Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to certain disclosures of electronic toll collection customer account information by a toll project entity.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the driver responsibility program; reducing the amounts of surcharges.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Israel
Last Action:
04/25/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected of the offense of public intoxication.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women for behavioral health services after a pregnancy.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to access to certain controlled substance prescription information.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Allen | Cortez | Beckley | Bowers | Talarico
Last Action:
05/07/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to bonds issued by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/01/2019 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 1 2019 11:44AM
Caption:
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to employment protections for jury service.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Longoria
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion in the definition of a medical and dental unit of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the participation of those schools in certain programs and funding.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/20/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to vehicle eligibility for the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the office of minority statistics and engagement in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/14/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to required training regarding childhood trauma for judges who hear cases involving certain children and requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial proceeding.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the allocation of low income housing tax credits to certain applicants.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Goodwin
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Button
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the governance of public housing authorities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/16/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 16 2019 12:08PM
Caption:
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Neave
Last Action:
05/22/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of certain required nondisclosure and arbitration agreements.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/20/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the cancellation and nonrenewal of certain liability and commercial property insurance policies.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to an adult education program provided under an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school program, eligibility of certain students for Foundation School Program benefits, and reporting requirements regarding certain students.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Israel
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Brickston Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols
Sponsor:
Flynn
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols
Sponsor:
Paddie
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Nichols
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain investigation and evaluation information regarding certain child-care facilities, homes, and programs.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Guerra
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to an investigation unit within the Health and Human Services Commission for certain illegally operating child-care facilities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain sexual assault offenses.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of other similar offenses in the prosecution of certain sexual offenses.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions and the guaranteed issue of certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Frullo
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a study of costs associated with dual credit courses offered at public high schools.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Author:
Watson | Johnson
Last Action:
04/16/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and homes.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts.
Author:
Watson | Buckingham | Hinojosa | Rodríguez
Sponsor:
Capriglione | Phelan | Canales | Wilson | Zerwas
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Capriglione
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the public information law.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Turner, Chris
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to drug or alcohol overdose awareness and response training for residential advisors and officers of student organizations at public or private institutions of higher education.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 21 2019 2:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Loop 111 in Travis County as the Richard Overton Memorial Highway.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the family first prevention services task force.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Lucio III | Miller
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Capriglione
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Krause
Last Action:
05/16/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/04/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 4 2019 4:15PM
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of a student who is homeless from public school.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to additional qualifications of justices and judges of certain courts.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to provide home-delivered meals to certain individuals.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of obligations to fund certain Interstate Highway 35 projects.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the authority to enter into a comprehensive development agreement for a project on Interstate Highway 35 in Travis County.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into comprehensive development agreements.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/03/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an alternatively fueled vehicle.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to increasing the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/20/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 734 in Austin as the Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Memorial Parkway.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operation of public transit vehicles equipped with connected braking systems.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain public works contracting requirements to a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Wray
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to securities contracts entered into by the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Frank
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an independent medical review of certain determinations by the Health and Human Services Commission or a Medicaid managed care organization.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Howard
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authority of the Travis County Healthcare District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the disciplinary authority of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
06/04/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a statement presented in a criminal case by a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2019 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to extending the length of time for which an affidavit establishing probable cause for a search warrant may be sealed.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Collier
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Howard
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of Keep Austin Weird specialty license plates.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a Department of Family and Protective Services plan to address the substitute care capacity needs in certain department regions.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to information for foster children who are pregnant or minor parents.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to training for certain individuals who provide care for or services to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement activities of the Health and Human Services Commission against certain child-care facilities; authorizing administrative penalties.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the system for maintaining records relating to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the investigation of a complaint made by a foster child or youth and the results of the investigation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/22/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/31/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to an agreement between the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the City of Austin regarding an easement across commission property.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the transfer, sale, or exchange of real property or an interest in real property between the City of Austin and a state agency.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Phelan
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to consider certain financial matters in a closed meeting.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the period for which a person may be committed to a facility or a jail-based or outpatient program for restoration of competency.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Sanford
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a county sales and use tax in certain counties for transportation improvement projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain qualified persons outside the state.
Author:
Watson | Bettencourt
Sponsor:
Phelan | Murr | Meyer | Guerra | Canales
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the open meetings law.
Author:
Watson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | et al.
Last Action:
05/07/2019 H Referred to Public Education: May 7 2019 11:45PM
Caption:
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the classification and operation of mopeds and certain motorcycles.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Rodriguez
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of heir property.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the permanent health fund for higher education.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Sheffield
Last Action:
06/04/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances by veterinarians.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/19/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to caseworker visitation standards for certain child protective services caseworkers.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Apr 29 2019 6:32PM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of laws of this state to certain consumer financial transactions.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the process for determining the Medicaid eligibility of certain former foster care youth.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Price
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission developing a plan to contract with a public institution of higher education to operate a certain state hospital.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the classification of certain hospitals.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Cyrier
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to relief from local matching funds requirements for certain counties.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Travis County.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Cole | Howard | Toth | Guillen | Dutton
Last Action:
05/21/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Office for Sexual Assault Survivor Assistance within the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the length of the term of an existing comprehensive development agreement for State Highway 130.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/01/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 25; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/01/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the annual salary paid to judges of county courts at law in Travis County.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Ranch at Cypress Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Author:
Watson
Sponsor:
Howard
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Save Historic Muny District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Property Tax
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail and transit.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Education
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Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/08/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Donald Alan Waller Jr. of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/09/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Richard Arvin Overton of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/09/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gary Lynn Snowden Sr. of Bastrop County.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/22/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Nancy Lambert Lewis.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/22/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 19, 2019, as Nurse Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/28/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Robert Allan Shivers Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Austin Saengerrunde Damenchor on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Pflour Shop in Pflugerville on the occasion of its grand opening.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2019 S Again read
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Recognizing February 25, 2019, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
01/30/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Designating February of 2019 as Career and Technical Education Month in Texas.
