Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Bob Hall
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/3/2024

Number of Bills: 176

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (134):
SB 237 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption: Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.

SB 249 Author: Hall | Campbell | Perry
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the offense of genital mutilation.

SB 250 Author: Hall | Campbell | Perry
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 12 2023 1:09PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.

SB 297 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to hospital patients' rights and hospital policies and procedures; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 298 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to informed consent to immunizations for children and civil liability for failure to obtain the consent.

SB 299 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health care services provided at a hospital by a physician who is not a member of the hospital's medical staff and the hospital's liability for health care services provided by such a physician.

SB 300 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to refuse to dispense a drug.

SB 301 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Relating to prescribing, administering, or dispensing ivermectin or hydroxychloroquine sulfate.

SB 302 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to employer civil liability for a vaccine requirement imposed on the employer's employees.

SB 303 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to discrimination by a provider participating in Medicaid or the child health plan program against an individual based on immunization status.

SB 304 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.

SB 305 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to vaccine administration requirements and protection of immunization exemptions for health reasons.

SB 306 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the right to choose medical treatments and certain control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.

SB 307 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws for federally declared public health emergencies.

SB 308 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.

SB 309 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to COVID-19 prevention and treatment information provided to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.

SB 310 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.

SB 311 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.

SB 312 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the assessment, destruction, disposal, and release of certain deer.

SB 313 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

SB 314 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to required labeling of certain products that contain or are derived from aborted human fetal tissue.

SB 315 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Ramos
Last Action: 06/16/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.

SB 316 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to toll collection and enforcement by toll project entities; authorizing an administrative fee; imposing a civil penalty.

SB 317 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Kitzman
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer service fees.

SB 318 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement.

SB 319 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/03/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to require photo identification to file certain documents with the county clerk.

SB 320 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

SB 326 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or a property owners' association to regulate the raising or keeping of chickens.

SB 327 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain emergency preparation items from the sales and use tax for a limited period.

SB 328 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the repeal of a prohibition on cottage food production operations selling foods at wholesale.

SB 329 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.

SB 330 Author: Hall | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Eckhardt | et al.
Sponsor: Schaefer | Spiller | Anderson
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.

SB 331 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.

SB 354 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

SB 355 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas School Safety Center to conduct random safety and security audits of public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.

SB 356 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that participates in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program.

SB 357 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: May 12 2023 12:02AM
Caption: Relating to the employment of honorably retired peace officers as school district security personnel and the applicability to those officers of certain law governing private security.

SB 385 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/17/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 17 2023 11:27AM
Caption: Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.

SB 386 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Harless | Cook | Neave Criado | Bell, Keith | Moody
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of a capital murder committed against a peace officer or fireman.

SB 387 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to procedures for ex parte hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 388 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to court orders to aid an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 389 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: May 6 2023 3:49PM
Caption: Relating to information requested from the Texas Medical Board by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature.

SB 390 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the authority to exclude certain students without certain required immunizations from attending public school in times of emergency or epidemic.

SB 391 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.

SB 392 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to transparency in certain legal proceedings and contracts involving a school district and a limit on legal fees that may be spent by a school district in certain legal proceedings.

SB 393 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students; authorizing a civil remedy.

SB 394 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental rights in public education.

SB 395 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.

SB 396 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the availability of paper ballots for a person voting by personal appearance.

SB 397 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/27/2023 H Referred to Elections: Apr 27 2023 6:39PM
Caption: Relating to the procedures for closing a polling place.

SB 398 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.

SB 399 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to cooperation with other states to maintain voter registration lists.

SB 400 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to requiring parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examination, testing, or treatment conducted by a school district employee.

SB 511 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the disbursement of certain economic and tax incentives to entities that assist, refer, or otherwise encourage a woman to obtain an abortion.

SB 512 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of paper ballots and certain electronic devices in conducting an election.

SB 513 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the verification of the accuracy of an application for a license to practice medicine in this state.

SB 514 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to investigations and disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board regarding certain treatments or practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SB 515 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Klick
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.

SB 626 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the affidavit form provided by the Department of State Health Services for certain immunization exemptions.

SB 654 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to requiring the disclosure of public school curricula and teaching materials.

SB 655 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the provision of notice of certain proposed rules by state agencies.

SB 666 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/15/2023 H Referred to Public Health: May 15 2023 4:58PM
Caption: Relating to complaint information and to rulemaking and disciplinary procedures of the Texas Medical Board.

SB 684 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/29/2023 S Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the inspection periods for certain motor vehicles; increasing certain fees.

SB 713 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain purchases by the Texas Education Agency.

SB 714 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to civil liability of a business in connection with prohibiting concealed handguns on the business premises.

