Author:
Perry | Estes | Hall | Schwertner | Seliger
Sponsor:
Aycock | Cyrier
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
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.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Pickett
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to use of money in the state highway fund.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Craddick
Last Action:
05/29/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/24/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 or 2-A of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
01/28/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to certain athletic competitions sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Huberty | Larson | Villalba | Workman | King, Ken
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Phil | Springer
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of supplemental environmental projects by a local government to come into compliance with environmental laws or remediate environmental harm caused by the local government.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the first day of instruction in certain school districts.
Author:
Perry | Eltife | Hinojosa | RodrÃguez
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Frullo
Last Action:
05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/10/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action:
05/22/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/11/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Workman
Last Action:
05/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/11/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/09/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/29/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Murr
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/24/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burkett
Last Action:
05/24/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Susan
Last Action:
05/29/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment and other programs by certain persons.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Craddick | Frullo | Israel | Parker
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/07/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the production taxes on crude petroleum and sulphur.
Author:
Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Klick
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Frullo
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Kacal
Last Action:
05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to requirements for certain farm vehicles when operating on a highway.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Frullo | Burrows
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Murr
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Keffer
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/27/2015 S House passage as amended reported
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from length limitations for certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles used to transport harvest machines.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Kacal
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the perfection and priority of an agricultural lien on an agricultural crop.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting milk; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Keough
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to obtain criminal history record information regarding certain applicants for employment and current employees.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/27/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Fisher County Hospital District.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Frank
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the admission of undergraduate students with nontraditional secondary education to public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to develop a process for the collection of information necessary to facilitate physician credentialing by Medicaid managed care organizations.
Author:
Perry | Hall
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to advance directives, including do-not-resuscitate orders; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Klick
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun for county jailers.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burkett
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Herrero | Thompson, Senfronia | Murphy | Villalba | Leach
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/23/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of the provision of public health care services in this state.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt certain rules related to ratemaking procedures and to the status of previously adopted rules.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties, civil restitution, and other payments received by the attorney general.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/05/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burrows
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Lynn County Hospital District.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/20/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the sale or use of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to private road work by certain counties.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/27/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a court administrator in certain counties.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burrows
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Terry County as the official Grape Capital of Texas.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/02/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum amount of appropriations for a state fiscal biennium.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Pickett
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
05/26/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to private road work by certain counties.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to a total amount that the comptroller of public accounts estimates will not result at any time in a fund balance of less than a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
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.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
01/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Crosbyton High School Catch 22 team members for winning the first H2YOU Conservation Campaign Contest.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Leslie Moss for being named the 2014 Texas Big Sister of the Year.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 18, 2015, as United Way Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 24, 2015, as Lubbock Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Texas Tech University System Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing 2015 as Colorectal Cancer Prevention Year in Texas.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Rural Water Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Meadow Farmers Co-op Gin on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
Author:
Perry | Seliger
Last Action:
03/25/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 25, 2015, as Ward and Winkler Counties Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Taste of Terry County Vineyard Festival.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Post Stampede Rodeo on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Author:
Perry | Fraser
Last Action:
04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the closing of Camp Barkeley.
Author:
Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Young Conservatives of Texas on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/28/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Kenneth Dierschke on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Perry | Creighton
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Adopted
Caption:
Expressing support for the study and regulation of modern agricultural technologies.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/06/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Nina Lee Green Sinclair on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Parker Riley Weber.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Glenna Burns for her service to her community.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing members of the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of John Dolan Poynor.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Dorothy Louise Nelson and Edward M. Nelson Jr.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/29/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Phillip Cagle.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
06/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
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.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
Author:
Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 5 2015 5:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Author:
Birdwell | Bettencourt | Burton | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Fletcher
Last Action:
06/13/2015 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
RodrÃguez | Burton | Hinojosa | Perry
Last Action:
04/30/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Hall | Kolkhorst | Perry
Last Action:
02/09/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Author:
Hall | Bettencourt | Campbell | Estes | Huffines | et al.
Last Action:
02/09/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.
Author:
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Eltife | et al.
Last Action:
02/11/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
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.
Author:
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to increasing the period of time for exempting freeport goods from ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Birdwell | Estes | Fraser | Kolkhorst | Perry
Sponsor:
Keffer
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sunset review of river authorities.
Author:
Schwertner | Campbell | Kolkhorst | Nelson | Perry | et al.
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the control of infectious diseases.
Author:
Campbell | Perry
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.
Author:
Huffines | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/18/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.
Author:
Burton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor:
Canales | White, James | Elkins
Last Action:
05/22/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
Author:
Seliger | Estes | Fraser | Hinojosa | Nichols | et al.
Sponsor:
Anchia
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.
Author:
Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
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.
Author:
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action:
02/11/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
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.
Author:
Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action:
03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
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.
Author:
Garcia | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico.
Author:
Hall | Burton | Huffines | Kolkhorst | Perry | et al.
Last Action:
03/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 23, 2015, as Toll-Free Texas Day.
Author:
Hall | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/08/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day.
Author:
Burton | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action:
05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the opening of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's new headquarters.