HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REINVESTMENT ZONES | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | TEXAS JOBS, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, & INNOVATION ACT
HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 10 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Libraries & Librarians | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 15 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 16 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMMUNITY-BASED DIVERSION & INTERVENTION TASK FORCE | County Government--Finance | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of 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: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 292 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Consumer Protection | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 387 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor fallen law enforcement officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 629 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the examination fee imposed by the attorney general for the examination of a record of proceedings for the issuance of public securities and the uses of revenue from that fee; increasing a fee.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 820 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to responsibility for law enforcement and security services within the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | TEXAS CAPITOL PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 1030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Financial--General | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to studies and reports regarding public-private partnerships and funding for certain public projects, including transportation projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| LE ROY AND ROSIE TORRES ACT | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 1363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 1392 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reimbursement of excess costs incurred by a recipient of certain grants awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 1596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1613 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | STATE ECONOMIC REIMBURSEMENT FOR VETERANS EXEMPTION (SERVE) ACT | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HORSE RACING | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1718 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 1748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the use of a facsimile signature on certain public securities and related certificates.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 1755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1937 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 2207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, the property tax relief fund, and the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the allocation of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2230 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HB 2298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to family and medical leave.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--General | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Property Interests--Trusts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 2458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to claimant eligibility and initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Unemployment | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas technology and innovation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-sponsor authorized
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2483 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 2530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to state savings achieved through a budget savings program administered by the comptroller of public accounts making an appropriation of a portion of those savings.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 2547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation and administration of the Rural Parents Protection Plan Grant Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Rural | RURAL PARENTS PROTECTION PLAN | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the funding of certain port projects.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, StanSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application submitted to the comptroller for designation as a state depository.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to issue certain payments to persons who are indebted or delinquent in taxes owed to the state and to state agency reporting requirements regarding such persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to funding and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PRODUCED WATER CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development
HB 2842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and the designation of August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 3019 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to references to "the people's money" in state documents, publications, and notices.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation of the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund, including the transfer to the fund of the unencumbered balances of certain other funds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CEMETERY | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 3051 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the provision of funding to the Texas Historical Commission for state historic sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 3056 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the cash balance benefit under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the creation of a hydrogen infrastructure and vehicle grant program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to establishment of the temporary prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Property & Casualty | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 3116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of efficiency audits of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land and water conservation fund.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/24
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS YOUTH DIVERSION AND EARLY INTERVENTION ACT
HB 3258 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the allocation of money in certain funding categories of the unified transportation program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | FOOD | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY PLANNING COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain programs regarding Holocaust Remembrance Week and the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3522 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance from the economically distressed areas account that is not required to be repaid.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to temporarily decreasing the rate of state sales and use taxes under certain circumstances.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the composition and use of money in the flood infrastructure fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| FLOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 3705 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to documents required to be posted on the Legislative Budget Board's Internet website in connection with an appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3723 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the employer child-care contribution partnership program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Day Care | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General | Protection of Personal Information | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to audits of state border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ARTIFICIAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TASK FORCE | BORDER | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EL PASO, CITY OF | FLOODS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3801 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment and use of the Texas Infrastructure Fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Highways | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3823 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3835 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the deadline for plugging certain inactive wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer wellness programs within certain law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3865 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the purchase of certain goods and services by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the use of money awarded from the skills development fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--Workforce Development | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3930 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the establishment of community child-care collaboratives and establishing a grant program for those collaboratives administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Day Care | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3998 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the use of certain revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to provide grants to incentivize the recycling of certain electronics.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Environment--Recycling | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | TELEVISION
HB 4018 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of Parks and Wildlife Department land for carbon sequestration or similar ecosystem services projects.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4041 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4046 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reduction and plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells; providing for the imposition of a fee and an exemption from certain taxes and fees.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 4049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Animals | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of park land by the Texas parks and wildlife department: making an appropriation
