HB 86 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to harassment using a temporary or disposable telephone number; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 3542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4432 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requirements for open meetings that are broadcast over the Internet or held by telephone conference or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the telephone availability of certain personnel by certain health benefit plan issuers and utilization review agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2099 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to methods by which a claimant may check the status of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false caller identification information display.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2580 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to access to telephone services for persons confined in county jails.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 3641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions and establishing reporting requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 303 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to providing free access to telephone services for persons confined in county jail pending trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the use of calculator applications in place of graphing calculators in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 62 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
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 512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1748 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the use of a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain benefits and protections for military service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
HB 3580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 660 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a request for 9-1-1 services by text message.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 117 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 171 85-1 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 269 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 327 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 15 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
SB 25 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to distracted driving; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
SB 39 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
SB 92 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to distracted driving; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Filed
HB 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1352 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2348 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3165 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device; public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 3656 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the use of telephone interpreter services in any criminal proceeding before a judge or magistrate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the electronic customer data that certain peace officers may obtain by warrant, order, or other legal process from a provider of a wire or electronic communications service or remote computing service or from a communication common carrier.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3792 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to entities providing engineering services to a utility or affiliate.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 25 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 535 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1195 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of telephone interpreter services in any criminal proceeding before a judge or magistrate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 27 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 41 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 69 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.
House: Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
House: Technology
Left pending in committee
HB 347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 678 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
House: Technology
Left pending in committee
HB 1041 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 emergency services fee; clarifying the applicability of the fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 1608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2017 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to sworn affidavits provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2263 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requesting a replacement voter registration certificate by telephone or electronically.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2569 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the methods by which a registrar must provide notice to an applicant of a rejected application for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2835 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to monthly support received from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to prohibiting telemarketing calls by a credit access business.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 105 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device or other portable electronic device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 181 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.
House: Technology Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
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 786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1088 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1748 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 242 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 676 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of certain commercial mobile service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1891 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the execution of a search warrant for data or information contained in or on certain devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1899 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2050 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers.
House: Elections
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2069 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2157 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2524 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to communications services and markets.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 2642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2874 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3395 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state purchasing preferences for recycled products and to the efficient operation of certain telecommunications entities.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 3675 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to assessments and taxes on subscription video service providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3759 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 46 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 119 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 980 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to communications services and markets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 982 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 985 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of Voice over Internet Protocol service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1095 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of the emergency service fee for wireless telecommunications connections and the prepaid 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
HB 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 55 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 219 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 232 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition and to the rate and uses of the universal service fund fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 356 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the penalty for certain traffic offenses committed while using a wireless communication device.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 438 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to automated telephone solicitation containing political advertising; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 662 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 759 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to certain information that a commercial mobile service provider shall include in a billing statement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1206 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1207 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating certain vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1481 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain offenses regarding the possession or use of a cellular telephone by an inmate or defendant in a correctional or detention facility and to the detection and monitoring of that possession or use.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1649 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1766 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to exempting prepaid wireless telecommunications devices from the 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1835 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of commercial mobile service to customers.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1880 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device to read, write, or send a text-based communication.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2507 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure and the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.
House: Public Safety Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HB 3027 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3169 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to telephone or electronic mail notification to a respondent of a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3359 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3476 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to information used for telephone solicitations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3525 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to telephone solicitations for certain law enforcement-related charitable organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3543 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3813 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to display of the Problem Gamblers' Help Line telephone number on a bingo card-minding device or pull-tab dispenser.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3855 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the reporting of information to the Texas Department of Insurance by certain insurance carriers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4188 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to child protective services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the granting or renewal of certain easements on or leases of certain university land.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to telecommunications services provided by cable service providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 99 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 307 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telephone calls made by certain persons for political advertising purposes; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 582 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to notification to certain mobile service customers regarding minutes remaining on the customer's calling plan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1587 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1635 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1844 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to revenue received from the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 2059 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the use of a public right-of-way by a telephone or telegraph corporation.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
SB 2492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to requiring notices prior to certain activities involving Voice over Internet Protocol telephone service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 68 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 73 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 201 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 397 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 435 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the detection and monitoring of a cellular telephone in the possession of or used by an inmate or state jail defendant.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 453 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 540 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 661 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 1459 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain telecommunications services provided through the use of a pay phone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1888 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3377 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3642 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security; providing a penalty.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3689 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HR 2915 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
SB 11 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security and protection of the public, including protections against human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 154 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1022 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain telecommunications services provided through the use of a pay phone.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1288 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to requiring certain defendants in common nuisance suits to provide telephone access to and information regarding an information and referral hotline for victims of human trafficking.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1580 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1730 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to application of the Texas no-call list to certain transmissions to a mobile telephone number.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1815 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1894 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to protecting the stand-alone residential local exchange voice service rate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 90 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 11.
