THIRTY-FIRST DAY --- THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015
The house met at 10:02 a.m. and was called to order by the speaker.
The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 52).
Present — Mr. Speaker; Allen; Alonzo; Alvarado; Anchia; Anderson, R.; Ashby; Aycock; Bell; Bernal; Blanco; Bohac; Bonnen, D.; Bonnen, G.; Burkett; Burns; Burrows; Button; Canales; Capriglione; Clardy; Coleman; Collier; Cook; Craddick; Crownover; Cyrier; Dale; Darby; Davis, S.; Davis, Y.; Deshotel; Dukes; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; Fallon; Farias; Farney; Farrar; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Frullo; Galindo; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Hernandez; Herrero; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Israel; Johnson; Keffer; Keough; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Klick; Koop; Krause; Kuempel; Landgraf; Larson; Laubenberg; Leach; Longoria; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McClendon; Metcalf; Meyer; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Murr; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Paul; Peña; Phelan; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rinaldi; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Romero; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; Vo; Walle; White, J.; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.
Absent, Excused — Anderson, C.; Kacal; Smithee.
The speaker recognized Representative Leach who offered the invocation.
The speaker recognized Representative Villalba who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of important business in the district:
Smithee on motion of Button.
The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of important business:
Kacal on motion of Metcalf.
CAPITOL PHYSICIAN
The speaker recognized Representative Sheffield who presented Dr. Colby Cessnun of Gatesville as the "Doctor for the Day."
The house welcomed Dr. Cessnun and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
(Bernal in the chair)
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS SUSPENDED
On motion of Representative Metcalf and by unanimous consent, the reading and referral of bills was postponed until just prior to adjournment.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
Notice was given at this time that the speaker had signed bills and resolutions in the presence of the house (see the addendum to the daily journal, Signed by the Speaker, House List No. 6 and Senate List No. 7).
SCR 25 - ADOPTED
(Darby - House Sponsor)
Representative Darby moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time SCR 25.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
SCR 25, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, and ending on Monday, March 16, 2015.
SCR 25 was adopted by (Record 53): 137 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Allen; Alonzo; Alvarado; Anchia; Anderson, R.; Ashby; Aycock; Bell; Blanco; Bohac; Bonnen, D.; Bonnen, G.; Burkett; Burns; Burrows; Button; Canales; Capriglione; Clardy; Coleman; Collier; Cook; Craddick; Crownover; Cyrier; Dale; Darby; Davis, S.; Davis, Y.; Dukes; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; Fallon; Farias; Farney; Farrar; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Frullo; Galindo; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Hernandez; Herrero; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Israel; Johnson; Keffer; Keough; King, K.; King, S.; Klick; Koop; Krause; Kuempel; Landgraf; Larson; Laubenberg; Leach; Longoria; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; Metcalf; Meyer; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Murr; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Paul; Peña; Phelan; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rinaldi; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; Vo; Walle; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zerwas.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Bernal(C).
Absent, Excused — Anderson, C.; Kacal; Smithee.
Absent — Deshotel; King, P.; King, T.; McClendon; Romero; White, J.; Zedler.
HR 432 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Guillen)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 432, Recognizing Ruben Saenz for his service to South Texas College and the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Guillen who introduced Ruben Saenz and members of his family.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today because of important business in the district:
Dukes on motion of Howard.
HR 1139 - ADOPTED
(by M. White)
Representative M. White moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1139.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 1139, Recognizing March 12, 2015, as City of Belton Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1139 was adopted.
On motion of Representative Wu, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1139 as signers thereof.
HR 642 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Gonzales)
The chair laid out and had read the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 642, In memory of Vincent DiNino, director of bands emeritus at The University of Texas at Austin.
On motion of Representatives Darby and Naishtat, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 642 as signers thereof.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Gonzales who introduced family members and friends of Vincent DiNino.
HR 615 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by E. S. Turner)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 615, Commending Constable Randy Earl Parks of Rockwall County for his lifesaving actions in a medical emergency.
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST
The chair recognized Representative E. S. Turner who introduced Constable Randy Earl Parks.
HR 1194 - ADOPTED
(by Sheffield)
Representative Sheffield moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1194.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 1194, Recognizing March 12, 2015, as Psychology Day at the State Capitol and commending the Texas Psychological Association.
HR 1194 was adopted.
COMMITTEES GRANTED PERMISSION TO MEET
Pursuant to Rule 4, Section 9 of the House Rules, Representative Meyer requested permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the house is in session, during bill referral today, pursuant to their committee postings. For purposes of this motion, those committees and subcommittees that are scheduled to meet upon adjournment or final recess today shall be considered to be scheduled to meet during bill referral today.
Permission to meet was granted.
HR 660 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Israel)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 660, Commemorating the 103rd anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Israel who introduced representatives of Girls Scouts of the USA.
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST
The chair recognized Representative Y. Davis who introduced Daniela Gonzalez, participant in the Dallas County Community College District Legislative Internship Program.
(McClendon in the chair)
CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR
On motion of Representative Kacal and by unanimous consent, the house agreed to dispense with the reading of the resolutions on the congratulatory calendar, with the understanding that the resolutions will be recorded in the journal.
HCR 38 (by Ashby), Congratulating the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce on its receipt of five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
HCR 47 (by Lozano and Hunter), Congratulating San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson on being named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
HCR 60 (by Longoria), Honoring the Garza family of Peñitas for their record of accomplishments in higher education.
HR 500 (by Wray), Congratulating the Ennis High School football team on winning the 2014 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.
HR 577 (by Stephenson), Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 707 (by Paddie), Congratulating the Waskom High School football team on winning the UIL 3A Division 2 state championship.
HR 709 (by Coleman), Congratulating Rick Lowe of Houston on his selection as the 2015 Texas Medal of Arts honoree for Visual Arts by the Texas Cultural Trust.
HR 712 (by Farney), Commemorating the 90th birthday of Dr. Sidney Richardson, medical director of the Milam County Health Department.
HR 714 (by Murr), Honoring the Pioneers Youth Leadership Program for its efforts to develop future community leaders.
HR 715 (by C. Anderson), Congratulating Ronnie Wallace, Christe Hancock, and Marva Harrison on winning Midway ISD Extra Mile Awards.
HR 716 (by Nevárez), Recognizing Hesles Sporting Goods Day.
HR 718 (by Cook), Recognizing February 26, 2015, as City of Palestine and Anderson County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 720 (by Farney), Recognizing Williamson County Emergency Medical Services on the 40th anniversary of its founding.
HR 721 (by Sheffield), Honoring former Brady High School band director Berry "Butch" Crudgington on his receipt of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Brady Chamber of Commerce.
HR 723 (by Villalba), Congratulating Dr. Kay Waggoner on her selection as one of the 2014 Outstanding Women of Today by Altrusa Richardson.
HR 724 (by Villalba), Celebrating the work of Honor Flight DFW.
HR 725 (by C. Anderson), Congratulating Robert and Katherine Miller on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 726 (by Herrero), Honoring Saint Anthony de Padua Catholic Church on its 36th annual Fiesta Mexicana Celebration.
HR 728 (by Villalba), Honoring Foster Kids Charity of Dallas for its service.
HR 731 (by Phillips), Congratulating Donnie Glenn on his retirement as battalion chief of the Sherman Fire Department.
HR 732 (by Y. Davis), Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Leadership Southwest Day at the State Capitol.
HR 734 (by Villalba), Honoring the Carson Leslie Foundation for its fund-raising efforts in support of research concerning pediatric cancer.
HR 735 (by Herrero), Congratulating Peter Salazar on being named the Corpus Christi Fire Department 2015 Prevention Officer of the Year.
HR 743 (by Villalba), Congratulating the Lake Highlands Women's League on their record-setting fund-raising effort.
HR 744 (by Villalba), Congratulating Marilyn Hailey of Lake Highlands on being named the honorary chair of A Writer's Garden Valentine Tea 2015.
HR 745 (by Villalba), Honoring the New Room in Lake Highlands for its community service.
HR 746 (by Button), Recognizing Garland Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 749 (by Craddick), Congratulating Kyle Kendall on his retirement as owner and operator of Stanton Drug Store.
HR 755 (by Herrero), Commemorating the 20th anniversary of S & J Bakery in Corpus Christi.
HR 756 (by Simmons), Honoring Captain Brett Baker Flagg, Jr., of the U.S. Army for his military service.
HR 759 (by Stephenson), Congratulating Jerome Barta of Bonus on his 100th birthday.
HR 765 (by Villalba), Congratulating Ken's Man's Shop in Dallas on its 50th anniversary.
HR 766 (by J. Rodriguez), Congratulating Flaco Jiménez on his receipt of a 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
HR 767 (by Morrison), Commemorating the closing of Boathouse Bait in Port O'Connor.
HR 768 (by Simmons), Recognizing Kenwoo Kim of Lewisville High School as state champion in the 2014-15 American Legion Oratorical Contest.
HR 770 (by Bell), Congratulating Charlie Bell on being named president of the Tarleton State University Economics Society.
HR 771 was previously adopted.
HR 774 (by Raymond), Honoring Kaitlyn Jankovsky for her courageous battle with cancer.
