Texas Legislature

Author:

Geren

02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM

Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Author:

Geren

05/05/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice

Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

Author:

Geren | Cain

05/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government

Relating to the duty of an appraisal review board to determine a motion or protest filed by a property owner and the right of the owner to appeal the board's determination.

Author:

Geren

Zaffirini

05/23/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar

Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.

Author:

Geren

03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

Relating to entities that provide video services.

Author:

Geren | Morales, Eddie

03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.

Author:

Geren

03/03/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.

Author:

Geren

03/03/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.

Author:

Geren

03/03/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program.

Author:

Geren

05/11/2023 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to matters affecting the powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.

Author:

Geren | Metcalf | Toth | Cain

05/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government

Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a prevailing property owner in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.

Author:

Geren

King

06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection.

Author:

Geren

05/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development

Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

Author:

Geren

03/09/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM

Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over an airport or military installation; creating a criminal offense.

Author:

Geren | Darby

04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas to commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.

Author:

Geren

Hancock

05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar

Relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave.

Author:

Geren

04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to eligibility for law enforcement officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain peace officers commissioned by the comptroller.

Author:

Geren

03/13/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM

Relating to compensation and leave for certain security officers or investigators commissioned as peace officers by the comptroller.

Author:

Geren | Metcalf | Thierry | Johnson, Ann

Alvarado

06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the burden of proof in certain ad valorem tax appeals.

Author:

Geren

05/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development

Relating to the use by certain municipalities of certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.

Author:

Geren | Herrero | Toth | Darby | Buckley

King

06/18/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to compensation to a county for certain costs of confinement.

Author:

Geren

05/12/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce

Relating to the deadline for approving a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.

Author:

Geren

03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to regulation of ownership and control of installed electric generation capacity.

Author:

Geren

03/15/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM

Relating to a severance tax credit for gas produced from certain wells that use an onsite flare mitigation system.

Author:

Geren | Bailes | Isaac

Sparks

06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the designation of advanced clean energy projects.

Author:

Geren | Toth | Metcalf

05/06/2023 H Postponed

Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, and preparation and delivery work.

Author:

Geren | Morales, Eddie

Schwertner

06/13/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to electricity service in areas of this state with a need for transmission projects.

Author:

Geren

03/24/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM

Relating to abolishing the appraisal district for certain affected counties.

Author:

Geren

02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Author:

Geren | Morales, Eddie

03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

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:

Geren | Kuempel | Rose

03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.

Author:

Geren | Rose | Davis | Romero, Jr.

05/12/2023 H Postponed

Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.

Author:

Geren

03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 4:56PM

In memory of Clifford Anne Bigby Cozart of Fort Worth.

Author:

Geren

03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 5:10PM

In memory of Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo president W. R. "Bob" Watt Jr.

Author:

Geren

02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:18PM

Commemorating the bicentennial of the Texas Rangers.

Author:

Geren

03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 11:51AM

In memory of Neal Gay.

Author:

Geren

02/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2023 5:12PM

Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

Author:

Geren

03/21/2023 H Filed

Recognizing March 22 and 23, 2023, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.

Author:

Geren

03/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2023 12:50PM

Recognizing March 22 and 23, 2023, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.

Author:

Geren

04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 5:44PM

Congratulating Sonny Dykes, head coach of the Texas Christian University football team, on a successful 2022 season.

Author:

Geren

05/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 10 2023 1:23PM

Congratulating Sonny Dykes, head coach of the Texas Christian University football team, on being named the Associated Press Coach of the Year for 2022.

Author:

Geren

05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 9:27AM

Commending Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams on her appointment as president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

Author:

Geren

05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 6:59PM

In memory of Robert Cole Grable of Fort Worth.

Author:

Geren

05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 9:20AM

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.

Author:

Geren

05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 7:43PM

In memory of Victor Tinsley of Fort Worth.

Author:

Geren

05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:21PM

In memory of Daniel M. Jensen of Fort Worth.

Author:

Geren

05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:17PM

Congratulating John Goff on his receipt of the 2023 Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club of Fort Worth.

Author:

Howard | Geren | Thierry | Guerra

02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.

Author:

Bernal | Geren

Hughes

05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar

Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Author:

Moody | Dutton | Geren | Anchía | Cain

05/11/2023 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.

Author:

Craddick | Geren | Cook | Burrows | Rose

King

06/12/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain interests in a mineral in place owned by certain charitable organizations.

Author:

Wu | Jetton | Anchía | Geren

04/13/2023 H Considered in Calendars

Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.

Author:

Neave Criado | Geren | Anchía | Frazier | Vo

05/04/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars

Relating to the licensing of certain persons as peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.

Author:

Vo | Garcia | Neave Criado | Geren | Guillen

05/08/2023 S Received from the House

Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.

Author:

Oliverson | Klick | Metcalf | Toth | Geren

04/14/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted

Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

Author:

Howard | Geren

05/12/2023 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep 'Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.

Author:

Rogers | Geren | Longoria | Klick | Stucky

Middleton

06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor

Relating to the reporting of direct campaign expenditures by certain persons and political committees.

Author:

Kuempel | Lambert | Geren

Creighton

06/10/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an intercollegiate athletic program at an institution of higher education.

Author:

Dean | King, Ken | Darby | Landgraf | Geren

05/05/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars

Relating to the regulation of certain transactions involving oil and gas tubing.

Author:

Canales | Burrows | Moody | Geren | King, Tracy O.

04/19/2023 S Referred to Transportation

Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program.

Author:

Canales | Burrows | Moody | Geren | King, Tracy O.

Hinojosa

05/27/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to a study on enhancing border security outcomes through public safety, technological, and transportation infrastructure improvements near Texas-Mexico border crossings.

Author:

Anchía | Guillen | Hernandez | Geren

05/09/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce

Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.

Author:

Cook | Smith | Geren | Anchía | Turner

05/12/2023 S Referred to Transportation

Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording maintained by a law enforcement agency.

Author:

Murr | Johnson, Ann | Geren | Longoria | Spiller

05/09/2023 H Signed in the House

Expelling Representative Bryan Slaton of Hunt County from the Texas House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature.

Author:

Turner | Geren | Romero, Jr. | Collier | Bhojani

05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 3:17PM

Honoring Heider Garcia for his service as Tarrant County elections administrator.

Author:

Turner | Price | Geren | Bhojani | Goldman

05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 3:17PM

Congratulating Bell flight company on winning the U.S. Army contract to manufacture the V-280 Valor tiltrotor for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program.

Author:

Murr | Johnson, Ann | Geren | Longoria | Spiller

05/29/2023 H Signed in the House

Impeaching Warren Kenneth Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas, and preferring articles of impeachment against him.