higher education of certain students who completed certain mathematics courses during high school.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 986
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the creation of a chief innovation officer position for the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1384
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1389
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1713
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology
HB 1801
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a technology grant to be awarded to public school districts that have received certain performance ratings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 1984
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Science & Technology | SPACEPORTS | Tourism | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2023
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2609
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2675
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to excepting manufacturers engaged in certain commercial research and development from certain provisions of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2769
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the date of expiration of a certain pilot revolving loan program established under the loanstar revolving loan program to provide for energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology for certain organizations.
House: Energy Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | Science & Technology
HB 2995
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to overtime pay for certain information technology state employees.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPENSATORY TIME | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3499
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of genetically modified food; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Science & Technology | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3525
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to creating the Texas Quality Research Leadership Authority to help Texas small businesses rapidly scale in potentially leading edge technologies and abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 3631
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to administration of a justice court technology fund in certain counties by a justice of the peace council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Justice | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Science & Technology
HB 3700
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain school districts to develop computer science education and professional development opportunities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 3738
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Science & Technology
HB 3816
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 3853
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND
HB 3863
84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 3908
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a pilot program to expand joint credit programs to include certain courses offered by career schools and colleges in certain counties.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3929
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the use of automatic license plate reader systems; creating a criminal offense.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology
HJR 64
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
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
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 43
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 271
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 345
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
SB 458
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Science & Technology | SPACEPORTS | Tourism | Transportation--Aviation
SB 486
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 632
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 686
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | STUDENT LOANS
SB 934
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1132
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Science & Technology
SB 1140
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology
SB 1507
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services, including the appointment of a forensic director.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1666
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to excepting manufacturers engaged in certain commercial research and development from certain provisions of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1743
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to expanding the powers and duties of the office of capital writs and renaming the office of capital writs the office of capital and forensic writs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS COMMITTEE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CAPITAL WRITS, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | POST-CONVICTION DEFENDER, TEXAS OFFICE OF | Science & Technology
SB 1827
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | Utilities--Electric
SB 1877
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the development and maintenance by each state agency of a data use agreement for the state agency's employees and to training related to that agreement.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1878
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a study on the feasibility of implementing more secure access requirements for certain electronically stored information held by the state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | Science & Technology
HB 101
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 102
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 422
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to career and technology education or fine arts credits required for high school graduation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 441
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the designation of the NASA Road 1 Bypass connecting State Highway NASA Road 1 to Interstate Highway 45 as the Captain John Young Flyover.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CAPTAIN JOHN YOUNG FLYOVER | Highways | Science & Technology | WEBSTER, CITY OF
HB 468
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements and other information in connection with an award under the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 481
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 768
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements to technology facilities.
House: Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Science & Technology
HB 870
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1064
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
HB 1362
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1423
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1448
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of money deposited to a justice court technology fund in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Justice | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Science & Technology
HB 1552
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Finance | Courts--Administration | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | Science & Technology
HB 1623
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain property and services used in research and development activities by a qualifying biotechnology start-up.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Left pending in subcommittee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1744
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to authorizing local governments to participate in statewide technology centers.
House: Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1771
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts for the purchase of equipment for career and technology education courses.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2051
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of public institutions of higher education to make certain investments to support technology commercialization.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology
HB 2208
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a science and technology research facility at the University of North Texas.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2342
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Science & Technology | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 2390
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities by taxable entities in the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2531
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the use of money in the spaceport trust fund for programs related to the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology | SPACEPORTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2738
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a study by the Department of Information Resources regarding state agency technology efficiency.
House: Technology Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2780
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of research technology corporations by institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions.
House: Technology Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology
HB 2852
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to state purchase of information technology commodity items.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2866
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the establishment and operation of the technology business incubator program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR BOARD | Science & Technology
HB 2897
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to an integrated intelligence system to aid state and local law enforcement agencies in locating and arresting fugitives; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | Science & Technology
HB 3308
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a science and technology learning center at Texas Woman's University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
HB 3387
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certified water conservation technologies, authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3450
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to a program to support the installation of certain emmissions-free generation systems that do not use water in the production of electricity and are located on publicly owned land or government buildings and parking structures.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology | Utilities--Electric
HB 3573
83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the requirements for obtaining a health science technology education teaching certificate and to the scope of courses a person may teach holding a technology applications teaching certificate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Science & Technology
HB 3852
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to information technologies to enhance the efficiency, useful life and global competitiveness of Texas' international commercial freight infrastructure.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Environment--Air | Highways | INTERMODAL FREIGHT DATA SHARING TASK FORCE | Science & Technology | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3853
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the promotion of Texas energy products, services and technologies in the global marketplace.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GLOBAL ENERGY CAPITAL TASK FORCE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HCR 104
83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Encouraging school districts to adopt policies that promote the use of technology and technological devices in classrooms.