Author:
Watson | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Last Action:
02/05/2019 S Again read
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Recognizing February 5, 2019, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/05/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Lynne Hayes for her participation in the Center for Excellence Inaugural Benefit Concert.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/06/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/06/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the League of United Latin American Citizens on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Harlan N. Jasper on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Glenyss Lynelle Longstreet on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/06/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Raymund A. Paredes for his 15-year tenure as Commissioner of Higher Education.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Carol Jean Patterson Niemann.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Wayne H. Holtzman.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/12/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Proclaiming June of 2019 Kier's Hope Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/19/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Grover L. Bynum Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/19/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Charles Dicky Travis of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Dovie Lee Greene Jackson of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of John J. McKetta Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/25/2019 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of John E. McCarthy of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
02/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of John Belton Duncan Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Peggy Joyce Jeffreys Wood of Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James A. Turman.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Sharon Young for her career as a teacher.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 11, 2019, as Texas Adoptee Rights Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing March 18, 2019, as Physician Assistant Day.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Wood and Wire for its 2018 Grammy Award nomination.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Stetson Walker on the occasion of the release of his debut album.
Author:
Watson | Seliger
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jimmie Ray Bridges of Amarillo.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of William C. Powers Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/18/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Kimberly Longino on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ruth Vaults on the occasion of her 70th birthday.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Bob Wade for his mastery of oversized Texas symbols.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/25/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gustavo Capuchino.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/26/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Front Steps for its work on behalf of the homeless in Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
03/27/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Karen Uhlenbeck for receiving the 2019 Abel Prize.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/10/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the 2018-2019 Texas School for the Deaf girls' basketball team for their achievements.
Author:
Watson | Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Nichols
Last Action:
04/01/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ken Levine on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/03/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Marshall Haynes for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/08/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing David Hamill for his work with the New Horizons Lacrosse Foundation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/08/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing David L. Howell on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Carl Ziegler on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Marcus Ledbetter Yancey Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James Terrence Young.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/11/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Austin Junior Forum on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Robert A. "Bob" Jackson on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson | Lucio | Rodríguez | Taylor | West
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of William C. Powers Jr.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Meals on Wheels Texas for its humanitarian services.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/24/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Austin High School's Ballet Folklórico on the occasion of its 15th anniversary Gran Show de Primavera.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Walter Umphrey for his legal career.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Terry G. McCoy on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the 19th-Century Black Legislators' Monument at the Texas State Cemetery.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/01/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Kevin Dickey on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson | Huffman | Nelson
Last Action:
05/02/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 2019 as Cancer Research Month in Texas.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/03/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Islamic Center of Lake Travis on the occasion of its one-year anniversary.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Grant Wallace Gee on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tom Rogers on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/07/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Angela-Jo Touza-Medina for her leadership of YWCA Greater Austin.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Clinton Simmons on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band and The University of Texas Longhorn Band for commemorating D-Day in Normandy, France.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Courtney Symone Alexander on the occasion of her graduation.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/20/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Tommy Cox for his induction into the Texas High School Coaches Association 2019 Hall of Honor.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Laura Cagle-Hinojosa on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Marcel Oliver López Reed for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Watson
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Maximillian Sheng-Li Irby for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
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:
Huffman | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen, Greg | Murphy | González, Mary | Meyer | Walle
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the contributions to and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Huffman | Campbell | Hinojosa | Johnson | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Zerwas | Thompson, Senfronia | Sheffield | Anchia | Oliverson
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
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:
Hall | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Flynn
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Hall | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols | Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
Author:
Nichols | Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Watson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Hall | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
Author:
Buckingham | Birdwell | Hall | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Paddie
Last Action:
06/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the association; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Buckingham | Birdwell | Hall | Nichols | Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Author:
Hall | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols | Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Author:
Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Paddie
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Author:
Hall | Birdwell | Buckingham | Nichols | Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Author:
Nichols | Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Watson
Last Action:
03/01/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board.
Author:
Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Birdwell | Buckingham | Hall | Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Nichols | Watson
Sponsor:
Geren
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
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:
Johnson | Watson
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
Author:
Johnson | Watson
Last Action:
04/09/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
Author:
Birdwell | Watson
Sponsor:
Murphy
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.
Author:
Johnson | Perry | Rodríguez | Schwertner | Watson | et al.
Last Action:
03/07/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Birdwell | Hancock | Hughes | Paxton | Taylor | et al.
Last Action:
02/12/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Baylor Day.
Author:
Birdwell | Nelson | Taylor | Watson | Zaffirini
Last Action:
01/28/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University.
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:
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:
Birdwell | Hancock | Hughes | Paxton | Taylor | et al.
Last Action:
05/01/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Baylor University Lady Bears basketball team for winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.
Author:
Buckingham | Watson
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Callan Nokes and the Westlake High School boys' golf team on their achievements.
Author:
Alvarado | Hall | Menéndez | Schwertner | Watson
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 2019 as Financial Literacy Month.
Author:
Hughes | Hinojosa | Seliger | Watson | West | et al.
Last Action:
05/13/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Vatra Grace Solomon of Mount Pleasant.
Author:
Zaffirini | Campbell | Flores | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the families, friends, and peers of the victims of hazing.
Author:
Zaffirini | Flores | Watson
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Judith Blanton Wilkerson of Pleasanton and Austin.
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:
Buckingham | Watson
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Westlake High School girls' golf program for winning a state championship.
Author:
Lucio | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Flores | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
05/23/2019 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Elaine Mendoza for being elected as chair of the The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
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.