Texas Legislature
Filed Senate Bills
Number of Bills: 70
Author:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/07/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Author:
Parker
Last Action:
05/30/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Parker
Last Action:
05/30/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/06/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Jun 6 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
Author:
Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/30/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/30/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Author:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/07/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Author:
King
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Jun 15 2023 10:11AM
Caption:
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/30/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a wall along this state's international border.
Author:
Parker
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Jun 15 2023 10:12AM
Caption:
Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/07/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Jun 15 2023 10:13AM
Caption:
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/12/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Author:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/27/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/30/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists; urging the Governor to accelerate construction of a wall along the southern border; urging the U.S. Congress to deploy military forces.
Author:
LaMantia
Last Action:
05/31/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.
Author:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/27/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
West
Last Action:
06/06/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the rededication of Daniels Cross Elks Lodge 1578.
Author:
Johnson | Birdwell | Hancock | Hughes | West
Last Action:
06/06/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for receiving a 2022 ASQ award.
Author:
Johnson | West
Last Action:
06/06/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Resource Center on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Johnson | West
Last Action:
06/06/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Ice House Museum and Cultural Center for its work.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate of the 88th Legislature.
Author:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Christopher D. Gonzalez on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tiffany Millender on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Saul Hinojosa on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ellis County Precinct Two for its commitment to workplace safety.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lawrence B. Harkless on his induction into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Author:
Springer
Last Action:
06/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Rita Lou McCreary.
Author:
Springer
Last Action:
06/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing James E. Smith on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Clifton J. Bolner of San Antonio.
Author:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez of San Antonio.
Author:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the grand opening of the George H. W. Bush Community Center.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Kathy Rae Knight of Sonora.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Karen Murphy Fouse of Fredericksburg.
Author:
West
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the McAfee family on the occasion of their 2023 family reunion.
Author:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Houston Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ella Bea Haywood of Foreman, AR.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Tonja Geanice Fields of Hooks.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James C. Gilbert of Texarkana.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Tina Marie Foster.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Colton O'Neil Stults.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Andy Frank McPherson of New Boston.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jason Austin Fricks.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of William Elbert Box of Simms.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Dorothy Joe Woods of Royse City.
Author:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the James Madison High School Cowboy Smokers barbecue team for winning a national title.
Author:
West
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Bobby Waddle on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Linda E. Hughes of Albuquerque, NM.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Billy Bates Hedges of Quitman.
Author:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Bill Sullivan Jr. of Marshall.
Author:
Birdwell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
06/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Adopting Rules of Impeachment of Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr., Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Author:
Birdwell
Last Action:
06/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Ordering Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr., Attorney General of the State of Texas, to appear before the Texas Senate at or before 9:00 a.m. on September 5, 2023.
Author:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Donald Thompson for his career in the United States Air Force.
Author:
West
Last Action:
06/23/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Jack and Jill of America South Central Region 69th Annual Teen Conference.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Pleasanton Express for its success in newpaper competitions.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Pitmasters barbecue team from Temple High School for placing in a national championship.
Author:
Flores
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Marc Nigliazzo on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing students of Mathis Intermediate School for their showing at the Future Problem Solving Program International Conference.
Author:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing René Gutiérrez for being named the 2023 Regional Superintendent of the Year.
Author:
West
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Norma Rocha Valles of Dallas.
Author:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
Author:
Gutierrez
Last Action:
06/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Peter Thomas Scarborough on the occasion of his high school graduation.