| SB 21 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 22 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions. |
| SB 23 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. |
| SB 24 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Zerwas | |
| Last Action: | 06/17/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16 | |
| Caption: | Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education. |
| SB 25 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties. |
| SB 26 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies. |
| SB 27 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the online broadcast of open meetings of institutions of higher education. |
| SB 28 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 4 2015 7:19PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to immunity from liability for public and open-enrollment charter school campuses that maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use. |
| SB 29 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry. |
| SB 30 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to financial eligibility for the Texas home living (TxHmL) waiver program. |
| SB 31 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Guillen | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. |
| SB 32 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. |
| SB 33 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2015 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the offense of hazing. |
| SB 34 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Gonzales, Larry | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to a report concerning information security for this state's information resources. |
| SB 35 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Minjarez | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the acknowledgment by management of risks identified in state agency information security plans. |
| SB 36 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
| SB 37 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Naishtat | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 38 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. |
| SB 39 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, including public institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced or grown in this state. |
| SB 40 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. |
| SB 41 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. |
| SB 42 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Sheffield | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system. |
| SB 43 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the institutions of higher education eligible to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship program. |
| SB 44 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education. |
| SB 45 | Author: | Zaffirini | Uresti |
| Sponsor: | Guillen | |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 37 as the Trooper Terry Wayne Miller Memorial Highway. |
| SB 46 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the confidentiality of certain property tax appraisal photographs. |
| SB 47 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to a study concerning enforcement of following distance laws in this state. |
| SB 48 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the events eligible for funding from the Major Events trust fund. |
| SB 49 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transfer of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district. |
| SB 50 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to ad valorem tax liens on personal property. |
| SB 51 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/26/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties. |
| SB 157 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/27/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. |
| SB 227 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Guillen | |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 624 in McMullen County as the Game Warden James E. Daughtrey Memorial Highway. |
| SB 234 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Kuempel | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties. |
| SB 238 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. |
| SB 290 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the recording of a proceeding in a municipal court in San Antonio. |
| SB 305 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Cotton Center Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| SB 306 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the information included in the annual report of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. |
| SB 320 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards. |
| SB 478 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the promulgation of certain forms for use in landlord-tenant matters. |
| SB 512 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the promulgation of certain forms for use in probate matters. |
| SB 543 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Elkins | Otto | Walle | Gutierrez | Leach | |
| Last Action: | 05/13/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; authorizing fees. |
| SB 636 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/24/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate recreational use of rivers. |
| SB 681 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Rodriguez, Justin | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to a bailiff administering the selection of names of persons for jury service in certain counties. |
| SB 682 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/24/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities. |
| SB 744 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the form of a motion to adopt an ordinance, resolution, or order setting an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the effective tax rate. |
| SB 786 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/02/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to establishing an agriculture ombudsman office in the Department of Agriculture. |
| SB 801 | Author: | Zaffirini | Campbell |
| Last Action: | 03/03/2015 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts. |
| SB 854 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Lucio III | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts. |
| SB 855 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Kuempel | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the territory and board of the Canyon Regional Water Authority. |
| SB 871 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Cyrier | |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the compensation of county auditors for certain counties. |
| SB 908 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission. |
| SB 909 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Rodriguez, Justin | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County. |
| SB 910 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
| SB 911 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Morrison | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2015 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations. |
| SB 913 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Minjarez | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
| SB 947 | Author: | Zaffirini | Rodríguez | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program. |
| SB 969 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/10/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. |
| SB 973 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/10/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in certain rural areas. |
| SB 974 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/13/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed. |
| SB 987 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Isaac | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals. |
| SB 1052 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
| SB 1053 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the management of state contracts, including the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board. |
| SB 1054 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States. |
| SB 1066 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Clardy | |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to continuing eligibility requirements for institutions of higher education to participate in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program. |
| SB 1072 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Rodriguez, Eddie | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office. |
| SB 1073 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Rodriguez, Eddie | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or nomination for a place on the ballot and related procedures. |
| SB 1074 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election. |
| SB 1113 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos. |
| SB 1117 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Naishtat | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
| SB 1121 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts. |
| SB 1127 | Author: | Zaffirini | Rodríguez |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program. |
| SB 1128 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Davis, Sarah | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain diagnostic testing during pregnancy. |
| SB 1129 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/17/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transportation of a person with a mental illness. |
