Author:
Oliverson | Cortez | Miller | Flynn | Arévalo
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates.
Author:
Oliverson | Raney | Lozano | Murphy | Alonzo
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain comparative gainful employment data.
Author:
Oliverson | Howard | Sheffield | Meyer | VanDeaver
Sponsor:
Huffines
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.
Author:
Oliverson | Klick | Price | Burkett | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/28/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 28 2017 11:36AM
Caption:
Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Author:
Oliverson | Coleman | Geren | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations.
Author:
Oliverson | King, Phil | Lucio III
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility by a driver who does not have a driver's license; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/15/2017 H Referred to Special Purpose Districts: Mar 15 2017 1:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/22/2017 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.
Author:
Oliverson | Cortez | Zerwas | Schaefer | Blanco
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Author:
Oliverson | Wu | Davis, Sarah | Alvarado
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the violation of a rule adopted or order issued under the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/20/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and increased penalties for certain offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
Author:
Oliverson | Zerwas
Last Action:
03/22/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2017 11:37AM
Caption:
Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizing fees.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 27 2017 3:21PM
Caption:
Relating to capitation payments under a contract with a health maintenance organization for the provision of dental care services.
Author:
Oliverson | White
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security patrol vehicles.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM
Caption:
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
Author:
Oliverson | Israel | Laubenberg | Johnson, Eric | Anchia
Last Action:
05/03/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
Author:
Oliverson | Price
Last Action:
05/02/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Oliverson | Smithee | Cook | Turner
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/31/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 31 2017 11:45AM
Caption:
Relating to out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by a policyholder directly to a physician or health care provider.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/10/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a joint interim study regarding health benefit coverage for obesity under certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption:
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption:
Relating to civil actions based on and local governmental punishment of a person's refusal to violate the person's sincerely held religious belief.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for community supervision of defendants convicted of certain burglary offenses.
Author:
Oliverson | King, Ken | Nevárez | Burkett
Last Action:
03/31/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 31 2017 11:45AM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 554; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the conversion of the Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District to the Grand Northwest Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 553; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/19/2017 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 26; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson | Raymond | Paul
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Urging Texans not to use the flag emoji of the Republic of Chile when referring to the Texas flag.
Author:
Oliverson | Zerwas | Bonnen, Greg | Davis, Sarah | Sheffield
Last Action:
03/01/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2017 11:06PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2017, as Texas Anesthesiologists Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2017 2:47PM
Caption:
Commemorating the opening of Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/23/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2017 6:39PM
Caption:
In memory of Linda Marcia "Lyn" Howerton of Cypress.
Author:
Oliverson | Bell | Schofield | Schubert | Raney
Last Action:
05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 10:21AM
Caption:
Commemorating the grand opening of the Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller on May 24, 2017.
Author:
Oliverson | Wu
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 1 2017 5:16PM
Caption:
In memory of Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood of the Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 4:51PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women on its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 12:29PM
Caption:
Commending Bruce Hillegeist for his outstanding service to the Tomball community.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 12:27PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Tomball High School Percussion Ensemble on winning the Scholastic Concert Open Class title at the 2017 Winter Guard International Percussion World Championship.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 12:26PM
Caption:
Congratulating Justin Jackson of Tomball on helping the University of North Carolina men's basketball team win the 2017 NCAA national championship.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/30/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2017 12:25PM
Caption:
In memory of former Tomball mayor Harold Gene "Hap" Harrington.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:53AM
Caption:
Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
Author:
Murr | Davis, Sarah | Springer | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/24/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of state hospitals; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Lucio III | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/07/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility and involved in an accident; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Walle | Bohac | Dutton | Oliverson | Larson
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to appointment of a receiver for a water or sewer utility.
Author:
Raney | Oliverson | Hefner | Lambert | Wray
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Author:
Springer | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Springer | White | Shaheen | Oliverson | Bell
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Anderson, Rodney | Davis, Sarah | Howard | Oliverson | Bernal
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Parker | Darby | Oliverson | Isaac
Last Action:
02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 22 2017 4:25PM
Caption:
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Author:
Darby | Parker | Thompson, Senfronia | Murphy | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
Author:
Howard | Oliverson | Geren | Cyrier
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to issuance of a vendor permit for the sale of goods during an authorized event held in the Texas mall area of the Capitol Complex.
Author:
Meyer | Bonnen, Greg | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/02/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
Frullo | Oliverson | Larson | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Buckingham
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.
Author:
Frank | Oliverson | Dutton
Last Action:
04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Koop | Oliverson | Martinez, "Mando" | Burkett | Lang
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to information included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Stucky | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/28/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 28 2017 11:36AM
Caption:
Relating to treatment and care provided by licensed medical professionals to animals in certain facilities.
Author:
Keough | Walle | Thompson, Senfronia | Oliverson | Bell
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Lozano | Guillen | Oliverson | Koop | Anderson, Rodney
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain school districts to allow students who participate in Special Olympics to earn a letter on that basis.
Author:
Bell | Oliverson | Sheffield | Wray | Guerra
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Work Group on Mental Health Access for First Responders.
Author:
Cosper | Oliverson | Cortez | Blanco | Fallon
Sponsor:
Buckingham
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care.
Author:
Cortez | Oliverson | Guerra
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to protection for physician assistants who refuse to engage in certain conduct.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Sheffield | Anderson, Rodney | Oliverson | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
05/03/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescription drugs covered by the plan.
Author:
Swanson | White | Huberty | Oliverson | Clardy
Last Action:
04/18/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Author:
Cosper | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption:
Relating to continuing education requirements for noncertified surgical technologists.
Author:
Price | Rose | Larson | Thompson, Senfronia | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Author:
Zerwas | Oliverson | Parker
Last Action:
05/02/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants.
Author:
Zerwas | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain physician assistants.
Author:
Faircloth | Oliverson | Paul
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Dean | Price | Clardy | Moody | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the placement of certain substances in Penalty Groups 1 and 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act and the prosecution of criminal offenses involving certain substances listed in Penalty Groups 1, 2, and 3 of that Act.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Oliverson | Reynolds
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
05/27/2017 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; authorizing an assessment.
Author:
Howard | Oliverson | Isaac | Sheffield
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM
Caption:
Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Oliverson | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops and related medications.
Author:
Cosper | Oliverson | Minjarez | Blanco
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses.
Author:
Wilson | VanDeaver | Oliverson | Lucio III | Meyer
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Roberts | Oliverson | Swanson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/21/2017 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the certification of unopposed candidates for the board of directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Author:
Arévalo | Coleman | Oliverson | Collier | Sheffield
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring the statewide health coordinating council and state health plan to examine and report on the impact of low health literacy on consumers and the health care system.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 30 2017 4:12PM
Caption:
Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
Author:
Wu | Sheffield | Zerwas | Oliverson | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
05/19/2017 S Received from the House
Caption:
Encouraging Texans to donate bone marrow and blood and to register as organ donors.
Author:
Bailes | Oliverson | Metcalf | Shine | Faircloth
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Expressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University.
Author:
Faircloth | Bonnen, Greg | Sheffield | Klick | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/02/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 2 2017 12:29PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Texas Area Health Education Center East.
Author:
Roberts | Elkins | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/26/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2017 10:49AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Cypress Falls High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 6A state championship.