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Libraries & Librarians | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an account to create a program to pay off certain outstanding debts attributed to medical expenses; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4256 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 4265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the orphaned well Bitcoin mining partnership program.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Energy--General | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4305 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to purchasing gold and silver bullion for this state to hold in the Texas Bullion Depository; making an appropriation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 4339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain assessment instruments, the accountability rating system for assessing campus and district performance, public school career and technology education programs, and an extracurricular and cocurricular allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4406 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to creating the State School Safety Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the safety of schools in this state.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | BONDS | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LOANS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--State | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | INTERNET | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to a program to serve students who's safety at school is in jeopardy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reporting of certain information by state agencies and counties, including information related to appropriated money, activities of certain consultants, and tax revenue.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4590 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 4600 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the funding of child care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to programs to provide assistance for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4742 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4770 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a grant program for municipal pedestrian infrastructure administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4801 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the use of the money in the Opioid Abatement Account.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4834 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 4872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and plugging of certain wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to programs established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 4911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative and a governing board and advisory council for the initiative.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to imposing a surcharge on certain electric generators and gas producers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 5135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5145 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to flood control planning contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 5148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DALLAS COLLEGE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the supplemental appropriation and reductions in appropriation and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriation for the development of a statewide broadband infrastructure for new transportation technology.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 5213 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Texas Media Production Fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of certain money transferred to and deposited in the state highway fund as required by the Texas Constitution.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5227 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a public entity from providing financial assistance for abortion or abortion-related services; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 5301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HJR 77 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, and the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 116 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HJR 130 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and establishing the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund for the purposes of scientific research of all forms of mental health and human brain disease and disorders.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas land and water conservation fund to assist in preserving critical natural resources in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for roadways for seaports, airports, spaceports, land ports of entry, and international bridges.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AIRPORTS | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPACEPORTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HJR 154 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to a special fund established in the state treasury to pay for water infrastructure in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Water | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 170 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the safety of public schools in this state.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Legislature | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
HJR 186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the junior college endowment fund and dedicating the interest and other investment income from money in the fund to reduce the cost of tuition at public junior colleges in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 194 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of a first-time home buyer and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HJR 203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for transit-oriented projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on residence homesteads, to increase the rates of state sales and use taxes and dedicate the revenue attributable to that increase for public education, and to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the homeowner protection fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HR 2472 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 28.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset—Required Reviews | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
SB 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Libraries & Librarians | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL SECURITY | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 17 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/24
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Abortion | ADOPTION | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Family--Child Protection | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 28 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 96 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Governor | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--State | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
SB 225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating certain constitutional transfers of money to that fund and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 307 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws for federally declared public health emergencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the assessment, destruction, disposal, and release of certain deer.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Connectivity Fund and to the allocation and the use of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Family Violence | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 537 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 538 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain companies doing business with significant foreign narcotics traffickers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Teacher Recruitment Scholarship Program and the Texas Teacher Retention Incentive Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the cash balance benefit under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SB 758 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 857 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Financial--Savings & Loans | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
SB 902 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 946 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds or a tax increase.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 949 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | BONDS | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LOANS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the distribution of the opioid abatement trust account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding the payment of state money to certain vendors and counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for, governmental health plan coverage of, and public funding for gender modification procedures and treatments.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Finance | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to funding and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PRODUCED WATER CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development
SB 1086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration of the Texas Physician Health Program; authorizing a surcharge.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Received from the Senate
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 1126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to a program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Crimes--Against Property | Property Interests--General | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
SB 1232 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SB 1282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the conduct of efficiency audits of state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the provision of funding to the Texas Historical Commission for state historic sites.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1333 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation of the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund, including the transfer to the fund of the unencumbered balances of certain other funds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the use of state money for the Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to directing certain surplus state revenue to the flood infrastructure fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development
SB 1478 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant matching program for the federal small business innovation research and small business technology transfer programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the funding of certain port projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1507 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
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
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the use of certain gold or silver bullion or specie as legal tender and an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items containing certain precious metals.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 1601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting municipal libraries that host certain events from receiving state or other public funding.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Libraries & Librarians | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the composition and use of money in the flood infrastructure fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| FLOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of a school marshal and guardian training grant program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1641 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration of a grant program for the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the creation, management and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the reduction and plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells; providing for the imposition of a fee and an exemption from certain taxes and fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1759 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the creation of a Texas history grant program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to airports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1798 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the permissible uses of the bilingual education allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | RUSSIA | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the purchase of certain goods and services by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1871 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Empowerment Account pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits in achieving self-sufficiency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 2057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2059 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Health Care Providers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the funding of projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promote the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to resources used to ensure the continuous provision of power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2182 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for certain projects.