Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in the state.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
Author:
Guillen | Larson | Keffer | Cook
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Author:
Guillen | Clardy
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to tracking career information for graduates of Texas medical schools and persons completing medical residency programs in Texas.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful disclosure of certain visual material.
Author:
Guillen | Clardy | Bonnen, Dennis | Springer
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
11/10/2014 H Filed
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
Author:
Guillen | Canales
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/12/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 12 2015 11:31AM
Caption:
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/10/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption:
Relating to the offense of continuous violence against the family.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/10/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption:
Relating to acceptable conduct of students in kindergarten through grade five.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/10/2015 H Referred to Energy Resources: Feb 10 2015 11:34AM
Caption:
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Guillen | Johnson, Eric | King, Susan
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of a suspected overdose and a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the optional flexible school day program provided by school districts.
Author:
Guillen | Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/08/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 or 2-A of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the public transportation advisory committee.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/10/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of rural transit districts from motor fuel taxes.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/16/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 16 2015 2:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to designating the second full week in September as Direct Support Professionals Week.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
02/25/2015 H Referred to County Affairs: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Author:
Guillen | Giddings
Last Action:
04/21/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the balance maintained in a school district's general fund and associated requirements regarding the general fund.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/31/2015 S Motion withdrawn
Caption:
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/09/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the testing of autonomous motor vehicles; creating a border security pilot program.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of baccalaureate degree programs offered by public junior colleges.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 624 in McMullen County as the Game Warden James E. Daughtrey Memorial Highway.
Author:
Guillen | Muñoz, Jr. | Dukes
Last Action:
04/27/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to transparency in the STAR Medicaid managed care rate-setting process.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption:
Relating to the management of commercial oyster boats in this state; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a federal law enforcement agency.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/03/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 3 2015 1:59PM
Caption:
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H No action taken in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 35 in La Salle County as the Leodoro Martinez Jr. Rest Areas.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to fees imposed for the operation of amusement rides.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption:
Relating to general officers within the state military department.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of school committees to make determinations regarding graduation for certain public high school students who fail to perform satisfactorily on end-of-course assessment instruments.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to procedures involving truancy and other fine-only misdemeanors committed by children.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/04/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 4 2015 5:45PM
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid billing for the services of substitute dentists.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/10/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 10 2015 5:42PM
Caption:
Relating to a study concerning the presence and effects of plastic microbeads in water in the state.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who successfully complete certain college preparatory courses.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/18/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information to students and school districts regarding student performance on Texas Success Initiative assessment instruments.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the alignment of college readiness standards and expectations and essential knowledge and skills and the use to satisfy requirements concerning high school end-of-course assessment instruments of performance demonstrating satisfaction of certain college readiness benchmarks on certain assessment instruments designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to reporting of teacher turnover information by public schools.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain money deposited to the state highway fund for transportation projects in energy-producing regions of this state.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
Caption:
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 13 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Guillen | Anderson, Rodney | Lozano
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Guillen | Anderson, Rodney | Lozano
Last Action:
03/30/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notice and opportunity to cure before filing certain enforcement actions against subdividers of land in certain border and economically distressed counties.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/30/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to entities exempt from regulation as a boarding home facility.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 37 as the Trooper Terry Wayne Miller Memorial Highway.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Atascosa County.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with certain physicians and health care providers.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to enrollment in public schools by a child without a parent, guardian, or other person with legal control of the child under a court order.
Author:
Guillen | Bernal | Larson
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the preservation of the Alamo complex and surrounding area and to the Alamo Preservation Advisory Board.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the online posting of certain documents submitted to the chief appraiser of an appraisal district in an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the information that an operator of a well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is performed is required to disclose.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain independent school districts to change the length of the terms of office for the board of trustees of the district.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the value of a residential dwelling that may be offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/21/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate state licensees.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of permit requirements for the operation of a domestic wastewater treatment facility.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow trucks, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, vehicle storage facility employees, booting companies, and booting operators.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a deer management program commission.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the identification of breeder deer.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the state virtual school network, including student eligibility, course provider eligibility, and funding for certain providers.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility of certain rural companies for support from the universal service fund.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/07/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the award of certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and contractors.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to fees of office for the directors of a municipal utility district.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision by a notary public of certain services related to the closing of transactions.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 23 2015 5:33PM
Caption:
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 19 2015 6:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a municipality's comprehensive development.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to expand joint credit programs to include certain courses offered by career schools and colleges in certain counties.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating and affecting criminal offenses, and authorizing fees.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to procedures applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision and charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to adding carbon dioxide in compressed canisters to the definition of abusable volatile chemicals; requiring a volatile chemical sales permit to sell carbon dioxide canisters; amending provisions subject to criminal and administrative penalties.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to oaths and affirmations of certain judges of municipal courts.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of fines and costs imposed on an appeal of a misdemeanor case from municipal court.
