Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Charles Schwertner
87th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 146

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (95):
SB 3 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Paddie
Last Action: 06/08/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.

SB 19 Author: Schwertner | Campbell | Nelson
Sponsor: Capriglione | Bell, Cecil | Schaefer | Slawson | Oliverson
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.

SB 182 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to customer choice for certain municipally owned utilities.

SB 201 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the division of the CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1.

SB 202 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Anchia
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for employed retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB 203 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Huberty
Last Action: 05/23/2021 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to selection of statewide competition locations by the University Interscholastic League.

SB 204 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Huberty
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of a public school transportation system.

SB 205 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the distribution of a Medicaid managed care organization's provider network directory.

SB 206 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/27/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the operation of golf carts in certain areas.

SB 207 Author: Schwertner | Buckingham | Campbell
Sponsor: Bonnen | Leach
Last Action: 05/13/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.

SB 235 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to limitations on increases in fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.

SB 236 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the submission of an affordability and access report by public institutions of higher education.

SB 245 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.

SB 249 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to business interruption insurance coverage for losses arising from a pandemic.

SB 291 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Bucy
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the posting of certain project information at a commercial building construction site.

SB 387 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers of a municipality.

SB 473 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students.

SB 482 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a biennial study and report by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and Teacher Retirement System of Texas on converting to a defined contribution plan.

SB 483 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a biennial report on the investment returns of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB 486 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to provider reimbursements and enrollee cost-sharing payments for services provided under a managed care plan by certain out-of-network providers.

SB 519 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.

SB 588 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and removal of dams by the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District.

SB 624 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.

SB 627 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/10/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Feb 10 2021 1:08PM
Caption: Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.

SB 646 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Buckingham
Last Action: 05/21/2021 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to county approval of certain proposed purchases or conversions of properties to house homeless individuals.

SB 655 Author: Schwertner | Buckingham | Springer
Last Action: 05/13/2021 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

SB 697 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/21/2021 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Apr 21 2021 12:40PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States Army Special Forces.

SB 720 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the division of the CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1 and districts created by the division of the CLL Municipal Utility District No. 1.

SB 721 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Leman
Last Action: 05/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.

SB 722 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property.

SB 723 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | Hall | et al.
Last Action: 04/26/2021 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Apr 26 2021 3:51PM
Caption: Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.

SB 724 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in an eminent domain proceeding.

SB 725 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Leman
Last Action: 05/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land and the liability for the additional tax imposed on such land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation.

SB 726 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Leman
Last Action: 05/24/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.

SB 727 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited practices by pharmacy benefit managers.

SB 757 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.

SB 796 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Buckingham
Last Action: 05/21/2021 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

SB 811 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/20/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

SB 812 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to prohibited practices for certain health benefit plan issuers and pharmacy benefit managers.

SB 839 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Huberty
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 844 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/13/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to repeal of certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 exemption provisions relating to pharmacy benefits.

SB 910 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Frank
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.

SB 984 Author: Schwertner | Campbell | Johnson | Zaffirini
Sponsor: Klick
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.

SB 1038 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the place of business of a retailer for purposes of municipal sales and use taxes.

SB 1161 Author: Schwertner | Buckingham
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to patient choice in the dispensing of clinician-administered drugs.

SB 1174 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to gubernatorial appointments to the board of directors of certain regional mobility authorities.

SB 1204 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/19/2021 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the inclusion of certain proposals in reports on the actuarial experience of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB 1205 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to access by a hiring law enforcement agency to an applicant's employment records.

SB 1209 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to air quality permits for aggregate production operations and concrete batch plants.

SB 1226 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Geren | Talarico
Last Action: 05/28/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the authorized activities of a holder of a brewpub license.

SB 1271 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 1337 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide public health services; authorizing a fee.

SB 1417 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.

SB 1418 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 06/08/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the presiding judge of an early ballot voting board.

SB 1728 Author: Schwertner | Nichols | Powell
Sponsor: Canales
Last Action: 05/24/2021 H Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.

SB 1845 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/26/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.

SB 2106 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs.

SB 2107 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the feasibility of charging a pavement consumption fee for the operation of certain motor vehicles on public highways.

SB 2108 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.

SB 2109 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/15/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.

SB 2154 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Paddie
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

SB 2194 Author: Schwertner | Menéndez
Last Action: 05/04/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: May 4 2021 5:19PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers.

SB 2224 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/22/2021 S Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by a Texas resident who is 21 years of age or older and is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm and to handgun licensing; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.

SB 2230 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Capriglione
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.

SB 2238 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/03/2021 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to prices in the wholesale electricity market.

SB 2246 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/18/2021 H Referred to Transportation: May 18 2021 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 164 in Limestone County as the Trooper Chad M. Walker Memorial Highway.

SCR 20 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Leman
Last Action: 05/24/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.

SCR 21 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Leman
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

SCR 23 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 05/30/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Establishing an America 250 state commission.

SJR 37 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/10/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Feb 10 2021 12:33PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.

SR 14 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 01/26/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward K. Norfleet Jr.

SR 15 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 01/26/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Benjamin Havens for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 34 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jim-Bob Trant.

SR 85 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/23/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the electrical utility line and generation workers of Texas for their efforts during the 2021 winter storm.

SR 125 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Michael Kornhoff for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 181 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/22/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing all associated with the Big T Memorial Cookoff and Music Festival for their contributions to the community.

SR 209 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/30/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Henry Peckham III.

SR 210 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/30/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the City of Bryan.

SR 212 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/30/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tom and Ginny Holloway on the birth of their son, Graham Charles Holloway II.

SR 225 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/08/2021 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Chad Michael Walker.

SR 284 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/20/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Drayton McLane Jr. for his contributions to Milam County.

SR 334 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gerry Hince for being named the Outstanding Veteran Volunteer.

SR 342 Author: Schwertner | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.

SR 354 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Randy Hartford on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 355 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Vivian Louise Homesley Wood.

SR 356 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Karen Wooley for receiving a Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award and being named Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year.

SR 357 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Florence as the location of the prehistoric Gault Site.

SR 389 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/10/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Capitol Land and Livestock on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

SR 398 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/11/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joe Ferreri for 70 years of membership in the American Legion.

SR 415 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jonathan Macias for receiving a Lifesaving Award from the Texas Public Safety Commission.

SR 416 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/17/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Writ Baese for his service to Round Rock.

SR 454 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/20/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Craig Spinn on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 473 Author: Schwertner | Miles
Last Action: 05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Sam Houston State University football team for winning a national championship.

SR 497 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/27/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4692 Annual Cookoff.

SR 562 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/30/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 3.

Additional Primary Authors (51):
SB 4 Author: Buckingham | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Hinojosa | et al.
Sponsor: Burrows
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to provisions in agreements between governmental entities and professional sports teams requiring the United States national anthem to be played at team events.

SB 7 Author: Hughes | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Cain | Schofield | Jetton | Klick | Oliverson
Last Action: 05/30/2021 H Point of order overruled
Caption: Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

SB 8 Author: Hughes | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Slawson | Burrows | Klick | Cain | Leach
Last Action: 05/19/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.

SB 12 Author: Hughes | Bettencourt | Campbell | Kolkhorst | Nelson | et al.
Sponsor: Sanford | Metcalf | Smithee
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for social media platforms and to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.

SB 13 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Hall | Perry | Schwertner | et al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | Price | Bell, Cecil | King, Ken | Craddick
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.

SB 14 Author: Creighton | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Hall | et al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | Paddie | Metcalf | Burrows | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/30/2021 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.

SB 16 Author: Nelson | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 03/03/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.

SB 20 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | Gutierrez | et al.
Sponsor: Hefner
Last Action: 06/18/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.

SB 25 Author: Kolkhorst | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Sponsor: Frank | Sanford | Hernandez | Metcalf
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.

SB 26 Author: Paxton | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | et al.
Last Action: 04/06/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 6 2021 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.

SB 30 Author: West | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor: Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Johnson, Jarvis | Button
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.

SB 493 Author: Johnson | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/31/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health care liability insurance for certain nursing facilities.

SB 528 Author: Hughes | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action: 05/04/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the contractual relationship between a pharmacist or pharmacy and a health benefit plan issuer or pharmacy benefit manager.

SB 611 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor: Lopez | Bucy
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.

SB 672 Author: Buckingham | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor: Bonnen | Guillen
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain collaborative care management services.

SB 709 Author: Hall | Blanco | Buckingham | Hinojosa | Paxton | et al.
Sponsor: Canales | Cortez
Last Action: 06/14/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

SB 710 Author: Hall | Blanco | Hinojosa | Huffman | Paxton | et al.
Last Action: 04/15/2021 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 15 2021 3:50PM
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.

SB 987 Author: Buckingham | Bettencourt | Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2021 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1025 Author: Birdwell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/16/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 16 2021 11:13AM
Caption: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

SB 1110 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to emergency review of election law violations.

SB 1111 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Paul | Anderson | Tinderholt | Thompson, Ed | Schofield
Last Action: 06/16/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar.

SB 1112 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Swanson
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requirements for an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1113 Author: Bettencourt | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | Schwertner
Sponsor: Cain
Last Action: 06/08/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a registrar's failure to approve, change, or cancel voter registrations under applicable law.

SB 1114 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Swanson
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.

SB 1115 Author: Bettencourt | Creighton | Hall | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the time in which early voting is conducted.

SB 1116 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Creighton | Hall | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Bucy
Last Action: 06/08/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting election notices and results on an Internet website.

SB 1236 Author: Paxton | Hall | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibited suspension of laws governing elections.

SB 1336 Author: Hancock | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen | Oliverson | Paul | Krause | Schofield
Last Action: 06/08/2021 E Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.

SB 1372 Author: Huffman | Schwertner
Sponsor: Murphy
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the evaluation and reporting of the performance of certain public retirement systems.

SB 1416 Author: Creighton | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Hall | et al.
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.

SB 1439 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Hall | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | Klick | Oliverson
Last Action: 05/19/2021 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to required written notice to a physician, intern, or resident of an educational institution before directly or indirectly performing or participating in an elective abortion.

SB 1484 Author: Paxton | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Creighton | Hall | et al.
Last Action: 03/24/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.

SB 1646 Author: Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2021 H Referred to Public Health: May 3 2021 4:14PM
Caption: Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.

SB 1675 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Hall | Hancock | et al.
Sponsor: Paddie
Last Action: 05/25/2021 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to procedures for early voting by mail.

SB 2001 Author: Springer | Bettencourt | Creighton | Hughes | Nichols | et al.
Last Action: 04/01/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts.

SB 2233 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor: Howard | Thompson, Senfronia | Minjarez
Last Action: 05/30/2021 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist.

SB 2255 Author: Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action: 05/11/2021 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain cancer patients receiving pain management services and supportive palliative care.

SCR 41 Author: Springer | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Middleton
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

SCR 51 Author: Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor: Hefner
Last Action: 06/07/2021 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff of Mount Pleasant.

SJR 22 Author: Huffman | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/11/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.

SJR 35 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Gutierrez | Hall | et al.
Sponsor: Lopez | Bucy
Last Action: 05/25/2021 E Filed with the Secretary of State
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 member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

SJR 45 Author: Birdwell | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/16/2021 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 16 2021 11:13AM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.

SJR 50 Author: Paxton | Hall | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/18/2021 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.

SJR 61 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Hall | Hancock | et al.
Last Action: 04/26/2021 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting temporary suspension of absentee voting procedures.

SJR 67 Author: Springer | Bettencourt | Creighton | Hughes | Nichols | et al.
Last Action: 03/26/2021 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts.

SR 362 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Buckingham | et al.
Last Action: 05/05/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Drew Pearson on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2021.

SR 394 Author: Campbell | Buckingham | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/12/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Pediatric Society on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR 431 Author: Buckingham | Campbell | Kolkhorst | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/19/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2021 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

SR 468 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Campbell | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action: 05/25/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the 11th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

SR 515 Author: Campbell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/31/2021 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Memorial Day 2021.

SR 539 Author: Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/28/2021 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Urging the federal government to immediately declare violent foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and encouraging the Texas Military Department and all state resources to use authority under Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution to repel this violent foreign drug cartel-facilitated invasion in the least lethal manner possible consistent with bringing this facilitated invasion to a conclusion at the earliest possible moment.

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