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2183 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ARTIFICIAL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TASK FORCE | BORDER | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EL PASO, CITY OF | FLOODS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2213 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to bullying prevention in public schools, including the establishment of a bullying prevention program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BULLYING | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 2367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the land and water conservation fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2503 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the use of money in the Texas infrastructure resiliency fund to finance projects related to natural disaster relief.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the cultural advancement fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2507 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the cultural advancement workforce development fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Arts & Humanities | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GULF OF MEXICO | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADOPTION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LOANS | POWERING TEXAS FORWARD ACT | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset—Required Reviews | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 1 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy insurance fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Connectivity Fund for the development of broadband and other telecommunications services in all areas of the state and authorizing the appropriation to that fund of a portion of revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services while not increasing the rate of the sales and use taxes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS CONNECTIVITY FUND | Utilities--Telecommunications
SJR 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SJR 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating certain general revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 45 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 56 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 75 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 80 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SJR 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas power resiliency fund to finance backup power sources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 85 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 93 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SR 711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 28.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 5 88-1 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 33 88-1 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 36 88-1 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 16 88-2 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 18 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 19 88-2 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 61 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 62 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to providing school district property tax relief through rent-relief and through adjusting entitlements, compression, and exemptions under the public school finance system.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 28 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 95 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 99 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 119 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 126 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to impeding illegal entry into Texas by providing more funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
Filed
| BORDER | Governor | MEXICO | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 127 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 138 88-3 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws regarding immigration.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 161 88-3 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 169 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | RURAL | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 200 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation for border security.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 28 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of an Education Savings Account program.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Appellate | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PARENT EMPOWERMENT ACT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 58 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Salaries & Expenses | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 62 88-3 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
HB 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 15 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a border crime property damage compensation program.
Filed
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Property | Property Interests--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 18 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | RURAL | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 46 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to establishing the safety protection grant program under which the parent of a student whose safety is in jeopardy may elect to transfer the student to another public school campus or receive funding for the student to attend private school.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 58 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 77 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GANGS | Governor | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VOLUNTEERS
HB 80 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 87 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 98 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the recovery by the attorney general from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 104 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the recovery by this state from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 110 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 112 88-4 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 115 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
Filed
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT
SB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 5 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program and the establishment of a school safety grant program; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 21 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 32 88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to land development, waste management, and the creation of special districts in counties.
Filed
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | TIRES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the financial audit of public institutions of higher education by the state auditor.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | NUECES COUNTY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of certain public officials who restrict or prohibit regular business operations under a declaration of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 1063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
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
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Ethics | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 1852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BONDS | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance, rejection, and uses of certain money provided by the federal government to this state.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS, BOARD OF | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 2219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to oil and gas operations; increasing fees.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the state contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of certain fees deposited to the hazardous and solid waste remediation fee account for reimbursement of environmental remediation at certain former battery recycling facility sites.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to public-private partnerships to design, develop, finance, construct, and receive financial assistance for certain water-related projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3248 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to certain residents of this state who were affected by the winter disaster of 2021.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PROVIDING ONGOING WATER AND ENERGY RESOURCES (POWER) TO TEXAS CONSUMERS ACT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to study geothermal energy and associated resources.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 3957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the small business assistance disaster recovery program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 4278 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to a study of the economic effects of alternative methods of financing government projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the establishment of a power generation resiliency loan program administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 4452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the consideration of pecuniary factors in certain state investments.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to money used in and the continuation of the system benefit fund
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HJR 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the allocation of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to use that revenue for certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HJR 109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the political subdivisions to spend revenue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report regarding the fiscal effects of inflation or deflation on certain dollar amounts specified in state statute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 321 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain revenues dedicated to the Texas Mobility Fund.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 976 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to inclusion of appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to the Employees Retirement System of Texas in certain general appropriations bills prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | CLEAN AND HEALTHY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Recycling | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LITTER | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1298 87-0 (2021)
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
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | City Government--General | DEBT | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 1451 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1455 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 1897 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATORSHIP | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the reassignment of the carryforward designation of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | DEBT | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of public securities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | DEBT | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability of water, electricity, natural gas and broadband utilities in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 99 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 122 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 246 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 292 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
HB 57 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 120 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 180 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.