Signed by the Governor
SR 1204 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
HB 236 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 237 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 574 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 610 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a school bus.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 683 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to allowing the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners to hold telephonic hearings.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 721 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the transmission of certain unsolicited messages or images to a mobile telephone or pager; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 789 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 953 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the regulation of and contracts with certain telephone call centers; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1094 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle by certain minors.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1251 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a bus.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1340 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the funding of a telephone service for blind and visually impaired persons that provides the text of newspapers using synthetic speech.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 1349 79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the use of a mobile telephone in a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1530 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1601 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use of interpreter services in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1674 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the implementation of the Texas Integrated Eligibility and Redesign System.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1782 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1818 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the creation of an anti-bullying hotline.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2077 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the prohibition of wireless communications devices in correctional facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2447 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a pilot program for the implementation of the redesigned health and human services program eligibility and benefits determination system.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2553 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2592 79-0 (2005)
Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain broadband network operators provide notice of inability to access emergency services.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2607 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an offense by a person under 18 years of age of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2777 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the regulation of voice communications provided by a person holding a cable franchise.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
SB 120 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle by certain minors.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 139 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 146 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 193 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 332 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunication industry.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telephone solicitation for political advertising purposes; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 853 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to customer protection for customers of mobile service providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 873 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to a medical information telephone hotline pilot program under the state Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1124 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a toll-free number for reporting communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1313 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to safety hotline posting requirements of employers in English and Spanish.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1315 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to safety hotline posting requirements for employers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1402 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of voice communications provided by a person holding a cable franchise.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1456 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to telecommunications infrastructure fund assessments and collections.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1515 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the implementation of the Texas Integrated Eligibility and Redesign System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1735 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to benefits and rights for certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1758 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a pilot program for the implementation of the redesigned health and human services program eligibility and benefits determination system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1775 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1789 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the funding of a telephone service for blind and visually impaired persons that provides the text of newspapers using synthetic speech.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 21 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House passage as amended reported
HB 147 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to application of the no-call list provisions to commercial mobile service providers and subscribers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 149 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 281 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 406 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to proceeds received by a person accused or convicted of a crime from publicizing the crime.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 624 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 771 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a school bus.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 778 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 864 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to prohibiting the introduction or possession of certain items in correctional facilities or on certain property of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 868 78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to certain telephone calls in Cameron and Hidalgo counties.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 903 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1290 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1711 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 1750 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1763 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2047 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the transmission of certain unsolicited messages or images to a mobile telephone or pager; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Meeting cancelled
HB 2155 78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the use of mobile telephones in a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2188 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2411 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the publication of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2418 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a telephone dating service; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 176 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 298 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to application of the no-call list provisions to commercial mobile service providers and subscribers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 378 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 390 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 951 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to use of regional notification centers to provide underground facility notification before excavation.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
SB 1151 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the publication of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1202 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to directing the Texas Department of Health to study and report on the use and effectiveness of nurse triage lines.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1709 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 44 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the provision of telephone service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 111 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to a toll-free telephone number that a person may call to report unsafe driving of a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 135 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to collection and dissemination of information concerning unsafe driving of a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 264 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a requirement that school buses be equipped with mobile telephones.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 332 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to emergency complaints to and response by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 472 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 719 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the requirement that a telephone solicitor's caller identification information appear on caller identification units.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 732 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1021 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1034 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1108 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1300 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a requirement that certain utilities provide customers with toll-free telephone numbers for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1351 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1823 77-0 (2001)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to damages in an action for interception of communications.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1991 77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the completion of mobile telephone calls after obtaining the telephone number using directory assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2789 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2922 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring the secretary of state to establish a toll-free telephone number for reporting abuses of voting rights.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2956 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to licensing requirements applicable to persons who advertise certain services.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3435 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to mandatory extended area service in certain exchanges.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HCR 109 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Supporting the establishment of a 2-1-1 information and referral telephone network for Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
SB 244 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 295 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain limitations on discontinuance of basic local telecommunications service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 366 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Wilson, Ron
Relating to deceptive trade practices regarding the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Considered in Calendars
SB 380 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 381 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to establishing a toll-free number for contacting the open records division of the office of the attorney general.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 564 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 695 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Clark, Ron
Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1659 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the format of telecommunications utility billing statements.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 83 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to change due for payments made to a pay telephone.
