Legislative Session Update

Bills Sent To Governor
Bill Author Sponsor Caption
HB 21 Kacal | et al. Bettencourt Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
HB 931 Murphy Bettencourt | et al. Relating to an individual’s eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual’s waiting period claim.
HB 1114 Gonzales, Larry Bettencourt Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.
HB 2778 Elkins Bettencourt Relating to the elections for which federal postcard applicant voters may be sent ballots by e-mail.
HB 3236 Fletcher Bettencourt Relating to the extension of the portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County designated as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
SB 449 Bettencourt Gonzales, Larry Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
SB 849 Bettencourt Elkins Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders.
SB 983 Bettencourt | et al. Schofield Relating to restrictions on the assessment of the fee charged for issuance of certain birth records.
SB 1452 Bettencourt | et al. Huberty Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
SB 2053 Bettencourt Riddle Relating to the powers and duties of the Pine Forest Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.
SB 2056 Bettencourt | et al. Metcalf Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 148; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SCR32 Bettencourt Wu Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
Bill Co-Sponsored
Bill Author Sponsor Caption
HB 10 Thompson, Senfronia | et al. Huffman | et al. Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
HB 21 Kacal | et al. Bettencourt Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
HB 177 Zedler | et al. Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
HB 280 Simmons | et al. Perry | et al. Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board’s Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
HB 315 Raymond | et al. Huffines | et al. Relating to the issuance of “In God We Trust” specialty license plates.
HB 590 Elkins | et al. Bettencourt Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
HB 904 Smith | et al. Huffman | et al. Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate’s sentence.
HB 910 Phillips | et al. Estes | et al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.
HB 931 Murphy Bettencourt | et al. Relating to an individual’s eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual’s waiting period claim.
HB 984 Deshotel | et al. Creighton | et al. Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
HB 1096 Murphy | et al. Bettencourt Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the registrar.
HB 1114 Gonzales, Larry Bettencourt Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.
HB 1187 Wray | et al. Birdwell | et al. Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.
HB 1212 Price | et al. Schwertner | et al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and the regulation and scheduling of certain substances.
HB 1277 Ashby | et al. Bettencourt Relating to requirements for annexation of certain commercial or industrial areas by a general-law municipality.
HB 1378 Flynn | et al. Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions.
HB 1417 Elkins Creighton | et al. Relating to peace officer identification cards.
HB 1681 Bohac Bettencourt Relating to the authority of a county clerk to require an individual to present photo identification to file certain documents.
HB 1690 King, Phil | et al. Huffman | et al. Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
HB 1879 Smith Bettencourt Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners.
HB 1992 Zerwas | et al. Seliger | et al. Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education.
HB 2027 Bonnen, Greg | et al. Hancock | et al. Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions.
HB 2160 Paul Bettencourt Relating to the release of election judges’ and clerks’ contact information.
HB 2778 Elkins Bettencourt Relating to the elections for which federal postcard applicant voters may be sent ballots by e-mail.
HB 2896 Parker | et al. Bettencourt Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
HB 2919 Raney | et al. Bettencourt Relating to an energy efficiency pilot program for state-owned buildings operated by the Texas Facilities Commission.
HB 3067 Coleman Taylor, Larry | et al. Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
HB 3236 Fletcher Bettencourt Relating to the extension of the portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County designated as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
HB 3364 Schofield Bettencourt Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit.
HB 3951 Huberty Bettencourt Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3994 Morrison | et al. Perry | et al. Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 4206 Riddle Bettencourt Relating to the powers and duties of the Dowdell Public Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
HJR64 Elkins Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
HJR77 Miller, Rick | et al. Bettencourt | et al. Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
SB 182 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
SB 449 Bettencourt Gonzales, Larry Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
SB 515 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
SB 516 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to increasing the period of time for exempting freeport goods from ad valorem taxation.
SB 567 Bettencourt Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
SB 568 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to a classroom visual aid stipend for public school classroom teachers.
SB 576 Bettencourt Relating to an individual’s eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual’s waiting period claim.
SB 642 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
SB 694 Bettencourt | et al. Kacal | et al. Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
SB 752 Bettencourt | et al. Murphy Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax.
SB 758 Bettencourt Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
SB 762 Bettencourt | et al. Elkins | et al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
SB 763 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain income-producing tangible personal property.
SB 766 Bettencourt Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit.
SB 767 Bettencourt Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate.
SB 849 Bettencourt Elkins Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders.
SB 965 Bettencourt Schofield Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of an accused person on personal bond.
SB 966 Bettencourt Relating to the recording of the presentment of an indictment by a grand jury.
SB 967 Bettencourt Relating to the authority of a district clerk to collect certain fees for providing electronic copies of court records.
SB 982 Bettencourt Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
SB 983 Bettencourt | et al. Schofield Relating to restrictions on the assessment of the fee charged for issuance of certain birth records.
SB 984 Bettencourt Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of registration under the Election Code.
SB 985 Bettencourt Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place.
SB 986 Bettencourt Relating to information obtained by a guardian ad litem representing a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1003 Bettencourt Schaefer Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach career and technical education.
SB 1004 Bettencourt Thompson, Senfronia Relating to courses and programs offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.
SB 1013 Bettencourt Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
SB 1015 Bettencourt Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1041 Bettencourt | et al. Flynn Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
SB 1042 Bettencourt Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
SB 1062 Bettencourt Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees.
SB 1215 Bettencourt Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency.
SB 1216 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 1217 Bettencourt Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child before court hearings.
SB 1218 Bettencourt Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
SB 1219 Bettencourt Relating to a combined online application for persons applying for certain state and local economic development incentives.
SB 1220 Bettencourt Relating to tax increment financing.
SB 1221 Bettencourt Relating to public school class size limits.
SB 1222 Bettencourt Huberty Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas during an investigation of educator misconduct.
SB 1223 Bettencourt Relating to requiring the consent of all parties to legally intercept certain communications.
SB 1335 Bettencourt Relating to the period after which a governmental entity must execute an expunction order.
SB 1452 Bettencourt | et al. Huberty Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
SB 1459 Bettencourt Bohac Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority.
SB 1460 Bettencourt Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts.
SB 1680 Bettencourt Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit.
SB 1692 Bettencourt Relating to the establishment of a limit on the maximum ad valorem tax rate of a county or municipality for a tax year based on inflation and the rate of population growth.
SB 1693 Bettencourt Relating to the exemption of certain inventory from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
SB 1694 Bettencourt Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
SB 1782 Bettencourt Relating to the status of separate legal entities for purposes of the sales and use tax on aircraft.
SB 1783 Bettencourt Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
SB 1807 Bettencourt Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes; authorizing a fee.
SB 1808 Bettencourt Relating to the confidentiality and use of information related to a taxpayer subject to audit by the comptroller.
SB 1809 Bettencourt Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals.
SB 1981 Bettencourt Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property.
SB 1994 Bettencourt Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees.
SB 2051 Bettencourt Relating to the study of public education performance.
SB 2053 Bettencourt Riddle Relating to the powers and duties of the Pine Forest Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.
SB 2056 Bettencourt | et al. Metcalf Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 148; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2059 Bettencourt Relating to the composition of the governing body of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SJR28 Bettencourt | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
SJR29 Bettencourt | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation.
SJR35 Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
SJR36 Bettencourt | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property valued at less than $50,000.
SJR56 Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state a person’s inventory.
SJR57 Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
All Bills Signed On To
Bill Author Sponsor Caption
HB 10 Thompson, Senfronia | et al. Huffman | et al. Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
HB 21 Kacal | et al. Bettencourt Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
HB 32 Bonnen, Dennis | et al. Nelson | et al. Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates.
HB 177 Zedler | et al. Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
HB 280 Simmons | et al. Perry | et al. Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board’s Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
HB 315 Raymond | et al. Huffines | et al. Relating to the issuance of “In God We Trust” specialty license plates.
HB 590 Elkins | et al. Bettencourt Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
HB 904 Smith | et al. Huffman | et al. Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate’s sentence.
HB 910 Phillips | et al. Estes | et al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.
HB 931 Murphy Bettencourt | et al. Relating to an individual’s eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual’s waiting period claim.
