HB 259
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 890
87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1447
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1467
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to property owners' association annual meetings held electronically.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
HB 1560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1860
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1888
87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2103
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 2380
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to participation by videoconference at informal proceedings of the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 2560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2662
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3139
87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3253
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 3330
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3502
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3793
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4081
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing the option of remote conduct in court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4269
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to the procedure to be used by an appraisal review board to conduct a hearing on a protest.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 4294
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 639
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 713
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 714
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 759
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 859
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 861
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 923
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to open government.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1515
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1939
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2900
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a commodity producers board or a committee to hold meetings by telephone conference.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3845
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1125
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 455
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by telephone conference call at a protest hearing by an appraisal review board.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2634
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1965
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 435
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 607
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 143
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1332
83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1339
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1892
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1936
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2607
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the representation through a telephone conference call of a school district employee under a district grievance policy.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3878
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the Lazy W District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 281
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 293
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 653
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 733
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 916
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to quorums and meetings by teleconference of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and the Texas Bioenergy Research Committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 2945
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1233
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3372
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1783
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2397
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to allowing certain state boards to hold hearings by telephone or similar means.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2476
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to allowing the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel to hold hearings by telecommunication methods.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 395
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2115
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2836
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2837
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2838
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 472
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the legislature to meet by electronic means in a period of emergency.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
SB 1306
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 23
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to budgetary and other fiscal management matters affecting state government or certain regional entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 24
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the organization and operations of, and fiscal matters affecting, certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 25
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to various information, meetings, and operations of certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 63
78-1 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.
House: Government Reform
Received from the House
SB 19
78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
HB 8
78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
HB 7
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 10
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HR 344
78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
HB 756
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain meetings held by a nonprofit corporation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1874
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the operation and administration of The University of Texas--Pan American.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3418
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the administration of teleconferencing technology within the judiciary.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 73
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of a video teleconferencing pilot program to assist certain businesses in establishing international trade relationships.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 868
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to actions and meetings of the Texas Employment Commission and participation by member by telephonic communication and requirements for that participation.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor