Texas Legislature
Bills Effective on January 1, 2016
84th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/5/2025

Number of Bills: 50
HB 32 Author: Bonnen, Dennis | Murphy | Parker | Oliveira | Simmons
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates.

HB 127 Author: McClendon
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/09/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal.

HB 275 Author: Ashby | Clardy | Fallon | VanDeaver
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 05/23/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products.

HB 283 Author: Fallon | Márquez | Capriglione | Rodriguez, Eddie | Rinaldi
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.

HB 315 Author: Raymond | Spitzer | Burkett
Sponsor: Huffines
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates.

HB 706 Author: Farrar
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/10/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property on which a solar or wind-powered energy device is installed or constructed.

HB 789 Author: Miller, Rick | Fallon
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Last Action: 05/29/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military.

HB 792 Author: Clardy
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for antique buses.

HB 830 Author: Larson | Bernal
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Alamo specialty license plates.

HB 923 Author: Flynn | Fallon | King, Phil | Guillen | King, Susan
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates.

HB 991 Author: Bohac | Capriglione | Villalba | Fallon
Sponsor: Huffines
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail.

HB 994 Author: Anchia | Keffer | Bohac | Rose | Canales
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/20/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.

HB 1022 Author: Moody | Martinez Fischer | Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Rodríguez
Last Action: 06/10/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of certain persons with a life estate in the homestead property.

HB 1128 Author: Fletcher
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge, Medal, or Ribbon.

HB 1221 Author: Lucio III
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.

HB 1334 Author: Clardy | Moody
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.

HB 1364 Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.

HB 1378 Author: Flynn | Murphy | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of political subdivisions.

HB 1510 Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Garcia
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.

HB 1683 Author: Bohac
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state.

HB 1702 Author: Blanco | Aycock
Sponsor: Rodríguez
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the elimination of the fee for the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license plate.

HB 1733 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to automobile liability insurance for transportation network company drivers.

HB 1953 Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate.

HB 2083 Author: Darby | Otto | Cook | Bonnen, Dennis | Israel
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 05/23/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the determination of the appraised value of property for purposes of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal.

HB 2123 Author: King, Phil | Fallon | Flynn
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program.

HB 2207 Author: Keffer | Anchia | King, Phil | Clardy | Longoria
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.

HB 2293 Author: Darby
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/10/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district.

HB 2404 Author: Anderson, Rodney
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to certain security devices for residential tenancies.

HB 2891 Author: Otto | Murr | Fallon
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities.

HB 3230 Author: Rodriguez, Justin | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures.

HB 3283 Author: Zerwas | Harless
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/20/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to contributions and registrations for an anatomical gift registry; authorizing a fee.

HB 3364 Author: Schofield
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit.

HB 3610 Author: Collier
Sponsor: West
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas Juneteenth specialty license plates.

HB 3623 Author: Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the National Hispanic Institute.

HB 3685 Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.

HB 3951 Author: Huberty
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3994 Author: Morrison | Bonnen, Greg | King, Phil | Krause | Simmons
Sponsor: Perry
Last Action: 06/12/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

HB 4099 Author: Fletcher
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of K9s4COPs specialty license plates.

SB 24 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Zerwas
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.

SB 272 Author: Hancock
Sponsor: Burkett
Last Action: 05/23/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Special Olympics Texas fund when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.

SB 332 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.

SB 918 Author: Nichols
Sponsor: Otto
Last Action: 06/09/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization.

SB 1007 Author: Eltife
Sponsor: Kuempel
Last Action: 06/09/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.

SB 1081 Author: Creighton
Sponsor: Huberty
Last Action: 06/10/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.

SB 1367 Author: West
Sponsor: Anchia | Oliveira
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to certain obligations of and limitations on landlords.

SB 1394 Author: Hancock
Sponsor: Murphy
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the presentation of evidence in appraisal review board hearings on protests.

SB 1420 Author: Hancock
Sponsor: Murphy | Oliveira
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to notices of appraised value sent to property owners by the chief appraisers of appraisal districts.

SB 1589 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.

SB 1985 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 05/05/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.

SB 1987 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Minjarez
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to deaf or hard of hearing driver training for peace officers; authorizing a fee.

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