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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Tom Oliverson
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/4/2026
Number of Bills: 125

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (67):
Author:
Oliverson | Button | Murphy
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
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 | Price | Coleman | Springer | Schaefer
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/16/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptive authority agreement.
Author:
Oliverson | Krause | Blanco
Last Action:
02/25/2019 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 25 2019 6:10PM
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Author:
Oliverson | Huberty | Thompson, Ed | Rosenthal | Flynn
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the actuarial valuations of certain public retirement systems.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to waiving certain driver's license and handgun license fees for certain applicants who hold a certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees and court costs awarded in certain actions involving the unlawful waste or diversion of water.
Author:
Oliverson | Shine
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the reemployment of a Civil Air Patrol member after training or duty with the Civil Air Patrol.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/03/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 565; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Insurance: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a residential property insurance policy.
Author:
Oliverson | Miller | Israel
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to designating March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.
Author:
Oliverson | Springer | Darby | Rodriguez
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
Author:
Oliverson | Craddick | Coleman
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
Author:
Oliverson | Miller
Last Action:
04/12/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Day.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the provision of pharmacy services through a telepharmacy system.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to continuing education requirements for surgical technologists.
Author:
Oliverson | Phelan | Wray | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities.
Author:
Oliverson | Sheffield | Hunter | Guerra
Last Action:
04/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the practices and operation of pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
Oliverson | Bowers
Sponsor:
Buckingham
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of prescription asthma medicine on public and private school campuses.
Author:
Oliverson | Nevárez | Springer | Phelan | Toth
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/15/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions hold elections on uniform election dates.
Author:
Oliverson | Blanco | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to transparency related to drug costs.
Author:
Oliverson | Zerwas | Springer | Patterson
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to agreements between county toll road authorities and other toll project entities.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
Author:
Oliverson | King, Ken
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to eligibility to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement.
Author:
Oliverson | Martinez Fischer | Lucio III | Bonnen, Greg | Zerwas
Last Action:
04/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibited balance billing and an independent dispute resolution program for out-of-network coverage under certain managed care plans; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Oliverson | Button | Howard | Bernal
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a person from opening a line of credit in a minor's name without parental approval.
Author:
Oliverson | Goldman | Thierry
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to county and municipal approval procedure for land development applications.
Author:
Oliverson | Davis, Sarah | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the enrollment of health care providers in Medicaid.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a temporary health insurance risk pool.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/18/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson | Coleman | Sheffield | Leach | Meyer
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to pharmacy benefits provided through the Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the approval of insurance companies to provide certain structured settlement annuity contracts.
Author:
Oliverson | Morrison
Last Action:
03/19/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
Author:
Oliverson | Thierry | Murr
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of passing a school bus; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to labeling and information requirements for a cottage food product sold through the Internet or by mail order.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to information on certain municipal utility districts' Internet websites.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the authorization of alternative assessment instruments for use under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/26/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the performance of administrative support services functions for the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 571; 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:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 436; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 570; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/07/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 248; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 478; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 572; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Green Tree Park Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Condemning the American Law Institute's 2018 Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance and discouraging courts from relying on the Restatement as an authoritative reference regarding established rules and principles of law.
Author:
Oliverson | Morales | Walle | Murphy | Cain
Last Action:
03/25/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 World Series.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption:
Designating the first week of September as Resiliency Week for a 10-year period beginning in 2019.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4686.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 5:43PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 World Series.
Author:
Oliverson | King, Phil
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Recognizing November 7, 2019, as Victims of Communism Memorial Day.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 13 2019 5:41PM
Caption:
Honoring Robert and Linda Adam of the Cy-Fair community for their exceptional leadership and service in behalf of public education.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2019 2:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Cypress Christian School baseball team for winning the 2018 TAPPS Division III state championship.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2019 2:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Cypress Christian School boys' track and field team on winning the 4A cochampionship at the 2018 TAPPS Track and Field State Meet.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
02/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2019 2:06PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Cypress Christian School football team on winning the 2017 TAPPS Division III state championship.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 4:24PM
Caption:
Honoring Marci Corry, founder and CEO of SAFE 2 SAVE.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 7:14PM
Caption:
Honoring Braden Mann for his achievements as the punter for the Texas A&M University football team.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2019 10:32AM
Caption:
Honoring Angie Powell of Pickens County, Alabama, for rendering lifesaving medical aid to Ray Oliverson on January 18, 2019.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2019 9:38AM
Caption:
Honoring students who have completed the lifePATH program at Lone Star College.
Author:
Oliverson
Last Action:
05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 5:41PM
Caption:
Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.
Joint Author (58):
Author:
Leach | Bonnen, Greg | Klick | Oliverson | Morrison
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of a living unborn child after an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Metcalf | Larson | Phelan | Huberty | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the notification of affected persons of certain releases of water from certain dams.
Author:
Swanson | Hunter | Pacheco | Oliverson | Raymond
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons carrying handguns.
Author:
Krause | Oliverson | Hernandez | Blanco | Shaheen
Last Action:
04/16/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.
Author:
Blanco | Krause | Hernandez | Guillen | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.
Author:
Perez | Lucio III | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy.
Author:
Murr | Oliverson | Landgraf | Guillen | Nevárez
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the placement of speed limit signs at the end of construction or maintenance work zones.