| SB 1161 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Elkins | Galindo | |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain purchasing methods by state agencies and local governments. |
| SB 1192 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of reports and personal financial statements required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. |
| SB 1281 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a local government to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with local governments of this state or another state. |
| SB 1292 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense. |
| SB 1369 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Smithee | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem. |
| SB 1380 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption of municipalities, certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities, and regional transit authorities from certain motor fuel taxes. |
| SB 1393 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of pipeline equipment, oil and gas equipment, oil, gas, or condensate and the unauthorized purchase or sale of oil, gas, or condensate. |
| SB 1405 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2015 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus or commercial charter bus while the bus is parked at a public school, school event, or field trip destination. |
| SB 1436 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/20/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
| SB 1437 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Davis, Sarah | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the electronic filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates and the content of those statements; creating a criminal offense. |
| SB 1438 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans. |
| SB 1453 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | King, Tracy O. | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. |
| SB 1454 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. |
| SB 1455 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Elkins | Galindo | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
| SB 1456 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs. |
| SB 1559 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities. |
| SB 1560 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Lozano | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency treatment facilities and certain other facilities. |
| SB 1561 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2015 H Referred to Transportation: May 1 2015 3:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to contributions and registrations for an anatomical gift registry; authorizing a fee. |
| SB 1581 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
| SB 1589 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Guillen | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16 | |
| Caption: | Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. |
| SB 1590 | Author: | Zaffirini | West |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program. |
| SB 1638 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Elkins | Galindo | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to training for state employees, including procurement and contract management training; authorizing fees. |
| SB 1648 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to requirements for the electronic filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures by certain officeholders and candidates. |
| SB 1667 | Author: | Zaffirini | Campbell |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the powers and duties of, and the application of the professional prosecutors law to, the county attorney of Guadalupe County and to abolishing the office of district attorney of the 25th Judicial District. |
| SB 1668 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to an online searchable central grant database. |
| SB 1714 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the release of student academic information by a public institution of higher education for certain purposes and the manner in which the information is used. |
| SB 1817 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities. |
| SB 1818 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to a requirement that an employer provide an employee with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period. |
| SB 1828 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Fletcher | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the offense of cargo theft. |
| SB 1829 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2015 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to printing requirements for state agencies. |
| SB 1844 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Walle | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment and functions of the Interagency Data Transparency Commission. |
| SB 1845 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to employment of a statewide data coordinator in the Department of Information Resources. |
| SB 1859 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts. |
| SB 1860 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the definition of "heavy equipment" for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. |
| SB 1865 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
| SB 1866 | Author: | Zaffirini | Lucio |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence. |
| SB 1867 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Aycock | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to excluding certain adult students receiving special education services from computation of completion rates for purposes of public school accountability. |
| SB 1868 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as a second language and other special language programs. |
| SB 1876 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Smithee | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mediators, and guardians in certain counties. |
| SB 1877 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Galindo | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the development and maintenance by each state agency of a data use agreement for the state agency's employees and to training related to that agreement. |
| SB 1878 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Elkins | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to a study on the feasibility of implementing more secure access requirements for certain electronically stored information held by the state. |
| SB 1879 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Farias | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
| SB 1880 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. |
| SB 1881 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Peña | Naishtat | Zedler | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. |
| SB 1882 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to a bill of rights for wards under guardianship. |
| SB 1883 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of housing funds set aside for persons with disabilities through the homebuyer assistance program. |
| SB 1884 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the provision of cognitive rehabilitation therapy under the Medicaid program. |
| SB 1885 | Author: | Zaffirini | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under the Medicaid program. |
| SB 1886 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to developing a program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain children. |
| SB 1887 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate. |
| SB 1888 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to a requirement that a county report the number of certain persons with mental illness detained in that county's jail. |
| SB 1889 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Burkett | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the definition of neglect of a child, the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases, and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature. |
| SB 1890 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers. |
| SB 1891 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the delivery of mental health services and supports under a system of care framework to minors who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance or who are at risk of being removed from the minor's home. |
| SB 1926 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to permits to be issued for the storage and disposal of certain oil and gas waste. |
| SB 1947 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to alternative road construction methods. |
| SB 1974 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2015 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees. |
| SB 1975 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to a study of the economic cost of significant oil and gas activity in rural areas of the state. |
| SJR 8 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 H Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar | |
| 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. |
| SJR 40 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
| SR 7 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association in Laredo. |
| SR 22 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the La Vernia Greenhand FFA Quiz team for winning first place in a state competition. |
| SR 65 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing January 28, 2015, as Laredo Legislative Day at the State Capitol. |