HR 775 (by Raymond), Recognizing September 2015 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
HR 778 (by Morrison), Congratulating Richard Meyer on being named 2014 Man of the Year by the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce.
HR 779 (by Morrison), Congratulating Rhonda Cummins on being named 2014 Woman of the Year by the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce.
HR 780 (by Morrison), Congratulating John Mares on his retirement as athletic director and head football coach at Goliad High School.
HR 782 (by Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Steven Brown of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for being named a winner at the 2014 University Council of Educational Administration Film Festival.
HR 783 (by Herrero), Congratulating Aaron Suarez of Corpus Christi on being recognized by Project Lead The Way during Computer Science Education Week.
HR 785 (by Canales), Honoring Frances Rocha of Elsa for her service to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
HR 786 (by Naishtat), Congratulating Dr. Patty Collier on her receipt of a 2015 Teaching Excellence Award from Austin Community College.
HR 787 (by Kacal), Congratulating the Allen Academy football team on winning the 2014 TCAL Six-Man Division 1 state championship.
HR 788 (by Villalba), Commending Catholic Charities of Dallas for its contributions to the community.
HR 792 (by Dale), Honoring the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on its 50th anniversary.
HR 796 (by Canales), Commending Leticia Gonzalez on her 27 years of service with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
HR 798 (by Canales), Commending Imelda Rodriguez on her 10 years of service as director of tourism for the Edinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
HR 799 (by Canales), Honoring Joe Filoteo, Jr., for his achievements as a coach and athletic director and for his service with the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department.
HR 800 (by Canales), Commending the members of Girl Scout Troop 35 of Greater South Texas for their service to their community.
HR 801 (by Canales), Commemorating the 10th annual Texas Cook 'Em: High Steaks in Edinburg barbecue cook-off.
HR 807 (by Dutton), Commemorating the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker at First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
HR 811 (by Dutton), Honoring Sister Faye Marie Johnson for 50 years of service to Lyons Unity Missionary Baptist Church.
HR 812 (by Guerra), Honoring Jody Nelsen of Edinburg for her work as president of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Board of Directors.
HR 813 (by Nevárez), Recognizing the Aztec Theater in Eagle Pass for its contribution to that city's cultural heritage.
HR 814 (by Nevárez), Recognizing Eagle Grocery Day at the State Capitol.
HR 817 (by Guerra), Congratulating Eugene Gutierrez, Jr., of McAllen on his receipt of the Congressional Gold Medal.
HR 819 (by Hughes), Congratulating Hilmar and Adeline Hartmann of Schertz on their 63rd wedding anniversary.
HR 820 (by Murphy), Commemorating St. Patrick's Day and honoring the contributions that individuals of Irish descent have made to the State of Texas.
HR 821 (by Capriglione), Congratulating the Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce on its 35th anniversary.
HR 822 (by Sheffield and Bell), Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Independent Pharmacists Day at the State Capitol.
HR 824 (by Moody), Recognizing Danashiya Pritchard for her achievements as an artist and for her charitable work in the El Paso area.
HR 825 (by Kacal), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Texas State Technical College.
HR 826 (by Flynn), Recognizing March 31, 2015, as Hopkins County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 827 (by Guerra, Muñoz, Canales, and Martinez), Commending April Lopez of McAllen for her heroism in saving a man's life.
HR 828 (by Villalba), Recognizing March 26, 2015, as Texas Jewish Communities Advocacy Effort Day at the State Capitol.
HR 830 (by J. White), Congratulating Gary Dougharty on his retirement from the Jasper Fire Department.
HR 831 (by Farney), Congratulating Bob and Mona Williams of Sun City Georgetown on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 832 (by Farney), Congratulating Patrick and Jeanette McCaslin of Georgetown on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 833 (by Farney), Congratulating Zoila Cardenas of James Mitchell Elementary School in Georgetown on her selection as the ESC Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
HR 834 (by Farney), Congratulating Collin Clark on his retirement as superintendent of the Cameron Independent School District.
HR 835 (by Farney), Congratulating Andrew W. Killingsworth of Georgetown on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 836 (by Farney), Commending St. David's HealthCare on its receipt of a 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
HR 837 (by Farney), Congratulating Melissa Hightower of Liberty Hill on her receipt of the 2014 Chuck Dennis Investigator of the Year Award.
HR 839 (by Farney), Congratulating Melissa McWherter of Liberty Hill Junior High School on her selection as VFW Teacher of the Year for District 28.
HR 841 (by C. Anderson), Congratulating Virginia DuPuy of Waco on her receipt of the Silver Eagle Award from the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
HR 842 (by J. White), Recognizing Kayla Marie Atkinson of Livingston for her tribute to peace officers.
HR 843 (by C. Anderson), Congratulating Randy Aaron, Marty Dominguez, and Zach Minnix on their promotions with the McGregor Volunteer Fire Department.
HR 844 (by C. Anderson), Commending Texas Department of Public Safety officers Brent Crossley and Vance Griffin for their bravery in apprehending an armed suspect.
HR 845 (by Sanford), Recognizing April 1, 2015, as Volunteer McKinney Day at the State Capitol.
HR 847 (by Collier), Congratulating Master Sergeant Bryce Hardin on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
HR 850 (by Dale), Commemorating the fifth anniversary of Heroes Night Out.
HR 851 (by Herrero), Congratulating Sheila Simmons on earning an Outstanding Employee Award from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.
HR 852 (by Hernandez), Recognizing March 2015 as Women Veterans Month in Texas and commending the work of the Texas Veterans Commission Women Veterans Initiative.
HR 855 (by Moody), Congratulating the Canutillo High School football team on its successful 2014 season.
HR 856 (by Dutton), Congratulating Marguerite Latson of Houston on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
HR 857 (by J. White), Recognizing the Livingston Elite Cheer team for its accomplishments.
HR 858 (by J. White), Congratulating Kiley B. Young of Village Mills on earning a 2015 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
HR 859 (by J. White), Congratulating Brittany L. Lightfoot of Onalaska on earning a 2015 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
HR 860 (by J. White), Congratulating Deontra Morgan of Kountze on earning a 2015 Texas Legislative Black Caucus scholarship.
HR 861 (by J. White), Congratulating Lauren Cochran of Lumberton High School on her participation in the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.
HR 862 (by J. White), Commending the Hardin County Commissioners Court for approving the display of "In God We Trust" in the commissioners courtroom.
HR 863 (by Villalba), Congratulating the Lake Highlands High School wrestling team on a successful 2014-2015 season.
HR 864 (by Tinderholt), Congratulating Charles David Kirkham of Troop No. 520 in Arlington on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 865 (by Miles), Honoring Alana Danielle Smith of Houston for her role in foiling a burglary attempt.
HR 866 was previously adopted.
HR 867 (by Keough), Honoring Woodlands Church for its humanitarian efforts.
HR 868 (by Meyer), Congratulating Sophia Price of University Park Elementary School on the inclusion of her painting in the 2015 Youth Art Month exhibition at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the State Capitol.
HR 869 (by Leach), Honoring the International Franchise Association.
HR 870 (by Leach), Honoring members of the Collin County Conservative Republicans for their civic engagement.
HR 871 (by Leach), Honoring members of the Collin County Young Republicans for their civic engagement.
HR 872 (by Herrero), Congratulating Jack McLaughlin of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi on his performance at the 2015 UIL Swimming & Diving State Meet.
HR 873 (by Herrero), Congratulating Kaelin Bunting on winning the 2015 Corpus Christi Caller-Times South Texas Regional Spelling Bee.
HR 874 (by Burkett), Congratulating Thomas Wilbanks on his retirement as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite.
HR 875 (by Sanford), Commending Jacob Luttmer for his service as an intern during the 84th session of the Texas Legislature.
HR 876 (by Sanford), Commending Joshua Odén for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Scott Sanford.
HR 877 (by Sanford), Commending Allison Ainsworth for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Scott Sanford.
HR 878 (by Sanford), Congratulating Jaci Seale of Melissa on winning the grand championship in the 12th annual Chisholm Challenge horse competition at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
HR 879 (by Sanford), Honoring the city of McKinney for being named the Best Place to Live in America in 2014 by Money magazine.
HR 880 (by Sanford), Congratulating Dr. J. D. Kennedy on his retirement as the superintendent of the McKinney Independent School District.
HR 881 (by Sanford), Congratulating Colin Kimball of McKinney on his receipt of the Silver Patrick Henry Medallion from the Dallas chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars.
HR 882 (by Sanford), Congratulating Nicholas Kerekgyarto of McKinney on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 884 (by Springer), Congratulating the Throckmorton High School football team on winning the 2014 UIL Six-Man 1A Division 2 state championship.
HR 885 (by Spitzer), Congratulating members of the Athens High School Pride of the Hornets Band on their performances at the UIL Region 21 Solo and Ensemble Contest.
HR 886 (by Springer), Commemorating the centennial of the Crosby County Courthouse.
HR 887 (by Simmons), Congratulating the city of Carrollton on its recognition by WalletHub as the nation's highest ranking city for economic class diversity.
HR 888 (by Springer), Congratulating Charles and Dale Tyer on their 60th wedding anniversary.