SB 827 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to entities authorized to issue and renew commercial driver's licenses.

SB 828 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.

SB 915 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the procedure for closing a polling place.

SB 916 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to vehicle monitoring technology installed on certain motor vehicles.

SB 917 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/27/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to meetings of the board of directors of a municipal utility district.

SB 918 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the adoption and voidability of certain rules proposed by a state agency.

SB 919 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the training of and the provision of acupuncture services by an acudetox specialist.

SB 970 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a study and report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on replacing buyer's temporary tags with permanent license plates.

SB 990 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Referred to Elections: Apr 25 2023 5:13PM
Caption: Relating to elimination of the countywide polling place program.

SB 1029 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: May 6 2023 3:49PM
Caption: Relating to civil liability for, governmental health plan coverage of, and public funding for gender modification procedures and treatments.

SB 1030 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

SB 1031 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: May 6 2023 3:49PM
Caption: Relating to studies or surveys on children's sexual behavior conducted at or by a public primary or secondary school or by a public or private institution of higher education or another person; creating criminal offenses; imposing civil penalties.

SB 1081 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the fee required for the Texas Physician Health Program; reducing the amount of a fee.

SB 1082 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the definition and use of the terms "male" and "female" for purposes of certain government documents.

SB 1152 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding certain student resources provided to public and private school students by a public or private primary or secondary school, institution of higher education, state agency, or public library.

SB 1177 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to required immunizations for children and primary or secondary school students.

SB 1197 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/15/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to hospital reporting requirements regarding suspected child abuse, exploitation, or neglect; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 1198 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.

SB 1199 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of election clerks.

SB 1200 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to certain out-of-state applicants; authorizing a fee.

SB 1293 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain roadway projects and to the distribution of affordable housing funds to local governmental entities that violate that prohibition.

SB 1294 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.

SB 1337 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology.

SB 1338 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to vote early by mail.

SB 1423 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of tolls on a portion of Interstate Highway 635.

SB 1443 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to public school library materials and certain performances at public school facilities.

SB 1485 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the public inspection of election records.

SB 1494 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain obscene sexually oriented performances within view of minors; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1583 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to restricting research on potentially pandemic pathogens in this state; creating a civil penalty.

SB 1584 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Leach
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain autologous and direct blood donations.

SB 1642 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain election records.

SB 1643 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the process of canvassing elections.

SB 1752 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the generation and transmission of electricity.

SB 1753 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain public health mandates by governmental entities and businesses in this state.

SB 1754 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the use of personally identifiable information pertaining to a public school student by an operator or educational entity.

SB 1820 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/18/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Apr 18 2023 7:00PM
Caption: Relating to the prohibited play and facilitation of play of a lottery game by telephone or through the Internet.

SB 1821 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain documents required to be attached to legislation proposing the creation or expansion of an occupational license.

SB 2001 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the security of election systems.

SB 2002 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the generation capacity provided for the ERCOT power grid from wind and solar generation facilities.

SB 2003 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to counting certain voted ballots by hand; creating a criminal penalty.

SB 2174 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.

SB 2192 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the notice and petition for the creation of a municipal utility district in certain counties.

SB 2198 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the protection of an unborn child's rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct.

SB 2199 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.

SB 2460 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: May 6 2023 3:49PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain electricity services.

SB 2461 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.

SB 2462 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the classification of a grievance filed with the State Bar of Texas.

SB 2463 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the procedure for early voting.

SB 2464 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to elections.

SB 2523 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on package store permit holders.

SB 2533 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/10/2023 S Filed
Caption: Relating to disease control and breeder deer.

SB 2632 Author: Hall | Bettencourt | Campbell | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to required labeling of food containing mRNA vaccine material.

SCR 3 Author: Hall | Campbell
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Expressing support for ending "gender-affirming care."

SCR 6 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Metcalf
Last Action: 01/24/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and for a joint session for the inaugural ceremony.

SCR 22 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Metcalf
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the creation and appointment of joint legislative study committees by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the House of Representatives.

SCR 48 Author: Hall
Sponsor: Metcalf
Last Action: 05/21/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new transit amenity center at 207 W. 14th Street in the Capitol Complex the "Lead On! Transit Amenity" in honor of Justin Dart.

SJR 33 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.

SJR 50 Author: Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Feb 15 2023 2:46PM
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.

SJR 66 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of individuals to refuse medical treatments and to access public accommodations.

SJR 84 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.

SR 83 Author: Hall
Last Action: 04/18/2023 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 18, 2023, as Navarro County Day.

SR 84 Author: Hall
Last Action: 01/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2023, as Kaufman County Day.

SR 85 Author: Hall
Last Action: 01/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2023, as Rowlett Day.

SR 260 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America for their service.

SR 299 Author: Hall
Last Action: 03/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum as a freestanding institution.

SR 648 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/25/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of William Kevin Gallagher.

SR 685 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kathi Seay on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 731 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sushma Smith for her service to the Texas Senate and congratulating her for earning a 2023 Betty King Public Service Award.

SR 732 Author: Hall
Last Action: 05/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Austin Osborn for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him for earning a 2023 Betty King Public Service Award.

Additional Primary Authors (42):
SB 3 Author: Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration.

SB 5 Author: Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/10/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 10 2023 3:28PM
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.

SB 10 Author: Huffman | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen | Burns | Capriglione
Last Action: 06/14/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB 14 Author: Campbell | Bettencourt | Hall | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Oliverson | Klick | Metcalf | Toth | Geren
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.

SB 15 Author: Middleton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Sponsor: Swanson | Slawson | Klick | Bonnen | Oliverson
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.

SB 22 Author: Springer | Blanco | Creighton | Eckhardt | Hall | et al.
Sponsor: Guillen | Gerdes
Last Action: 06/07/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's offices, constable's offices, and prosecutor's offices in rural counties.

SB 24 Author: Kolkhorst | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | King | et al.
Sponsor: Frank | Noble | Hull
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 25 Author: Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Klick
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education, including scholarships to nursing students, loan repayment assistance to nurses and nursing faculty, and grants to nursing education programs.

SB 86 Author: Johnson | Hall
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.

SB 244 Author: Kolkhorst | Blanco | Campbell | Hall | Perry
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.

SB 280 Author: Zaffirini | Hall
Sponsor: Raymond
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for members of the military who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

SB 745 Author: Kolkhorst | Campbell | Hall | Schwertner | Sparks
Sponsor: Noble
Last Action: 05/29/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to fraud prevention under certain health care programs.

SB 1104 Author: Birdwell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Slawson
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

SB 1421 Author: Perry | Blanco | Campbell | Flores | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption: Relating to the effect of nuisance actions, other actions, and governmental requirements on certain agricultural operations.

SB 1486 Author: Bettencourt | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hall | Parker | et al.
Last Action: 04/12/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 12 2023 12:21PM
Caption: Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.

SB 1487 Author: Bettencourt | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hall | Parker | et al.
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 25 2023 5:13PM
Caption: Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.

SB 1537 Author: Parker | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Last Action: 05/16/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: May 16 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to measures to prevent espionage and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education.

SB 1817 Author: Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/04/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: May 4 2023 8:56PM
Caption: Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.

SJR 2 Author: Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/15/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

SJR 3 Author: Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

SJR 58 Author: Birdwell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Slawson
Last Action: 05/20/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.

SR 148 Author: West | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 02/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Opal Lee on the occasion of the unveiling of her portrait in the Senate Chamber.

SR 174 Author: Creighton | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2023, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.

SR 201 Author: Johnson | Hall | Parker | Paxton | West
Last Action: 02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day.

SR 212 Author: Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the organizers, supporters, and attendees of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast.

SR 244 Author: Flores | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day.

SR 301 Author: Paxton | Hall | Huffman
Last Action: 03/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dennis Quaid for his achievements.

SR 317 Author: Birdwell | Flores | Hall | King | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Tenth Court of Appeals on the occasion of its centennial.

SR 323 Author: King | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day.

SR 364 Author: Paxton | Hall | Springer
Last Action: 03/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin County Days.

SR 402 Author: Johnson | Hall | West
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 12, 2023, as Mesquite Day.

SR 455 Author: King | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel.

SR 513 Author: LaMantia | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Elizabeth Altman Yturria.

SR 524 Author: Johnson | Hall | Parker | West
Last Action: 05/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Goodwill Industries of Dallas on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR 529 Author: Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 11, 2023, as World War II Veterans Capitol Day.

SR 531 Author: Johnson | Hall | Paxton
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul Voelker for his service as Mayor of Richardson.

SR 618 Author: Campbell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs.

SR 630 Author: Zaffirini | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/23/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of former State Representative and Senator James William "Bill" Haley.

SR 650 Author: Hughes | Hall | Hancock | King | Parker | et al.
Last Action: 05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Council for Life for its achievements.

SR 678 Author: Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Requesting Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for funds used or will be used to meet federal obligations to secure the southern border.

SR 728 Author: Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/29/2023 S Remarks ordered printed
Caption: In memory of Gloria Morris Ashford of Dallas.

SR 729 Author: Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/29/2023 S Remarks ordered printed
Caption: In memory of Flora Loretta Solomon Reves.

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