House: Technology Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
SB 249
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
SB 328
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to entrepreneurs-in-residence at state agencies.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 694
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to conduct investigations of forensic analyses conducted in connection with a civil proceeding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Science & Technology
SB 794
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development, hosting, and management of computer software for state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 796
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study on the use of technology and other methods to report, track, and prevent traffic violations and accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 866
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to authorizing local governments to participate in statewide technology centers.
House: Technology Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1171
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1720
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program for teachers who agree to teach mathematics or science in certain school districts in this state.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
HB 27
83-1 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
Filed
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Science & Technology | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 220
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
HB 465
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, the Pan American Games trust fund, the Olympic Games trust fund, and a major events trust fund, a motor sports racing trust fund, and an events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 466
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the authority to enter into certain agreements relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund, the Texas emerging technology fund, or certain trust funds for sporting and non-sporting events and the money in those funds.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 525
82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the qualifications for certification of a person as a qualified business under the enterprise zone program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Science & Technology
HB 1053
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the tuition exemption offered by public institutions of higher education to firefighters enrolled in certain courses.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1134
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1459
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the Texas Academy of Fine Arts, Culture, and Sciences at Sul Ross State University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1495
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1508
82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology
HB 1580
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the training and certification of state agency employees or contractors performing service work on pressure vessels.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--State | Safety | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2018
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain automobile insurance loss adjustment and claims settlement practices and the collection and use of certain data by insurers regarding automobile loss and damage claims; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Science & Technology
HB 2077
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2344
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--Finance | Courts--Administration | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | Science & Technology
HB 2385
82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | MISSING PERSONS | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
HB 2397
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | Science & Technology
HB 2499
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources and the transfer of certain department functions to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2520
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the linking of data regarding specialized technology research projects conducted by general academic teaching institutions and other state agencies.
House: Technology
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2631
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the advanced research program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2910
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to measures to increase degree completion rates and support students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 3396
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, AnaSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
HB 3515
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 3651
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the appropriation of certain revenue for information technology projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 2571
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2499.
Reported enrolled
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 317
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
SB 632
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the Information Resources Management Act to public junior colleges and public junior college districts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 664
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 808
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
SB 841
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | Science & Technology
SB 1047
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the eligibility of an innovation and commercialization organization associated with the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center to receive funding from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1069
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund reporting requirement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Postponed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1175
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 1359
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | FORENSIC TESTING | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
SB 1419
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Science & Technology
SB 1620
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to substitution of certain career and technology courses for certain mathematics and science courses otherwise required under the recommended high school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 1624
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to Prairie View A&M University's eligibility to participate in the research development fund.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | Science & Technology
SB 1658
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the duties of and investigations conducted by the Texas Forensic Science Commission, the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to Sam Houston State University, and the accreditation of criminal laboratories by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | Science & Technology
SB 1729
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
SB 1921
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development, hosting, and management of computer software for state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 58
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1198
81-0 (2009)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for certification of a person as a qualified business under the enterprise zone program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Science & Technology
HB 1652
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund or the Texas emerging technology fund to promote alternative energy sources and energy efficiency technologies.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2379
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an adult stem cell research program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Science & Technology | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 2773
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the Texas Teach Corps Scholarship Program for students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in mathematics or science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 2812
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CURRICULUM EVAL. COMMITTEE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2866
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to encouraging technology-related economic development projects that pay competitive compensation for associated workforce.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
HB 2893
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the technology demonstration sites project and to a computer lending pilot program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology
HB 2928
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation and administration of the public high school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 2939
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Hurricane Center for Innovative Technology at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HURRICANE CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2959
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | ROYALTIES | Science & Technology
HB 2977
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to creation of a permanent technology endowment fund to supplement funding provided to school districts for education technology.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 3285
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to capital improvements and technological enhancements of nursing homes.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Nursing Homes | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3329
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to funds promoting economic development.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | EMERGING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Governor | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND BOARD
HB 3463
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for undergraduate students who agree to teach in public schools in this state that have shortages of teachers in math and science.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3571
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to a program to provide financial incentives to students who agree to teach mathematics or science in certain public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology
HB 3572
81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to assigning mentor teachers to new teachers in certain subject areas.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 3579
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
HB 3586
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the Texas Academy of Fine Arts, Culture, and Sciences at Sul Ross State University.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Arts & Humanities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS, CULTURE, & SCIENCE AT SUL ROSS U
HB 3714
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE INVESTMENT COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3789
81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 4073
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4143
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 4150
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
HB 4221
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to providing a middle school allotment under the public school finance system to fund programs to encourage preparation for high school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 4224
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the teaching of science in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 4329
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to an interim study on the creation of a data collection to track specialized technology research projects conducted by public universities, public university research facilities, and other state institutions.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 4439
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transmission of information regarding public school students through the use of radio frequency identification technology.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
HB 4581
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the use of advanced technologies by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for measuring and monitoring air pollution.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Science & Technology
HB 4671
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to funding for career and technology education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
SB 44
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the participation of students in funding awarded under the advanced research program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 783
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund, including transfers between the fund and the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1313