HR 889 (by Springer), Congratulating Andy Popp of Cooke County on being named the 2014 Conservation Farmer of the Year by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
HR 891 (by Springer), Congratulating James Umsted and Brennan Umsted on being named the 2015 Fireman and Junior Fireman of the Year by the Wheeler Volunteer Fire Department.
HR 892 (by McClendon), Commending the City of San Antonio for its effort to gain World Heritage Site designation for its five Spanish missions.
HR 893 (by J. White), Congratulating Jamerson Roberts of Hardin-Jefferson High School on being named a Wendy's 12Star Athlete of the Week by KBMT-TV.
The resolutions were adopted.
The following memorial resolutions were laid before the house:
HCR 33 (by Sheffield), In memory of Dr. Barry B. Thompson, The Texas A&M University System chancellor emeritus and Tarleton State University president emeritus.
HR 430 (by Isaac), In memory of Augustin Lucio, Jr., of San Marcos.
HR 503 (by Sheffield), In memory of Loel Dene Cox of Comanche.
HR 705 (by Springer), In memory of Wilton Ernest Cantrell of Elbert.
HR 706 (by Israel), In memory of Senior Deputy Jessica Hollis of the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
HR 708 (by Paddie), In memory of Sabine County Judge Charles E. Watson.
HR 736 (by Gonzales), In memory of David Lynn Oman of Hutto.
HR 753 (by Herrero), In memory of Leticia Uribe Ruiz of Robstown.
HR 777 (by Morrison), In memory of Ruffner Perry Baugh of Rockport.
HR 797 (by Canales), In memory of Josephine Longoria of Edinburg.
HR 802 (by Keough, Metcalf, and Bell), In memory of Deputy Sheriff Catherine Breeding of Montgomery County.
HR 809 (by Villalba), In memory of Jan Patterson of Dallas.
HR 815 (by Nevárez), In memory of Albert V. Hallford of Fredericksburg.
HR 823 (by Sheffield), In memory of Arley G. Echols of Stephenville.
HR 838 (by VanDeaver), In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Justin Holt.
HR 840 (by Nevárez), In memory of Precinct 2 justice of the peace Joseph Michael Gonzalez of Del Rio.
HR 846 (by Martinez Fischer), In memory of Fidencio Gutierrez of San Antonio.
HR 848 (by Herrero), In memory of Wilford George Wilcox of Corpus Christi.
HR 849 (by Herrero), In memory of Mary Alice Muñoz of Corpus Christi.
HR 853 (by Herrero and Oliveira), In memory of Jose Santos, Jr., of Brownsville.
HR 854 (by Geren), In memory of Leonard Arthur Jones, Jr., of Fort Worth.
HR 883 (by Springer), In memory of Keith Grice King of Gainesville.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
(Burns in the chair)
On motion of Representatives Metcalf and Keough, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 802 and HR 867 as signers thereof.
(Speaker in the chair)
PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT
At 11:05 a.m., Representative Gonzales moved that, at the conclusion of the reading of bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committees, the house adjourn until 2 p.m. Monday, March 16 in memory of Vincent DiNino of Bay City.
The motion prevailed.
(Landgraf in the chair)
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
Bills and joint resolutions were at this time laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees. Resolutions were at this time laid before the house and referred to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List Nos. 1 and 2.)
(Dale in the chair)
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
Bills and joint resolutions were at this time laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List No. 1 - March 13.)
(Hughes in the chair)
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
Bills and joint resolutions were at this time laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List No. 2 - March 13.)
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 6:05 p.m. Friday, March 13, adjourned until 2 p.m. Monday, March 16.
ADDENDUM
REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
The following bills and joint resolutions were today laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees, and the following resolutions were today laid before the house and referred to committees. If indicated, the chair today corrected the referral of the following measures:
List No. 1
HB 20 (By Simmons and Pickett), Relating to the operations of and transportation planning and expenditures by the Texas Department of Transportation and local transportation entities.
To Transportation.
HB 1691 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to prompt payment of certain physicians and health care providers by a preferred provider benefit plan.
To Insurance.
HB 1692 (By Sheets), Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1693 (By Isaac), Relating to a prohibition on the sale of motor fuel mixed with ethanol; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 1694 (By Capriglione), Relating to the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Tarrant County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1695 (By Capriglione), Relating to Internet access to certain district court family dockets.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1696 (By Capriglione), Relating to the sale or delivery of motor fuel.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 1697 (By Capriglione), Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
To Appropriations.
HB 1698 (By Capriglione), Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.
To Pensions.
HB 1699 (By Capriglione), Relating to the commission of family violence as grounds for an annulment of a marriage.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1700 (By Smithee), Relating to reinsurance, distributions, and pooling arrangements by captive insurance companies.
To Insurance.
HB 1701 (By Villalba), Relating to the approval period for a proposal for an award of a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 1702 (By Blanco), Relating to the elimination of the fee for the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license plate.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1705 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
To Public Education.
HB 1706 (By VanDeaver), Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.
To Public Education.
HB 1707 (By Stephenson), Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
To Pensions.
HB 1708 (By Stephenson), Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 1710 (By Bohac), Relating to an election to repeal a photographic traffic signal enforcement system ordinance.
To Transportation.
HB 1711 (By Oliveira), Relating to the compensatory education allotment and the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.
To Public Education.
HB 1713 (By Howard), Relating to the establishment of a technology allotment for public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1716 (By Oliveira and Deshotel), Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.
To Business and Industry.
HB 1717 (By Oliveira), Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes by certain municipalities for ecological and space exploration-related tourism.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1718 (By Sheffield), Relating to the selection of the local administrative judge for Coryell County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1720 (By Deshotel), Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
To Business and Industry.
HB 1721 (By Koop), Relating to the criminal and civil prosecution of certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1722 (By Peña), Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
To Transportation.
HB 1723 (By Miles), Relating to the territory included in, the composition of the board of directors of, and the method of assessment of the Harris County Improvement District No. 10 and to clarifying the law to reflect the prior division of the district.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 1724 (By Sheffield, Zerwas, and R. Miller), Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
To Public Health.
HB 1725 (By Stephenson), Relating to the composition of local boards of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
To Pensions.
HB 1727 (By Dutton), Relating to petitions by parents of students for the repurposing, alternative management, or closure of low-performing public school campuses.
To Public Education.
HB 1728 (By Dutton), Relating to certain facilities transactions between school districts and charter schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1729 (By Peña), Relating to the qualifications of persons employed as nurses by public school districts.
To Public Education.
HB 1730 (By Smithee), Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
To Insurance.
HB 1731 (By VanDeaver), Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for an academic and student services building at Texas A&M University--Texarkana.
To Higher Education.
HB 1732 (By Smithee), Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
To Insurance.
HB 1734 (By Shaheen), Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
To Transportation.
HB 1735 (By R. Miller), Relating to requests for a list of annual vote-by-mail voters.
To Elections.
HB 1738 (By Isaac), Relating to the release of certain restrictions on the use of certain highway rights-of-way transferred to a municipality from the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Transportation.
HB 1739 (By Moody), Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
To Human Services.
HB 1741 (By Lucio), Relating to route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
To Transportation.
HB 1742 (By Márquez), Relating to a qualified hotel project.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1744 (By González), Relating to the establishment of a survey and report on campus safety at public institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 1746 (By Hughes), Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1753 (By J. White), Relating to dismissal of charges of failure to attend school or parent contributing to nonattendance.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1754 (By Pickett), Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 1755 (By Keffer), Relating to the designation of Loop 567 in Granbury as the Deputy Sergeant Lance McLean Loop 567.
To Transportation.
HB 1756 (By E. Rodriguez and Workman), Relating to the board of trustees of and distribution of certain benefits by a retirement system for firefighters in certain municipalities.
To Pensions.
HB 1758 (By Zedler, Fletcher, and Herrero), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1759 (By Aycock), Relating to the public school finance system.
To Public Education.
HB 1761 (By Guillen), Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 1762 (By Otto), Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1763 (By Dutton), Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
To Public Education.
HB 1765 (By Lozano), Relating to the Texas Education Agency developing a strategic plan to increase enrollment in state prekindergarten programs.
To Public Education.
HB 1767 (By Dukes), Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1768 (By Naishtat), Relating to the use of the universal service fund to provide Internet service to certain persons with an impairment of hearing.
To State Affairs.
HB 1769 (By Zerwas), Relating to prohibited resident admission requirements before certain inspections of an assisted living facility license applicant.
To Human Services.
HB 1770 (By Hunter), Relating to access to pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.
To Insurance.
HB 1773 (By González), Relating to the creation of a task force to examine the effectiveness of school counseling programs in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1774 (By Lucio), Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1775 (By Hunter and Muñoz), Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.
To Insurance.
HB 1777 (By Giddings), Relating to prohibiting an employer from accessing the personal online accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
To Business and Industry.
HB 1780 (By Lozano), Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 1781 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to access of an adopted child to the adopted child's biological siblings in certain circumstances.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1782 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1783 (By Moody), Relating to the right of a school employee to report a crime and persons subject to the prohibition on coercing another into suppressing or failing to report information to a law enforcement agency; creating a criminal offense.
To Public Education.
