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Bill Statistics & Upcoming Deadlines

May 14

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 84th Session, Legislative process

As the 84th Legislature draws to a close, a series of end-of-session deadlines begins to take effect. Below is a list of deadlines that occur next week:

 

  • Wednesday, May 20: Deadline for house to distribute last House Local and Consent Calendar with local house bills.
  • Friday, May 22: Last day for house to consider local house bills on second and third reading. First day senate can consider bills and resolutions the first day they are posted on the Senate Intent Calendar.
  • Saturday, May 23: Last day for house committees to report senate bills and senate joint resolutions.
  • Sunday, May 24: Deadline for house to distribute last House Daily Calendar with senate bills and senate joint resolutions.

House and Senate calendars are available on the Texas Legislature Online, and Senate agendas are available in hard copy from the library (Rm. 2N.3). 

 

Bill statistics for the period of Nov. 10, 2014 - May 14, 2015 (as of 2:45pm) are below.

 

  House Bills (HB) & Joint Resolutions (HJR) Senate Bills (SB) & Joint Resolutions (SJR)
Filed  4,340 2,136
Reported out of committee 1,953 845
Passed by chamber of origin 1,032 702
Referred to committee in opposite chamber 824 643
Reported out of committee in opposite chamber 246 309
Passed opposite chamber 55 113
Sent to the Governor 35 94
Signed by the Governor 1 6

 

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Week in Review, May 7th

May 7

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
 
 

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Bill Statistics & Upcoming Deadlines

May 7

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 84th Session, Legislative process

As the 84th Legislature draws to a close, a series of end-of-session deadlines begin to take effect. Below is a list of deadlines that occur next week:

  • Monday, May 11: Last day for house committees to report house bills and house joint resolutions.
  • Tuesday, May 12: Deadline for house to distribute last House Daily Calendar with house bills and joint resolutions.
  • Wednesday, May 13: Deadline for house to distribute last House Local and Consent Calendar with consent house bills.
  • Thursday, May 14: Last day for house to consider house bills and joint resolutions on second reading on House Daily or Supplemental Calendar.
  • Friday, May 15: Last day for house to consider consent house bills on second and third reading and all third reading house bills or joint resolutions on House Supplemental Calendar.

House and Senate calendars are available on the Texas Legislature Online, and Senate agendas are available in hard copy from the library (Rm. 2N.3). 

 

Bill statistics for the period of Nov. 10, 2014 - May 6, 2015 are below.

 

  House Bills (HB) & Joint Resolutions (HJR) Senate Bills (SB) & Joint Resolutions (SJR)
Filed  4,339 2,135
Reported out of committee 1,818 809
Passed by chamber of origin 686 599
Referred to committee in opposite chamber 502 564
Reported out of committee in opposite chamber 52 140
Passed opposite chamber 6 54
Sent to the Governor 2 29
Signed by the Governor 0 4

 

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Bills in the News: Red Light Cameras

May 6

posted by TexasLRL in 84th Session, Bills in the News

Bills in the News

In this occasional post, we feature topics receiving widespread media coverage, tips for finding bills filed during the 84th legislative session, and related resources.

 

Bills in the News: Red Light Cameras

 

Bill search

 

Search for bills related to red light cameras on the Texas Legislature Online:

 

Try using the subject PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS (S0439) to find bills related to red light cameras.

 

 

Resources

 

Court Documents

  • In re Jody Weiderman; Emergency original petition for writ of mandamus (No. 15-0243; red-light cameras, City of Arlington), March 27, 2015
  • In re Jody Weiderman; Original emergency petition for writ of mandamus (No. 02-15-00101-CV; red-light cameras, City of Arlington), March 20, 2015
  • Jody Weiderman v. City of Arlington; Plaintiff's original petition and application for temporary restraining order (Cause No. 236-277052-15; red-light cameras), February 25, 2015

 

News

 

 

 

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Bill Statistics, April 30th

Apr 30

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 84th Session, Legislative process

As we enter the last month of the 84th Regular Session, we'll be frequently updating our blog with bill statistics. Below are statistics as of today at 2:50 p.m.

Two bills have passed both chambers and have been signed by the Governor. They are:

SB 219: Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.

SB 293: Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.