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| CAREER COUNSELING SERVICES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1600
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to an interim study on the creation of a data collection to track specialized technology research projects conducted by public universities, public university research facilities, and other state institutions.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 1662
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of breach of computer security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Science & Technology
SB 1909
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Forensic Science Commission of a DNA laboratory audit program.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 1976
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on relevant scientific evidence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
SB 2086
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the essential high school program and to the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology
SB 2258
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 2262
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the administration of mathematics, science, and technology teacher preparation academies at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 2337
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | HABEAS CORPUS | Science & Technology
SB 2371
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the naming of the Texas Department of Public Safety Garland Laboratory in Garland as the Representative Fred Hill Center for Forensic Analysis.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Public Safety
| GARLAND, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REPRESENTATIVE FRED HILL CENTER FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS | Science & Technology
HB 225
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 390
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the eminent domain authority of The University of Texas System.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1378
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the public school mathematics and science teachers undergraduate education scholarship program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology
HB 1657
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Property Interests--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1831
80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the sales and use tax on certain pharmaceutical biotechnology cleanrooms and equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 1925
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transmission of information regarding public school students through the use of radio frequency identification technology.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 2608
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to funding for applied research for a clean coal project or certain other projects for the generation of electricity from coal.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | Environment--Air | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2658
80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the development of college preparatory mathematics and science courses for use in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 2812
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the technology immersion pilot project.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Science & Technology
HB 2990
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to use of certain electronic monitoring technology in certain correctional facilities by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology
HB 3087
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the development of applied mathematics and science courses for use in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Posting rule suspended
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 3161
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to advisory committees that recommend entities receive grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | EMERGING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Governor | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3163
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the proportional distribution of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund to different regions in this state.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3164
80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the use of testimony of certain expert witnesses as evidence in criminal and civil proceedings.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | EVIDENCE | Science & Technology | WITNESSES
HB 3215
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3464
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing an office of state statistician.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATISTICIAN, OFFICE OF STATE
HB 3557
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to rules adopted by the State Board of Education regarding the required curriculum of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
SB 6
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of individuals committing or attempting to commit certain sex offenses, to the placement by public schools of certain students who are sex offenders, and to the notification requirements concerning certain offenses committed by students.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | Science & Technology | SEARCH WARRANTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUBPOENAS
SB 616
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Property Interests--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 865
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the sales and use tax on certain pharmaceutical biotechnology cleanrooms and equipment.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 1418
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the establishment and operation of a spatial reference center at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 1421
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to allowing the creation of scientific and cultural facilities districts in council of government regions; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Arts & Humanities | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
SB 1614
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the implementation of health information technology standards.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Science & Technology
SB 1700
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to state assistance with the costs of constructing or renovating public high school science laboratories.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology
SB 1803
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to establishing an office of state statistician.
Senate: Education
No action taken in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATISTICIAN, OFFICE OF STATE
SB 1835
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for certain biomedical research.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1670
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the resolution of conflicts between regional water plans and groundwater conservation district management plans.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 1697
79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of gifts to fund technology workforce development grants and to the evaluation of the technology workforce development grant program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1765
79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for emerging technology industries.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | EMERGING TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 2081
79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for research involving the destruction of human embryos.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Science & Technology | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 2479
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the medical assistance program and the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Religion | Science & Technology
HB 2637
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of certain technology, including new or emerging technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Science & Technology | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2717
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the governor's study of emerging technology and economic development.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | Science & Technology
HB 2953
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the identification of public school students through the use of radio frequency identification technology.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3247
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to a program to promote research with economic development potential at certain institutions of higher education through financial assistance from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3553
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Science & Technology
SB 831
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for emerging technology industries.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | EMERGING TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1034
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of gifts to fund technology workforce development grants and to the evaluation of the technology workforce development grant program.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Science & Technology
SB 1059
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas at Brownsville, The University of Texas--Pan American, and Texas State Technical College--Harlingen.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 1337
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the governor's study of emerging technology and economic development.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | Science & Technology
SB 1530
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a statewide strategic plan for the support and promotion of technology research in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STRATEGIC PLANS | TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PLANNING COMMITTEE
SB 1854
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the boundaries of and prohibited acts in the Nine-Mile Hole State Scientific Area; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Science & Technology
HB 411
78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to improvement of science instruction and student performance in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology
HB 1038
78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to a technology immersion pilot project in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 1544
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1888
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in applied science.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology
HB 2209
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations engaged primarily in biotechnology research and development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2423
78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to pharmaceutical biotechnology cleanrooms and equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 2975
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission in the Texas-Mexico border region for technology training of certain persons.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
SB 142
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to improvement of science instruction and student performance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology
SB 396
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to a technology immersion pilot project in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
SB 712
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for taxable items used in the performance of a space flight contract.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aeronautics | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 793
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to biotechnology cleanrooms and equipment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 1034
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of certain human cells and tissue; imposing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN CLONING | Science & Technology | STEM CELL RESEARCH
SB 1500
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to a pilot project to allow select public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degrees.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 126
78-1 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to appropriations to the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 43
78-2 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to appropriations to the Texas excellence fund and the university research fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 759
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public grade school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Science & Technology
HB 897
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in electrical engineering and computer science.