House: Economic Development
Subcommittee members named
HB 285 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a requirement that school buses be equipped with mobile telephones.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 994 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2216 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the disclosure of the rates for long distance calls made from a pay telephone.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2777 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the listing of a business location in a telephone directory or database.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2834 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 169 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in a telephone directory or database.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 437 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew | et. al.
Relating to blocking the receipt of certain calls by telephone solicitors.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 852 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the listing of state agency Internet addresses in telephone directories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1394 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a joint managing conservator's or possessory conservator's access to a child on the telephone.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 96 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the identification of a caller using an automatic dial announcing device.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 109 70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the creation of an offense involving commercial telephone solicitation.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 572 70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, RickSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the operation of a telephone cooperative.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 856 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to solicitations made in the name of law enforcement or public safety personnel; providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
HB 1579 70-0 (1987)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunications utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1751 70-0 (1987)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the telephone solicitation of certain contributions: providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1752 70-0 (1987)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to creating an offense regarding a telephone solicitation for a contribution in which the name of a charitable organization is without the consent of that organization.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2249 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to rate plans for local telephone service.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2497 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 140 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the operation of a telephone cooperative.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 750 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to the authority of certain governmental bodies to conduct meetings by telephone conference call.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1022 70-0 (1987)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to rate plans for local telephone service.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1254 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to rates for local telephone service and other telecommunications services; amending the Public Utility Regulatory Act (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 87B.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 132 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Defining unsolicited telephone calls and providing for their regulation; providing for the creation of the Texas Telephone Solicitation Ethics Council and for the appointment of council members; prescribing the duties and powers for the council members and the council and the manner in which the jurisdiction and power conferred herein shall be exercised; and amending all other laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 604 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the provision of telephones in certain public facilities for the sole use of the news media; providing penalty.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 659 69-0 (1985)
Author: Johnson, SamSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the use of automatic dialing announcing devices; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 909 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to rates for local telephone service.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to subcommittee
HB 942 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the placement of a line of a telegraph or telephone company in the right-of-way of a country road.
House: County Affairs
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 1071 69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunications utility.
House: Science & Technology
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1611 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to telephone rates within municipalities served by more than two local exchange utilities.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1949 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to telecommunications services and to gross receipts taxes on telephone and telegraph companies.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2024 69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to telephone access charges; adding Section 38A to the Public Utility Regulatory Act (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
House: Science & Technology
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2148 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to lifeline telephone service.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HCR 169 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, LarrySponsor: Washington, Craig
Creating the Special Interim Committee on Lifeline Telephone Service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 46 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to rates for local telephone service.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 247 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the offenses of use and manufacture, sale, or distribution of devices used to intercept, descramble, or decode subscription television transmissions and cable television services, the offense of making or maintaining an unauthorized cable connection, and to civil actions related to those offenses.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1037 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to telephone access charges.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1089 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to telephone rates within municipalities served by more than two local exchange utilities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1453 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the use of a pen register.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 85 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Public Utility Commission to establish appropriate rules and regulations to ensure that ratepayers do not fund or subsidize the competitive ventures of Southwestern Bell Corporation.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
HB 14 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Defining unsolicited telephone calls and providing for their regulation; providing for the creation of the Texas Telephone Solicitation on Ethics Council and for the appointment of council members; prescribing the duties and powers for the council members and the council and manner in which the jurisdiction and power conferred herin shall be exercised.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 561 68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the areas in which a telephone cooperative may operate.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 588 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to telephone rates in a municipality served by more than one telephone company.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 640 68-0 (1983)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunications utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 838 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, PatriciaSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the offenses involving certain communications and telephone calls intended to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1002 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the provision of telecommunication devices for deaf, hearing impaired, and speech impaired individuals.
