Texas Legislature

Author:

Burrows | King, Tracy O. | Moody | King, Ken | Bonnen

Nichols

06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.

Author:

Burrows | Frazier | Moody | Shaheen

03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to a law enforcement agency accreditation grant program.

Author:

Burrows

03/20/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to a study on the side effects, adverse reactions, including death, and the effectiveness of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) or its variants.

Author:

Burrows

Perry

06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Terry Memorial Hospital District.

Author:

Burrows

04/18/2023 S Referred to State Affairs

Relating to the operation of political parties.

Author:

Burrows

Perry

06/09/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.

Author:

Burrows | Meyer | Goldman | King, Ken | Raymond

Creighton

06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.

Author:

Burrows | Cain

05/04/2023 H Postponed

Relating to statutory construction.

Author:

Burrows | Tepper | Metcalf | Cook

Perry

06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the entitlement of an injured employee to lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.

Author:

Burrows

Perry

06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 40 in Lubbock County as The Maines Brothers Band Highway.

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Burrows

04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the national research university fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.

Author:

Burrows

Hinojosa

05/27/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the sale, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Texas State History Museum.

Author:

Burrows

03/23/2023 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM

Relating to size limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.

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Burrows

03/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM

Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals.

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Burrows

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

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right of parents to raise their children.

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Burrows

03/23/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM

Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.

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Burrows

02/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2023 1:07PM

Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

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Burrows

05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 5:56PM

In memory of Randell Keith Resneder of Lubbock.

Author:

Burrows

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

In memory of Henry Wesley "Wes" Woodard of Meadow.

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Burrows

05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 9:22PM

Congratulating agriculture teacher Roger Green on his retirement from Monterey High School in Lubbock.

Author:

Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond

05/02/2023 S Referred to Local Government

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal and administration.

Author:

Capriglione | Longoria | Burrows | Meyer

Hughes

06/18/2023 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.

Author:

Hunter | Meyer | Burrows | Shine | Longoria

Schwertner

06/09/2023 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.

Author:

King, Ken | Burrows | King, Tracy O. | González, Mary | Buckley

05/02/2023 S Referred to Education

Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.

Author:

Cook | Moody | Leach | Metcalf | Burrows

Huffman

06/07/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to official misconduct by and removal of prosecuting attorneys.

Author:

Slawson | Patterson | González, Mary | Burrows | Darby

Hughes

06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.

Author:

Talarico | Frank | Burrows | Rose | Klick

Kolkhorst

06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs in this state; authorizing a fee.

Author:

Moody | Burrows | Slawson | Metcalf | Turner

King

06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.

Author:

Goldman | Burrows | Moody | Canales | Metcalf

Paxton

06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

Author:

Craddick | Burrows | Morales, Eddie

Hughes

05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.

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:

Patterson | Capriglione | Burrows | Canales | Lujan

Schwertner

06/12/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.

Author:

Toth | Burrows | Harris, Cody | Bonnen | Garcia

05/11/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call

Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.

Author:

Goldman | Metcalf | Burrows | Hunter

04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to the possession and consumption of wine on the premises of a mixed beverage permittee.

Author:

Dean | Burrows | King, Ken | Craddick | Guillen

02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM

Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.

Author:

Dean | Burrows | King, Ken | Guillen | Thompson, Ed

02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment.

Author:

Patterson | Buckley | Burrows | Shaheen | Longoria

Paxton

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

Relating to the regulation of library materials sold to or included in public school libraries.

Author:

Leach | Burrows | Meyer | Metcalf | Goldman

04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality of a state statute.

Author:

Canales | Leach | Sherman, Sr. | Burrows | Moody

05/01/2023 S Referred to Finance

Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

Author:

Burns | Bell, Keith | Harris, Cody | Metcalf | Burrows

Perry

06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the applicability of certain city requirements to agricultural operations.

Author:

Button | Hunter | Ordaz | Burrows | Longoria

Alvarado

05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.

Author:

Buckley | Burrows | González, Mary | Bailes | Kitzman

05/01/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call

Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.

Author:

Dean | Landgraf | Burrows | King, Ken

03/08/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM

Relating to the imposition of a road use tax on the retail sale of electric motor vehicles.

Author:

Dean | Landgraf | Burrows | King, Ken

04/05/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to imposing a motor fuel tax recovery fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.

Author:

Slawson | Burrows | Metcalf | Holland

04/03/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to the authority of a local government to regulate evictions.

Author:

Ordaz | Button | King, Ken | Burrows | Longoria

Hughes

06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.

Author:

Oliverson | Burrows | Jetton | Shaheen | Noble

05/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services

Relating to certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.

Author:

Gates | Harris, Cody | Burrows | Canales | Allen

05/11/2023 H Returned to committee: May 11 2023 11:50PM

Relating to the operation by a school district of a foundation and trade diploma program to provide eligible high school students with educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.

Author:

Darby | Guillen | Hernandez | Slawson | Burrows

04/24/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars

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

Author:

Murr | Burrows | Schofield | Vasut | Landgraf

03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee

Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over certain civil cases, the compensation of the justices of that court, and the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals in this state; authorizing fees.

Author:

Troxclair | Bonnen | Burrows | Slawson

03/16/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

Author:

Hefner | Buckley | Burrows | Harris, Cody

05/08/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call

Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains.

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:

Troxclair | Burrows | Bonnen | Raymond | Meyer

Bettencourt

05/26/2023 S Returned from the House for further action

Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain local government corporations.

Author:

Toth | Meyer | Dutton | Anderson | Burrows

Parker

06/10/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to dyslexia evaluations and services for public school students, the provision of services for students with dyslexia and related disorders, and certain parental notice regarding the rights of parents of public school students with disabilities.

Author:

King, Ken | Kacal | Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Burrows

05/11/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services

Relating to the right to try cutting-edge treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.

Author:

Button | Burrows | Schaefer | Canales | Dutton

Bettencourt

05/28/2023 S Returned from the House for further action

Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant 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:

Orr | Ashby | Harris, Cody | Bonnen | Burrows

Perry

05/01/2023 S Left pending in committee

Relating to the regulatory authority over certain water bodies.

Author:

Thierry | Burrows | Noble | Button | Cortez

05/11/2023 S Referred to Finance

Relating to an excise tax on, and storage, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for, certain nontobacco nicotine products; providing a civil penalty; imposing a tax.

Author:

Cain | Vasut | Leach | Harris, Cody | Burrows

03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Author:

Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond

05/02/2023 S Referred to Local Government

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

Author:

Burns | Burrows | González, Mary | Ashby | Bernal

Perry

05/08/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.

Author:

Hefner | Meyer | Vasut | Burrows | Raymond

Hughes

05/24/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual net worth or wealth tax.

Author:

Bonnen | Cain | Burrows | Canales | Garcia

Middleton

05/19/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.

Author:

Clardy | Rogers | King, Tracy O. | Price | Burrows

05/11/2023 S Referred to Finance

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to a special fund established in the state treasury to pay for water infrastructure in this state.

Author:

Holland | Burrows | Moody | Schaefer | Tepper

03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 5:21PM

In memory of legendary college football coach Mike Leach.