HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to restrictions on certain state agency actions relating to high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the declaration and length of a state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 315 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing of the uniform of certain honorably retired or medically discharged peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to comparisons of state budgets made by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 629 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 645 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
HB 710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 819 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a licensing authority from taking disciplinary action against certain license holders for violating an emergency management plan or a rule, order, or ordinance issued under the plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to the relocation of the Battleship "Texas" after refurbishment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to removing or renaming certain objects and structures located in or near the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a summary of a rule proposed by a state agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to judicial review of certain orders regarding a declared state of disaster or public health disaster or issued to prevent the spread of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a vendor's remedies for nonpayment of a contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the creation of the connectivity office within the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1575 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to determinations by the Texas Historical Commission regarding the relocation of historical markers.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the protection of personal information sold by a state agency to a contractor; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state appropriations or public money of a political subdivision to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain public officers and employees.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the proprietary purchases process for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to restrictions on the sale by a state agency of information that identifies an individual.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a state of disaster declared by the governor because of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in employment agreements.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a state employee family leave pool.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to efficiency audits of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2189 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to state emergency management during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the Texas Climate Action Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to companies in which employees have ownership interests through employee stock ownership plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the State District as the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to incentives for media production facilities in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to noncompliance with provisions regarding the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to prohibited state contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the women who are eligible for certification as owners of a historically underutilized business.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, BenSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the jurisdiction and management of the Star of the Republic Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2716 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 2739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to state agency information on child-care services available to veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the salary of certain employees who transfer within a state agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to coverage for conversion therapy by a health benefit plan offered by a public employer.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the applicability of certain laws relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by certain political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the creation of a Texas film and entertainment industry incentive program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a study and analysis by the comptroller on delivery methods used for certain projects of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Water Development Board.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to state agency audits of a contractor's compliance with a historically underutilized business subcontracting plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, LizSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the establishment of a statewide homelessness data system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
HB 3046 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a requirement that state agencies make agency guidance documents accessible to the public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency contracts for Internet application development.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the repair or replacement of certain damaged historical markers by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information regarding state agency vehicle fleets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an annual report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3561 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the elimination of the state's historically underutilized business program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to disaster preparedness education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a report by the attorney general regarding certain contracts for outside counsel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 3781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a prohibition on executive orders issued during a declared state of disaster that prohibit a business or category of businesses from operating.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the governor's authority to suspend regulatory statutes, orders, and rules during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3963 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment in state parks.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 3997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of improvement and modernization projects for state agency information resources.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 4026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the disposition of surplus traffic and roadwork safety equipment by the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the definition of business case for major information resources projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4071 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of endpoint devices by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4075 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 4158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the transfer of the Health and Human Services function of regulating facilities and family homes under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office of the inspector general at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual report on water treatment facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the organization and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 4275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 4301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain studies and reports regarding delivery methods, funding, and comprehensive development agreements for certain public projects, including transportation projects.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to training on emergency management for members of the emergency management council and state emergency response commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the requirement that a state agency provide information to another state agency on request.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Recalling H.B. No. 1322 from the governor.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a correction in H.B. No. 1322.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 85 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prevent certain public officers and entities from prohibiting the operation of industries or other categories of business or commercial activity in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 108 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to judicial review of acts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice and reporting requirements for vendor rebates under a contract listed on a multiple award contract schedule.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government and to a prohibition against the use of other public money to settle such a claim.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 341 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 344 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the use of electronic signatures that employ blockchain or distributed ledger technology in certain business or governmental transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of a state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to state programs not funded by appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the purchasing of a uniform by certain honorably retired peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of a state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 709 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the selection of forensic science professional services by governmental entities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a biennial report on state programs not funded by certain appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the jurisdiction and management of the Star of the Republic Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 897 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
SB 954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture and retention of biometric identifiers by governmental entities; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibitions on the sale by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1026 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the state military forces to participate in the state group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to gubernatorial appointments to the board of directors of certain regional mobility authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of businesses that hold a winery permit during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state agency information technology and data services modernization plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the applicability of executive orders issued by the President of the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1269 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the main street program administered by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency contracts for Internet application development.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
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
SB 1370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the approval by the comptroller of certain contracts for legal services between an attorney and the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the definition of business case for major information resources projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a prohibition on the purchase of periodicals by a state agency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required consultation with American Indian tribes before beginning certain projects with respect to the Alamo.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a written proposal or recommendation the Alamo Preservation Advisory Board submits to the General Land Office.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state contracts with certain companies that censor their users' speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to passenger transportation on state aircraft.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 26 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
Filed
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 115 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
HB 133 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.
Filed
HB 144 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
HB 145 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
HB 204 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
Filed
HB 219 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
Filed
HB 231 87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the applicability of the public information law to independent organizations certified to manage a power region.