Author:
Guillen | Flynn | Kuempel
Last Action:
05/24/2015 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at the State Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historical grounds.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating Poteet as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Redesignating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffines
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating "the Lone Star State" as the official nickname of Texas.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/22/2015 H Filed
Caption:
Urging the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to extend and expand its certificate of location program for oyster harvesting.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Filed
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 928.
Author:
Guillen | Larson | Keffer | Cook
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish the Alamo preservation fund and make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Alamo preservation fund.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 11:49AM
Caption:
Recognizing Ruben Saenz for his service to South Texas College and the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
Author:
Guillen | Darby
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2015 8:12PM
Caption:
Commending Santos Lujan Jr. for his outstanding service as an educator and an administrator.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 8:54AM
Caption:
In memory of South Texas educator Alberto Byington Sr.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 2:21PM
Caption:
Honoring Norman F. Porter Sr. of Pleasanton for his contributions to the promotion and preservation of Texas history.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 11:33AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th annual Muy Grande Deer Hunting Contest in Freer.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 3:55PM
Caption:
Commending Jeanne Israel for her service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2015 3:24PM
Caption:
Commending the Honorable Diana Bautista for her service as Atascosa County judge.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2015 2:45PM
Caption:
In memory of former Raymondville mayor and Willacy County judge Eustolio "Tolo" Gonzales.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2015 8:13PM
Caption:
Paying tribute to the lives and achievements of Maria Elena and Arnoldo Alaniz of Benavides.
Author:
Guillen | Guerra
Last Action:
03/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2015 9:22PM
Caption:
In memory of Horacio Paul Guerra III of Rio Grande City.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 2:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Cascabel of Rio Grande City High School for winning Class 5A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2015 12:56PM
Caption:
Congratulating Hurley Funeral Home on its receipt of a 2015 Texas Treasure Business Award.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2015 4:38PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Cotuleno of Cotulla High School for winning Class 3A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2015 3:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Grulla de Plata of Grulla High School for winning Class 4A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/14/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2015 12:44PM
Caption:
Honoring former Duval County justice of the peace Jose B. Canales.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/14/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2015 12:44PM
Caption:
In memory of Barbara V. Canales of Freer.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2015 3:32PM
Caption:
Honoring Roger Garza for his service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/25/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 2015 3:33PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 24, 2015, as Atascosa County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
03/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2015 3:54PM
Caption:
Commending J. R. Gallegos for his service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2015 4:14PM
Caption:
Commending Rene Garcia Gonzalez of Hebbronville for his military service in the Vietnam War.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 3:03PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Live Oak County Historical Commission Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2015 4:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jasmine Chapa of Sarita on being named the winner of the Texas Conservation Awards Poster Contest by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2015 4:10PM
Caption:
In memory of DeWitt Monroe "Chachi" Jones Jr. of Rio Grande City.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2015 1:54PM
Caption:
Honoring Mayor Orlando A. Correa for his service to the city of Raymondville.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 10:19AM
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for Loma Sandia Prehistoric Cemetery.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 3:08PM
Caption:
In memory of Gregorio C. Barrera of Rio Grande City.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 2:45PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Starr County Youth Fair.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2015 3:43PM
Caption:
Recognizing Lillie Mae Wieding for her community involvement.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2015 4:20PM
Caption:
Congratulating the 2015 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2015 3:43PM
Caption:
Congratulating the 2016 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2015 2:50PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 5, 2015, as Live Oak County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2015 3:42PM
Caption:
Congratulating Sarah Crawford on being named Miss Live Oak County 2015.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 12:15PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Jim Hogg County Fair in Hebbronville.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 7:30PM
Caption:
In memory of William B. Wilkerson of Austin.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 12:25PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Cascabel of Rio Grande City High School on winning Class 5A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 12:08PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Grulla de Plata of Grulla High School on winning Class 4A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 12:03PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Cotuleno of Cotulla High School on winning the Class 3A division of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 10:01AM