House: Higher Education
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1170
77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for taxable items used in the performance of a space flight contract.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aeronautics | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 1295
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to requiring a person in the business of selling personal computers to provide certain software with each personal computer sold.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INTERNET | PORNOGRAPHY | Science & Technology
HB 1338
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain exemptions from the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ACT
HB 1475
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to master technology teacher certification, grants, and stipends.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 1624
77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the creation of a division to study transferring to private contractors certain state agency personal computing equipment and the responsibility for computer services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2296
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of high schools for the study of advanced technology by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2369
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to state financing of the development and production of Texas biotechnological and biomedical products and small businesses; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Financial Institutions
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR BOARD | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2593
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for technology training for certain persons.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| ADULT EDUCATION | Aliens | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2636
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to technology development and transfer by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2700
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain services provided through telemedicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Science & Technology | TELEMEDICINE
HB 2770
77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to cooperative distance learning programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology
HB 2774
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of pilot projects to demonstrate the applications of technology in providing certain services under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Science & Technology
HB 2790
77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2815
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to a phased-in and limited exemption for certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 2841
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TAXICABS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2941
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the creation of technological development zones in certain populous counties; providing for the power of eminent domain and the issuance of bonds.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES
HB 3028
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a state science and engineering fair conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 3060
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the creation of pilot projects for demonstrating the application of technology to the provision of long-term care, community care, and certain other medical assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Science & Technology
HB 3216
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3230
77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Water--Development | WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
HB 3270
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to technology development and transfer by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 3309
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development, funding, and operation of the Southeast Texas Biotechnology Park.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Science & Technology | SOUTHEAST TEXAS BIOTECHNOLOGY PARK
HB 3374
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the availability and deployment of advanced telecommunications services for economic development and providing of funding.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2001 | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3573
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain purchases and leases of machinery and equipment used by certain companies for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HCR 251
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the South Texas Independent School District to establish a school for advanced technology.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology | SOUTH TEXAS ISD
SB 5
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TAXICABS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
SB 353
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to certain programs to develop the technology workforce in Texas by supporting and promoting higher education in engineering and computer science.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SB 550
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a life science task force.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 927
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the transfer or donation of data processing equipment to certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Science & Technology | SURPLUS PROPERTY
SB 1114
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for taxable items used in the performance of a space flight contract.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aeronautics | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 1175
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Water--Development | WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
SB 1190
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to technology development and transfer by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1209
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of cloning of human beings; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | HUMAN CLONING | Science & Technology
SB 1286
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a phased-in and limited exemption for certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
SB 1340
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a division to study transferring to private contractors certain state agency personal computing equipment and the responsibility for computer services.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1483
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certain services provided through telemedicine.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Science & Technology | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1485
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: George, Kenn
Relating to state financing of the development and production of Texas biotechnological and biomedical products and small businesses; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1536
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the application of technology in providing certain health services, including certain telemedicine and telehealth services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAID | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Science & Technology | TELEMEDICINE
SB 1567
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the creation of the Emerging University excellence fund to promote research and excellence at certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology
SB 1579
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development, funding, and operation of the Southeast Texas Biotechnology Park.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Science & Technology | SOUTHEAST TEXAS BIOTECHNOLOGY PARK
SB 1797
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an exemption from the licensure provisions of The Texas Engineering Practice Act for certain research or instructional work.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TEXAS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ACT
HB 565
76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of state research and technology funds on environmental issues in the border region.