Filed
HB 233 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
HB 242 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
HB 243 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
HB 250 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
HB 294 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 305 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
HB 307 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.
Filed
SB 24 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 40 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain training concerning race or sex, including a prohibition on state or local government contracts with companies that require that training; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 57 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
HB 58 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
HB 60 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 148 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
HB 194 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
HB 201 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
HB 202 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
HB 246 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive government contracts from requiring employees to receive a vaccination.
Filed
SB 21 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Co-author authorized
SB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Filed
SB 70 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to providing for the review of the Texas Bullion Depository under the Texas Sunset Act.
Filed
SB 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
SB 99 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
SB 100 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees.
Filed
HB 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive government contracts from requiring employees to receive a vaccination.
Filed
HB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 69 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
HB 78 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
HB 98 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of a business to implement certain communicable disease prevention and control policies.
Filed
HB 101 87-3 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain state-employed essential workers; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 110 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 125 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
HB 137 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 146 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
Filed
HB 163 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 169 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on certain governmental contracts with companies that require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
SB 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
SB 30 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees.
Filed
HB 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in governmental contracts with governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and submission of a zero-based budget by and performance of a financial audit of an agency undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency may issue an opinion that a watercourse is navigable.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 319 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist fire departments and volunteer fire departments with the purchase of certain equipment and machines.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 583 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a pilot program for the recovery of delinquent state obligations owed to certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to sell educational resources and services.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
HB 689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to comparisons of state budgets made by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 784 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to conflicts of interest of members of state agency governing boards and governing officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 793 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the modernization of state agency information technology systems.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to limitations on adjudication awards arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1198 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to companies in which employees have ownership interests through employee stock ownership plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the issuance by a state agency of a permit required for the construction of a high-speed rail project by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
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
HB 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the General Land Office.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the ability of an individual who has engaged in certain actions to be appointed as the executive head of, or be employed as a member of the executive staff of, a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to requirements for vendors providing certain services involving computers to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 1515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to correcting outdated references to the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a grant program and interagency review of resources to support and sustain recovery community organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1784 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to management and storage of state records and information.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1876 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations related to certain political contributions, lobbying activities, reports, and disclosures; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1877 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations relating to certain contributions, expenditures, and reports, and certain authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to workforce and succession planning by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to claims for financial assistance for survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of catastrophic debris management in county emergency management programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 1957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a provision of a contract that conflicts with state law.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, including the custody and ownership of certain state records and real property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1983 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the issuance of permits for the analysis of human remains recovered on state archeological landmarks.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to postpayment audits conducted by the comptroller and annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for violations of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to state agencies developing applications.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency measurement and management of customer satisfaction.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Left pending in committee
HB 2186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the placement and construction of a memorial plaza commemorating the Bill of Rights on the Supreme Court Building plaza.
House: House Administration
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the representation of an individual or legal entity by a member of the legislature for compensation before a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to administrative penalties assessed against certain nursing facilities for the improper discharge or transfer of a resident.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the development of a contract template and contracting guidance for debris removal and monitoring contracts of political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 2401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a written response by the General Land Office to a request by a governmental entity to use certain real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to information resources technology procurement by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to monitoring a state agency's compliance with the requirement to purchase certain goods and services from a community rehabilitation program.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state employees for referring to climate change or global warming.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a debris management plan and training.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to restrictions on certain state agency actions relating to high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an annual workplace climate survey conducted by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2806 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2827 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the applicability of competitive bidding requirements to expenditures for certain municipal utility facility relocations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to statewide technology centers and cloud computing services.
