SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Tuesday May 16, 2017 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Relating to the state virtual school network. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost. |
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Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a universal lunch program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas Racing Commission escrow account for purses. 3 Floor Amendments |
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Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program. |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 380 in Young and Jack Counties as the Henry H. King Memorial Highway. |
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Relating to the authority of a city attorney to seek an injunction to abate a common nuisance under the Alcoholic Beverage Code. |
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Relating to the issuance of "Back the Blue" specialty license plates. |
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Relating to allowing individuals appointed to state office to file required financial statements by certified mail. |
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Relating to the repeal of certain state procurement advisory and approval procedures. |
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Relating to the provision of state death benefits to peace officers employed by certain private institutions of higher education located in this state. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces. |
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Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the Nelda M. Laney Safety Rest Areas. |
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Relating to abandonment of shares of a mutual fund. 1 Floor Amendment |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read third time and finally passed: |
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Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read the second time, and passed to third reading: |
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Relating to actions on and liability associated with certain insurance claims. |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Congratulating Fred Hines on the occasion of his retirement. |
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Congratulating the Texas Woman's University gymnastics team on winning the 2017 USA Gymnastics Women's Collegiate National Championships. |
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Recognizing Raynaldo T. Lopez on the occasion of his retirement. |
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Recalling S.B. No. 622 from the governor for clerical actions. |
The Senate concurred in House amendments to the following: |
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Relating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot. |
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Relating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship to protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse. |
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Relating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees. |
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Relating to the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies. |
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Relating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connection with prescription drug coverage. |
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Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain retail installment contracts and leases for vehicles and deferred payments under motor vehicle retail installment contracts; providing for a civil penalty. |
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Relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies; authorizing fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration. |
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Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense. |
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Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of drill cuttings. |
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Relating to cemeteries. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Relating to determining eligibility for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship and to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive that scholarship. Higher Education |
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Relating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies; providing a civil penalty. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, including the determination of a sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund. Finance |
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Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher. Education |
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Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to emergency health care services and trauma care systems. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. Finance |
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Relating to the powers and compensation of criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County. State Affairs |
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Relating to general officers within the Texas Military Department. Veteran Affairs & Border Security |
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Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state. State Affairs |
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Relating to limiting the liability of certain health care providers. State Affairs |
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Relating to the administration of gasoline and diesel fuel motor fuels taxes and the fee on the delivery of certain petroleum products. Finance |
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Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to vendor requirements under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Health & Human Services |
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Relating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to provide health care services. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the costs associated with the provision of certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. State Affairs |
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Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations. Finance |
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Relating to the certification of unopposed candidates for the board of directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority. Intergovernmental Relations |
The Senate confirmed all nominees as reported by the Committee on Nominations. |
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