House: Higher Education Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| BORDER | Education--Higher--Finance | Environment--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 755
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1418
76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to optional career and technology education programs offered by public school districts and a study of career and technology education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | Science & Technology
HB 1623
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Science & Technology
HB 1735
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exempting certain entities that perform cooperative purchasing for local governments from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Purchasing--Local | Science & Technology
HB 2318
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to staff development in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2547
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, ThomasSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the operation of the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Science & Technology
HB 2548
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the creation of the Texas High Technology Partnership Center.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development | Education--Higher--Faculty | HIGH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP CENTER | Science & Technology
HB 2652
76-0 (1999)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to liability for damages arising from failure of computer software to recognize and accurately process certain dates.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Science & Technology | Y2K
HB 2653
76-0 (1999)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the law that applies to a contract made over the Internet.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 2727
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to tech-prep education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
HB 2803
76-0 (1999)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to a state initiative to encourage research and development in biotechnology and biogenetics.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DNA | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2834
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2865
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 2992
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the creation of a business technology outreach program at the University of Houston.
House: Economic Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Aeronautics | AEROSPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Economic & Industrial Development | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 3660
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to service credit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain work experience of certified career and technology education teachers.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workforce Development | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Science & Technology
HCR 117
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Supporting and encouraging the future development and expansion of career and technology academic programs throughout Texas high schools.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Labor--Workforce Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
SB 73
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a video teleconferencing pilot program to assist certain businesses in establishing international trade relationships.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Science & Technology | TELECONFERENCING | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 231
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to a statewide campaign to encourage persons to enter the technology workforce.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 492
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
SB 601
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to create a municipal court technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Science & Technology
SB 722
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the establishment of a high technology training program by the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
| BEXAR COUNTY | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SB 852
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 976
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a business technology outreach program at the University of Houston.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aeronautics | AEROSPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Economic & Industrial Development | NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1027
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to tech-prep education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Science & Technology
SB 1342
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to a state initiative encouraging the development of research in biotechnology and biogenetics.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| DNA | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1353
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the practice of software engineering.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Science & Technology
SB 1382
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the technology access clause in certain state contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1493
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation and administration of the research university fund.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1617
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to educational technology.
House: Public Education Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELECOMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COORDINATING COU
SB 1767
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to service credit under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain work experience of certified career and technology education teachers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workforce Development | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Science & Technology
SB 1819
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the identification of technical education programs that are needed to maintain and improve the state's economic and technological competitiveness.
House: Higher Education Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
SCR 9
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Endorsing the establishment of the Texas Institute of Science and Technology.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology | TEXAS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
HB 339
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to county authority to impose a charge for access to the county's computerized electronic information system.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Open Records | Science & Technology
HB 436
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 451
75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the use of certain state services and facilities by members of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS | Legislature | Science & Technology
HB 690
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to electronic assistance provided by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 784
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the hearing of oral argument by appellate courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Courts--Appellate | Science & Technology | VIDEOCONFERENCE
HB 997
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to interlibrary resource sharing and the cooperative purchase of certain library materials.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
| Libraries | Science & Technology
HB 1300
75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, FrankSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the provision of certain software or services to persons who access the Internet; providing a civil penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
| INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 1482
75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to computer and telecommunications offenses; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
| COMPUTERS | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1556
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to establishing Internet electronic mail addresses for state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| INTERNET | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1572
75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, DianaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to disposal of certain property by a charitable organization.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPUTERS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Science & Technology
HB 1669
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exempting certain entities that perform cooperative purchasing for local governments from competitive bidding requirements.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Purchasing--Local | Science & Technology
HB 1717
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to information on health and human services information provided through the Internet.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Human Services--General | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 1729
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to furnishing printed copies of state publications released only in an electronic format to the Texas State Library.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Libraries | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1753
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 1754
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1772
75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to allowing a governmental body to hold a meeting or receive testimony by videoconference.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Open Meetings | Science & Technology | VIDEOCONFERENCE
HB 1877
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the recording of certain documents by electronic means and to the creation of an electronic recording advisory committee.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| ELECTRONIC RECORDING TASK FORCE | Open Records | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1930
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills | TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING GROUP
HB 2597
75-0 (1997)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to establishing Internet electronic mail addresses for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| INTERNET | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2619
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Board of Information Technology for the Blind and the accessibility of information technology by the blind.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BLIND, ADVISORY BOARD | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2645
75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment and operation of an electronic procurement marketplace, including an electronic commerce network.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Purchasing--State | Science & Technology
HB 2940
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to dealing in computer equipment by a secondhand dealer.
House: Business & Industry Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS | Science & Technology
HB 3434
75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.
Relating to governmental use of information resources, including the powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3476
75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to county authority to impose a charge for access to the county's computerized electronic information system.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Science & Technology
HB 3500
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a video teleconferencing pilot program to assist certain businesses in establishing international trade relationships.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Science & Technology | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCE
HCR 216
75-0 (1997)
Author: Edwards, Al
Encouraging state agencies to convert all future building project documentation into electronic format.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 291
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Encouraging state agencies to evaluate the use of multimedia kiosks for service delivery.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
HR 1076
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Encouraging state agencies to evaluate touchscreen kiosks for service delivery.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 290
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to electronic assistance provided by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | INTERNET | Science & Technology
SB 294
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a study project involving the use of computer networks in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Interim Studies | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 365
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills | TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING GROUP
SB 683
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to computer and telecommunications offenses; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 736
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of an inventory of computer software.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPUTERS | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 811
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the use of certain telecommunications facilities of institutions of higher education to assist small business.