HB 1789 (By Márquez), Relating to longevity pay for peace officers and firefighters in certain municipalities.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 1790 (By Márquez), Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer during illness or injury.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 1791 (By Lozano), Relating to the annexation of county roads.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 1795 (By S. Turner), Relating to the eligibility for indigent status for purposes of the driver responsibility program.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 1796 (By Bohac), Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
To Public Education.
HB 1798 (By Deshotel and Villalba), Relating to local control school districts.
To Public Education.
HB 1801 (By K. King), Relating to a technology grant to be awarded to public school districts that have received certain performance ratings.
To Public Education.
HB 1802 (By K. King), Relating to providing public school students tutorials through the state virtual school network for end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.
To Public Education.
HB 1803 (By Goldman), Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1804 (By Naishtat), Relating to notice by campuses and open-enrollment charter schools about events that may significantly impact the education of certain foster children.
To Public Education.
HB 1806 (By Tinderholt), Relating to service of process in this state.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1807 (By Naishtat), Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
To Higher Education.
HB 1810 (By Giddings), Relating to the sale of prison-made products to certain persons.
To Corrections.
HB 1812 (By Alvarado and Herrero), Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1813 (By Lucio), Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Cameron County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1815 (By Burrows), Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against a teacher for permissible teaching about the Bible.
To Public Education.
HB 1816 (By Burrows), Relating to the training requirements for renewal of a private pesticide applicator license.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 1817 (By Burrows), Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 132nd Judicial District.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1818 (By Lucio), Relating to the creation of additional county courts at law in Cameron County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1819 (By D. Miller), Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 1820 (By Naishtat), Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 1821 (By Alonzo), Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
To Pensions.
HB 1822 (By Laubenberg, E. S. Turner, Shaheen, Leach, and Sanford), Relating to the creation of two family district courts in Collin County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1823 (By Anchia and D. Bonnen), Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
To Energy Resources.
HB 1824 (By Lucio), Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1825 (By Lucio), Relating to references to school in the Texas Family Code.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1826 (By Lucio), Relating to waivers of citation in certain family law suits.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1827 (By Lucio), Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1828 (By Lucio), Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 1829 (By E. Thompson), Relating to increasing the punishment for assault committed against certain sports participants.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1830 (By Kuempel, Flynn, and R. Miller), Relating to the regulation and permitting of amusement redemption game rooms; authorizing fees; creating a civil penalty and criminal offense.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 1833 (By Pickett), Relating to agreements of certain counties to acquire, construct, maintain, or operate a toll bridge.
To Transportation.
HB 1834 (By Sanford), Relating to the operation of toll projects.
To Transportation.
HB 1835 (By Sanford), Relating to a prohibition on converting certain segments or lanes of a state highway to toll projects or managed lanes.
To Transportation.
HB 1836 (By Sanford), Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
To Transportation.
HB 1837 (By Sanford), Relating to approval of the study of, design for, and construction of a proposed toll project by the commissioners court of the county in which the toll project is to be located.
To Transportation.
HB 1941 (By Simmons), Relating to the designation of the structure on Interstate Highway 35 East crossing Lewisville Lake in Denton County as the Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell Bridge.
To Transportation.
HB 1943 (By Simmons), Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records.
To County Affairs.
HB 1944 (By Simmons), Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities.
To Transportation.
HB 1945 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to the provision of direct primary care.
To Public Health.
HB 1946 (By D. Bonnen), Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1947 (By Meyer), Relating to the expiration of licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.
To Insurance.
HB 1948 (By Meyer), Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.
To Insurance.
HB 1949 (By Springer), Relating to the annexation of county roads.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 1950 (By Springer), Relating to a municipality's or county's eligibility to receive money disbursed from a local events trust fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 1951 (By Springer), Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members.
To Higher Education.
HB 1955 (By Parker), Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing criminal and civil penalties.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1956 (By McClendon), Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
To Higher Education.
HB 1957 (By Faircloth), Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
To Transportation.
HB 1958 (By Canales), Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1959 (By Canales), Relating to a requirement that public school counselors provide parents with information regarding assessment instruments used in the admissions processes of colleges and universities.
To Public Education.
HB 1962 (By Parker and Metcalf), Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1963 (By Deshotel), Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 87 as the Texas Game Warden Michael C. Pauling Memorial Highway.
To Transportation.
HB 1964 (By Clardy), Relating to the definition of "eligible central municipality" for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1965 (By Paul), Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1966 (By Keffer and Leach), Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
To Business and Industry.
HB 1967 (By Keffer), Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.
To Pensions.
HB 1968 (By Martinez), Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
To Transportation.
HB 1969 (By Martinez), Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles on certain highways.
To Transportation.
HB 1970 (By Martinez), Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 1971 (By Martinez), Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
To Public Health.
HB 1972 (By Keffer), Relating to certain exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district.
To Natural Resources.
HB 1973 (By Schaefer and Moody), Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
To Human Services.
HB 1974 (By Keffer), Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to phase out the franchise tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1975 (By Schaefer and Dutton), Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 1976 (By Schaefer), Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
To State Affairs.
HB 1977 (By Schaefer), Relating to repealing certain towing and booting licenses and regulations.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 1978 (By R. Miller), Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
To Elections.
HB 1979 (By Phelan), Relating to a bag limit exemption for certain participants in certain fishing tournaments in Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Hardin, Newton, and Orange Counties.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 1980 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1981 (By Oliveira), Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property.
To Business and Industry.
HB 1986 (By R. Miller), Relating to the manner of state financing of primary elections.
To Elections.
HB 1987 (By Springer), Relating to the eligibility of property for a limitation on appraised value for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1988 (By Springer), Relating to the liability of sellers and manufacturers for the misuse of a product.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1989 (By Burkett), Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts.
To Human Services.
HB 1990 (By Kuempel), Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2141 (By S. King), Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 2142 (By Oliveira), Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2143 (By S. King), Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2144 (By Oliveira), Relating to partnerships and limited liability companies.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2145 (By Smithee), Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit.
To Insurance.
HB 2147 (By Keffer), Relating to secret ballots in a property owners' association election or vote.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2148 (By Keffer), Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2149 (By Alvarado), Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses, training about opioid antagonists and drug overdoses, and grants for related programs.
To Public Health.
HB 2150 (By Alvarado), Relating to the organization of a grand jury and qualifications for service as a grand juror.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2151 (By T. King), Relating to consideration by the board of trustees of a school district of parental complaints concerning student participation in extracurricular activities.
To Public Education.
HB 2153 (By Moody), Relating to the venue for prosecution of misdemeanor cases in justice courts.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2155 (By C. Anderson), Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 2156 (By VanDeaver), Relating to requirements for providers of certain technology services in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 2157 (By R. Miller), Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
To Public Health.
HB 2158 (By Paul), Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2159 (By Moody), Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2160 (By Paul), Relating to the release of election judges' and clerks' contact information.
To Elections.
HB 2161 (By Simmons), Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2162 (By Simmons), Relating to municipal regulation of the use of alarm systems and camera systems; authorizing a municipal fee.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 2163 (By R. Miller), Relating to signature verification on an early voting ballot voted by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2165 (By Simpson), Relating to repealing marihuana offenses.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2166 (By Flynn), Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 2167 (By Smith), Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2168 (By Muñoz), Relating to the payment date for annuities from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 2170 (By Murphy), Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2171 (By Sheffield), Relating to information maintained in the immunization registry with the consent of an individual after the individual becomes an adult.
To Public Health.
HB 2172 (By Smithee), Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans.
To Insurance.
HB 2174 (By Zerwas), Relating to testing for and education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants.
To Public Health.
HB 2175 (By Hunter), Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
To Insurance.
HB 2176 (By Huberty), Relating to public school performance ratings.
To Public Education.
HB 2177 (By Huberty), Relating to the power of certain commissioners courts to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2179 (By Lucio), Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district.
To Natural Resources.
HB 2180 (By Faircloth), Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Galveston County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2181 (By Faircloth), Relating to designating the Interstate Highway 45 causeway to Galveston the George and Cynthia Mitchell Causeway.
To Transportation.
HB 2182 (By Clardy), Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2184 (By R. Miller), Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
To State Affairs.
HB 2185 (By Clardy), Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a DNA specimen.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2186 (By Cook), Relating to suicide prevention training for certain educators and other employees of a school district.
To Public Education.
HB 2187 (By Smith, Cook, S. Turner, and Phelan), Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2188 (By Lozano), Relating to the accrual of interest on lump-sum payments made to certain retirees who have resumed employment within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
To Pensions.
HB 2189 (By Parker), Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Corrections.
