THIRTY-FIFTH DAY --- THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
The house met at 10:06 a.m. and was called to order by the speaker.
The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 77).
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; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; 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; Kacal; 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; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rinaldi; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Romero; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; Walle; White, J.; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.
Absent, Excused — Anderson, C.; Dukes; Fallon; Phelan; Vo.
The speaker recognized Representative Keough who introduced Kurt Jones, pastor, Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Conroe, who offered the invocation as follows:
Our God and Father in heaven, hallowed be thy high and holy name. We humbly approach your throne of grace and mercy at this hour, and thank you for the many blessings that you bestow upon us. We thank you for this day and for the breath of life that resides within us, and we are grateful for your providence that has guided us safely here.
We thank you for this body of legislators who have left homes and families to serve the will of the people of Texas. We pray that your hand of blessing will remain upon them and that you provide each of them with health, comfort, and wisdom as they make the decisions that are before them. We pray that this body will always seek the greater good and that they will be guided by the principles of virtue.
As King David long ago stated: "How good and how great it is for people to dwell together in unity." Let this body seek to be unified on the principles of righteousness and moral virtue. The apostle Paul in the book of Philippians stated: "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others." Let each consider the sacred trust that has been placed in their hands as they look out for the best interest of others and be guided by the divine principles of faith, equity, justice, mercy, and grace. For these many blessings we ask; and thanks we give in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The speaker recognized Representative Klick who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
(Farney in the chair)
LEAVES OF ABSENCE GRANTED
The following members were granted leaves of absence for today because of important business in the district:
C. Anderson on motion of R. Miller.
Dukes on motion of Howard.
Fallon on motion of Shaheen.
Phelan on motion of Metcalf.
(Howard in the chair)
HR 1274 - ADOPTED
(by Morrison)
Representative Morrison moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1274.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 1274, Recognizing March 19, 2015, as Preservation Texas Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1274 was adopted.
On motion of Representative Hunter, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1274 as signers thereof.
HR 756 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Simmons)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 756, Honoring Captain Brett Baker Flagg, Jr., of the U.S. Army for his military service.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Simmons who introduced Captain Brett Baker Flagg, Jr., and members of his family.
CAPITOL PHYSICIAN
The chair recognized Representative Israel who presented Dr. Terrance Hines of Austin as the "Doctor for the Day."
The house welcomed Dr. Hines and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
HR 634 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Burkett)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 634, Recognizing March 19, 2015, as Sunnyvale Day at the State Capitol.
(Springer in the chair)
COMMITTEES GRANTED PERMISSION TO MEET
Pursuant to Rule 4, Section 9 of the House Rules, Representative Burkett 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 1245 - ADOPTED
(by Johnson)
Representative Johnson moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1245.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 1245, Honoring the Children's Health System of Texas for 101 years of service.
HR 1245 was adopted.
On motion of Representatives Burkett, Alonzo, and Koop, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1245 as signers thereof.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
The chair recognized Representative Johnson who introduced representatives of the Children's Health System of Texas.
HR 1348 - ADOPTED
(by Y. Davis)
Representative Y. Davis moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1348.
The motion prevailed.
The following resolution was laid before the house:
HR 1348, In memory of Dr. Kendell Beck of Dallas.
HR 1348 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
HR 941 - PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
(by Workman)
The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:
HR 941, Congratulating John Patrick Reinhart of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
(Speaker in the chair)
EMERGENCY CALENDAR
HOUSE BILLS
THIRD READING
The following bills were laid before the house and read third time:
HB 11 ON THIRD READING
(by D. Bonnen, Phillips, Oliveira, Lucio, Parker, et al.)
HB 11, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 11 was passed by (Record 78): 130 Yeas, 11 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — Allen; Alonzo; Alvarado; Anchia; Anderson, R.; Ashby; Aycock; Bell; Bohac; Bonnen, D.; Bonnen, G.; Burkett; Burns; Burrows; Button; Canales; Capriglione; Clardy; Coleman; Collier; Cook; Craddick; Crownover; Cyrier; Dale; Darby; Davis, S.; Davis, Y.; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; Farney; Farrar; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Frullo; Galindo; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Hernandez; Herrero; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Kacal; Keffer; Keough; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Klick; Koop; Krause; Kuempel; Landgraf; Larson; Laubenberg; Leach; Longoria; Lozano; Lucio; Márquez; Martinez; Metcalf; Meyer; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Murr; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Paul; Peña; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rinaldi; Rodriguez, E.; Romero; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Smith; Smithee; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; White, J.; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.