House: Human Services
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 1022 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to equipment on trains for communication between the engineer and the conductor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 1350 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1364 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to telephonic prescriptions of dangerous drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 2028 68-0 (1983)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 450 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the provision of telecommunication devices for deaf, hearing impaired, and speech impaired individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 507 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the areas in which a telephone cooperative may operate.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
SB 571 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to offenses involving certain obscene, threatening, and false communications and telephone calls intended to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1151 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to telephone rates in a municipality served by more than one telephone company.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 126 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Pennington, Randy
Directing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to study and examine alternatives for resolving the problems resulting from triplicate telephone service in municipalities of 2,000 to 2,500 population.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HB 96 68-2 (1984)
Author: Gibson, Jay
Relating to charges for phone service in certain cities and unincorporated areas.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 15 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the regulation of telephone soliciting.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken
HB 258 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the alteration or control of telephone lines in any emergency in which hostages are being held, or an armed suspect is barricaded, and probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed exists.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 281 67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to public utility commission authority to define the area to be included within a local telephone exchange.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 1257 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the acquisition of telephone services for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1360 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the creation of an offense of the unauthorized use of a telephone.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 1522 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to regulation of radio-telephone services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 211 67-0 (1981)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to tampering with equipment of or the unauthorized procuring, diversion, or use of services of public communication, public transportation, public water, gas, power supply, telecommunications, or other public service and the unauthorized use or manufacture, sale, or distribution to aid in the unauthorized use of subscription television decoding and interception devices; providing criminal and civil penalties and enforcement procedures.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 487 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, JohnSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the regulation of radio-telephone services and certain municipally owned gas and electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 9 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to regulation of telephone solicitation and providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Coauthor authorized
HB 425 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to acquisition of telephone services by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 512 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to an exemption from the limited sales, excise and use tax for certain telephone equipment for the deaf.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 720 66-0 (1979)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to telephone service to a volunteer fire department.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation
HB 2082 66-0 (1979)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to acquisition of telephone services for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation
SB 170 66-0 (1979)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the regulation of the use of automated telephone dialing devices; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 373 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Authorizing certain law enforcement officials to order the diverting or cutting of telephone lines in certain cases involving hostages; specifying purposes for which information obtained during diversion may be used.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 610 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to regulation of certain specialized communications common carriers and telecommunications utilities.
Senate: Economic Development
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
SB 709 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to charges for directory assistance calls made from a guest room at a hotel or motel.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 229 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, BillSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Prohibiting telecommunications utilities from charging for and the public utilities commission from approving charges for telephone directory assistance.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 499 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to charges for telephone directory assistance by certain telecommunications utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 500 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to charges for local telephone service by a telecommunication utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1248 65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to a procedure to restrict telephone solicitation; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1787 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to a required check by the telephone company of lines and equipment upon request by a telephone prescriber.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 3 65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Bird, Ronald C.
Prohibiting telecommunications utilities from charging for and the public utilities commission from approving charges for telephone directory assistance.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Resumed consideration
HB 29 64-0 (1975)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Relating to a procedure to restrict telephone solicitation.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 160 64-0 (1975)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the creation, establishment, administration, powers, duties, and functions of the Texas Telephone Commission; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 227 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to investigations of nuisance telephone calls.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 698 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to reporting requirements for and availability of reports of certain telephone companies as defined in this Act.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 937 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the powers of telephone cooperatives.
House: Transportation
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 938 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the terms of office of directors of telephone cooperatives.
House: Transportation
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 940 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to state and local regulation of telephone companies.
House: Transportation
Rules suspended
HB 1759 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to rates made, demanded, or received by telephone companies as defined in this Act.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2103 64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the organization of cooperative, non-profit corporations furnishing electric energy and telephone service in rural areas.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 24 64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the applicability of municipal zoning ordinances to telephone companies.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 426 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the terms of office of directors of telephone cooperatives.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 427 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the powers of telephone cooperatives.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 27 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Creating the Texas Telephone Commission and prescribing its powers, duties and procedures; creating the office of Telephone Consumer Counsel and prescribing its functions; amending and repealing certain statutes; and declaring an emergency.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 453 63-0 (1973)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the registration of certain persons engaging in telephone solicitation; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 956 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the furnishing of copies of certain reports by telephone companies to state agencies and subdivisions; providing for injunctive relief; and declaring an emergency.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1271 63-0 (1973)
Author: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to the licensing and taxing of certain persons and entities engaging in telephone solicitation for commercial transactions or related purposes; providing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1370 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telephone Commission and prescribing its powers, duties, functions, financing, procedures, administration, maintenance and operation; amending and repealing certain statutes.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HR 168 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Creating an interim committee to study telephones and telephone service in Texas.
House: Transportation
HCR 7 63-1 (1973)
Author: Davis, Bob
Concerning the installation of telephones at the Members' desks for the Constitutional Convention.
House: House Administration
Referred to Committee on House Administration
HB 1446 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to including telephone services under the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax.
SB 77 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, Charles
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telephone Commission and Office of Telephone Consumer Counsel and prescribing their powers, duties, functions, financing, procedures, administration, maintenance, and operation (Texas Telephone Commission Act).
HB 429 61-0 (1969)
Author: Solomon, Mack Neal | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of a business office by a telephone company in certain county seats.
HB 710 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moore, Aubry L.
Relating to operation of telephone companies in unincorporated areas.
SB 55 60-0 (1967)
Author: Berry, Virgil E. "Red"
Relating to amending the Texas Election Code so as to require a voter's residence telephone number to be shown on the voter registration certificate and on the list of registered voters.
SB 61 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to providing for an offense for certain persons to record or willfully overhear by means of instruments telephone or telegraph communications without permission, or to obtain or divulge such communications; providing a penalty in certain instances for the use or possession of instruments commonly used for eavesdropping; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
HB 75 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick" | et. al.
Relating to regulating the operation of telephone utilities by or at the request of counties.
HB 391 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cowden, George M. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that whoever uses any telephone in any manner with intent to harass, annoy, torment, abuse, threaten or intimidate another, except if such call be for a lawful business purpose, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than one (1) month nor more than twelve (12) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
HB 407 59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Relating to increasing the penalty for using profane language over the telephone; amending the Penal Code.
HB 914 58-0 (1963)
Author: Segrest, Clarence James
Relating to defining the offense of eavesdropping, to prohibit any person from overhearing or recording telephone or telegraph communications, or overhearing, recording or transmitting conversations, through the use of certain devices, without the consent of all parties thereto; prohibiting the possession of such devices under circumstances evincing an intent to use same for eavesdropping; providing penalties for violations; making evidence obtained by eavesdropping inadmissible in any court or before any grand jury.
HB 50 57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel
Relating to providing for the regulation of intra-state long distance toll rates and services, giving certain powers to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and preserving regulatory power over exchange telephone rates in incorporated cities and towns.
HB 869 57-0 (1961)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to providing for an offense for certain person to record or willfully overhear by means of instruments telephone or telegraph communications without permission, or to obtain or divulge such communications; providing a penalty in certain instances for the use or possession of instruments commonly used for eavesdropping; providing for ex parte orders to obtain such communications; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
SB 366 57-0 (1961)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to maliciously obstruct emergency telephone calls, to secure the use of a party line by falsely claiming an emergency; providing penalties.
HB 255 56-0 (1959)
Author: Thurman, Leon | et. al.