House: Higher Education Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Point of order sustained
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Education--Higher--General | Science & Technology | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCE
SB 814
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a video teleconferencing pilot program to assist certain businesses in establishing international trade relationships.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Science & Technology | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCE
SB 820
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment and operation of an electronic procurement marketplace, including an electronic commerce network.
House: State Affairs Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
| Purchasing--State | Science & Technology
SB 839
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to allowing a governmental body to hold a meeting by videoconference call under certain circumstances.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Open Meetings | Science & Technology | VIDEOCONFERENCE
SB 931
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to allowing a governmental body to hold a meeting by videoconference call under certain circumstances.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Meetings | Science & Technology | VIDEOCONFERENCE
SB 1032
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to centers for technology development and transfer.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--General | Science & Technology
SB 1039
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to electronic commerce for the state's purchasing activities.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
| Purchasing--State | Science & Technology
SB 1040
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to programs of institutions of higher education that address small business research and development.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Education--Higher--General | Science & Technology
SB 1059
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to access by blind and visually impaired individuals to information technology.
House: State Affairs Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Science & Technology
SB 1203
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the recording of certain documents by electronic means and to the creation of an electronic recording advisory committee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ELECTRONIC RECORDING TASK FORCE | Open Records | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1385
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Clark, Ron
Relating to the use of videoconferencing technology by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Science & Technology | VIDEOCONFERENCE
SB 1515
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to coordinating and directing the modernization of state and local law enforcement agencies' telecommunications and automated information systems.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | Science & Technology
SB 1518
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas High Technology Partnership Center.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--General | HIGH TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP CENTER | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1578
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to meetings of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to consider higher education impact statements.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | VIDEOCONFERENCE
SCR 51
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Raymond, Richard
Directing the Texas Department of Commerce to increase technology-based investments in the state.
House: Economic Development Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Signed by the Governor
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
HB 85
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the development of distance learning and related activities by institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology
HB 334
74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the state's official marine education center.
House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Science & Technology
HB 707
74-0 (1995)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distance learning clearinghouse in the Department of Information Resources.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| DISTANCE LEARNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | DISTANCE LEARNING CLEARINGHOUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 708
74-0 (1995)
Author: Finnell, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distance learning clearinghouse in the Central Education Agency.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| DISTANCE LEARNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | DISTANCE LEARNING CLEARINGHOUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1249
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the electronic availability of legislative information through the Internet.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| INTERNET | Legislature | Science & Technology
HB 2301
74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the application of the manufacturing equipment sales tax exemption to fabrication in a cleanroom environment of semiconductor products.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 2539
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the establishment of a historically black or Hispanic college or university Internet access trust fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--General | HIST. BLACK OR HISP. COLLEGE ... INTERNET ACCESS TRUST FUND | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 2540
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to allowing the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to assist public libraries with public information technology grants.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Libraries | Science & Technology | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2694
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the creation of the Education Information Highway Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION INFORMATION HIGHWAY TASK FORCE | Education--General | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 188
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Rejecting NASA contentions regarding the Johnson Space Center and memorializing congress to countermand the NASA proposal to consolidate and downsize the operations of the center.
House: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
| JOHNSON SPACE CENTER | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Science & Technology
SB 734
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to promoting the ability of state agencies and the public to access information maintained and services provided electronically by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| INFORMATION ACCESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1453
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the availability of legislative information and the use of certain legislatively produced materials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/95
| INTERNET | Legislature | Science & Technology
SCR 66
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Moreno, Paul
Declaring support of the El Paso region as the pilot site for the Intermodal Installation Program.
House: Transportation
Signed by the Governor
| EL PASO, CITY OF | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HB 206
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the participation of the Central Education Agency in state telecommunications management and coordination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION AGENCY, CENTRAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 210
73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the funding for the Center for Educational Technology.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--General | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, CENTER FOR | Science & Technology
HB 211
73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the reporting of certain technological innovations developed by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 619
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to establishing a science, engineering, and mathematics minority scholars loan fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Student Loans | Science & Technology
HB 923
73-0 (1993)
Author: Earley, RobertSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to statewide energy policy and research.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Education--Higher--General | ENERGY ECONOMICS & ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC POLICY COMMITTEE | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1020
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the information resources technologies of county officers and employees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Science & Technology
HB 1524
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to a franchise tax credit for investment in biogenetic or biomolecular research.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1736
73-0 (1993)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to establishment of an economic limit factor for certain oil production and to oil and gas production as the result of new drilling technology.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Oil & Gas | Science & Technology
HB 2249
73-0 (1993)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the emphasis of water conservation in certain advanced research and technology programs at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Education--Higher--General | Environment--Water | Science & Technology | Water--Development
HCR 124
73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee to examine opportunities for providing equal electronic access to state information required by the public and businesses.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HCR 147
73-0 (1993)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study how the considerable resources of public television might best be used to further enhance service to the people of Texas.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HCR 160
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Establishing the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
| Arts & Humanities | Governor | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
SB 80
73-0 (1993)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a committee to advise the Texas Department of Commerce about aerospace matters and to the abolishment of the Texas Space Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | PROMOTION OF AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON | Science & Technology | SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 233
73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina | et. al.