House: State Affairs
Failed to pass to engrossment
HB 2941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 2943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to powers and duties concerning records of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer, sale, or exchange of real property or an interest in real property between the City of Austin and a state agency.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3075 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the delegation of powers and duties by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an exemption for certain purchasing personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation from training on state purchasing.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
HB 3114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to contested case hearings on matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Calendars
HB 3119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the execution capability readiness scoring of major information resources projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 3362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information and outreach regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a report of projects requiring federal funding as a result of a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a task force to expedite permitting and funding following certain disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of buyer's temporary tags for vehicles sold by governmental agencies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of state delinquent tax liabilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cloud compatibility of certain state agency information technology purchases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3921 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to creating a program to designate historic sites in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 4111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to a written statement regarding certain rules adopted by a state agency that issues an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state programs not funded by appropriations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 4230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the duties of the Texas Veterans Commission regarding citizenship of veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 4309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain conflicts of interest of the commissioner of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; requiring registration.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibited employment of certain former commissioners of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the Environmental Task Force Advisory Committee.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to a prohibition on certain contracts for construction projects by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 4451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a government agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the performance of administrative support services functions for the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to accelerated payments applicable to state contracts in which a small businesses concern performs services as a prime contractor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 4514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to state agency energy savings programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to legislative review of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to cybersecurity of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the consideration of sexual harassment claims against contractors in awarding certain state agency contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HJR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HJR 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HJR 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 27 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by a state agency or political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 45 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 84 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 122 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency considers legislative intent when adopting an agency rule.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information, outreach, and other actions regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture of a biometric identifier by a governmental entity; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 491 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the designation of an emergency management planner by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an annual audit by the state auditor regarding certain community development block grant disaster recovery program money.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to state agency electronic information and processes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to requiring training for certain emergency management coordinators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a regulatory sandbox program administered by the attorney general for certain financial products and services; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 861 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a zero-based budget legislative appropriations request process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 922 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 927 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to exhibits presented at the Alamo complex.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of a work group to study local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to contract management standards and information for contracts related to emergency management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1051 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture and retention of certain biometric identifiers by certain governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Children's Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the submission of certain utility reports in electronic form.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer, sale, or exchange of real property or an interest in real property between the City of Austin and a state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the performance of administrative support services functions for the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to state programs not funded by appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to claims for financial assistance for survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the location of the Alamo Cenotaph.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the delegation of powers and duties by the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating the Texas Division of Emergency Management as the state liaison to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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
SB 1650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to employee-owned companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1663 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist certain counties with employing or contracting for a qualified emergency management coordinator.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to improving communication with and service delivery by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1785 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of the mixed beverage gross receipts taxes collected from certain music venues.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain state programs to address the workforce needs of members of the United States military and their dependents.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the execution capability readiness scoring of major information resources projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2063 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 2200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to judicial review of acts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to criminal history record information for applicants for employment with the ombudsman for children and youth in foster care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the failure to procure goods or services from a community rehabilitation program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 5 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the transfer of certain powers and duties from the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to cybersecurity for state agency information resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues, including the delivery of certain Medicaid medical transportation program services; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 20 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the review, oversight, and reporting of certain state agency contracts and the assessment of certain state agency projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 63 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 89 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HB 114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and submission of a zero-based budget by and performance of a financial audit of an agency undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 234 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 258 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a prohibition on the award of a state agency contract to a person in a state with laws allowing or requiring discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 329 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to breast-feeding policies of state agency worksites.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 360 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 443 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 494 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a prohibition on state travel to a state with laws allowing or requiring discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 563 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 578 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to certain leave policies for state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to notice by a state agency regarding certain contracts for which the total value exceeds that of the initial contract.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 751 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to state agency authority to establish child-care subsidy programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 769 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States for certain state, state-aided, and governmental entity construction projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to attorney general approval of a state agency action for a declaratory judgment against another state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain investigational stem cell treatments to patients with certain severe chronic diseases or terminal illnesses and regulating the possession, use, and transfer of adult stem cells; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 830 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to parental leave for certain state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain intrastate fire mutual aid system team members and regional incident management team members.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 1007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
HB 1032 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the acknowledgment by management of risks identified in state agency information security plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to comparisons of state budgets made by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the amount of certain licensing fees charged by state agencies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the State Council on Competitive Government and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1202 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Secure Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the representation required for the membership of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 1359 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1387 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1450 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to designation of a governor's liaison for federally recognized Native American tribes.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 1489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to restricting salary increases and bonuses given to the administrative head of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1604 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for and approval of a state agency's information security plan.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities or state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to transferring charge and control of a painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On."