Filed
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 210 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 25 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
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
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 85 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.
Filed
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 90 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 106 87-3 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain homeowners; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 156 87-3 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Filed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 157 87-3 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Filed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 160 87-3 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for education initiatives, institutions, and related agencies and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 161 87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| COVID-19 | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Hospitals | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas university fund to provide funding for research activities conducted by public institutions of higher education in the Texas Tech University System or the University of Houston System.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 36 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the use of state money to enforce federal vaccine or treatment mandates and on required COVID-19 vaccinations.
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, including direction regarding reimbursement, and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | REGISTERED NURSES | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HB 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to acceptable uses by a school district of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of F-35 fighter jet specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exemption for a homeless individual from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOMELESS | Notaries | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 663 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 690 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the repeal of the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the use of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HB 1052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1077 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE | Women
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the extended registration of certain vehicles not subject to inspection.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; requiring a permit; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, including the establishment and use of the non-road diesel subaccount.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS | HOTELS & MOTELS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on intent calendar
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, including direction regarding reimbursement, and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the sale and taking of sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell, including the use of funds collected from the sale of those materials and the taking of those materials from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--Water | HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | Mines & Mineral Resources | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | SAN JACINTO RIVER | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Amusements, Games, Sports | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2023 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Sales
HB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Point of order sustained
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERATE RECURRING OIL WEALTH FOR TEXAS (GROW TEXAS) STUDY COMMISSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Education--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to state contributions to fund the group insurance program for retired school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the Texas ambulance response safety net program; imposing a mandatory payment; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICAID | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 2463 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 2581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan; reducing a surcharge.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 2953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility of certain exhibitions and festivals to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the use of Texas emissions reduction plan funds for a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an appropriation of money to the General Land Office from the economic stabilization fund for certain disaster recovery and flood mitigation projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 3850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the funding of certain ship channel improvements; authorizing the Texas Transportation Commission to issue revenue bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BONDS | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to plans required to be submitted to be eligible to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Housing--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Statutory Revision
HB 4239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the allocation and dedication of certain revenue to the foundation school fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the creation of a fund and the use of state money by a state elected official or a state elected official's staff to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against a state elected official or the state elected official's staff.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HCR 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Expressing support for the process set out in Section 316.092, Government Code, and honoring the intent of the law relating to the Sufficient Balance for the Economic Stabilization Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment for the creation of an endowment fund for this state and for the retention, transfer, or appropriation of fund assets, including investment earnings received on fund assets.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the generate recurring oil wealth for Texas (GROW Texas) fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HJR 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the expenditure of revenue.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for certain revenues otherwise allocated for transfer to the economic stabilization fund to be used for purposes related to public primary and secondary education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HJR 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limits on the rate of growth of spending by the state and certain political subdivisions of the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the allocations of money for transfer to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and the investment of money in the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SB 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Sales
SB 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax and to the allocation of certain revenue derived from that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; temporarily increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 240 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the issuance of F-35 fighter jet specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program; reducing the amounts of surcharges.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation, allocation, classification, and repeal of certain criminal court costs and other court-related costs, fines, and fees; imposing certain court costs and fees and increasing and decreasing the amounts of certain other court costs and fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the assistant prosecutor supplement fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate to a youth experiencing homelessness.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOMELESS | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FLOODS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture
| MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to state policies and programs that affect the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| FLOODS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
SB 861 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a zero-based budget legislative appropriations request process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Governor | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Scholarship Program for certain first generation students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 942 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--Water | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SB 1026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to securities contracts entered into by the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1192 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 1372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for maintaining and decommissioning certain wind-powered generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: 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 Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GOVERNMENT FACILITIES, JOINT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to private activity bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Housing--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | HORSES | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to funding for comprehensive school counseling programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 2274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the allocation of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the education enrichment fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 2321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Labor--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund and to the adjustment of allocations of amounts to be transferred to the economic stabilization fund and the state highway fund under Section 49-g, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 1 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a transfer of economic stabilization fund investment earnings to a special endowment fund in the state treasury.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Energy Resources
SJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the state deferred maintenance fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance at state facilities and transferring economic stabilization fund money to that fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue, in certain circumstances, to adjust franchise tax rates to phase out the franchise tax and to the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Back the Blue" specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to increased flexibility in the use of the Instructional Materials Allotment