HB 984 Deshotel | et al. Creighton | et al. Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
HB 1096 Murphy | et al. Bettencourt Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the registrar.
HB 1114 Gonzales, Larry Bettencourt Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.
HB 1187 Wray | et al. Birdwell | et al. Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.
HB 1212 Price | et al. Schwertner | et al. Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and the regulation and scheduling of certain substances.
HB 1277 Ashby | et al. Bettencourt Relating to requirements for annexation of certain commercial or industrial areas by a general-law municipality.
HB 1378 Flynn | et al. Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of political subdivisions.
HB 1417 Elkins Creighton | et al. Relating to peace officer identification cards.
HB 1681 Bohac Bettencourt Relating to the authority of a county clerk to require an individual to present photo identification to file certain documents in certain counties.
HB 1690 King, Phil | et al. Huffman | et al. Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
HB 1879 Smith Bettencourt Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners.
HB 1992 Zerwas | et al. Seliger | et al. Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education.
HB 2027 Bonnen, Greg | et al. Hancock | et al. Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions.
HB 2160 Paul Bettencourt Relating to the release of election judges’ and clerks’ contact information.
HB 2778 Elkins Bettencourt Relating to the elections for which federal postcard applicant voters may be sent ballots by e-mail.
HB 2896 Parker | et al. Bettencourt Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
HB 2919 Raney | et al. Bettencourt Relating to an energy efficiency pilot program for state-owned buildings operated by the Texas Facilities Commission.
HB 3067 Coleman Taylor, Larry | et al. Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
HB 3236 Fletcher Bettencourt Relating to the extension of the portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County designated as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
HB 3364 Schofield Bettencourt Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit.
HB 3951 Huberty Bettencourt Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3994 Morrison | et al. Perry | et al. Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 4206 Riddle Bettencourt Relating to the powers and duties of the Dowdell Public Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
HJR64 Elkins Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
HJR77 Miller, Rick | et al. Bettencourt | et al. Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
SB 1 Nelson | et al. Bonnen, Dennis | et al. Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
SB 3 Birdwell | et al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
SB 4 Taylor, Larry | et al. Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
SB 5 Nichols | et al. Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund.
SB 6 Taylor, Larry | et al. Relating to public school performance ratings.
SB 7 Nelson | et al. Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
SB 8 Schwertner | et al. Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
SB 9 Hancock | et al. Otto | et al. Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations for certain categories of spending.
SB 11 Birdwell | et al. Fletcher Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 13 Perry | et al. Aycock | et al. Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and high school, college, and career preparation, including measures to improve and support dual credit courses, the development of public outreach materials, and the development of postsecondary education and career counseling academies.
SB 14 Taylor, Larry | et al. Relating to empowering the parents of students to petition for the reconstitution, repurposing, alternative management, or closure of low-performing public school campuses.
SB 17 Estes | et al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
SB 18 Nelson | et al. Zerwas Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
SB 20 Nelson | et al. Price | et al. Relating to state agency contracting.
SB 52 Nelson | et al. Relating to the computation of the franchise tax; decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
SB 53 Nelson | et al. Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
SB 106 Whitmire | et al. Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
SB 114 Taylor, Van | et al. Laubenberg Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
SB 136 Perry | et al. Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
SB 137 Perry | et al. Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
SB 156 Nichols | et al. Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
SB 182 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
SB 197 Schwertner | et al. Keffer Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
SB 217 Hinojosa | et al. Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
SB 233 Schwertner | et al. Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
SB 276 Campbell | et al. Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 309 Campbell | et al. Murphy | et al. Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
SB 310 Campbell | et al. Goldman Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
SB 346 Estes | et al. Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
SB 374 Schwertner | et al. Dale Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
SB 386 Taylor, Van | et al. Villalba Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
SB 398 Schwertner | et al. Laubenberg Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver’s license or personal identification certificate and used for the department’s image verification system.
SB 424 Schwertner | et al. Zerwas Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
SB 425 Schwertner | et al. Bonnen, Greg Relating to health care information provided by and notice of facility fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
SB 439 Hall | et al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.
SB 444 Hall | et al. Davis, Yvonne Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by certain toll road corporations.