HB 2190 (By Anchia), Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HJR 20 (By Bohac), Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 89 (By Shaheen), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 92 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
List No. 2
HR 894 (By Guillen), Commemorating the 50th annual Muy Grande Deer Hunting Contest in Freer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 898 (By Herrero), Honoring the Texas State Aquarium on the 30th anniversary of its designation as the Official Aquarium of Texas.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 899 (By Herrero), In memory of Guadalupe Garza Medrano of Robstown.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 900 (By Canales), In memory of Celia Avila of Edinburg.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 901 (By Canales), Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vera's King-O-Meats in Edinburg.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 902 (By Canales), Congratulating Mariachi Oro of Edinburg North High School on its invitation to perform at the 2015 Iguazú en Concierto.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 903 (By Herrero), In memory of Julian Vargas Ruiz of Robstown.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 904 (By Canales), Honoring Francisco Barrientes of Edinburg for his service to his nation and his community.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 905 (By Canales), Congratulating Erick Hurtado of Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 906 (By Canales), Congratulating Stan McKay of Edcouch-Elsa High School, the 2014-2015 Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 907 (By Canales), Congratulating Viviana Rendon of the Jorge R. Gutierrez Early Childhood Center, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 908 (By Canales), Congratulating Mari Villarreal of Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 909 (By Flynn), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 910 (By Canales), Congratulating Michael Rodriguez of Senator Carlos F. Truan Junior High School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 911 (By Canales), Congratulating Oralia Olivarez of Santiago Garcia Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 912 (By Canales), Congratulating Noemi Torres of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Elementary Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 913 (By Canales), Congratulating Evelyn Guerrero of PFC David Ybarra Middle School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 914 (By Sheffield), Honoring Pastor Shannon D. McMullen for his service to Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church in Copperas Cove.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 916 (By J. White), Congratulating members of Girl Scout Troop No. 2644 in Woodville on their receipt of the Girl Scout Silver Award.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 917 (By J. White), Commemorating the Kirbyville Youth Football Association Smoke in the Park Cook-Off in Kirbyville.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 918 (By Villalba), Congratulating Jake Galant of Dallas for being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 919 (By Bell), In memory of Dr. Waymon T. Webster of Prairie View.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 920 (By Herrero), In memory of Susana Arrizola Ramon of Robstown.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 921 (By T. King), Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Crystal City Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 923 (By Guillen), Commending Jeanne Israel for her service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 924 (By Smith), In memory of Sarah Gladys Adcox of Highlands.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 925 (By E. S. Turner), Commending Constable Randy Earl Parks of Rockwall County for his lifesaving actions in a medical emergency.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 926 (By Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Rita Sperry on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 927 (By Herrero), Congratulating Anthony Reisinger on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 928 (By Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Mark Olson on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 929 (By Herrero), Congratulating Bridget Markwood on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 930 (By Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 931 (By Herrero), Congratulating Jill Jacobs on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 932 (By Herrero), Congratulating MG's Pizza in Robstown for being a longtime local business.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 933 (By Herrero), Congratulating Beth Wilson Becerra on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 934 (By Herrero), Congratulating Claudia Ayala on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 935 (By Herrero), In memory of Pedro F. Trevino, Jr., of Robstown.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 936 (By Hunter), Welcoming Irish historian Patrick Guinness to the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 938 (By Herrero), In memory of Everardo "Everett" Morin Torres of Hondo.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 939 (By Parker), Recognizing actor and veterans advocate Gary Sinise as an honorary Texan.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 941 (By Workman), Congratulating John Patrick Reinhart of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 942 (By Sheets), Congratulating Jennifer and Mike King on their 20th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 944 (By Herrero), Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Rod 'n' Rolls Treats and Eats in Robstown.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 945 (By González), Commending Dawn Yarber for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 946 (By González), Commending Luis Yanez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 947 (By González), Commending Terri Woodward for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 948 (By González), Commending Malissa Wood for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 949 (By González), Commending Teresa White for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 950 (By González), Commending Robert Wegrzen for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 951 (By González), Commending Bobby Velarde for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 952 (By González), Commending Margie Vela for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 953 (By González), Commending Vivienne Valles for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 954 (By González), Commending David Isaac Valencia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 955 (By González), Commending Heather Wales for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 956 (By González), Commending Kathie Valencia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 957 (By González), Commending Rosa Maria Torres for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 958 (By González), Commending Nori Tavera for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 959 (By González), Commending Lisa Soto for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 960 (By González), Commending Juan Urbina for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 961 (By González), Commending Susan Stowe for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 962 (By González), Commending Liliana Vasquez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 963 (By González), Commending Sara Tapia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 964 (By González), Commending Basilia Terrazas for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 966 (By González), Commending Carla Smith for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 967 (By González), Commending Charles Skinner for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 968 (By González), Commending Darryl Simpson, Jr., for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 969 (By González), Commending Jizelle Silerio for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 970 (By González), Commending Michelle Shipley for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 971 (By González), Commending Rachel Shelley for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 972 (By González), Commending Jessica Shenberger for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 973 (By González), Commending Laura Serina for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 974 (By González), Commending Julio Sanchez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 975 (By González), Commending Michael Samaniego for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 976 (By González), Commending Maite Salcido for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 977 (By González), Commending Nadia Shashaty for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 978 (By González), Commending Amy Serna for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 979 (By González), Commending Abbye Satterwhite for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 980 (By González), Commending Erika Sanchez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 981 (By González), Commending Jaime Samaniego for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 982 (By González), Commending Guadalupe Salas for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 983 (By González), Commending Velia Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 984 (By González), Commending Marisela Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 985 (By González), Commending Cynthia Samaniego for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 986 (By González), Commending Maricela Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 987 (By González), Commending Christina Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 988 (By González), Commending Carmen Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 989 (By González), Commending David Robledo for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 990 (By González), Commending Nicole Robertson for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 991 (By González), Commending Ramon Rivera, Jr., for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 992 (By González), Commending Mary Ridenoure for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 993 (By González), Commending Rogelio Reyes for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 994 (By González), Commending Rebecca Rash for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 995 (By González), Commending Maria Ransom Ruiz for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 996 (By González), Commending Maria Ramos for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 997 (By González), Commending Vanessa Ramirez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 998 (By González), Commending Gabriela Quevado-Roll for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 999 (By González), Commending Glorie Pullen for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1000 (By González), Commending Judith Portillo for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1001 (By Metcalf), Honoring Joseph Janczak for building a replica of the Sam Houston Memorial Window.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1002 (By González), Commending Nicole Pon for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1003 (By González), Commending Malinda Perez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1004 (By González), Commending Edna Perez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1005 (By González), Commending Richard Perales for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1006 (By González), Commending Melissa Pena for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1007 (By González), Commending Maria Pearson for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1008 (By González), Commending Lyn Payne for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1009 (By González), Commending Kathy Parkin for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1010 (By González), Commending Jeannette Orta for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1011 (By González), Commending Minerva Olivares for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1012 (By González), Commending Ambar Nevarrez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1013 (By González), Commending Claudia Murguia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1014 (By González), Commending Jeaneth Moreno-Payne for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1015 (By González), Commending Laura Meza for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1016 (By González), Commending Melissa Morales for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1017 (By González), Commending Desiree Mejia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1018 (By González), Commending Vanessa Moreno for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1019 (By González), Commending Caroline Moncloa for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1020 (By González), Commending Elvia Mendez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1021 (By González), Commending Carlos Hugo Morales for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1022 (By González), Commending Sherri Mitchell for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1023 (By González), Commending Isaac Medina for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1024 (By González), Commending Guy McGunegle for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1025 (By González), Commending Elizabeth McCoy for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1026 (By González), Commending Raquel Arias Martinez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1027 (By González), Commending Susana Martinez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1029 (By González), Commending Margaret McCombs for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1030 (By González), Commending Mary Esther Martinez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1031 (By González), Commending Paola D. Lujan for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1032 (By González), Commending Andrea Magallanez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1033 (By González), Commending Dawn Main for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1034 (By González), Commending Stephanie Lopez-Ruvalcaba for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1035 (By González), Commending Catherine D. Marsden for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1036 (By González), Commending Socorro Maleckar for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1037 (By González), Commending Mark Mainwaring for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1038 (By González), Commending Nancy Lujan for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1039 (By González), Commending Margarita Luedtke for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1040 (By González), Commending Priscilla Lovas for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1041 (By González), Commending Esther Lopez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1042 (By González), Commending Maria Liguori for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1043 (By González), Commending Karla Legaspy for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1044 (By González), Commending Stacy Langston for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1045 (By González), Commending Allyson Ford Jones for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1046 (By González), Commending Mary Jauregui for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1047 (By González), Commending Lizzette Jasso for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1048 (By González), Commending Patricia Jara for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1049 (By González), Commending Renata Isa for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1050 (By González), Commending Sylvia Hernandez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1051 (By González), Commending Amy Hernandez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1052 (By González), Commending Angelina Heredia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1053 (By González), Commending Latasha Heinzen for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1054 (By González), Commending Maria Hammer for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1055 (By González), Commending Judith Guzman for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1056 (By González), Commending Aurora Gutierrez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1057 (By González), Commending Fernando Guzman for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1058 (By González), Commending Elisa Gonzalez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1059 (By González), Commending David Gonzalez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1060 (By González), Commending Flor Gonzalez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1061 (By González), Commending Oscar Gonzales for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1062 (By González), Commending Diana Gonzales for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1063 (By González), Commending Kenda Gomez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1064 (By González), Commending Bruce Gomez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1065 (By González), Commending Genesis Garcia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1066 (By Gonzales), Paying tribute to the life of pioneering African American rodeo cowboy William Pickett.