LOCAL AND UNCONTESTED BILLS

The following bills have been certified for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar to be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM.

Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.

Relating to consideration under the public school accountability system of performance on assessment instruments by certain students formerly receiving special education services.

Relating to notification provided to certain victims of criminal offenses.

Relating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animals; authorizing fees.

Relating to designating the third Wednesday in October as Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day.

Relating to designating March 21 as BRAVE Day.

Relating to the creation of records of the DNA of certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system.

Relating to investigations of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation and to child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.

Relating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.

Relating to the use of school district buildings as polling place locations.

Relating to acreage contracts and quantity contracts for the purchase of agricultural products.

Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.

Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain first responders for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to surviving spouses of certain military veterans.

Relating to operation of public schools on Memorial Day.

Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.

Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.

Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies.

Relating to a waiver for certain programs from youth camp licensing.

Relating to the requirement that certain elected school district boards make audio and video recordings of certain work sessions and special called meetings available on the Internet.

Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.

Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons and to the return of certain fees to a person whose criminal record has been expunged or who is the subject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.

Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possession or use of law enforcement identification, insignia, or vehicles in a municipality and the clarification of the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property.

Relating to the use by certain tax-exempt organizations of certain payments made in connection with real property transfers to provide educational activities through certain schools.

Relating to the removal of home addresses from personal financial statements filed by certain persons.

Relating to designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families.

Relating to school marshals for private schools.

Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes.

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons.

Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.

Relating to the time for returning ballots mailed by certain federal postcard applicants.

Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.

Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.

Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.

Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.

Relating to the child safety zone applicable to registered sex offenders and to certain other persons who are released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems.

Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 649 as the State Trooper David Lee Nevarez Memorial Highway.

Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.

Relating to the provision of services as an alternative to adjudication for certain children who engage in conduct in need of supervision or delinquent conduct.

Relating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and Cameron County.

Relating to investment training for officers of public housing authorities.

Relating to notice provided to vehicle owners and lienholders by operators of vehicle storage facilities.

Relating to designating July 26 as Waxahachie Chautauqua Day.

Relating to the issuance of Blessed are the Peacemakers specialty license plates.

Relating to notice for hearings and trial settings in criminal cases.

Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.

Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.

Relating to the definition of commercial property insurance for purposes of certain provisions governing insurance rates and policy forms.

Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument.

Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against an associate judge in certain cases.

Relating to the abolition of the fee established by the commissioner of the General Land Office for processing applications for terminal facility discharge prevention and response certificates.

Relating to the reporting of attempted child abductions.

Relating to notice to applicants to and enrollees in certain educational programs regarding the consequences of a criminal conviction on eligibility for an occupational license.

Relating to the transfer of certain functions related to emergency services districts from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.

Relating to access to records that pertain to the testing for, and fitting and dispensing of, hearing instruments.

Relating to permitting a school district that has failed to satisfy performance standards to partner with an institution of higher education to improve district performance.

Relating to the disclosure to public schools of certain records of students placed in residential facilities.

Relating to the engagement strategies included in a school district's family engagement plan.

Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.

Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.

Relating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child health plan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.

Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities.

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft over certain facilities.

Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.

Relating to a withdrawal of a candidate.

Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman industrial electrician.

Relating to territory of county assistance districts.

Relating to the issuance of certain search warrants.

Relating to certification of the state's primary standards of weights and measures.

Relating to the establishment of the Work Group on Mental Health Access for First Responders.

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain trafficking and sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster.

Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to a computer security incident.

Relating to general officers within the Texas Military Department.

Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

Relating to the carrying of certain knives; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to the operation of certain off-highway vehicles.

Relating to alternative registration technologies for commercial motor vehicles.

Relating to durable powers of attorney.

Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Relating to the requirements for withdrawal by a certified self-insurer from workers' compensation self-insurance.

Relating to the administration of the Texas certified self-insurer guaranty trust fund.

Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program.

Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements.

Relating to the expunction of certain convictions or arrests of a minor for certain alcohol-related offenses.

Relating to the enforcement of certain warranties for a new motor vehicle.

Relating to the promotion of tourism related to the musical heritage of this state.

Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist first responders with workers' compensation claims.

Relating to the issuance of a food and beverage certificate to holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.

Relating to changing statutory references to hearing officer and hearings officer to administrative law judge under the workers' compensation system.

Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements.

Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or petition for a place on the ballot.

Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to impose a sales and use tax.

Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.

Relating to the regulation of a service contract.

Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.

Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to reimburse law enforcement agencies for compensation paid to certain property owners.

Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.

Relating to the filing period for a place on the ballot in a special election to fill a vacancy.

Relating to trade-in credit agreements offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.

Relating to the investigation of fire fighters employed by certain municipalities.

Relating to eligible voters in a confirmation election for a conservation and reclamation district.

Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.

Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.

Relating to the authority to conduct a runoff primary election by mail in certain counties.

Relating to the electronic submission of a wage claim to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Relating to requiring state agencies to develop written succession plans.

Relating to restoration of the position of public employees when relieved of duty from the Texas military forces or a similar unit.

Relating to domestic surplus lines insurers; authorizing and imposing a tax.

Relating to notice to certain insurers by the Texas Department of Insurance regarding supervision or conservatorship of certain insurance agents.

Relating to completion of work status reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.

Relating to the development of certain local government transportation infrastructure projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Big Sky Municipal Utility District of Denton County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Denton County Municipal Utility District No. 9; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person and to certain actions and investigations under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.

Relating to grant programs to maintain peace officers' mental health and provide critical incident stress debriefing for certain officers.

Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.

Relating to real property acquired by advance acquisition for a transportation facility.

Relating to exempting certain persons from a fee for replacement registration insignia and license plates.

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 31 in Gregg County as the Jack Ward Memorial Highway.

Relating to the creation of the Lago Bello Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to a temporary order appointing a receiver in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.

Relating to the composition of the board of directors of a stormwater control and recapture planning authority in certain counties.

Relating to the hours of instruction provided in barbering and cosmetology schools.

Relating to the regulation of barber schools, private beauty culture schools, and other facilities used to teach or perform the practice of barbering or cosmetology.

Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Relating to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.

Relating to the fee collected for an on-site wastewater treatment permit application.

Relating to funding for certain apprenticeship training programs.

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.

Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.

Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security patrol vehicles.

Relating to the prosecution of, punishment for, and deterrence of certain offenses involving cattle, bison, or horses; authorizing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment; increasing a criminal penalty.

Relating to the practice of marriage and family therapy.

Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.

Relating to removal of deceased voters from voter rolls.

Relating to names of domestic and foreign filing entities for transacting business in this state.

Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases in Willacy County and Starr County.

Relating to the criminal punishment for the threatened exhibition or use of a firearm in or on school property or on a school bus.

Relating to the board of directors of the Old Celina Municipal Management District No. 1.

Relating to limiting the liability of certain health care providers.

Relating to an inmate's completion of classes or programs before being released on parole.

Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.

Relating to the memorandum of understanding among certain agencies to coordinate services provided to persons needing multiagency services.

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.

Relating to the maximum amount of a documentary fee charged by a retail seller of motor vehicles.

Relating to the type of newspaper required for notice by publication in certain counties.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Denton County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 4 and 5; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to certain promotional activities by the holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.

Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.

Relating to open, uncovered, abandoned, or deteriorated wells.

Relating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.

Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.

Relating to an election to reduce or increase the sales and use tax rate imposed by a municipality for the benefit of a Type B development corporation.

Relating to the meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.

Relating to driver's and learner licenses and the issuance of certain driver's licenses and identification certificates; authorizing a fee.

Relating to an authorization agreement between a parent and a nonparent relative of the child.

Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.

Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.

Relating to the definitions of highway maintenance and service vehicles for purposes of certain provisions governing vehicle equipment.

Relating to the jurisdiction of this state to tax tangible personal property that is used continually in this state.

Relating to certain physician-specific comparison data compiled by a health benefit plan issuer, including the release of that data to physicians participating in certain physician-led organizations.

Relating to the disposal of certain motor vehicles to a motor vehicle demolisher.

Relating to the entitlement to expunction for certain persons who are arrested solely as a result of inaccurate identifying information.

