Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the school finance system.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/10/2015 H Referred to Pensions: Mar 10 2015 10:59AM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
Author:
Meyer | Anchia | Fallon
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/14/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties in certain circumstances for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/09/2015 H Referred to Elections: Mar 9 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Author:
Meyer | Fallon
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/27/2015 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to public school performance ratings.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the date of the election for trustees of an independent school district.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to access to certain information regarding the performance of public school campuses.
Author:
Meyer | Sheets
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the duty of a surplus lines insurance agent in the placement of a surplus lines insurance policy.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2015 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of agencies and advisory committees reviewed under the Texas Sunset Act.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions granted by public school districts.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/17/2015 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 17 2015 6:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance and the dedication of certain interest earned on the fund balance.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of students to general academic teaching institutions.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/18/2015 H Referred to General Investigating & Ethics: Mar 18 2015 3:52PM
Caption:
Relating to the development of a reporting system for certain complaints submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to minimum scores required for public school students to pass an examination for acceleration or for credit.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to information required for filing or approval of property and casualty insurance policy forms.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/18/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use of school district buildings as polling place locations.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:18PM
Caption:
Honoring Gene Jones and Charlotte Jones Anderson for their service as co-chairs of the 2015 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 12:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating Margaret McDermott of Dallas on being named the 2015 Texas Medal of Arts honoree for Individual Arts Patron by the Texas Cultural Trust.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 12:34PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ruth Altshuler of Dallas on earning the 2015 Texas Medal of Arts Standing Ovation Award from the Texas Cultural Trust.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2015 1:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas on its receipt of a Texas Medal of Arts Award from the Texas Cultural Trust.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2015 8:44AM
Caption:
Congratulating Sophia Price of University Park Elementary School on the inclusion of her painting in the 2015 Youth Art Month exhibition at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the State Capitol.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2015 1:36PM
Caption:
In memory of Jeanne Rene Chadbourne Aldredge of Dallas.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2015 8:09PM
Caption:
Recognizing Highland Park United Methodist Church as it approaches its centennial.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/17/2015 H Referred to Rules & Resolutions: Apr 17 2015 5:24PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Southern Methodist University.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2015 9:01AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Southern Methodist University.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2015 9:20PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Stonewall Jackson Elementary School in Dallas.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2015 3:55PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Southern Methodist University men's basketball team on its success during the 2014-2015 season.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/07/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2015 4:00PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Dawson Orr for his service as superintendent of the Highland Park Independent School District.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2015 2:19PM
Caption:
Honoring John M. Turner of Dallas for his service to those who are visually impaired.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 4:08PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Meadows Museum in Dallas.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/23/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2015 4:07PM
Caption:
Honoring Senior Care Centers and its CEO, Mark McKenzie.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 15 2015 3:41PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Division 1 and Division 2 lacrosse teams from Highland Park High School on winning Texas High School Lacrosse League state championships.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 11:38AM
Caption:
Commending Dallas police officer Damon Cole for his effort to uplift a young boy with cancer.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/31/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2015 9:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Ronald Joseph Gafford on his retirement from Austin Industries in Dallas.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 4:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Kelly Bentley on her selection as the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year at Hyer Elementary School in Dallas.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 2:32PM
Caption:
Congratulating Chandler Carter and Elizabeth Porter of Highland Park High School on winning the 2015 UIL Class 6A girls' doubles tennis state championship.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2015 3:18PM
Caption:
Commending Shelby Goff for her service as district director in the office of State Representative Morgan Meyer.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2015 3:21PM
Caption:
Commending Sallie Armstrong for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Morgan Meyer.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2015 3:19PM
Caption:
Commending Stephen Kyle McDonald for his service as a legislative analyst in the office of State Representative Morgan Meyer.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
05/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2015 3:19PM
Caption:
Commending Sarah Talley for her service as a staff member in the office of State Representative Morgan Meyer during the 84th Legislative Session.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 2:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Ron Haddock of Dallas for his volunteer service to the American Heart Association.
Author:
Meyer
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:24AM
Caption:
Congratulating Diyaa Shah of Armstrong Elementary School in Dallas on being named a runner-up in the 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest.
Author:
Capriglione | Otto | Simmons | Bonnen, Greg | Meyer
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the investment of a percentage of the economic stabilization fund balance in excess of the sufficient balance.
Author:
Paddie | Thompson, Senfronia | Meyer | Dale | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/06/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography; changing the eligibility for parole.
Author:
Simmons | Meyer
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Author:
Bell | Johnson, Eric | Villalba | Meyer
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.
Author:
King, Ken | Workman | Wray | Capriglione | Meyer
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for one additional school year.
Author:
Button | Meyer
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2015 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Author:
Parker | Meyer | Moody | Fallon
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Parker | Meyer | Frullo
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Author:
Parker | Meyer | Frullo | Villalba | Fallon
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography.
Author:
Parker | Meyer
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Smith | Meyer | Geren | Dale | Villalba
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities.
Author:
Anchia | Villalba | Meyer
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the governance and operation of certain independent school districts.
Author:
Kacal | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Geren | Davis, Sarah | Meyer
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to unauthorized persons at public or private institutions of higher education in this state and to trespass, damage, or defacement occurring on the grounds of those institutions; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty and creating offenses.
Author:
Howard | Capriglione | Meyer
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Author:
Metcalf | Meyer
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program.
Author:
Aycock | Meyer
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to evaluation of public school performance.
Author:
Landgraf | Meyer | Darby | Craddick
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment.
Author:
Giddings | Koop | Anchia | Anderson, Rodney | Meyer
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Anchia | Meyer | Rose | Koop
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the Operation Blue Shield initiative.
Author:
Herrero | Hunter | Meyer
Last Action:
05/06/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2015 5:10PM
Caption:
In memory of Corpus Christi Chief of Police Floyd D. Simpson.