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1067 (By González), Commending Richard Garcia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1068 (By González), Commending Maria Garza-Vargas for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1069 (By González), Commending Edna Garza for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1070 (By González), Commending Elena Garcia for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1071 (By González), Commending Gina Fuentes for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1072 (By González), Commending Carlos Estrada for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1073 (By González), Commending Nellie Flores for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1074 (By González), Commending James Everhart for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1075 (By González), Commending Antonea Evans for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1076 (By González), Commending Griselda Espinoza for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1077 (By González), Commending Sonia Esparza for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1078 (By González), Commending Michelle Esparza for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1079 (By González), Commending Paul Efaw for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1080 (By González), Commending Virginia Dominguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1081 (By González), Commending Jennifer Dominguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1082 (By González), Commending Cristina Dominguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1083 (By González), Commending Guadalupe Diaz for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1084 (By González), Commending Brittany DeSantiago for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1085 (By González), Commending Lubia Delgado for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1086 (By González), Commending Alexandra Davila for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1087 (By González), Commending Alice Curl for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1088 (By González), Commending Veronica Cruz for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1089 (By González), Commending Andrea Crespo for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1090 (By González), Commending Jose Contreras for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1091 (By González), Commending Tucker Clark for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1092 (By González), Commending Robert Clark for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1093 (By González), Commending Jacquelyne Cisneros for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1094 (By González), Commending Kamie Chavez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1095 (By González), Commending Jacqueline Chaparro for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1096 (By Peña), Recognizing Chief Michael W. Thaler of Pasadena for his years of service in law enforcement.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1097 (By Peña), Honoring the Pasadena Fire Department.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1098 (By González), Commending Jennira Casas for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1099 (By González), Commending Rebecca Caraveo for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1100 (By González), Commending Gladys Capacetti for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1101 (By González), Commending Veronica Campbell for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1102 (By González), Commending Paola Camacho for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1103 (By González), Commending Shea Cairy for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1104 (By González), Commending Christine Cain for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1105 (By González), Commending Eva Cabral for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1106 (By González), Commending Shawn Cabigon for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1107 (By González), Commending Carmen Cabigon for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1108 (By González), Commending Diane Bremby for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1109 (By González), Commending Robert Booker for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1110 (By González), Commending Margaret Booker for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1111 (By González), Commending Diana Bernal for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1112 (By González), Commending Ricardo Benavente for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1113 (By González), Commending Carol Baumgardt for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1114 (By González), Commending Susana Banuelos for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1115 (By González), Commending Jessica Banda for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1116 (By González), Commending Sunny Baker for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1117 (By González), Commending Eunice Ballesteros for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1118 (By González), Commending Raymundo Baca for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1119 (By González), Commending Anthony Ayo for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1120 (By González), Commending Laura Avila for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1121 (By González), Commending Christina Avila for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1122 (By González), Commending Jennifer Arias for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1123 (By González), Commending Wendy Arellano for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1124 (By González), Commending Cynthia Araiza for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1125 (By González), Commending Gloria Ambler for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1126 (By González), Commending Sharon Amastae for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1127 (By González), Commending Paula Alvarez for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1128 (By González), Commending Gizelle Alvarado for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1129 (By González), Commending Georgina Alva for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1130 (By González), Commending Jessie Aguilar for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1131 (By González), Commending Ivette Aguero for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1132 (By González), Commending Mohammed Adams for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1133 (By González), Commending Yedid Abogado for service as a CASA volunteer.
To Rules and Resolutions.
List No. 1 - March 13
HB 1436 (By Smithee), Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2041 (By Bell), Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2042 (By Naishtat), Relating to the expiration date of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit issued to a sex offender; increasing a fee.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2044 (By Raymond), Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard.
To Transportation.
HB 2045 (By J. White), Relating to eligibility of attorneys who hold a law license issued by another state to take the state bar examination.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2046 (By R. Miller), Relating to an election services contract between a county elections administrator and a political party.
To Elections.
HB 2048 (By Naishtat), Relating to the delivery of mental health services and supports under a system of care framework to minors who have or are at risk of developing a serious emotional disturbance or who are at risk of being removed from the minor's home.
To Human Services.
HB 2050 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to voter information provided by a voter registrar to the secretary of state.
To Elections.
HB 2051 (By Crownover), Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities.
To Natural Resources.
HB 2054 (By Tinderholt), Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2055 (By S. Davis), Relating to the establishment of a sentinel surveillance program for emerging and neglected tropical diseases.
To Public Health.
HB 2056 (By Coleman), Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University.
To Higher Education.
HB 2057 (By Coleman), Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2058 (By Coleman), Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information.
To State Affairs.
HB 2059 (By Coleman), Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2061 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2063 (By Oliveira), Relating to the recording and effective date of certain paper documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2064 (By Keffer), Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.
To State Affairs.
HB 2065 (By Coleman), Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by the Harris County Hospital District.
To County Affairs.
HB 2066 (By Oliveira), Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2068 (By Coleman), Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by hospital districts.
To County Affairs.
HB 2069 (By Oliveira), Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2070 (By S. Thompson), Relating to exempting certain foster homes that provide shelter to victims of human trafficking from certain notification and hearing requirements.
To Human Services.
HB 2071 (By Workman), Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.
To Insurance.
HB 2072 (By Isaac), Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2074 (By C. Anderson), Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals Event for funding from the Major Events trust fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 2075 (By Button), Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2076 (By Oliveira and Harless), Relating to the sale of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor by a possessory lienholder.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2077 (By Keffer), Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2078 (By Anchia), Relating to the creation and duties of the Global Climate Change Commission.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 2079 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.
To Public Health.
HB 2081 (By Laubenberg), Relating to the physician assistant board.
To Public Health.
HB 2082 (By Laubenberg), Relating to developing a pilot program to provide telemedicine medical services to certain children.
To Public Health.
HB 2083 (By Darby, Otto, Cook, D. Bonnen, and Israel), Relating to the requirement a protest or appeal based upon inequality of appraisal be determined by the application of generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2084 (By Muñoz), Relating to transparency in the STAR Medicaid managed care rate-setting process.
To Human Services.
HB 2085 (By Muñoz), Relating to the administration and oversight of overweight corridors; authorizing a fee.
To Transportation.
HB 2086 (By Allen), Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 2087 (By Allen), Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for licensed child-care providers, public school teachers, and public school administrators.
To Human Services.
HB 2088 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which district judges and appellate justices and judges are selected.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2089 (By Darby), Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2090 (By R. Miller), Relating to the conduct of primary elections.
To Elections.
HB 2091 (By Zerwas), Relating to the creation of the Fulshear Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 4, 5, and 6; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2092 (By Zerwas), Relating to the road powers of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 182.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2093 (By R. Miller), Relating to a study on the cost of a moratorium on administering certain assessment instruments.
To Public Education.
HB 2094 (By Alonzo), Relating to compliance with rules, bylaws, and written policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees.
To Public Education.
HB 2096 (By Button), Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2097 (By Canales), Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
To Higher Education.
HB 2098 (By R. Miller), Relating to the requirements for an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2099 (By Dale), Relating to the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 2100 (By Hernandez), Relating to the creation of the East Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2103 (By Herrero), Relating to information notices regarding unemployment benefits.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 2105 (By Lucio), Relating to parental notice on enrollment in a public school of a student who is not immunized.
To Public Education.
HB 2106 (By Lucio), Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device to send a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
To Transportation.
HB 2107 (By Lucio), Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility and involved in an accident; authorizing a fee.
To Insurance.
HB 2108 (By Galindo), Relating to a medal for certain members of the military forces who served during the Cold War.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 2109 (By Meyer), Relating to public school performance ratings.
To Public Education.
HB 2110 (By S. Thompson), Relating to requiring notice of the scheduling of an execution date and the issuance of a warrant of execution.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2112 (By Spitzer and Wray), Relating to the valuation used to compute the sales and use tax imposed on the sale of certain motor vehicles.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2113 (By Murphy), Relating to the taxation of fireworks.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2114 (By Murphy), Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax and the tax on combative sports events.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2115 (By Phillips), Relating to the initial inspection period for motor vehicles purchased by certain commercial fleet buyers.
To Transportation.
HB 2116 (By Villalba), Relating to the expenditure of proceeds or property received from criminal asset forfeiture.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2118 (By Raymond), Relating to authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages from certain automated dispensing machines.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2120 (By T. King), Relating to changing the name of the Department of Agriculture.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 2121 (By T. King), Relating to the repeal of obsolete laws governing county road systems in certain counties.
To Transportation.
HB 2122 (By T. King), Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.
To County Affairs.
HB 2123 (By P. King), Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 2124 (By Klick), Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters.
To Elections.
HB 2125 (By Klick), Relating to multiple methods of voting at the same polling place.
To Elections.
HB 2129 (By Klick), Relating to the administration by certain health care professionals of treatments, therapy, or medication ordered by an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist.
To Public Health.
HB 2130 (By Klick), Relating to access to a deceased person's mental health information.
To Human Services.
HB 2131 (By S. Davis and Zerwas), Relating to the designation of centers of excellence for fetal care and healthy outcomes in this state.
To Public Health.
HB 2132 (By Craddick), Relating to certain exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district; authorizing a fee.
To Natural Resources.
HB 2133 (By Raymond and Larson), Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.
To Insurance.
HB 2134 (By Burkett), Relating to allowing a governmental body to request clarification of a request for public information by electronic mail.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 2135 (By D. Miller), Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2136 (By Button and Meyer), Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2137 (By Y. Davis), Relating to allowing a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district to visit school campuses.
To Public Education.
HB 2138 (By Raney), Relating to the online publication of information regarding campus expenditures made by junior college districts.
To Higher Education.
HB 2139 (By Anchia), Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2140 (By Naishtat), Relating to the creation by the Department of Family and Protective Services of positions and organizations to facilitate the provision of services to foster youth.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2154 (By Dutton), Relating to the functions and operation of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2191 (By Anchia and D. Bonnen), Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
To Energy Resources.
HB 2192 (By Springer), Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by certain Type B economic development corporations in connection with certain multifamily housing.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 2195 (By R. Anderson), Relating to the administration of college preparation assessment instruments to public school students at state cost.
To Public Education.
HB 2196 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the promulgation of certain forms for use in probate matters.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2197 (By Springer), Relating to fingerprinting requirements for occupational licenses.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2198 (By Smithee), Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses.
To Insurance.
HB 2199 (By Parker), Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2202 (By Kacal and González), Relating to requirements for certain farm vehicles when operating on a highway.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 2205 (By Crownover), Relating to educator preparation programs, including the appointment of a member of the State Board for Educator Certification with experience and knowledge of alternative educator preparation programs.
To Public Education.
HB 2206 (By Crownover), Relating to transfer of the oversight of the Texas State Cemetery to the State Cemetery Committee and to transfer of cemetery funding to the State Preservation Board.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 2208 (By Herrero), Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county tax assessor-collector.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2209 (By VanDeaver), Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
To Public Education.
HB 2210 (By Guillen), Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2211 (By Wray), Relating to agreed venue selection in civil actions.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2212 (By Wray), Relating to the repeal of certain state taxes.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2213 (By Metcalf), Relating to the tow rotation list in certain counties.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2214 (By Guillen), Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 2215 (By Guillen), Relating to notice and opportunity to cure before filing certain enforcement actions against subdividers of land in certain border and economically distressed counties.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 2216 (By Coleman), Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2217 (By Coleman), Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 2218 (By Coleman), Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
To Public Education.
HB 2219 (By Coleman), Relating to health benefit plan coverage for injuries related to certain conduct of a covered individual.
To Insurance.
HB 2220 (By Coleman), Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers.
To Public Education.
HB 2221 (By Huberty, Larson, and Kacal), Relating to the procedures for municipal annexations.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 2222 (By Murr and Larson), Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
To General Investigating and Ethics.
HB 2223 (By Deshotel), Relating to training academies for public school teachers who provide reading comprehension instruction to students in grades four and five.
To Public Education.
HB 2224 (By Deshotel), Relating to leadership development of public school administrators.
To Public Education.
HB 2225 (By Deshotel), Relating to bonuses for teachers of students who perform successfully on college advanced placement tests and international baccalaureate examinations.
To Public Education.
HB 2226 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application.
To Elections.
HB 2227 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to voter registration applications.
To Elections.
HB 2228 (By Darby), Relating to a refund of certain sales taxes collected by certain hotels and restaurants that complete renovation projects; authorizing a fee.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2229 (By Martinez), Relating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees.
To Transportation.
HB 2230 (By Larson), Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize an injection well used for oil and gas waste disposal to be used for the disposal of nonhazardous brine produced by a desalination operation or nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
To Natural Resources.
HB 2232 (By Kuempel), Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 2234 (By Leach), Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 2235 (By R. Anderson), Relating to the eligibility requirements of a notary public.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2236 (By Romero), Relating to the requirements for the casing and cementing of an oil or gas well.
To Energy Resources.
HB 2237 (By C. Turner), Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Arlington.
To Higher Education.
HB 2240 (By C. Turner), Relating to the public's ability to access the results of a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services.
To Public Health.
HB 2241 (By Murr), Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2242 (By C. Turner), Relating to prior approval of certain residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
To Insurance.
HB 2243 (By Workman), Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; requiring a certificate of authority; imposing fees.
To Insurance.
HB 2244 (By Zerwas), Relating to the regulation of medical waste.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2245 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Coastal Insurance Association.
To Insurance.
HB 2246 (By Villalba), Relating to the suspension and issuance of certain driver's licenses; affecting the prosecution of an offense; increasing fees.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2247 (By Huberty), Relating to a determination of school district transportation costs and a modification of the transportation allotment under the foundation school program on the basis of those costs.
To Public Education.
HB 2248 (By Wray), Relating to the land application of sewage sludge in certain counties.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2250 (By Coleman), Relating to the delivery of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
To Public Health.
HB 2252 (By S. Turner), Relating to the use of the compensatory education allotment for a school district's school guidance and counseling program.
To Public Education.
HB 2253 (By S. Turner), Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on retail electric service minimum usage fees and usage credits.
To State Affairs.
HB 2254 (By S. Turner), Relating to certain fees, charges, or credits based on a customer's electricity use in areas where competition has been introduced.
To State Affairs.
HB 2255 (By Larson), Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2257 (By J. White), Relating to characteristics of certain emergency services districts that are exempted from filing an audit report.
To County Affairs.
HB 2258 (By Fallon), Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs; creating a criminal offense.
To Elections.
HB 2259 (By Isaac), Relating to the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; removing conditions to imposing a tax on residential property.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2260 (By Otto), Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2261 (By Villalba), Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2262 (By Goldman), Relating to opening containers or possessing open containers of certain alcoholic beverages on the premises of a package store.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2264 (By R. Miller), Relating to the time for returning mail ballots that were sent to the voter after the time provided by law.
To Elections.
HB 2265 (By Hughes), Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 154 in Wood and Hopkins Counties as the Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins Memorial Highway.
To Transportation.
HB 2266 (By Fletcher), Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
To Public Health.
HB 2267 (By S. Davis), Relating to the requirement to obtain a license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant; providing administrative and criminal penalties; imposing fees.
To Public Health.
HB 2268 (By S. Thompson), Relating to expunction of convictions and records in failure to attend school cases.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2269 (By Metcalf), Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2271 (By Sheffield), Relating to the prescription drug donation program; authorizing fees.
To Public Health.
HB 2274 (By Naishtat), Relating to a suit to contest the validity of a will admitted to probate.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2276 (By Elkins), Relating to the development and maintainance of certain records and written policies of animal shelters.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 2281 (By Blanco), Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the establishment of a law school campus extension in El Paso.
To Higher Education.
HB 2282 (By Guillen), Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2283 (By Guillen), Relating to entities exempt from regulation as a boarding home facility.
To Human Services.
HB 2284 (By Walle), Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
To Natural Resources.
HB 2287 (By Parker), Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2288 (By Parker), Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2289 (By Parker), Relating to the security of the electric grid.
To State Affairs.
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HB 1743 (By Galindo, Elkins, and Wray), Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 1745 (By Bell), Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
To State Affairs.
HB 1747 (By Riddle and Keough), Relating to the prosecution of entry of a person into a public restroom designated for the opposite sex as disorderly conduct.
To State Affairs.
HB 1750 (By Shaheen), Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 1751 (By Simpson), Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HB 1764 (By Hunter), Relating to the definition of, custody of, and access to public information; providing a criminal penalty.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 1766 (By Hunter), Relating to certain publications that are privileged and not grounds for a libel action.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1772 (By Lozano), Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1776 (By Kuempel), Relating to the abolishment of the interagency task force on electronic benefits transfers.
To Human Services.
HB 1778 (By Capriglione), Relating to the verification of the immigration status of an arrested person.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 1779 (By Murr), Relating to the confidentiality of a physician's patient information in certain judicial proceedings.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1784 (By Workman), Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1785 (By Dutton), Relating to reducing the amount of a fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1786 (By Dutton), Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 1787 (By C. Turner), Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures.
To State Affairs.
HB 1952 (By Springer), Relating to grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
To Public Health.
HB 1953 (By D. Bonnen), Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate.
To Ways and Means.
HB 1960 (By Canales), Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 1961 (By Giddings), Relating to authorizing the optional imposition of a county air quality fee at the time other emissions-related inspection fees are collected.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 1982 (By R. Miller), Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston.
To State Affairs.
HB 1983 (By Laubenberg), Relating to limitations on the capture or possession of a biometric identifier by a governmental body.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 1984 (By G. Bonnen, Craddick, Oliveira, S. Turner, and C. Anderson), Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee.
To Business and Industry.
HB 1985 (By Capriglione), Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 2043 (By Sheets), Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2095 (By Sanford), Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to undertake a qualified hotel project.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2101 (By Murr), Relating to the effect and disregard of declarations for mental health treatment.
To Public Health.
HB 2102 (By Murr), Relating to the appeal of an order authorizing the administration of medication to a patient receiving court-ordered inpatient mental health services.
To Public Health.
HB 2104 (By Lucio), Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 2119 (By Lozano), Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 2127 (By Klick), Relating to the eligibility of presidential and vice presidential candidates to be placed on the ballot.
To Elections.
HB 2128 (By Klick), Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
To State Affairs.
HB 2342 (By Gutierrez), Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2343 (By Dutton), Relating to the Generation Park Management District.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2344 (By Dutton), Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2345 (By Dutton), Relating to the boundaries and territory of the Near Northside Management District.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2347 (By Martinez), Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals.
To Transportation.
HB 2348 (By Price), Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.
To Insurance.