Author:
Cain | Longoria | Dutton | Oliverson | Frullo
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to jurisdiction in a suit for adoption of a child and the mandatory transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship to the court in which a suit for adoption is pending.
Author:
Moody | Stickland | Oliverson | Frullo
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain instruments designed, made, or adapted for use in striking a person.
Author:
Rodriguez | Morrison | Deshotel | Stucky | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/21/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 21 2019 11:47AM
Caption:
Relating to the sale of ale and beer by certain brewers and manufacturers to ultimate consumers for consumption off the brewers' or manufacturers' premises.
Author:
Blanco | Oliverson | Sheffield
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain protected practices of pharmacists and pharmacies regarding amounts charged for prescription drugs.
Author:
Zerwas | Thompson, Senfronia | Sheffield | Anchia | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/08/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.
Author:
King, Phil | Goldman | Davis, Sarah | Parker | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/07/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
Author:
Ortega | Lucio III | Vo | Oliverson | Lambert
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an amusement ride.
Author:
Zwiener | Nevárez | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/15/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Author:
Ashby | Price | Guillen | Oliverson | Clardy
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
Author:
Swanson | Frank | Klick | Oliverson | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to waiving certain minimum standards for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the removal of signs indicating that a freestanding emergency medical care facility is operational.
Author:
Collier | Swanson | Oliverson | Guillen
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
Author:
Flynn | Ashby | Oliverson | King, Phil | Wilson
Last Action:
05/07/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Author:
Wray | Harris | Rodriguez | Oliverson | Howard
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Oliverson | Lambert
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
05/16/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.
Author:
Dean | Krause | Leach | Dutton | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/03/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to consideration of a child's gender identity or expression in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and other proceedings involving children.
Author:
Moody | Raymond | Guillen | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/09/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the relationship between health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans and physicians and health care providers, including prompt payment of the claims of certain physicians and health care providers.
Author:
Leman | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/08/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology.
Author:
Dean | Thompson, Senfronia | Zerwas | Moody | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive.
Author:
Dean | Thompson, Senfronia | Zerwas | Moody | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to a controlled substance disposal program for pharmacies and certain health care facilities.
Author:
Dean | Thompson, Senfronia | Zerwas | Moody | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to providing information and other resources regarding safe disposal of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drugs.
Author:
Lambert | Sheffield | Zerwas | Oliverson | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Cain | Oliverson | Goldman | Phelan | Wilson
Last Action:
04/30/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Darby | Oliverson | Price | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
05/21/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
Author:
Walle | Schaefer | Zerwas | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the physician education loan repayment program.
Author:
Ortega | Lucio III | Oliverson | Vo
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the creation of the amusement ride regulation advisory board; providing authority to increase a fee.
Author:
Metcalf | Oliverson | Swanson | Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
Author:
Schaefer | Swanson | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
Author:
Swanson | Lang | Button | Oliverson | Moody
Sponsor:
Fallon
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding firefighters, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and fire safety inspectors and the certification and training for fire safety inspectors.
Author:
Goldman | Paddie | Oliverson | Bonnen, Greg | Huberty
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Oliverson | Moody
Last Action:
05/06/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Oliverson | Guillen
Last Action:
05/06/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to notice by certain managed care entities of changes related to reimbursements applicable to certain physicians and health care providers.
Author:
Lucio III | Raney | Oliverson | Raymond | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.
Author:
Metcalf | Oliverson | Bell, Cecil | Bailes | Ashby
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author:
Springer | Oliverson
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption:
Relating to state and local taxes and fees.
Author:
Holland | Canales | Oliverson | Leman | Murr
Sponsor:
Buckingham
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to powers and duties concerning records of the General Land Office.
Author:
Schaefer | Oliverson | Lang | Middleton | Krause
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
Author:
Dean | Thompson, Senfronia | Zerwas | Moody | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the revocation of a pharmacy license for failure to operate as a pharmacy.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Oliverson | Bonnen, Greg | Klick | Stucky
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption:
Relating to notice of the right to object to participation in an abortion procedure for health care personnel of a hospital or health care facility.
Author:
Krause | Sanford | Phelan | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Returned to committee: May 9 2019 7:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations.
Author:
Murr | Wray | Meyer | Smith | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
Author:
Sheffield | Zerwas | Oliverson | Raymond | Guillen
Last Action:
03/18/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operation of a health care quality provider participation program; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Klick | Zerwas | Oliverson | Sheffield | Coleman
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the prescription of low-THC cannabis for medical use by certain qualified physicians to patients with certain medical conditions.
Author:
Walle | Miller | Zerwas | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/26/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
Author:
Stucky | Zerwas | Oliverson | Sheffield | Wray
Last Action:
04/04/2019 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
Author:
Martinez Fischer | Oliverson | Lopez
Last Action:
04/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
Author:
Miller | Thierry | Zerwas | Oliverson | Springer
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Returned to committee: May 9 2019 9:14PM
Caption:
Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Author:
Leman | Oliverson
Last Action:
04/08/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project.
Author:
Shaheen | Oliverson | Wray | Moody | Deshotel
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Urging Congress to allow health savings accounts to be used for direct primary care.
Author:
Swanson | Oliverson | Thierry | Frank | Farrar
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Recognizing pornography as a public health hazard.
Author:
Raney | Oliverson | Murphy
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2019 12:45PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas A&M University Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program and the programs' interns for the 86th legislative session.
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