Relating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by a health care facility.

Relating to fees charged by the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the authority of a person to sell property without engaging in business as a motor vehicle dealer.

Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties.

Relating to the duties of the structural pest control advisory committee.

Relating to the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to certain conduct constituting contempt of court that may result in the suspension or denial of a driver's license.

Relating to the delivery of certain Medicaid services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Relating to persons required to establish nursing peer review committees.

Relating to jurisdiction of the county courts in certain counties.

Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course.

Relating to the issuance of identification documentation for foster care youth.

Relating to the prelicensing education requirements for residential mortgage loan originators.

Relating to privacy of certain structured settlement information.

Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.

Relating to forms of notice that may be provided by the Department of Public Safety during certain enforcement proceedings and actions.

Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.

Relating to acceptance of donations and bequests by a commissioners court.

Relating to the authority of certain county and district clerks to obtain and retain information that identifies a person filing a document or requesting services.

Relating to the authority of certain county assistance districts to annex public rights-of-way and county-owned property.

Relating to the taking of certain feral hogs and coyotes using a hot air balloon.

Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings.

Relating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence offenses.

Relating to the definition of road machinery for purposes of certain provisions governing vehicle equipment.

Relating to local juvenile justice information systems.

Relating to certain alternative education programs designed to address workforce development needs for at-risk students.

Relating to certain examination and continuing education requirements for applicants for and holders of liquefied petroleum gas licenses.

Relating to an application for a new or amended water right submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Relating to the uses of the lifetime license endowment account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Relating to the terms of the board of directors of the Palo Pinto County Hospital District.

Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the property known as the French Legation to the Texas Historical Commission and to certain historic sites under the commission's jurisdiction.

Relating to the insurance reporting program operated by the Title IV-D agency to enforce certain child support obligations.

Relating to a motion for forensic DNA testing of certain evidence previously subjected to faulty testing.

Relating to training and continuing education requirements for certain long-term care facilities.

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 289 in Dallas County as the Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway.

Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.

Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain cooperatives with a member that has farmer-fruit grower members.

Relating to certain voter registration information.

Relating to eligibility and contributions for coverage under the state employee group benefits program and health benefit plans offered by certain university systems.

Relating to the access of criminal history record information by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Relating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collected in relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions.

Relating to the county budget for certain court personnel.

Relating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard may be operated.

Relating to the creation of the Celina Municipal Management District No. 2; providing a limited authority of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the Anthem Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 554; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Ingleside Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; granting limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the Paris Junior College District.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 50; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.

Relating to the 32nd Judicial District Juvenile Board.

Relating to the 1st Multicounty County Court at Law.

Relating to the conversion of the Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District to the Grand Northwest Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 130; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Smiley Road Water Control and Improvement District.

Relating to the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses of the directors of the Aliana Management District.

Relating to the creation of the Stadium Park Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Relating to the fees charged by the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of a tax.

Relating to the creation of Telfair Tract 5 Commercial Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 553; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Conservation District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Driftwood 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.

Relating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities and improvements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose an assessment.

Relating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities and improvements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose an assessment.

Relating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities and improvements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose an assessment.

Relating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities and improvements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose an assessment.

Relating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities and improvements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose an assessment.

Relating to the creation of the Beaumont Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 25; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 61; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Wise County Municipal Utility District No. 4; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Far North Fort Worth Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Tarrant and Wise Counties; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 24; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Willacy County 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.

Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 34; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Designating Spurger as the Knife Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.

Designating July as Train Safety Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.

Recognizing the Stop the Bleed campaign.

Designating Dripping Springs as the official Wedding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.

Designating Big Spring as the Lighted Poinsettia Capital of Texas.

Designating Stamford as the Western Art Show Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.

Designating May as Fallen First Responder Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.

Expressing support for prioritizing a substantial increase in funding for graduate medical education before authorizing the creation and support of additional medical schools.

Urging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast.

Urging future owners to preserve the name of the G. J. Sutton State Office Complex in San Antonio.

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the unconventional ratification of the 27th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Relating to the use of regional mobility authority toll projects by public school buses.