HB 2349 (By Aycock), Relating to public school assessment, performance standards, and course requirements.
To Public Education.
HB 2350 (By C. Anderson), Relating to the amount that may be used to guarantee loans under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority's agricultural loan guarantee program.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 2353 (By S. Davis), Relating to the creation of Saint George Place Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2354 (By Farney), Relating to changing the date of the May uniform election.
To Elections.
HB 2355 (By Huberty), Relating to an exemption for certain persons who sell signs from the requirement to be licensed as an electrician.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2356 (By Bohac), Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct.
To Elections.
HB 2357 (By Gutierrez), Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
To Select Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement.
HB 2358 (By Lucio), Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2359 (By Bohac), Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety from responding to bulk requests from the federal government for lists of individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun; creating a criminal offense.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2360 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain residential educational child-care facilities serving victims of human trafficking.
To Human Services.
HB 2361 (By Bell), Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.
To Higher Education.
HB 2362 (By Peña), Relating to the inclusion of a draft impact analysis in the notice of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2363 (By Peña), Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2364 (By Schofield), Relating to the creation of an additional county criminal court at law in Harris County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2365 (By Murphy), Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.
To Higher Education.
HB 2366 (By Goldman), Relating to the notation on the precinct list of registered voters that a voter voted early.
To Elections.
HB 2367 (By C. Turner), Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2369 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2370 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to a bailiff administering the selection of names of persons for jury service.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2371 (By Dutton), Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters on parole or mandatory supervision.
To Elections.
HB 2372 (By Dutton), Relating to training requirements for juvenile correctional officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2375 (By Dutton), Relating to liability of a governmental unit for personal injury and death caused by the governmental unit's negligence.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2377 (By Goldman), Relating to the ability of a student who lived out of state in the preceding school year to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
To Public Education.
HB 2378 (By Dutton), Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2380 (By Paddie), Relating to regulating the sale of batteries to metal recycling entities.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2381 (By Reynolds), Relating to the appointment and duties of election officers.
To Elections.
HB 2382 (By Reynolds), Relating to in-person delivery of an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2383 (By Reynolds), Relating to a permanent request for an early voting ballot.
To Elections.
HB 2384 (By Reynolds), Relating to the period in which a person may submit an application to vote an early ballot by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2385 (By Reynolds), Relating to a voter's use of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail to update the voter's residence.
To Elections.
HB 2386 (By Reynolds), Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2387 (By Reynolds), Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2388 (By Reynolds), Relating to the time for submitting an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
To Elections.
HB 2389 (By R. Miller and Zerwas), Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2390 (By Bohac), Relating to civil liability arising from an employee wellness program.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2391 (By Bohac), Relating to the redemption of certain stored value cards, including gift cards, for cash.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2392 (By Anchia), Relating to the establishment of a residential energy efficiency loan program.
To Energy Resources.
HB 2393 (By Anchia), Relating to additional compensation for a person wrongfully imprisoned.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2394 (By Darby), Relating to the compelled production of certain customer records by a financial institution.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 2395 (By R. Miller), Relating to the testing of a juvenile for a sexually transmitted disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) following the filing of a petition and a finding of probable cause that the juvenile has engaged in certain delinquent conduct.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2396 (By Howard), Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.
To Higher Education.
HB 2398 (By J. White), Relating to the establishment of judicial donation trust funds to assist needy children and families appearing before justice and municipal courts.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2399 (By Bohac), Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2401 (By Isaac), Relating to the powers of the Crosswinds Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds for road projects.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2402 (By Howard), Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
To Higher Education.
HB 2403 (By R. Anderson), Relating to a landlord's duty to provide a copy of a lease to certain residential tenants.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2404 (By R. Anderson), Relating to certain security devices for residential tenancies.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2405 (By Nevárez), Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a concealed handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2406 (By C. Turner), Relating to the study of certain municipal transit systems by the Texas Transportation Institute.
To Transportation.
HB 2408 (By Herrero), Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
To Insurance.
HB 2409 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2410 (By Nevárez), Relating to the annual audit of the books and records of the Maverick County Hospital District.
To County Affairs.
HB 2411 (By Lucio), Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2412 (By Lucio), Relating to automobile surcharges for payment of certain public securities of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
To Insurance.
HB 2413 (By Lucio), Relating to the minimum wage.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2414 (By Vo), Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers.
To Insurance.
HB 2415 (By Burkett), Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that provide only prekindergarten programs.
To Public Education.
HB 2416 (By Blanco), Relating to an annual report on the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on the state budget and economy.
To State Affairs.
HB 2417 (By Deshotel), Relating to measures to ensure quality prekindergarten programs offered by school districts.
To Public Education.
HB 2418 (By Wray), Relating to decedents' estates.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2419 (By Wray), Relating to the relationship between the Estates Code and the former Texas Probate Code.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2420 (By Kacal), Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees by certain new businesses located in small municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2421 (By Deshotel), Relating to a study and report on early childhood education.
To Public Education.
HB 2423 (By R. Anderson), Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of providing off-campus employment positions through the Texas college work-study program.
To Higher Education.
HB 2424 (By S. Thompson), Relating to fees paid to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
To Insurance.
HB 2425 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2426 (By Kuempel), Relating to the effect on local regulation of state law for fire extinguisher service and installation.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 2427 (By Sanford), Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay tolls and other charges for use of a toll road.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2428 (By Wray), Relating to the adoption of the Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2429 (By Vo), Relating to the persons who may consent to the medical care or immunization of a child.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2431 (By Faircloth), Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2432 (By Faircloth), Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2434 (By Coleman), Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
To Public Health.
HB 2435 (By S. Thompson), Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2436 (By Phillips), Relating to passenger security screening.
To Transportation.
HB 2437 (By Hughes), Relating to the amount of emergency service fees for certain telecommunications providers.
To State Affairs.
HB 2438 (By S. Thompson), Relating to postconviction forensic DNA analysis.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 2441 (By Harless), Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement.
To Elections.
HB 2442 (By Zedler), Relating to allowing a person to register a motor vehicle when delinquent in the payment of certain civil penalties.
To Transportation.
HB 2444 (By Huberty), Relating to alternative methods for satisfying certain public high school graduation requirements, including the use of individual graduation committees.
To Public Education.
HB 2446 (By J. White), Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2447 (By J. White), Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine and recommend revisions to any state laws pertaining to juvenile records.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2448 (By J. White), Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine the state jail system within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Corrections.
HB 2449 (By S. Turner), Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
To Public Education.
HB 2450 (By Springer), Relating to the accreditation status and eligibility for funding under the Foundation School Program of a district that knowingly violates the Texas Constitution.
To Public Education.
HB 2451 (By Huberty), Relating to the use by a school district of certain undesignated funds in the district's general fund.
To Public Education.
HB 2452 (By Burns), Relating to the provision of educational services to certain students receiving treatment at a day treatment center and to the consideration of those students for purposes of accountability and calculating average daily attendance.
To Public Education.
HB 2453 (By R. Miller), Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for students with dyslexia or related disorders.
To Public Education.
HB 2454 (By Reynolds), Relating to flood control storage requirements established by the Fort Bend County Drainage District.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2456 (By Schubert), Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2457 (By Schubert), Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2458 (By Schubert), Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.
To Public Education.
HB 2459 (By Martinez), Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
To Transportation.
HB 2460 (By Wray), Relating to allowing certain counties to regulate the land application of certain sewage sludge.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2461 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to judicial review of wage claim decisions issued by the Texas Workforce Commission.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2462 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the requirement that employers provide employees with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2464 (By Smith), Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2465 (By Smith), Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2466 (By Collier), Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers in the Texas workers' compensation system.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2469 (By Phillips), Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate and used for the department's image verification system.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2471 (By Kacal), Relating to the period during which breeder deer may be transferred for release.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 2472 (By Zerwas), Relating to the automatic admission of undergraduate students to The University of Texas at Austin.
To Higher Education.
HB 2473 (By Y. Davis), Relating to establishing a grant program in the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending to assist certain organizations that make residential mortgage loans to residents of certain neighborhoods.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 2474 (By Sheffield), Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
To Public Health.
HB 2476 (By Guerra), Relating to the repeal of the statutory provision regarding the abolishment of health care funding districts in certain counties located on the Texas-Mexico border.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 2478 (By Keough), Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 144; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 2480 (By Murphy), Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2481 (By Smith), Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers and associate auctioneers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2482 (By Blanco), Relating to the validity, reliability, and design of certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
To Public Education.
HB 2483 (By Zerwas), Relating to a maximum tuition rate under a fixed tuition price plan.
To Higher Education.
HB 2484 (By Schaefer), Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2485 (By Schaefer), Relating to required facilities and equipment for barber schools.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 2488 (By Smithee), Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act.
To Ways and Means.
HB 2489 (By Leach), Relating to the ability of a property owners' association to enforce certain provisions on the lease or rental of real property.
To Business and Industry.
HB 2490 (By Burns), Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HJR 100 (By Sheets), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
To Ways and Means.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:
House List No. 6
HCR 79
Senate List No. 7
SCR 16
APPENDIX
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Favorable reports have been filed by committees as follows:
March 12
Homeland Security and Public Safety - HB 441, HB 1179, HCR 34
Pensions - HB 766
ENROLLED
March 11 - HCR 79