 

  House Bills (HB) & Joint Resolutions (HJR) Senate Bills (SB) & Joint Resolutions (SJR)
Filed  4,336 2,130
Reported out of committee 1,546 748
Passed by chamber of origin 470 530
Referred to committee in opposite chamber 107 147
Reported out of committee in opposite chamber 11 50
Passed opposite chamber 1 27
Signed by the Governor 0 2

 

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Week in Review, April 30th

Apr 30

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Examine the cost to taxpayers of low wages. (UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education, April 2015)
  • See how "bikeable" Texas is among the states. (League of American Bicyclists, accessed April 29, 2015)
  • Consider a program that fosters civility in the country's statehouses. (Stateline, April 28, 2015)
  • Explore the federal workplace leave and scheduling policies for childbirth, adoption, and foster care. (United States Office of Personnel Management, April 2015)
  • Read about drought woes in California and other states. (Stateline, April 16, 2015)
 

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Week in Review, April 23rd

Apr 23

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
 
 

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Week in Review, April 16th

Apr 16

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Explore the economic effects of an increased use of digital technologies. (Accenture, March 10, 2015)
  • Review selected characteristics of the membership of the 114th Congress. (Congressional Research Service, March 31, 2015)
  • Consider the state of America's libraries. (American Library Association, April 12, 2015)
  • Read about how the earned income tax credit affects low-income working families with children. (Urban Institute, April 9, 2015)
 
 

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Highlights From Our Collection

Apr 15

posted by TexasLRL in New & Noteworthy

 

The library is always adding new books to its collection. Previewed below are six books recently added.

Reimagining Courts: A Design for the Twenty-First Century, by Victor E. Flango and Thomas M. Clarke (2015).
"[This book] recommends a triage process based upon case characteristics, litigant goals, and resolution processes. Courts must fundamentally reorganize their business processes around the concept of the litigant as a customer." (Website)

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America, by Colin Woodard (2011).
"In [this book the author] takes readers on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, offering a revolutionary and revelatory take on American identity, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and continue to mold our future." (Website)

Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas, by Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, and Julie Harrelson-Stephens (2015).
"[This book] delves deeply into Texas’ rich political tradition, exploring how myth often clashes with the reality of modern governance. Explaining who gets what and how, this Nacogdoches author team uses the comparative method to set Texas in context with other states’ constitutional foundations, institutions, electoral practices, and policymaking." (Website)

Collaboration Nation: How Public-Private Ventures Are Revolutionizing the Business of Government, by Mary Scott Nabers (2012).
"[The author] focuses on how to transfer resources from government to the private sector and outlines alternatives that are emerging in cases where government can no longer maintain its functions at or below cost. In her view, outsourcing has often been the best method." (Website)

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, by Chris Kyle; with Jim DeFelice and Scott McEwen (2013).
"In moving first-person accounts throughout, Kyle's wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their marriage and children, as well as on Chris. Adrenaline-charged and deeply personal, [this book] is a thrilling eyewitness account of war that only one man could tell." (Website)

Heads Above Water: The Inside Story of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program, by Robert L. Gulley; foreword by Andrew Sansom (2015).
"They had tried many times to resolve their differences about how to conserve, allocate, and use the water, but had always failed. Finally … 39 diverse stakeholders reached a consensus on the use of the Edwards Aquifer that balanced the needs of south central Texas for water with the needs of eight species protected by the Endangered Species Act." (Website)

 

 

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National Library Week

Apr 13

posted by TexasLRL in National Library Week

This week is National Library Week. Across the U.S., libraries will be celebrating their role as valuable information service providers to the community.  As our way of celebrating, we've provided a little LRL history below. The LRL is proud to serve members of the Texas Legislature, state agencies, and the public.
 
The Legislative Reference Library's current location on the second floor of the State Capitol has been in continuous use as a library since 1889. Designated a library in the original architectural plans for the Capitol, the space was first occupied by the Texas Supreme Court Library, and later, in 1907, by the State Library, which in 1909 began offering "legislative reference and information" to the Legislature. In 1962, the State Library moved into its own building to the east of the Capitol, and in 1969, the Legislative Reference Library became an independent legislative agency.

The LRL continues to serve members of the Texas Legislature from its location in the north wing of the Capitol between the House and Senate chambers. As part of the 1990s Capitol renovation, the library was identified as a significant space within the Capitol for its historical and architectural importance, and was selected to receive an adaptive historical room treatment. The library is open to the public, so please drop by and visit us during National Library Week or any time you are in the area.

 

The State Library, c. 1915.
Photo courtesy of the Texas State Preservation Board.

 

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