Relating to establishing a minority doctoral incentive program.
House: Higher Education Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Student Loans | Science & Technology
SB 780
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the funding for the Center for Educational Technology.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--General | EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, CENTER FOR | Science & Technology
SB 796
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of an economic limit factor for certain oil production and to oil and gas production as the result of new drilling technology.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Oil & Gas | Science & Technology
SCR 104
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Establishing the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Arts & Humanities | Governor | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
SCR 106
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study how the considerable resources of public television might best be used to further enhance service to the people of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Science & Technology
HB 102
70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 1385
70-0 (1987)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 1405
70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, BobSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to economic diversification through technology commercialization at Texas universities.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1406
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to a center for the support of a comprehensive database network to further the state's goal of economic diversification.
House: Science & Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, TEXAS | Science & Technology
HB 1934
70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Texas Committee to Study the Release of Genetically Engineered Microorganisms, providing for notice of proposed releases of genetically engineered microorganisms, and to assistance provided by the Texas Economic Development Commission to biotechnology companies interested in releasing genetically engineered microorganisms into the environment.
House: Science & Technology
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--Air | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2079
70-0 (1987)
Author: Horn, JimSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the establishment of academies of mathematics and science for advanced high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS | Science & Technology
HR 68
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Requesting Texas to strengthen her scientific and technological resources.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
SB 91
70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 182
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and science at institutions of higher education; authorizing appropriations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 788
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to economic diversification through technology commercialization at Texas universities: authorizing appropriations.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology
SB 972
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
SB 1306
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science for advanced high school students as a division of North Texas State University.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/amendments
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Science & Technology
SR 46
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Recognizing the need for Texas to build a nationally and globally competitive economy through strengthening her scientific and technological resources.
Co-author authorized
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
HB 41
70-2 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the creation of the Texas Committee to Study the Release of Genetically Engineered Microorganisms, providing for notice of proposed releases of genetically engineered microorganisms, and to assistance provided by the Texas Economic Development Commission to biotechnology companies interested in releasing genetically engineered microorganisms into the environment.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to Science & Technology
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | RELEASE OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS, TEXAS COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE | Science & Technology
HB 128
70-2 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to state support for a consortium of semiconductor companies engaged in semiconductor research; providing for powers and duties of the Texas Semiconductor Industry Research Commission; granting authority to issue bonds and the power of eminent domain.
House: Science & Technology
Point of order sustained
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 15
70-2 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the issuance of general obligation bonds for undertakings related to a consortium of semiconductor companies to engage in a semiconductor industry research facility.
House: Science & Technology
Pending in committee
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology
SB 59
70-2 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the state support for a consortium of semiconductor companies engaged in semiconductor research; providing for powers and duties of the Texas Semiconductor Industry Research Commission; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY RESEARCH COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 7
70-2 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the issuance of general obligation bonds for undertaking related to a consortium of semiconductor companies to engage in a semiconductor industry research facility.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology
HB 1698
69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the authorization for creation of a Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Science & Technology
Coauthor authorized
| Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 1970
69-0 (1985)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a Center for Technology Development and Transfer at the University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2021
69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to technology training and creating the Technology Training Board.
House: Science & Technology
Coauthor authorized
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TECHNOLOGY TRAINING BOARD
SB 840
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Richardson, Bob
Relating to the establishment and activities of a Center for Technology Development and Transfer at the University of Texas at Austin; making certain information confidential.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 884
69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to a site for the Super-conducting Super Collider Accelerator project and the eminent domain authority of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/amendments
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Science & Technology | SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER ACCELERATOR PROJECT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 911
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to postsecondary technical-vocational education, to Texas State Technical Institute, and to certian powers and duties of the coordinating board; creating a joint advisory committee.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Science & Technology
SB 1049
69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to technology training and the creation, membership, and duties of the Technology Training Board.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1296
69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the creation of a Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Oil & Gas | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
HB 73
69-2 (1986)
Author: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the recruitment of women and ethnic minorities into programs of engineering and applied science at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Human Relations | Science & Technology | Women
HB 912
68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the establishment of an Institute for Ventures in New Technology under the Texas A&M University System's Texas Engineering Experiment Station.