Caption:
Honoring Jesus Gilberto "Chick" Saenz for his career as a special ranger with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/29/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2015 1:17PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Raymondville Police Department Cops for Tots Cook Off.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:22AM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2968.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 4:33PM
Caption:
Congratulating the H. Yturria Land & Cattle Co. for receiving a Lone Star Land Steward Award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 4:39PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Coastal Bend College.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:03AM
Caption:
Congratulating the members of the Tilden FFA ag mechanics team on being named grand champions at the 2015 San Angelo, San Antonio, and Houston Agricultural Mechanics Shows.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:16AM
Caption:
Commending Jimmy Magel for his service on the Pleasanton City Council.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:24AM
Caption:
Congratulating Alfredo Serrato on his retirement as Willacy County Precinct 3 commissioner.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:24AM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:26AM
Caption:
In memory of Ronald Saenz of Pleasanton.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:32AM
Caption:
Commemorating the Rio Grande City Freedom Fest.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Filed
Caption:
Commemorating the Rio Fest BBQ Showdown.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 12:11PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Starr County Fair Association Cook-off.
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 2:27PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Winter Wonderland Festival in Rio Grande City
Author:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:27AM
Caption:
Commemorating the Rio Fest BBQ Showdown.
Author:
González, Mary | Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals.
Author:
Flynn | Guillen
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel.
Author:
Larson | Keffer | Smith | Guillen | Kacal
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Author:
White, James | Leach | Guillen | Bohac | Phelan
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties.
Author:
Alvarado | Collier | Guillen | Isaac | Paddie
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Moody | Guillen | Rose
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child or for certain sexual assault offenses.
Author:
Harless | Kacal | Goldman | Larson | Guillen
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age.
Author:
Márquez | Guillen | Longoria | González, Mary | Raymond
Last Action:
05/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center.
Author:
Springer | Isaac | Guillen
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to storage of flammable liquids at retail service stations in unincorporated areas and certain municipalities.
Author:
Miles | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the sealing of certain juvenile records.
Author:
Miles | Schaefer | Guillen
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of municipal rules, ordinances, or police regulations prohibiting illegal dumping; increasing a penalty.
Author:
Springer | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Capriglione | Koop | Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Author:
Wu | Guillen
Last Action:
05/07/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment.
Author:
King, Ken | Springer | Burns | Simpson | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to and liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Author:
Dutton | Guillen
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the child support obligation of an obligor during the obligor's confinement in jail or prison.
Author:
Canales | Longoria | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District adopt and implement a plan to expand opportunity for instructional programs in a certain location.
Author:
McClendon | Guillen
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.
Author:
Giddings | Guillen
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the sale or transfer of certain law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia.
Author:
Dutton | Deshotel | Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.
Author:
Raney | Keffer | Guillen
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
Author:
King, Phil | Geren | Paddie | Guillen | King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedural requirements for the adoption of a municipal regulation, limitation, or prohibition on the production, storage, or transportation of oil or natural gas; authorizing a fee.
Author:
King, Phil | Guillen | Dale | King, Tracy O. | Darby
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the submission to the attorney general of a measure proposing the enactment or repeal of a municipal ordinance.
Author:
Springer | Pickett | Simmons | Guillen | Frank
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.
Author:
Allen | Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources.
Author:
Wu | Guerra | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
05/23/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 23 2015 2:42AM
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for aggravated assault.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Springer | Leach | Guillen
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
Author:
Ashby | Cook | Guillen | Farney | VanDeaver
Last Action:
02/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2015 3:22PM
Caption:
Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Raymond | Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
Author:
Sheets | Capriglione | Miller, Rick | Schaefer | Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
Author:
Turner, Sylvester | Guillen | Deshotel | Miles | Peña
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
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:
Raymond | Guillen
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
Author:
Farias | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Oliveira | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Naishtat | Anderson, Rodney | Guillen
Last Action:
05/20/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefit plans.
