Texas Legislature

Author:

Whitmire

03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.

Author:

Whitmire

04/13/2021 S Left pending in committee

Relating to prohibiting law enforcement departments from contracting with television crews to create reality shows.

Author:

Whitmire

03/03/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.

Author:

Whitmire

03/18/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce

Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.

Author:

Whitmire

03/18/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.

Author:

Whitmire

King, Ken

06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

Relating to the main street program administered by the Texas Historical Commission.

Author:

Whitmire

04/13/2021 S Left pending in committee

Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

Author:

Whitmire

03/24/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.

Author:

Whitmire | Nelson

03/24/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce

Relating to an exemption for certain cemeteries from cemetery location restrictions.

Author:

Whitmire

03/26/2021 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Author:

Whitmire

03/26/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

Relating to criminal justice.

Author:

Whitmire

03/26/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.

Author:

Whitmire

04/01/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.

Author:

Whitmire

05/23/2021 H Left pending in committee

Relating to the prosecution and detention of a juvenile who engages in delinquent conduct or commits a felony offense while committed to the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Author:

Whitmire

Geren

01/14/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, and ending on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Author:

Whitmire

Hunter

02/10/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, and ending on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Author:

Whitmire

Metcalf

03/15/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, and ending on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Author:

Whitmire

Metcalf

04/01/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, and ending on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Author:

Whitmire

01/13/2021 S Reported enrolled

Senate Caucus Report.

Author:

Whitmire

03/16/2021 S Reported enrolled

Recognizing Rachel and Will Racz on the birth of their daughter, Davy Ruthless Racz.

Author:

Whitmire

05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled

Amending S.R. 1, Senate Caucus Report.

Author:

Whitmire

05/31/2021 S Reported enrolled

Senate Caucus Report.

Author:

Nelson | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.

03/03/2021 S Referred to Finance

Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.

Author:

West | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.

Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Johnson, Jarvis | Button

06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.

Author:

Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.

Lopez | Bucy

06/14/2021 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.

Author:

Hancock | Whitmire

Oliverson

05/14/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars

Relating to consumer protections against and county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.

Author:

Birdwell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.

04/16/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 16 2021 11:13AM

Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

Author:

West | Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | et al.

03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence

Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.

Author:

Hall | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.

05/13/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: May 13 2021 10:39AM

Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.

Author:

Eckhardt | Whitmire

03/26/2021 S Referred to Criminal Justice

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.

Author:

West | Huffman | Miles | Whitmire

Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds

06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21

Relating to the duty of a peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person.

Author:

Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.

Howard | Thompson, Senfronia | Minjarez

05/30/2021 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported

Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.

Author:

Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.

05/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services

Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain cancer patients receiving pain management services and supportive palliative care.

Author:

Zaffirini | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | Lucio | Nelson | et al.

04/27/2021 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.

Author:

Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.

Hefner

06/07/2021 E Signed by the Governor

In memory of Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff of Mount Pleasant.

Author:

Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.

Lopez | Bucy

05/25/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

Author:

Birdwell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.

04/16/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 16 2021 11:13AM

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.

Author:

Zaffirini | Alvarado | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | et al.

04/13/2021 S Reported enrolled

Recognizing April 13, 2021, as Texas Women Judges' Day.

Author:

Powell | Nelson | Whitmire | Zaffirini

04/13/2021 S Reported enrolled

In memory of former Texas Senator Hugh Quay Parmer of Fort Worth.

Author:

Schwertner | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.

05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled

Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.

Author:

Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.

05/05/2021 S Reported enrolled

Congratulating Drew Pearson on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.

Author:

Miles | Alvarado | Whitmire

05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled

Recognizing the 2021 Hobby Fellows from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.

Author:

Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Campbell | Eckhardt | et al.

05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled

Recognizing the members of the 11th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

Author:

Campbell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.

05/31/2021 S Reported enrolled

Recognizing Memorial Day 2021.