House: Higher Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1147
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the improvement of the teaching of mathematics and science in the public schools; declaring state intent for improvement of instruction in the teaching of mathematics and science; providing pilot programs to be used as demonstration models; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 1538
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the teaching of mathematics, science, computer science, and related technological subjects in the public schools and to the compensation paid to noncertified teachers in those fields.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
No action taken
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Science & Technology
HB 1878
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to the creation of the Texas State Science and Technology Museum.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Science & Technology | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM, TEXAS STATE
HR 167
68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending that serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the sciences and liberal arts.
House: Higher Education
| Arts & Humanities | Education--Higher--Faculty | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
HR 168
68-0 (1983)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Recommending to the Texas Education Agency that serious attention be given to securing adequate and appropriate representation of higher education faculty from the traditional disciplines of the sciences and liberal arts.
House: Public Education
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology
SB 468
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the establishment, objectives, duties, and ownership interests of the Institute for Ventures in New Technology as a part of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, under the control of the board of regents of Texas A&M.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology
SB 1061
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the creation of the Texas State Science and Technology museum and allocation of certain cigarette taxes.
Senate: Finance
No action taken
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Science & Technology | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM, TEXAS STATE
SR 3
68-1 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Establishing a special interim committee to study the interdependence of small businesses, high technology, and the State's education system.
Senate: State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | Science & Technology
HB 3
68-2 (1984)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the teaching of mathematics, science, computer science, and related technological subjects in the public schools and to the compensation paid to noncertified teachers in those fields.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology
HB 1901
67-0 (1981)
Author: Martin, Michael W.
Relating to balanced treatment of creation-science and evolution-science in public schools. pref. no. 18.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion | Science & Technology
SB 1169
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to require balanced treatment of creation-science and evolution science in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion | Science & Technology
HJR 93
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide legislative authority to exempt from taxation property primarily used for scientific research or education.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Assigned to Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1189
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Transferring jurisdiction of scientific areas from the Parks and Wildlife Commission to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas; deleting the word Commission and adding the word Board.
House: State Affairs
Considered in public hearing
| Science & Technology | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SCR 114
63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, Charles
Directing the Governor's Office to conduct a study to utilize science and technology in state government.
House: Rules Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Rules
| Governor | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology | STATE-UNIVERSITY RELATIONS, JOINT COUNCIL ON
SR 880
63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, Charles
Directing Governor's office with assistance of Joint Council on State-University relations, to study new technology to solve problems of State.
Senate: Administration
| Governor | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Science & Technology | STATE-UNIVERSITY RELATIONS, JOINT COUNCIL ON
HB 1136
60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to providing for the regulation of weather modification operations; providing for the powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board in weather modification operations; providing for the issuing of licenses and permits; providing fees and penalties.
| Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WEATHER MODIFICATION | WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
SB 458
60-0 (1967)
Author: Christie, Joe William
Relating to providing for the regulation of weather modification operations; providing for the powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board; providing for fees and penalties.
| Science & Technology | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | WEATHER MODIFICATION | WEATHER MODIFICATION ACT
HB 240
56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the organization, officers and compensation of the State Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences.
| EXAMINERS IN THE BASIC SCIENCES, STATE BOARD OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 805
56-0 (1959)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the waiver by the Board of an examination for certain persons under the Basic Science Law.
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology
SB 73
56-0 (1959)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain acts relating to organization, officers and compensation of the Texas Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences.
| EXAMINERS IN THE BASIC SCIENCES, STATE BOARD OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 74
56-0 (1959)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain acts relating to fees payable to the State Board of Examiners in the Basic Science by applicants for certificates issued by the Board.
| EXAMINERS IN THE BASIC SCIENCES, STATE BOARD OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 207
55-0 (1957)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to organization, officers and compensation of the State Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences.
| EXAMINERS IN THE BASIC SCIENCES, STATE BOARD OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 208
55-0 (1957)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to fees payable to the State Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences by applicants for certificates issued by the Board.
| EXAMINERS IN THE BASIC SCIENCES, STATE BOARD OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 241
54-0 (1955)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to amending certain Acts commonly known as the Basic Science Law so as to combine the offices of Secretary and Treasurer of the State Board of Examiners in Basic Sciences into the single office of Secretary-Treasurer; requiring fee payments by applicants for certification by waiver of examination; clarifying certification by reciprocity; providing a severability clause.
| EXAMINERS IN THE BASIC SCIENCES, STATE BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 228
38-2 (1923)
Author: LeStourgeon, Edward Guy | et. al.
Relating to appropriating Fifty Thousand Dollars out of the State Treasury to build and equip a chemical laboratory for the purpose of increasing the facility of the teaching of industrial chemistry at the A & M College.
| AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations