SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Thursday April 27, 2023 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Relating to the investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain complaints. |
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Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers. |
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Relating to the rights of a parent or guardian with a child in certain child-care facilities. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board. |
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Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. |
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Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the requirements for the early college education program and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway. |
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Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. |
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Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction by petition or election. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to an advanced mathematics program for public school students in middle school. |
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Relating to emergency planning for the transportation of certain end stage renal disease facility patients during a declared disaster. |
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Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the minimum number of instructional days provided by public schools. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators for the child. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read third time and finally passed: |
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Relating to nominations by primary election by certain political parties. |
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Relating to the required posting of signs regarding human trafficking penalties by certain schools. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense. |
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Relating to the disclosure of information in department files of fire fighters or police officers and civilian oversight boards in certain municipalities. |
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Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read second time and passed to engrossment: |
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Health Insurance Mandate Advisory Collaborative; authorizing a fee. 2 Floor Amendments |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Recognizing the Dallas Wings organization for its contributions to the community. |
The following bills were passed on the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar: |
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Designating April 6 as Texas High School Coaches Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033. |
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Granting Aransas County permission to sue Regional Pool Alliance and waiving Regional Pool Alliance's governmental immunity with respect to claims by Aransas County for and in connection with covered losses sustained from Hurricane Harvey. |
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Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense. |
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Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense. |
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Relating to the regulation of motor fuel metering devices and motor fuel quality. |
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Relating to a study on the adverse reactions and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. |
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Relating to requiring certain institutions of higher education to enter into an agreement to offer undergraduate courses in Texas History. |
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Relating to the eligibility of certain political subdivisions to receive certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Water Development Board. |
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Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers. |
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Relating to the disclosure of certain prescription drug information by a health benefit plan. |
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Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater conservation district and the disqualification of board members of groundwater conservation districts. |
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Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district. |
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Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project. |
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Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. |
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Relating to taking a blood specimen from the body of a deceased person during an inquest. |
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Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases. |
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Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District. |
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Relating to publication of notices by a governmental entity on the Internet websites of a newspaper and the Texas Press Association. |
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Relating to information maintained by certain municipally owned utilities that provide electricity services and cable, Internet, or broadband services. |
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Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee subsidies paid for public school teachers and students. |
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Relating to enrolling a public school student in a virtual education program as an alternative to expulsion. |
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Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals. |
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Relating to the confidentiality of fraud detection and deterrence and counterterrorism information under the public information law. |
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Relating to training for employees and operators of certain child-care facilities. |
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Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons. |
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Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities. |
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Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for full-time employees of a county courthouse, the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, or the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and the employees' family members. |
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Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster youth who are transitioning to independent living. |
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Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions. |
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Relating to procedures for the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness. |
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Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect. |
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Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. |
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Relating to licensure and training requirements for school marshals. |
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Relating to notice to property owners regarding certain stationary LP-gas installations. |
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Relating to requiring the establishment of policy frameworks for research security at public institutions of higher education. |
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Relating to prohibiting the imposition of a monetary fine or penalty for a violation of a money services business's terms of service agreement; providing a civil penalty. |
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Relating to the regulation of state banks. |
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Relating to the hearings officer of the Texas Department of Banking. |
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Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. |
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Relating to the collection and disclosure of certain public information. |
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Relating to the process for initiating, transferring, or terminating water or sewer service. |
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Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation. |
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Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. |
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Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on or near the premises of a day-care center, school, or postsecondary educational institution. |
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Relating to the reestablishment of the committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission. |
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Relating to the calculation of the unused increment rate of a taxing unit. |
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Relating to the form of an appraisal review board order determining a protest. |
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Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. |
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Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims. |
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Relating to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; authorizing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules on ineligibility to renew a certification, registration, or license issued by the commission; specifying conditions for the imposition of administrative sanctions by the commission. |
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Relating to oversight by the comptroller of financial institution divestments from certain industries. |
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Relating to the notice and petition for the creation of a municipal utility district in certain counties. |
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Relating to programs established and operated by federally qualified health centers to provide primary care access to certain employees. |
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Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees. |
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Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. |
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Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. |
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Relating to bond requirements for certain judges. |
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Relating to the voter-approval tax rate used to calculate the unused increment rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes. |
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Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities. |
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Relating to repairs made pursuant to a tenant's notice of intent to repair and the refund of a tenant's security deposit. |
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Relating to limitations on the automatic admission of undergraduate students to general academic teaching institutions. |
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Relating to the dissolution of the McMullen County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. |
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Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 225; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
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Relating to the Open R Fresh Water Supply District of Caldwell County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
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Relating to the eminent domain authority of the Crosby Municipal Utility District. |
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Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 216; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
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Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults. |
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Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease. |
The following bills were removed from the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar: |
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Relating to the investigation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain complaints. |
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Relating to creating a temporary educator certification for certain military service members and first responders. |
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Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state. |
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Relating to the requirements for the early college education program and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education. |
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Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District. Local Government |
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Relating to the powers and duties of the Stanley Lake Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes. Local Government |
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Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held. State Affairs |
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Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the administration, provision, and Medicaid reimbursement of mental health or behavioral health services provided to certain public school students. Education |
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Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students. Education |
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Relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail. Local Government |
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Relating to limitations on the use of workers' compensation insurance experience modifier values in soliciting and awarding public and private construction contracts. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics. Subcommittee on Higher Education |
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Relating to an evaluation by the housing and health services coordination council of the 2-1-1 services provided by the Texas Information and Referral Network. Local Government |
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Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of improper relationship between educator and student. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the service area of the Blinn Junior College District. Subcommittee on Higher Education |
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Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to procedures for the issuance of personal identification certificates to certain persons 65 years of age or older whose driver's licenses are surrendered. Transportation |
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Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges. Subcommittee on Higher Education |
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Relating to the period for which a pesticide must be registered. Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to the fees assessed by a district clerk for copies of certain court documents. Local Government |
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Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing. Local Government |
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Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program; authorizing a civil penalty. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the issuance of a digital occupational license by a state agency, county, or municipality. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the administration of violations and administrative penalties of the employment of children. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins. Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to the creation of the Texas technology and innovation program. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to requirements for notice advertising the sale of property to enforce a self-service storage facility lien. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the disclosure of customer information by government-operated utilities. Administration |
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Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas at Austin of a program to promote computer science education capacity in this state. Subcommittee on Higher Education |
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Relating to the use of glucagon medication on certain public and private school campuses. Education |
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Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas annexed during a certain period of time. Local Government |
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Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on authorized emergency vehicles. Transportation |
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Relating to the automatic admission of students with a nontraditional secondary education to certain public institutions of higher education. Subcommittee on Higher Education |
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