Author:
Raymond | Guillen
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
02/25/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 25 2015 11:46AM
Caption:
Relating to a student election to select the athletics nickname of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Phillips | Flynn | White, James | Riddle | Guillen
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/13/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Villalba | Guillen
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to school marshals for private schools, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public or private school is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
Author:
Flynn | Fallon | King, Phil | Guillen | King, Susan
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates.
Author:
Márquez | Guillen | Rose | Collier
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a mental health assessment of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Márquez | Guillen | White, James
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding inmates and the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Kacal | Cyrier | Guillen
Last Action:
05/04/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
Author:
VanDeaver | González, Mary | Guillen | Huberty
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study to develop a writing assessment method for public school students and establish a pilot program to administer the assessment method developed.
Author:
Flynn | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in the possession of an appraisal district; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Dutton | McClendon | Wu | Rose | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Author:
Alvarado | Geren | Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of compensation experience for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
Author:
Raymond | Elkins | Lucio III | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
Author:
Springer | Guillen | Kacal | King, Ken | Ashby
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to supplemental environmental projects implemented by certain local governments in lieu of administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to certain military specialty license plates.
Author:
Ashby | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requirements for annexation of certain commercial or industrial areas by a general-law municipality.
Author:
Lozano | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.
Author:
Lozano | Wu | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to increasing penalties for defendants convicted of the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances.
Author:
Workman | Guillen | Larson
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to creating the Texas Border Security Division.
Author:
Blanco | Guillen
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
Caption:
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
Author:
Raymond | King, Tracy O. | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for determining that certain land is no longer eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
Author:
VanDeaver | Guillen | Bernal
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment.
Author:
Burkett | Turner, Sylvester | Rose | King, Susan | Guillen
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to peer specialists, peer services, and the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
Author:
Alvarado | Lucio III | Guillen | Lozano
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs in the office of the governor.
Author:
Zerwas | Guerra | Farney | Miller, Rick | Guillen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.
Author:
Farias | Moody | Walle | Rodriguez, Justin | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Author:
Collier | Oliveira | Sheets | Guillen
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers’ compensation system.
Author:
Faircloth | Guillen | Keough | Gutierrez
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
Author:
VanDeaver | Crownover | Deshotel | Guillen
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.
Author:
Stephenson | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
Author:
Sheffield | Zerwas | Miller, Rick | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
Author:
Otto | Zerwas | Miller, Rick | Geren | Guillen
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans.
Author:
Kuempel | Flynn | Miller, Rick | Guillen
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
05/24/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of amusement redemption machine game rooms.
Author:
Aycock | Guillen | Deshotel
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide reading instruction to students in prekindergarten through grade three.
Author:
Naishtat | Burkett | Guillen
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Canales | Guerra | Lucio III | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Kacal | Cyrier | Moody | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/20/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Faircloth | Laubenberg | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Parker | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Darby | Zerwas | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services in rural areas.
Author:
Sheets | Collier | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
Author:
Sheets | Fallon | Guillen | Moody
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Springer | Guillen
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the scope of duties of an emergency medical technician-paramedic and a licensed paramedic.
Author:
Burkett | Guillen
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the department's enforcement authority.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Dukes | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.
Author:
Galindo | Guillen
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a medal for certain members of the military forces who served during the Cold War.
Author:
Phillips | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the initial inspection period for motor vehicles purchased by certain commercial fleet buyers.
Author:
Lozano | Murr | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning.
Author:
Springer | Guillen
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the offense of leaving a motor vehicle unattended.
Author:
Kacal | González, Mary | Springer | Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to requirements for certain farm vehicles when operating on a highway.
Author:
Smith | Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of electronic processes by and electronic information submitted to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Riddle | Guillen | Miller, Rick | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
05/21/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2015 10:44PM
Caption:
Relating to time credits awarded against the cumulative period of commitment or treatment of certain defendants determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
Author:
Kacal | Guillen
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
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:
Ashby | Darby | King, Ken | Paddie | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/22/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Guillen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
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Relating to the amount that may be used to guarantee loans under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority's agricultural loan guarantee program.