Relating to providing that any telephone company involved in rate adjustments with a city take into account the toll calls made from such city in computing the profit or loss in such city.
HB 781 56-0 (1959)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to providing for an offense for certain persons to record or willfully overhear by means of instruments telephone or telegraph communications without permission, or to obtain or divulge such communications; providing a penalty in certain instances for the use or possession of instruments commonly used for eavesdropping; providing penalties for violation of this Act.
HB 899 56-0 (1959)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the regulation by cities of toll charges made by telephone companies.
HB 118 55-0 (1957)
Author: Welch, Jack | et. al.
Relating to conferring upon the Railroad Commission of Texas regulatory authority over telephone rates and services in rural areas; providing penalties.
HB 543 55-0 (1957)
Author: Pool, Joe Richard
Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that whoever uses any telephone in any manner with intent to harass, annoy, torment, abuse, threaten or intimidate another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
SB 391 55-0 (1957)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide that whoever uses any telephone in any manner with intent to harass, annoy, torment, abuse, threaten or intimidate another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined or imprisoned in the county jail or both.
HB 603 54-0 (1955)
Author: Lane, T. W. "Buckshot"
Relating to levying an annual tax of fifty cents upon telephone poles erected and maintained by any individual, company, corporation or association owning, operating or managing or controlling any telephone line, or lines, or any telephones within this State, and charging for the use of same; providing for the collection of such tax; providing a penalty for failure to pay such tax.
SB 357 54-0 (1955)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to a definition of adjacent or contiguous cities and towns; regulating telephone rates and service within and between adjacent or contiguous cities or towns of a certain population in counties of a certain population; requiring telephone companies to provide facilities and equipment necessary for intercity service; providing a penalty; providing a severability clause.
HB 889 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bishop, Jr., A. J. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to telephone cooperatives; changing the definition of "rural area" to mean any area in this State located outside the boundaries of any incorporated or unincorporated city, town or village having a population in excess of one thousand five hundred (1,500) inhabitants.
HB 23 53-1 (1954)
Author: Downer, Albert Dee
Relating to amending statutes so as to increase the gross receipts tax levied therein on those owning, operating, managing, or controlling telephone line or lines or telephones within this State with certain exceptions.
HB 457 52-0 (1951)
Author: Barnhart, John Newhall | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation of intrastate long distance toll rates and services, giving certain powers to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and preserving regulatory power over exchange telephone rates in incorporated cities and towns.
HB 66 51-0 (1949)
Author: Stump, William R. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing cities and towns in this State of a certain population to acquire telephone systems and to construct improvements, additions and extensions to same; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of constructing such improvements, additions and extensions; prescribing certain terms and conditions for the issuance of such bonds; validating the acquisition of such systems and the title thereto.
HB 123 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Relating to regulate service by telephone companies, prevent discrimination as to service or rates to subscribers and customers of such service; prescribing penalty for violation.
HB 30 51-1 (1950)
Author: Young, Cloyd D. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the organization of cooperative, non-profit, membership corporations for the purpose of furnishing telephone service; declaring the terms and provisions of this Act to be severable; providing that this Act shall be complete in itself.
SB 8 51-1 (1950)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the organization of cooperative, non-profit, membership corporations for the purpose of furnishing telephone service; declaring the terms and provisions of this Act to be severable.
SB 226 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardin, Doss
Relating to defining and declaring certain telephone companies and business public utilities as virtual monopolies and subjecting the same to the power and jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate and enact rules and regulations, orders and decisions of the business of the same.
HB 50 42-0 (1931)
Author: Bounds, W. R.
Relating to making it a misdemeanor to use a telephone in the office, place of business or home of another person, firm or corporation, for long distance conversation and have the charges, fees and tolls therefor charged to the person, firm or corporation in whose name the telephone so used is registered, without the consent of the person, firm or corporation in whose name such telephone is registered, and prescribing a penalty therefor.
HB 66 42-3 (1932)
Author: Anderson, Preston Louis | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Article 1416, Chapter 10, Revised Civil Statutes of 1925.