SB 449 Bettencourt Gonzales, Larry Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
SB 515 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
SB 516 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to increasing the period of time for exempting freeport goods from ad valorem taxation.
SB 523 Birdwell | et al. Keffer Relating to the sunset review of river authorities.
SB 527 Birdwell | et al. Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield Memorial Highway.
SB 554 Hancock | et al. Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
SB 567 Bettencourt Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
SB 568 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to a classroom visual aid stipend for public school classroom teachers.
SB 575 Taylor, Larry | et al. Farney Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
SB 576 Bettencourt Relating to an individual’s eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual’s waiting period claim.
SB 624 Hinojosa | et al. Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
SB 642 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
SB 660 Rodríguez | et al. Blanco Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program.
SB 673 Perry | et al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
SB 677 Creighton | et al. Relating to the savings incentive program for state agencies.
SB 694 Bettencourt | et al. Kacal | et al. Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.
SB 714 Hall | et al. Relating to the use of automated traffic control systems and photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
SB 722 Perry | et al. Burkett Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test.
SB 723 Perry | et al. King, Susan Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment and other programs by certain persons.
SB 752 Bettencourt | et al. Murphy Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax.
SB 755 Taylor, Van | et al. Button Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions.
SB 758 Bettencourt Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
SB 762 Bettencourt | et al. Elkins | et al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
SB 763 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain income-producing tangible personal property.
SB 766 Bettencourt Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit.
SB 767 Bettencourt Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate.
SB 795 Perry | et al. Klick Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
SB 831 Kolkhorst | et al. Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.
SB 849 Bettencourt Elkins Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders.
SB 850 Taylor, Van | et al. Flynn Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces.
SB 853 Kolkhorst | et al. Button Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically.
SB 965 Bettencourt Schofield Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of an accused person on personal bond.
SB 966 Bettencourt Relating to the recording of the presentment of an indictment by a grand jury.
SB 967 Bettencourt Relating to the authority of a district clerk to collect certain fees for providing electronic copies of court records.
SB 982 Bettencourt Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
SB 983 Bettencourt | et al. Schofield Relating to restrictions on the assessment of the fee charged for issuance of certain birth records.
SB 984 Bettencourt Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of registration under the Election Code.
SB 985 Bettencourt Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place.
SB 986 Bettencourt Relating to information obtained by a guardian ad litem representing a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 996 Taylor, Van | et al. Villalba Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
SB 1000 Kolkhorst | et al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
SB 1003 Bettencourt Schaefer Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach career and technical education.
SB 1004 Bettencourt Thompson, Senfronia Relating to courses and programs offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.
SB 1013 Bettencourt Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
SB 1015 Bettencourt Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1034 Rodríguez | et al. Miller, Rick Relating to voting by mail, including the cancellation of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
SB 1041 Bettencourt | et al. Flynn Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
SB 1042 Bettencourt Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
SB 1062 Bettencourt Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees.
SB 1092 Taylor, Larry | et al. Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
SB 1154 Hall | et al. Raymond | et al. Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
SB 1163 Hancock | et al. Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
SB 1169 Campbell | et al. Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools.
SB 1215 Bettencourt Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency.
SB 1216 Bettencourt | et al. Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 1217 Bettencourt Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child to meet with the child before court hearings.
SB 1218 Bettencourt Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
SB 1219 Bettencourt Relating to a combined online application for persons applying for certain state and local economic development incentives.
SB 1220 Bettencourt Relating to tax increment financing.
SB 1221 Bettencourt Relating to public school class size limits.
SB 1222 Bettencourt Huberty Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas during an investigation of educator misconduct.
SB 1223 Bettencourt Relating to requiring the consent of all parties to legally intercept certain communications.
SB 1252 Hall | et al. Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
SB 1253 Hall | et al. Schaefer Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
SB 1331 Ellis | et al. Relating to the composition of the governing body of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 1335 Bettencourt Relating to the period after which a governmental entity must execute an expunction order.
SB 1340 Huffines | et al. Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.
SB 1364 Kolkhorst | et al. Burkett Relating to electronic filing of certain reports.
SB 1376 Lucio | et al. Hunter Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
SB 1452 Bettencourt | et al. Huberty Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
SB 1459 Bettencourt Bohac Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority.