Author:
Collier | Guillen
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
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Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Phillips | Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
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Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership.
Author:
Zerwas | Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
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Relating to health benefit plan coverage of certain treatments for enrollees diagnosed with a terminal illness; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Guillen
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
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Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Author:
Oliveira | Guillen
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Failed to pass to engrossment
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Relating to a study regarding employers who do not participate in and injured employees who are not covered under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Naishtat | Guillen
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to disclosures by nursing facilities and assisted living facilities regarding certification or classification to provide specialized care, treatment, or personal care services to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining those conditions; adding requirements for an occupational license.
Author:
Dutton | Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
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Relating to procedures related to juvenile justice proceedings; increasing the punishment for certain delinquent conduct.
Author:
Zerwas | Guillen | Shaheen
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the exchange of health information in this state; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Frank | Guillen
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
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Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to study the effectiveness of the relative and other designated caregiver placement program.
Author:
Howard | King, Ken | Allen | VanDeaver | Guillen
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in an optional flexible school day program.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Guillen
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
05/20/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of nonprofit ambulance companies from motor fuel taxes.
Author:
Capriglione | Guillen | Alonzo | Simpson | Springer
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
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Relating to the frequency restrictions on charitable raffles.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Springer | Guillen
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to employment activities of certain emergency response personnel for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Author:
Springer | Deshotel | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit and the calculation of average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Guillen
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
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Relating to administrative support positions with the Texas Military Department.
Author:
Landgraf | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Finance
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Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regards to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.
Author:
Rose | Guillen
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Lucio III | Blanco | Guillen
Last Action:
05/07/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory committee on health literacy.
Author:
Rodriguez, Justin | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16
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Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures.
Author:
Fletcher | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Davis, Yvonne | Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
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Relating to state agency procedures and policies to protect and properly destroy certain information that identifies an individual.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications.
Author:
Clardy | Guillen
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the definition of medical schools for medical residency programs.
Author:
Miller, Doug | Fallon | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the liability of reimbursing employers under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
Author:
Coleman | Guillen | Walle
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees.
Author:
Goldman | Harless | Larson | Guillen | Darby
Last Action:
05/18/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
Author:
Capriglione | Guillen
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Postponed
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Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Smith | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Murr | Kuempel | Miller, Doug | Guillen
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the employment of persons under 18 years of age on the premises of certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages; adding a provision that is subject to a criminal penalty.
Author:
Blanco | Guillen
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans rehabilitation dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program.
Author:
Nevárez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to construct, enhance, upgrade, and maintain arenas, sports facilities, and fields in certain municipalities.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie | Guillen
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
Author:
Isaac | Springer | Guillen
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Returned to Calendars Committee
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Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities.
Author:
Fletcher | Guillen
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to funding law enforcement training for veterans from state and federal funds or grants.
Author:
Farney | Guillen | Schubert
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to programs in public schools designed to facilitate planning and saving for higher education and facilitate personal financial literacy instruction.
Author:
Keffer | Guillen
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
Author:
Darby | Guillen | Fallon
Last Action:
05/12/2015 S Referred to Finance
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Relating to the dedication of revenue derived from the tax levied on crude petroleum production.
Author:
Hunter | Lozano | Lucio III | Guillen | Herrero
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to seawater desalination projects.
Author:
Farias | Guillen
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans.
Author:
Flynn | Fletcher | King, Susan | Tinderholt | Guillen
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Signed by the Governor
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Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Author:
Springer | Guillen | King, Ken | Price | Phillips
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to private road work by certain counties.
Author:
Ashby | Darby | Guillen | Bonnen, Dennis | Keffer
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.
Author:
Workman | Keffer | Otto | Raymond | Guillen
Last Action:
05/11/2015 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 an amendment to the constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.
Author:
Price | Kacal | Guillen | Darby | King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
01/29/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jan 29 2015 3:17PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 2015 Texas Farm Bureau Leadership Conference.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Oliveira | Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 19 2015 8:28AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 10, 2015, as Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen
Last Action:
05/29/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2015 1:18PM
Caption:
Commemorating the Bert Ogden Mission Chevrolet Cowboy Christmas Cook-Off.