| SR 94 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Bee County Day on February 10, 2015. |
| SR 95 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Terry Simpson, who was named 2014 Newsmaker of the Year. |
| SR 96 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Rachel Littlejohn-Diebel. |
| SR 97 | Author: | Zaffirini | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Ellis | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 4, 2015, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day. |
| SR 98 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Laredo Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. |
| SR 99 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Gene Simeon Walker Sr. |
| SR 214 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Starr County Youth Fair on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. |
| SR 215 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 80th anniversary. |
| SR 216 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Roberto Jose Vidaurri. |
| SR 265 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Cotulla High School Mariachi Cotuleno band for winning a state championship. |
| SR 266 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Texas Breastfeeding Coalition Lobby Day. |
| SR 267 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. |
| SR 268 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Communities In Schools of Laredo on the occasion of its 25 years of service to area students. |
| SR 269 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating the recipients of the 2015 Texas Medal of Arts Awards. |
| SR 347 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/10/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Alissa Aileen Winch Bradford. |
| SR 364 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Connally Memorial Medical Center on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. |
| SR 371 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Cesar Chavez Memorial Alliance of South Texas on the occasion of the 12th Annual Cesar Chavez March. |
| SR 401 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of David Silva. |
| SR 412 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Kent Finlay. |
| SR 414 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 23, 2015, as Donate Life Texas Day. |
| SR 426 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending BBVA Compass and the Mexican and Spanish students at The University of Texas at Austin. |
| SR 450 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. |
| SR 468 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Live Oak County Historical Commission Day. |
| SR 485 | Author: | Zaffirini | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/01/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Consuelo Raymond Kazen. |
| SR 510 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/09/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Muy Grande Deer Contest on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. |
| SR 512 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Nancy Newman de Anda on her induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. |
| SR 513 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Javier de Anda on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. |
| SR 514 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing David T. Newman on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. |
| SR 515 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Anna Benavides Galo on her induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. |
| SR 516 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Rodolfo Bazan on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. |
| SR 517 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Ruben Bazan on his induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. |
| SR 532 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Kennedy Clay Roland. |
| SR 533 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Rene Garcia Gonzalez for his service to his country during the Vietnam War. |
| SR 556 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of George E. Neel Jr. |
| SR 557 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/14/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Honoring Trevino family members for their service during World War II. |
| SR 592 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Robert Rodriguez for his contributions to the arts and film industry in Texas. |
| SR 593 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing George L. Gonzales on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 619 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Hispanic Alliance for its work on behalf of underserved citizens. |
| SR 620 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Celebrating April 28, 2015, as Karnes County Day. |
| SR 667 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jose Gerardo Garcia. |
| SR 683 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Tom Luce for receiving the Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt Award for Mental Health. |
| SR 684 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jess T. Hay. |
| SR 685 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Glenda and Jerry Kane for receiving the Texas Impact Award. |
| SR 690 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing May 5, 2015, as Live Oak County Day. |
| SR 691 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Lillie Mae Wieding for her contributions to the Three Rivers community. |
| SR 734 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Celebrating May 13, 2015, as Caldwell County Day. |
| SR 742 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing May 13, 2015, as Consuelo Mendez Middle School Youth Pathways Program Day. |
| SR 743 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Fredna Wood. |
| SR 974 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Tinglin Wu for being named the 2014-2015 Youth of the Year by the United States Border Patrol Laredo Sector. |
| SR 978 | Author: | Zaffirini | Hinojosa |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Terry Bruce Burkett. |
| SR 1003 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of America on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its Alumni Hall of Fame program. |
| SR 1058 | Author: | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/31/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1882. |
| SB 151 | Author: | Rodríguez | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/27/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. |
| SB 270 | Author: | Watson | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130. |
| SB 317 | Author: | Hinojosa | Lucio | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Muñoz, Jr. | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. |
| SB 521 | Author: | Fraser | Watson | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Keffer | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the period for which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may grant or renew an emergency authorization relating to the use of state water. |
| SB 538 | Author: | Schwertner | Campbell | Kolkhorst | Nelson | Perry | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule | |
| Caption: | Relating to the control of infectious diseases. |
| SB 612 | Author: | Burton | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder. |
| SB 847 | Author: | Rodríguez | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting a waiting period requirement for coverage under the child health plan program. |
| SB 1135 | Author: | Garcia | Huffman | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | González, Mary | |
| Last Action: | 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense. |
| SB 1293 | Author: | Uresti | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/18/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value. |
| SB 1953 | Author: | Hinojosa | Rodríguez | Uresti | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission. |
| SB 2031 | Author: | Watson | Hinojosa | Lucio | Seliger | Zaffirini |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program. |
| SCR 13 | Author: | Seliger | Estes | Fraser | Hinojosa | Nichols | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Anchia | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports. |
| SCR 29 | Author: | Rodríguez | Ellis | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination. |
| SCR 47 | Author: | Lucio | Hinojosa | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Urging the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to select the Rio Grande Valley region as the next expansion site for the Healthy Incentives Pilot program. |
| SR 271 | Author: | Hinojosa | Kolkhorst | Lucio | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Coastal Bend Day. |
| SR 398 | Author: | Garcia | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. |
| SR 477 | Author: | Menéndez | Ellis | Garcia | Rodríguez | Uresti | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the 19th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice. |
| SR 555 | Author: | Rodríguez | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/16/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program. |
| SR 612 | Author: | Garcia | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2015 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas on the occasion of its 29th anniversary. |
| SR 644 | Author: | Uresti | Menéndez | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the City of San Antonio and Bexar County for their effort to gain World Heritage Site designation for San Antonio's five Spanish Colonial missions. |