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain revenue into the state parks account.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a report on certain pending suits against the state, a state agency, or a state official.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the capital access program and to transfers to and from the capital access fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Financial--Banks | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, including the determination of a sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 884 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to investment of public funds, including certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | OUTSOURCING | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the issuance of Blessed are the Peacemakers specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1280 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the distribution to school districts of the annual apportionment of the available school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Finance | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to investment by a public junior college district of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Junior College Districts | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1492 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1723 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the commercial license buyback account managed by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | SHRIMPING INDUSTRY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spending reduction measures.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1863 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | LOANS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain retirement system funds in publicly traded business entities that donate to Planned Parenthood.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 1930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Elections--Voting Systems | Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
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
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2256 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Environment--General | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSETS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the cessation of certain deposits to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Environment--Air | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2647 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorized investments of public funds.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to establishing the State of Texas Wealth Fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to reporting requirements for certain nonprofit corporations regarding employee and officer salaries.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Salaries & Expenses | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit by the comptroller of unpaid oil and gas royalties held in trust by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Trusts | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity and the requirements for certificates of deposit or share certificates held as authorized investments for a governmental entity.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Environment--Water | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3026 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3064 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the dedication and maximization of returns on payments received by this state for economic losses sustained from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Environment--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 3119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LOANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository, to depository agents, to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose, and to the provision of a related ad valorem tax exemption.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 3320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 3508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or related business.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's investment of certain money held outside the state treasury.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| FLOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the recovery of certain debts owed to this state; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | DEBT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the cessation of tolls on certain toll projects and the disposition of money appropriated for those projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CESAR CHAVEZ BORDER HIGHWAY | EL PASO COUNTY | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the uses of the lifetime license endowment account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CHILD ABUSE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the use of state money to pay certain payments, including debt service payments, for public-private partnership projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3987 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DESALINATION | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE WATER INVESTMENT FUND ACT | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 4021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the financing of ports in the state.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to an audit of funds received by certain entities under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund health or public safety programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health--General | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of telemental health services to prisoners confined in county jails, including the creation of the county jail telemental health fund, and to certain rules and procedures relating to the safety of those prisoners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control | TELEMEDICINE
HB 4257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to constitutional allocations of money for emergency medical services and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Approving the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund adopted by the Joint Committee on Economic Stabilization Fund Balance, Select, for the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2017.
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the financing of ports in the state.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | OLYMPIC GAMES, 2012 | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
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
| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spending reduction measures.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LOANS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study conducted by the State Auditor's Office to compare the projected cost estimate attached to certain bills and resolutions to the actual cost to the state of the bills and resolutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Administration
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to providing the financial cost incurred by the Texas Education Agency as a result of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the health and human services system as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 806 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a report concerning, and actions by certain state officers regarding, federal money provided to this state that is subject to a coercive federal condition.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or related business.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | LOANS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 989 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loan program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | LOANS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
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.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| FLOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| DESALINATION | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to abolishing the spaceport trust fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | SPACEPORTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1904 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSETS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to infrastructure funding for state hospital facilities and other state facilities, including the creation of the state hospital fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1924 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas Racing Commission horse industry escrow account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ESCROW | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the set aside, collection, and transfer of certain money for the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| HORSE RACING | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation, administration, and funding of a state infrastructure endowment fund outside of the state treasury.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 2173 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository; depository agents; and to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 2185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to state fiscal matters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--General | Human Services--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the approval of a sufficient balance of the constitutional economic stabilization fund by the 85th Legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 15 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 25 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Energy Resources
SJR 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside general revenue as dedicated to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Education--Higher--General | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 48 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SJR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to limiting the permissible uses of money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum amount of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund and certain general revenue to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain appropriations to the Texas Education Agency and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the adjustment of appropriations for public school finance.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 74 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 83 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 97 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 118 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the appropriation of certain tax proceeds for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 128 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to prohibiting the use of appropriated state funds for abortion services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Abortion | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 193 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease health insurance premiums and deductibles for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 209 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance and management and investment of the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 229 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PERMITS | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS STATE WATER INVESTMENT FUND ACT | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 230 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Water | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 319 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
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
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 321 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 346 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to making additional contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 363 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain funds designated for transfer to the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 367 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 370 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 372 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to an audit of funds received by certain entities under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund health or public safety programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 28 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the appropriation or distribution of state money for the performance of an elective abortion or to a person or entity that performs or assists in performing an elective abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 46 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allocate certain surplus state revenue to the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment transferring certain surplus state revenue in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating that revenue to public education.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 63 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 97 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the dedication of a portion of state lottery proceeds to the funding of salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LOTTERIES | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 119 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to bonuses for public school classroom teachers and state assistance for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 120 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money in companies involved in the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Filed
| BORDER | MEXICO | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate the net revenue from the state lottery to the foundation school fund, including a portion dedicated to funding salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 12 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 6 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 26 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Postponed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the fine imposed on a student convicted of truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Finances--Management & Control | TRUANCY
HB 122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | DEBT | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to grants of appropriated money to certain peace officer organizations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 151 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Electronic Information Systems | GOOD ROADS INTERCHANGE ACT | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers | TRAVEL
HB 160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of appropriated money for certain advertisements, notices, or announcements featuring an elected state officer near an election.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
| ADVERTISING | ELECTIONEERING | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Property Interests--Personal Property | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to taxes wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to certain fees deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing motor vehicle registration fees.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 459 84-0 (2015)
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the deposit of certain amounts to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 651 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HB 799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact to state agencies of federal regulations and mandates enacted by federal law.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | OUTSOURCING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the investment of a percentage of the economic stabilization fund balance in excess of the sufficient balance.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to quarterly financial condition reports on collected and anticipated state revenue.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 941 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1000 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | OUTSOURCING | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to funding for certain roadway projects intended to improve or maintain air quality.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1095 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | WINE & WINERIES
HB 1101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 1134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1163 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the percentage of the annual distribution from the permanent school fund set aside for the state instructional materials fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1165 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the disposition of administrative penalties and fines collected for violations of certain laws involving the operation of an overweight vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1216 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 1224 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BONDS | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--General | DEBT | Elections--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Finance | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a classroom building at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 1474 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
| Cemeteries | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the funding of emergency medical services and trauma care.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue derived from the state gasoline tax.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1637 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of certain money deposited to the state highway fund for transportation projects in energy-producing regions of this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Energy--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott
Relating to the legislative appropriations request process for the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1743 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the renovation of Robert A. Welch Hall at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
HB 2024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRAUD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2074 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association finals event to receive funding through a major events trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | ROYALTIES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transfer of the oversight of the Texas State Cemetery to the State Preservation Board and to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| Cemeteries | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CEMETERY | STATE CEMETERY COMMITTEE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2273 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or credit access business.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2307 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 2338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2548 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2686 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision and use of certain transportation funding, including the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale or use of motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the allocation of certain motor fuels tax revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2811 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2842 84-0 (2015)
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the City of Laredo for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Webb County; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Highways | LAREDO, CITY OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WEBB COUNTY
HB 3006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the distribution and use of certain penalties paid by health maintenance organizations and insurers for violating certain provisions governing prompt payment of physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL, TEXAS | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3014 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | BORDER | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 3071 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the notification and reporting duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3077 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to funding for trauma facilities, emergency medical services, and emergency medical air transportation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the audit and review of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to Department of Agriculture fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3258 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance and the dedication of certain interest earned on the fund balance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3601 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the payment of interest by state agencies.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the establishment of a business investment fund in this state.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales and use tax rates for designated periods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3686 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the dedication of certain fee revenue to automobile burglary and theft prevention and establishing a trust fund for the deposit of that revenue.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | BURGLARY | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3710 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 3763 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the allocation of certain increases in state sales tax revenue due to transportation projects to the state highway fund through the use of economic impact zones established by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | LOANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of a portion of certain severance tax revenue to the transportation infrastructure fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to seeking federal authorization to fund the Medicaid program through a block grant funding system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HB 4209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to investment of public funds.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HJR 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HJR 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 24 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and limiting the permissible uses of certain money in the fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HJR 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 33 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HJR 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HJR 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HJR 53 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 58 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
