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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

 

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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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Bills in the News: E-cigarettes and Vaping

Mar 30

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: E-cigarettes and Vaping

 

Bill search

 

Search for bills related to e-cigarettes and vaping on the Texas Legislature Online:

 

Try the phrase "vapor product" with the Word/Phrase radio button selected.

 

Much of the proposed legislation relating to e-cigarettes and vapor products, such as liquid substances containing nicotine, would amend current law related to cigarettes and other tobacco products. Try searching for bills with the subject "Tobacco Products."

Resources

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Bill Filing Deadline Statistics

Mar 17

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

Friday marked the bill filing deadline for the 84th Regular Session. When the deadline had passed, a total of 6,305 bills and joint resolutions had been filed. How does this compare to previous sessions?

 

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Bill Statistics at the 45th Day of Session

Feb 27

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

Yesterday marked the 45th day of the 84th Regular Session. That means we're 3/4 of the way to the 60-day bill filing deadline, which is Friday, March 13, 2015. For those who are curious, here is a look at bill statistics in comparison to a similar period last session.

 

Bills and Joint Resolutions
83rd Regular Session

(Nov. 12, 2012-Feb. 21, 2013)
84th Regular Session

(Nov. 10, 2014-Feb. 26, 2015)
House filed 1,733 2,057
Senate filed 743 834
Total filed 2,476 2,891
House referred to committee 1,188 837
Senate referred to committee 588 721
Total referred to committee 1,776 1,558
House scheduled for hearing 30 25
Senate scheduled for hearing 82 24
Total scheduled for hearing 112 49
House reported out of committee 1 2
Senate reported out of committee 33 5
Total reported out of committee 34 7

 

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Bills in the News: Open Carry

Feb 9

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: Open Carry

 

Bill search

 

Search for bills related to openly carrying handguns on the Texas Legislature Online:

 

Try the phrase "openly carry" with the Word/Phrase radio button selected.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Much of the proposed legislation relating to openly carrying handguns would amend current law related to the licensed, concealed carrying of handguns. Try searching for bills with the subject "CONCEALED HANDGUNS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To cast a wider net, search for bills using the subject "Weapons."

 

 

Resources

 

"Open carry bills on fast-track in Texas Senate," Texas Politics blog, The Houston Chronicle, February 2, 2015.

 

"A week after dismissing open carry’s chances, Lt. Gov. Patrick puts it on the front burner," Trail Blazers Blog, The Dallas Morning News, February 2, 2015.

 

"While Texas holds out, majority of U.S. allows open carry," The Houston Chronicle, January 29, 2015.

 

"Open Carry Survives Despite Its Supporters," Texas Tribune, January 28, 2015.

 

"Map: Where Is ‘Open Carry’ Legal?" The Wall Street Journal, August 22, 2014.

 

 

Related topics

 

"Growing Public Support for Gun Rights," Pew Research Center, December 10, 2014.

 

Guns on Campus: Overview, National Conference of State Legislatures, March 7, 2014.

 

 

 

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Guides to the Texas Legislature

Feb 3

posted by TexasLRL in 84th Session, Legislative process

This post includes a list of guides published by Texas legislative agencies to assist you in following the legislative process. These guides will help you track and read a bill, understand the terminology used in the Texas Legislature, learn about issues facing the Legislature, and much more.

 

Guide to Texas Legislative Information, prepared by the Research Division of the Texas Legislative Council for the 84th Legislature (2014).
"The purpose of this publication is to help legislators, other state officials and employees, and interested citizens in researching the work of past legislatures and in tracking the work of the current legislature."

Issues Facing the 84th Texas Legislature, prepared by the Texas Senate Research Center (2015).

"[This report] is intended to serve as a reference guide to issues facing the 84th Legislature. It is not a comprehensive list of issues, but rather an outline of broad categories and topics of concern that have arisen during the interim."

Research Spotlight: Legislative Lexicon, prepared by the Texas Senate Research Center (2015).
"[This publication] provides users with clear definitions of many of the words, terms, and phrases used in the Legislature."

Reading Statutes and Bills, prepared by the Research Division of the Texas Legislative Council (2014).
"The purpose of this publication is to provide a basic overview of Texas statutes and bills and tips for how best to read and understand them."

Topics for the 84th Legislature, by House Research Organization (2014).
"This report highlights many, although by no means all, of the issues the 84th Legislature may consider during its 2015 regular session."

 

 

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