HB 31 38-2 (1923)
Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund
Relating to increasing the occupation tax on individuals, companies, corporations or associations owning, operating, managing or controlling telephone lines or telephones within this State.
HB 448 37-0 (1921)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to amend a certain Act giving a cause of action for damages caused by negligence of certain companies.
SB 292 36-0 (1919)
Author: Smith, Lon A.
Relating to amending certain statutes providing for a tax upon the gross receipts of each and every individual company, corporation or association owning, operating, managing, or controlling any telephone line or lines or any telephone within this State.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 433 35-0 (1917)
Author: Richards, Cyrus F. | et. al.
Relating to requiring telephone entities to maintain an adequate messenger service; providing penalties.
SB 270 35-0 (1917)
Author: Smith, Lon A. | et. al.
Relating to exempting telephone companies from taxation upon gross receipts in certain cities and towns.
HB 419 34-0 (1915)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to providing that separate telephone companies operating in the same town must be able to transfer messages from one company's lines to another's; providing a penalty.
HB 426 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lane, Hunter P. | et. al.
Relating to defining telegraph and telephone companies as common carriers and placing them under control of the Railroad Commission.
HB 568 34-0 (1915)
Author: Sullivan, R. L.
Relating to preventing the spread of disease by requiring all persons operating a telephone line or lines to maintain a sanitary mouth piece on the transmitter of all its public telephones and to keep the same in sanitary condition; providing penalties.
SB 363 34-0 (1915)
Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis | et. al.
Relating to requiring sanitary mouthpieces for transmitters of all public telephones.
HB 545 33-0 (1913)
Author: Ussery, J. W.
Relating to making it unlawful to wrongfully and willfully tie or connect two or more telephone wires together, prescribing penalties.
HB 563 33-0 (1913)
Author: Coffey, Joe F. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes providing for the collection of a gross receipts tax on telephone companies; providing for the graduation of same; providing for the making of reports to the comptroller of public accounts.
HB 744 33-0 (1913)
Author: Morris, J. H. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting connecting any telephone line on to the telephone line of any other without consent, providing a penalty.
HB 750 33-0 (1913)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to regulating the charges and operation of telephone companies and systems now or hereafter operated in the state, providing for the appointment and election of Telephone Commissioners and prescribing their powers and duties, providing penalties.
HB 838 33-0 (1913)
Author: Tillotson, Leonard E.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes of 1911, providing that Telephone Companies shall make quarterly report to the Comptroller, and pay an occupation tax, and exempting local companies not organized for profit from payment.
SB 322 33-0 (1913)
Author: Morrow, Wright Chalfant
Relating to prohibiting corporations created for the purpose of constructing and maintaining magnetic telegraph or telephone lines to set their poles, piers, abutments, wires and other fixtures, upon, along or across, any public roads, streets and waters of this state, without first obtaining permission to do so.
SB 414 33-0 (1913)
Author: Vaughan, Horace Worth
Relating to providing for the acquisition by telephone companies incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas, of local telephone exchanges, belonging to other individuals, companies, or corporations, by construction, purchase, lease, or other contract, and to provide for the consolidation of two or more local telephone exchanges.
SB 490 33-0 (1913)
Author: Nugent, Clinton W.
Relating to requiring trunk lines of telephone companies, and telephone companies operating trunk telephone lines to afford on reasonable terms connections with local and independent telephone lines and companies and individuals operating local and independent telephone lines.
SB 110 31-0 (1909)
Author: Perkins, Thomas W. "Tom"
Relating to making it a criminal offense punishable by fine, for any person in this State to use any vulgar, profane, obscene or indecent language over or through any telephone.
HB 336 30-0 (1907)
Author: Davis, Wilbur Claude | et. al.
Relating to providing for an eight hour day for railroad, telegraph or telephone operators, and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
SB 24 30-1 (1907)
Author: Brachfield, Charles Louis
Relating to compelling telephone and telegraph companies to arrange for connections or transfer of messages with other telephone and telegraph lines doing a like business.
HB 21 19-0 (1885)
Relating to amending article 677 of the Penal Code of the State of Texas.