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of certain advisory committees and other state entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 1722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1831 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the Alamo complex account; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1840 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the requirement for a report by a state agency on the request for a study from an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the sunset review of the Legislative Budget Board and a study by the comptroller on the accuracy of fiscal notes prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1851 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the reporting of certain state agency contract information and the posting of that information on the Internet.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Referred directly to s/c on Budget Transparency and Reform by chair
HB 1860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to nonemergency medical transportation, shipping logistics, and coordination services for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1883 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the disposition of certain state surplus or salvage data processing equipment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1885 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to certain required reports prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Referred directly to s/c on Budget Transparency and Reform by chair
HB 1889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to an interim study conducted by the Department of Information Resources on opportunities and strategies to reduce the state's volume of paper transactions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
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
HB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1924 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the duties of the State Energy Conservation Office regarding advanced clean energy project grants and loans and the creation of an inclusion task force for the energy industry.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the review and oversight of state agency contracts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Referred directly to s/c on Budget Transparency and Reform by chair
HB 1958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 1979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2017 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the eligibility for appointment as commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2154 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2172 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the persons authorized to submit a request for an attorney general opinion.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 2192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to comprehensive information security assessments on state agency information resources and network systems and digital data storage and security.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to replacing "Confederate Heroes Day" with "Civil War Remembrance Day" as a state holiday.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the composition of the Contract Advisory Team.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2234 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to interstate purchases of goods and services through the office of the comptroller of public accounts; authorizing a fee.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the operations, reports, records, communications, information technology, and notice procedures of state agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned from the House for further action
HB 2352 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the election of the state board of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services Commission and the commission's office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste, and abuse in health and human services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by the Health and Human Services Commission or a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to a report on the consolidation of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requiring state agencies to develop written succession plans.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the qualifications of the board members of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas Music Foundation; authorizing fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2530 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a reduction of amounts appropriated to the Texas Department of Transportation for a violation of provisions relating to public participation in the environmental review of transportation projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the authorization of a ground lease with the Texas Facilities Commission to construct or maintain a building.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
HB 2652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2666 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the use of electronic payment methods for parking meters in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 2667 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of telecommunications services through statewide technology centers.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 2678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to state agency contracts with the United States Postal Service.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 2745 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules proposed by state agencies.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain governmental entity projects.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 2808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to preventing the commandeering of state resources by the federal government.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HB 2820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony Committee to recognize and honor peace officers who were killed in the line of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from certain state and local governmental fees for active duty members of the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to restrictions on employment of former members of the state legislature.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 2967 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3004 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the dismissal of protests against certain decisions and actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding wastewater discharge permits.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3007 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to temporary secure storage of weapons at public buildings; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities and development corporations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
HB 3107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to discipline judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the delegation of matters to the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3207 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the acquisition of replacement aircraft.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to requiring dealers and investment advisers to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of bulletproof vests.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3271 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 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.
HB 3275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the monitoring of major information resources projects by the Department of Information Resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 3302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of a legislative internship program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3335 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the music, film, television, and multimedia production industry.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas 2036 Commission.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the repeal of the management-to-staff ratio requirement for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3420 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as a forensic state supported living center.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the adoption by state agencies of rules affecting rural communities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3471 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to audits conducted by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 3491 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to limitations on the use of a biometric identifier by a governmental body.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to prohibited requests for or disclosures of information regarding certain child-care facility license holders' ownership, possession, use, or storage of a firearm or other weapon; creating a criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3582 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to agriculture, including the regulation of seed by a political subdivision and the abolition of certain entities associated with the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3596 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's strategy for managing audit resources, including procedures for auditing and collecting payments from Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the contract management guide for state agencies.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to government transparency and operations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency.
Filed
HB 3659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to state agency contracting.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the requirement that state agencies notify the Department of Information Resources in the event of a breach of system security or unauthorized exposure of certain information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3708 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3717 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to programs to provide incentives for conserving water in outdoor landscapes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the City of Dallas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the creation of the Texas First Center to study and provide advice to the legislature on the effective use of state resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the property known as the French Legation to the Texas Historical Commission and to certain historic sites under the commission's jurisdiction.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to authorizing a vendor to provide certain consultation to a state agency regarding the agency's purchase of goods and services.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the independent ombudsman for county jails.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the membership of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3946 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the functions of the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to motor vehicle accident reports.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3951 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Transportation relating to aircraft owned or leased by the state; authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the acquisition of replacement aircraft.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3952 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to suspension of the activities of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Transportation relating to transportation planning and projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3966 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the duties and continuation of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the evidence of a good faith effort of a state agency to reach goals established for historically underutilized businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the right of certain elected public officers to information of certain governmental and public entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Meeting cancelled
HB 4069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by the Health and Human Services Commission or a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibited denial of a stay of proceedings for a contested case for which an interlocutory appeal has been filed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the required repeal or amendment of two state agency rules before adoption of a new state agency rule that increases costs to regulated persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4248 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing education requirements on an occupational license holder.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the abolition of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 4254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the hours per workweek implemented by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, VictoriaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4102.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor's appointments to state boards, commissions, or other governing bodies of state agencies to reflect the gender composition of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission and to mandate that there be such an agency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HJR 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1289.
Reported enrolled
HR 2573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 533.
Reported enrolled
HR 2614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1731.
Reported enrolled
SB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
SB 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of bulletproof vests and body armor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the acknowledgment by management of risks identified in state agency information security plans.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notification requirements applicable to certain state contracts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 73 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the disposition of state surplus or salvage data processing equipment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to certain required reports prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
House passage as amended reported
SB 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; authorizing a trust company to charge the institute an investment fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 89 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 99 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and other incentives for media productions.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the savings incentive program for state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 134 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the required repeal or amendment of two state agency rules before adoption of a new state agency rule that increases costs to regulated persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the abolishment of the moving image industry incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to contracts with and training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
SB 261 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the bulk purchase of information technology commodity items by the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain purchasing by state agencies and local governments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to limitations on the use of a biometric identifier by a governmental body.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 289 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules proposed by state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Appropriations
SB 299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 303 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
