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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Senfronia Thompson
85th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/11/2026
Number of Bills: 147

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (81):
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Huberty | Collier | Cook | Frullo
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Howard | Collier | Herrero | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Meyer | Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
04/24/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution who are convicted of prostitution.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/04/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2017 3:20PM
Caption:
Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | White | Johnson, Eric | Wu | Coleman
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Raymond | Price | Burkett | Frank
Last Action:
02/21/2017 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 21 2017 5:26PM
Caption:
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Lozano | Martinez, "Mando" | Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/20/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Hernandez | Laubenberg | Collier | Sheffield
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Bernal
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the child safety zone applicable to registered sex offenders and to certain other persons who are released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Raney | Flynn | Collier
Last Action:
05/02/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Elections: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on probation.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Murphy | Bohac
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to computation of state aid for a school district required to maintain an optional homestead exemption.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of water maintained for public recreational purposes.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against an associate judge in certain cases.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/07/2017 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 7 2017 3:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the possession of a child on the child's birthday under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
05/23/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the rendition of certain temporary orders during the pendency of a suit for modification of an order that provides for the conservatorship, support, or possession of or access to a child.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for stage-four advanced, metastatic cancer.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Price | Collier | Wu | Laubenberg
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the requirement and study of insurance coverage for serious emotional disturbance of a child.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Price | Lucio III | Bonnen, Greg | Wu
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
05/15/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen | Coleman | Davis, Yvonne | Dutton
Last Action:
05/17/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense punishable by fine only; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Coleman
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Referred to Elections: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to renewing the application to receive ballots to be voted by mail for certain elections held during a calendar year.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to alternative registration technologies for commercial motor vehicles.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to matters concerning peace officers, including racial profiling, use of force, equipment, and disciplinary procedures.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/20/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to verification of alcohol content for prior approval of malt beverages.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to trade-in credit agreements offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Dukes
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to measures to address and deter certain criminal or other unlawful activity, including trafficking of persons, sexual offenses, prostitution, and activity that may constitute a public nuisance; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/05/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to studies by the Public Utility Commission of Texas analyzing electric rates.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of bingo games; authorizing fee refunds.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of certain fees for licensure and the disposition of certain fees collected by the Texas Lottery Commission under the Bingo Enabling Act.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 27 2017 3:21PM
Caption:
Relating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Collier | Villalba | Geren | Gooden
Last Action:
05/11/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the electronic filing of bail bonds.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Hernandez
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to notice and continuing education requirements regarding human trafficking for cosmetologists and cosmetology facilities.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Smithee | Reynolds | Canales
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty for contempt of court.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/21/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the development of a program and training for public schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by the human trafficking prevention task force in that development.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Referred to Elections: Mar 23 2017 11:29AM
Caption:
Relating to the restoration of rights to certain persons convicted of a felony offense.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | White
Last Action:
04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the civil consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/11/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain information or assistance by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Alonzo | Workman | Collier | White
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to sunset review of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 29 2017 5:44PM
Caption:
Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under certain health benefit plans and the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Howard | Collier | Walle | Herrero
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Miller
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption:
Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
05/24/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain contracting requirements for certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Corrections: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to certain reports by the Board of Pardons and Parole
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Kuempel | Herrero
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/31/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 31 2017 4:30PM
Caption:
Relating to biennial projections of an equivalent equalized wealth level and equalized funding elements.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Workman
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/10/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the practice of cosmetology by a person who holds an esthetician specialty license.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 4 2017 12:13PM
Caption:
Declaring opposition to the enactment or enforcement of a law requiring the revocation or suspension of the driver's license of any individual convicted of a drug offense.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
02/21/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2017 9:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Phyllis Kennedy on her retirement as minister of music from the Fellowship of Enlightenment in Houston.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/14/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2017 9:59AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce on its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2017 2:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing March as Women's History Month.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 2:56PM
Caption:
Recognizing October 13, 2017, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Texas.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2017 5:37PM
Caption:
Congratulating Margie Derouen Provost on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:46AM
Caption:
In memory of Lisa Rachelle Freeman Anderson of San Marcos.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 7:53AM
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1913.
Joint Author (66):
Author:
Paddie | Thompson, Senfronia | Nevárez | Kuempel | Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia | Howard
Last Action:
02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption:
Relating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia | Villalba
Last Action:
02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption:
Relating to non-medical exemptions from immunization requirements.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption:
Relating to an educational module certificate requirement for certain immunization exemptions; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Price | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Phillips
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Bernal | VanDeaver | Price | Thompson, Senfronia | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Miles
Last Action:
05/23/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to donation and distribution of surplus food at public schools and grace period policies for public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards.
Author:
Moody | Thompson, Senfronia | Dale | King, Phil | Villalba
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
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:
Villalba | Alvarado | Morrison, Geanie W. | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/10/2017 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses.
Author:
Villalba | Alvarado | Morrison, Geanie W. | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/12/2017 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders.
