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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Brandon Creighton
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/25/2026
Number of Bills: 166

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (134):
Author:
Creighton | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
06/13/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on lobbying; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Creighton | Buckingham | Campbell
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of private employers.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: May 6 2019 9:04PM
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: May 2 2019 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/10/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 10 2019 2:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Toth
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones State Forest.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Wray
Last Action:
05/23/2019 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to testimony by an appraisal district employee as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/04/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Apr 4 2019 12:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/01/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2019 8:30PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to state policies and programs that affect the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Toth
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to authorization for the creation of a county ethics commission in any county.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 29 2019 3:22PM
Caption:
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural, open-space, or timber land if the land is sold or diverted to a different use.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Wray
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: May 13 2019 3:23PM
Caption:
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from licensing requirements for certain electrical work.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Goldman
Last Action:
06/04/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the commencement of construction of a project following the issuance of a draft permit for a permit amendment to an air quality permit.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to financial investor disclosure and surety bond requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
White | Toth | Hefner
Last Action:
05/19/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Oliverson
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Frullo
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Pacheco
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the application of certain occupation-related postsecondary educational financial aid and student loan repayment programs.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/26/2019 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to fraternal benefit societies in a hazardous financial condition.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/21/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the maritime port plans, reports, and programs prepared by the Port Authority Advisory Committee.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/16/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 13 2019 3:23PM
Caption:
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Creighton | Buckingham
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for failure to register certain aggregate production operations with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Creighton | Buckingham
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to best management practices for aggregate production operations.
Author:
Creighton | Buckingham
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Creighton | Buckingham
Sponsor:
Huberty
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to taking sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: May 2 2019 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Texas Ports, Select
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 15 2019 4:22PM
Caption:
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Canales | Cain
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the efficient provision of pilot services by the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to authorizing county commissioners who hold a license to carry a handgun to carry the handgun on the premises of a government court or an office utilized by a court and the form of the handgun licenses issued to county commissioners.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes by members or veterans of the United States armed forces.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a study of the best practices of river authorities.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on property damaged in a disaster.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information relating to emergency management and governmental functions.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the temporary authority of certain individuals to engage in business as a residential mortgage loan originator.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/26/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 26 2019 5:46PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements for programs of water conservation and water conservation plans.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to reporting to the legislature by certain river authorities.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/09/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to reporting on and the enforcement of the use of E-cigarettes on school campuses
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Referred to Higher Education: May 16 2019 3:45PM
Caption:
Relating to courses offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the annexation of territory by a junior college district.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to eliminating resident tuition rates and fees charged to students residing outside of a junior college district.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for innovative principal preparation programs.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/27/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to eligibility of surplus lines insurers to provide windstorm and hail coverage.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:17AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 175; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:14AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 4 of Montgomery County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:18AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Management District of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:19AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Wood Trace Water Control and Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:16AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:15AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 161; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:26AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 162; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:26AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 163; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 166; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 23 2019 11:14AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 174; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/26/2019 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 12; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/27/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of certain employment benefits provided by private employers.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of the scheduling and overtime compensation practices of private employers.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of employment leave provided by private employers.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Larson
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain, consider, or take employment action based on an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/22/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S House passage as amended reported
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the powers and authorities of municipal utility districts.
Author:
Creighton
Sponsor:
Murphy
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of an ad valorem tax protest by means of an agreed order.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Referred to Texas Ports, Select
Caption:
Relating to the modernization of the law governing the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/02/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to supplemental environmental projects authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Referred to State Affairs: May 6 2019 9:04PM
Caption:
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.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Expressing support for a revised Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/19/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/27/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
01/16/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Global Studies Academy on the occasion of its Global Issues Summit.
Author:
Creighton | Alvarado | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Senator José Menéndez on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
01/29/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jackson Harbin Robuck for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Creighton | Nichols
Last Action:
02/12/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 11 and 12, 2019, as Golden Triangle Days.
Author:
Creighton | Nichols
Last Action:
02/26/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the members of the Montgomery County Coalition of Chambers to the State Capitol.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
02/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 13, 2019, as Chambers County Day.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/04/2019 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Glen L. Rekeweg.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
02/25/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ann Elizabeth Lee of Conroe.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
02/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Amending Rule 11.02 of the Rules of the Senate.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/20/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 20, 2019, as Texas Anesthesiologists Day.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jerry Don Lambright of Montgomery County.
Author:
Creighton | Whitmire
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 26, 2019, as Firefighter Day.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Greater Houston Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Yes to Youth–Montgomery County Youth Services on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Noah Parker Davis for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tanner William Jackson for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/08/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Daniel Hannon on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/08/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Alan B. Benson on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Nicholas Northrup for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael Zalewski for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joshua Vickers for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Port Arthur Education Foundation for its contributions to area school systems.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 85th anniversary.
Author:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/26/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342.
Additional Primary Authors (32):
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Hancock | Paxton | Taylor
Sponsor:
Burrows
Last Action:
06/12/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Flores | Hall | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Morrison
Last Action:
06/13/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
Author:
Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor:
Larson
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Author:
Nelson | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Price | Button | Allison | Coleman
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Returned to committee: May 21 2019 7:16PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Noble | Morrison | King, Phil | Klick | Springer
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
Author:
Zaffirini | Birdwell | Creighton | Huffman | Hughes | et al.
Sponsor:
Smithee | Guillen
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Author:
Birdwell | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
King, Phil
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Author:
Birdwell | Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
Author:
Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | Fallon | et al.
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Referred to Public Education: May 6 2019 9:04PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Paxton
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Hancock | Paxton
Sponsor:
Geren
Last Action:
05/08/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Hancock | Paxton
Last Action:
05/08/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prepayment of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Hancock | Campbell | Creighton | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Schaefer | Swanson | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton
Last Action:
04/03/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Buckingham | Creighton | Fallon | Lucio
Sponsor:
Capriglione | Rose | Leach | Sheffield | Zerwas
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services.
Author:
Hancock | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Referred to Appropriations: Apr 11 2019 4:54PM
Caption:
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
Author:
Paxton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibition of abortion; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Nichols | Creighton
Sponsor:
Metcalf
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Paxton
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption.
Author:
Bettencourt | Creighton | Flores | Hall | Hancock | et al.
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Author:
Seliger | Creighton
Last Action:
01/30/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing January 30, 2019, as Community College Day.
Author:
Watson | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Last Action:
02/05/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing February 5, 2019, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
Author:
Alvarado | Bettencourt | Creighton | Huffman | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action:
03/25/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2017 Major League Baseball World Series.
Author:
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
04/02/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all means necessary to fully secure the Texas-Mexico International Border.
Author:
Buckingham | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Gary P. Nunn for his contributions to music.
Author:
Rodríguez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 16, 2019, as Texas Education and Sharing Day.
Author:
Hancock | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Friends of the Governor's Mansion on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Author:
Zaffirini | Campbell | Creighton | Fallon | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Access to Justice Commission's Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Zaffirini | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | Huffman | et al.
Last Action:
05/16/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Nathan L. Hecht for 30 years of service on the Texas Supreme Court.
Author:
Whitmire | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action:
05/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Patsy Spaw for her loyalty and service to the Texas Senate.
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