SB 1460 Bettencourt Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts.
SB 1546 Perry | et al. Relating to advance directives, including do-not-resuscitate orders; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1564 Burton | et al. Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures; providing civil penalties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
SB 1583 Taylor, Van | et al. Fletcher Relating to classifying synthetic cannabinoid or cathinone as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
SB 1639 Campbell | et al. Relating to the procedures for municipal annexations.
SB 1657 Watson | et al. Miller, Rick Relating to approval of the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes.
SB 1680 Bettencourt Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit.
SB 1692 Bettencourt Relating to the establishment of a limit on the maximum ad valorem tax rate of a county or municipality for a tax year based on inflation and the rate of population growth.
SB 1693 Bettencourt Relating to the exemption of certain inventory from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
SB 1694 Bettencourt Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
SB 1735 Birdwell | et al. Zerwas Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
SB 1760 Creighton | et al. Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the transparent and equitable application of ad valorem tax procedures.
SB 1782 Bettencourt Relating to the status of separate legal entities for purposes of the sales and use tax on aircraft.
SB 1783 Bettencourt Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
SB 1807 Bettencourt Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes; authorizing a fee.
SB 1808 Bettencourt Relating to the confidentiality and use of information related to a taxpayer subject to audit by the comptroller.
SB 1809 Bettencourt Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals.
SB 1864 Burton | et al. Canales | et al. Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
SB 1943 Huffman | et al. Relating to the duty to report child abuse or neglect.
SB 1968 Huffman | et al. Relating to the organization of public employees.
SB 1981 Bettencourt Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property.
SB 1994 Bettencourt Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees.
SB 2046 Taylor, Van | et al. Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League-sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.
SB 2048 Huffman | et al. Cook | et al. Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
SB 2051 Bettencourt Relating to the study of public education performance.
SB 2053 Bettencourt Riddle Relating to the powers and duties of the Pine Forest Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.
SB 2056 Bettencourt | et al. Metcalf Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 148; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2059 Bettencourt Relating to the composition of the governing body of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SCR1 Creighton | et al. Huberty Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
SCR5 Estes | et al. Flynn Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden of the federal government’s responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.
SCR13 Seliger | et al. Anchia Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
SCR17 Whitmire | et al. Thompson, Senfronia In memory of Bob Lanier.
SCR28 Lucio | et al. Simmons Recognizing April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month.
SCR32 Bettencourt Wu Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
SJR1 Nelson | et al. Bonnen, Dennis | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
SJR2 Hancock | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations.
SJR5 Nichols | et al. Pickett | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund.
SJR11 Perry | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum amount of appropriations for a state fiscal biennium.
SJR14 Nichols | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
SJR22 Creighton | et al. Ashby | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.
SJR28 Bettencourt | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
SJR29 Bettencourt | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation.
SJR35 Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
SJR36 Bettencourt | et al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property valued at less than $50,000.
SJR56 Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state a person’s inventory.
SJR57 Bettencourt Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
SR 16 Bettencourt Recognizing the investiture of Jane Cummins as President of the Texas Lyceum.
SR 17 Bettencourt In memory of Cheryl Lynn McIntyre.
SR 97 Zaffirini | et al. Recognizing February 4, 2015, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
SR 108 Watson | et al. Recognizing February 11, 2015, as YMCA Advocacy Day.
SR 217 Ellis | et al. Celebrating February 23, 2015, as University of Houston System Day.
SR 309 Bettencourt Commending the work of the KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
SR 398 Garcia | et al. Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico.
SR 428 Nelson | et al. Proclaiming April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day.
SR 445 Ellis | et al. Congratulating Carol Lewis on her induction into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
SR 519 Hall | et al. Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day.
SR 618 Burton | et al. Recognizing April 23, 2015, as Texas Young Republican Federation and Texas Federation of College Republicans Legislative Day.
SR 627 Perry | et al. Recognizing Young Conservatives of Texas on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
SR 681 Burton | et al. Recognizing the opening of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s new headquarters.
SR 720 Schwertner | et al. Congratulating Michael K. Young on assuming the position of president of Texas A&M University.