Author:
Deshotel | Thompson, Senfronia | Minjarez
Last Action:
02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2017 4:07PM
Caption:
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Collier | Minjarez | Thompson, Senfronia | Rose
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons and to the return of certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Canales | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Dutton | Collier
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Wu | Thompson, Senfronia | Moody
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to restricting access to certain information that relates to a person convicted of or granted a dismissal after deferral of disposition for a fine-only misdemeanor offense.
Author:
Wu | Davis, Sarah | Thierry | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/10/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.
Author:
Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Howard | Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia | Vo
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to coverage for treatment of craniofacial abnormalities under certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Miller | Bonnen, Greg | Zerwas | Thompson, Senfronia | Fallon
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Author:
Thierry | Wu | Thompson, Senfronia | Coleman
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services: Feb 27 2017 3:38PM
Caption:
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Roberts | Keough | Walle | Alvarado | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Israel | Hernandez | Thompson, Senfronia | Anchia
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Elections: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Murphy | Thompson, Senfronia | Davis, Sarah | Dutton | Wu
Last Action:
03/28/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
Author:
Clardy | Price | Thompson, Senfronia | Nevárez | Holland
Last Action:
05/18/2017 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to information publicly available in a state court document database; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Wu | Thompson, Senfronia | Moody | Phillips
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the release of certain defendants pending a motion for new trial or an appeal from a misdemeanor conviction.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Parker | Thompson, Senfronia | Bernal | Villalba
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage.
Author:
Frullo | Thompson, Senfronia | Wray
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions.
Author:
Isaac | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Wilson | Deshotel
Last Action:
04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of wine as originating from this state.
Author:
Burkett | Raymond | Thompson, Senfronia | Price | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
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:
Meyer | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Burkett | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of aggravated promotion of prostitution.
Author:
Meyer | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Burkett | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.
Author:
Smithee | King, Ken | Price | Thompson, Senfronia | Frullo
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the Nelda Laney Safety Rest Areas.
Author:
Dean | Larson | Paddie | Wray | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/17/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2017 9:59PM
Caption:
Relating to documentation for a motor vehicle title.
Author:
Price | Burkett | Sheffield | Thompson, Senfronia | Longoria
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pediatric health tele-connectivity resource program for rural Texas.
Author:
Neave | Thompson, Senfronia | Davis, Sarah | Price | Moody
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions.
Author:
Collier | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/18/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers.
Author:
Meyer | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Dale | Moody
Sponsor:
Garcia
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Raymond | Darby | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van
Last Action:
05/22/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
Author:
Johnson, Jarvis | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Deshotel | Giddings
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to nonemergency medical transportation, shipping logistics, and coordination services for state agencies.
Author:
Elkins | Thompson, Senfronia | Kuempel
Last Action:
03/28/2017 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of the Plains Junction Trail by adjoining landowners.
Author:
Zerwas | Sheffield | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Howard
Last Action:
05/09/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.
Author:
Burkett | Laubenberg | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/02/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the quarantine of certain animals.
Author:
Lozano | Thompson, Senfronia | Villalba
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain commercial weighing or measuring devices from registration and inspection requirements.
Author:
King, Phil | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Burkett | Longoria
Last Action:
03/20/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2017 3:24PM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.
Author:
Thierry | Thompson, Senfronia | Johnson, Eric | Coleman | Walle
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to a study concerning maternal mortality and morbidity in the state's African American population.
Author:
Goldman | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.
Author:
Goldman | Thompson, Senfronia | Guillen
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to cosmetology licensing and sanitation requirements.
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:
Lucio III | Geren | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action:
04/12/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Thompson, Senfronia | Price | Zerwas | Coleman
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid and coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under the Medicaid and child health plan programs.
Author:
Meyer | Thompson, Senfronia | Parker | Burkett
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Author:
Allen | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/19/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring school districts and certain facilities to assist students in making the transition back to school after certain prolonged placements outside of school.
Author:
Miller | Thompson, Senfronia | Villalba | Sheffield
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities.
Author:
Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Raymond
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
Author:
Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Raymond
Last Action:
03/22/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2017 4:14PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
Author:
Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Raymond
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Rose | Coleman | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/10/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
Author:
Price | Coleman | Darby | Guillen | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.
Author:
Ortega | Thompson, Senfronia | Kuempel | Giddings
Last Action:
05/08/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to exemptions for certain residential property owners from the applicability of certain regulations of residential mortgage loan companies and residential mortgage loan originators.
Author:
White | Bernal | Collier | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Johnson, Jarvis | Rose | Coleman | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/31/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 31 2017 4:30PM
Caption:
Relating to the adoption and administration of certain assessment instruments in primary and secondary education.
Author:
Kuempel | Thompson, Senfronia | Geren | King, Tracy O. | Larson
Last Action:
04/21/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of horse racing and greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering in connection with that racing.
Author:
Burkett | Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Dukes | Thompson, Senfronia | Kuempel
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings.
Author:
Holland | Laubenberg | Button | Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating the city of Rockwall as the official Live Music Capital of North Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.
Author:
González, Mary | Sheffield | Thompson, Senfronia | Walle | Murr
Last Action:
05/09/2017 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
Author:
Schofield | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
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