Nays — Bernal; Blanco; Farias; González; Gutierrez; Israel; Martinez Fischer; Miles; Rodriguez, J.; Simpson; Walle.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Anderson, C.; Dukes; Fallon; Phelan; Vo.
Absent — Deshotel; McClendon.
STATEMENT OF VOTE
When Record No. 78 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted yes.
Deshotel
GENERAL STATE CALENDAR
HOUSE BILLS
THIRD READING
The following bills were laid before the house and read third time:
HB 437 ON THIRD READING
(by Raney, Farias, S. King, Sheets, Smith, et al.)
HB 437, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service.
HB 437 was passed by (Record 79): 141 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — 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.; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; 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; Kacal; 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; Metcalf; Meyer; Miles; Miller, D.; Miller, R.; Moody; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Murr; Naishtat; Nevárez; Oliveira; Otto; Paddie; Parker; Paul; Peña; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rinaldi; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Romero; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; Walle; White, J.; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C).
Absent, Excused — Anderson, C.; Dukes; Fallon; Phelan; Vo.
Absent — Deshotel; McClendon.
STATEMENT OF VOTE
When Record No. 79 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted yes.
Deshotel
HB 834 ON THIRD READING
(by Hernandez, Phillips, and Lucio)
HB 834, A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
(Lozano in the chair)
HB 834 was passed by (Record 80): 139 Yeas, 3 Nays, 1 Present, not voting.
Yeas — 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; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; 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; Kacal; Keffer; Keough; King, K.; King, P.; King, S.; King, T.; Klick; Koop; Krause; Kuempel; Landgraf; Larson; Laubenberg; Leach; Longoria; Lozano(C); 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; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Romero; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; Walle; White, J.; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.
Nays — Rinaldi; Stickland; Tinderholt.
Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker.
Absent, Excused — Anderson, C.; Dukes; Fallon; Phelan; Vo.
Absent — McClendon.
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. 7).
(Kacal in the chair)
CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR
On motion of Representative Gonzales 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.
HR 894 (by Guillen), Commemorating the 50th annual Muy Grande Deer Hunting Contest in Freer.
HR 898 (by Herrero), Honoring the Texas State Aquarium on the 30th anniversary of its designation as the Official Aquarium of Texas.
HR 901 (by Canales), Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Vera's King-O-Meats in Edinburg.
HR 902 (by Canales), Congratulating Mariachi Oro of Edinburg North High School on its invitation to perform at the 2015 Iguazú en Concierto.
HR 904 (by Canales), Honoring Francisco Barrientes of Edinburg for his service to his nation and his community.
HR 905 (by Canales), Congratulating Erick Hurtado of Ruben C. Rodriguez Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
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.
HR 907 (by Canales), Congratulating Viviana Rendon of the Jorge R. Gutierrez Early Childhood Center, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 908 (by Canales), Congratulating Mari Villarreal of Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 909 (by Flynn), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Greenville.
HR 910 (by Canales), Congratulating Michael Rodriguez of Senator Carlos F. Truan Junior High School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 911 (by Canales), Congratulating Oralia Olivarez of Santiago Garcia Elementary School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
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.
HR 913 (by Canales), Congratulating Evelyn Guerrero of PFC David Ybarra Middle School, the 2014-2015 Campus Teacher of the Year.
HR 914 (by Sheffield), Honoring Pastor Shannon D. McMullen for his service to Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church in Copperas Cove.
HR 916 (by J. White), Congratulating members of Girl Scout Troop No. 2644 in Woodville on their receipt of the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 917 (by J. White), Commemorating the Kirbyville Youth Football Association Smoke in the Park Cook-Off in Kirbyville.
HR 918 (by Villalba), Congratulating Jake Galant of Dallas for being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
HR 923 (by Guillen), Commending Jeanne Israel for her service as a member of the Pleasanton City Council.
HR 926 (by Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Rita Sperry on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 927 (by Herrero), Congratulating Anthony Reisinger on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 928 (by Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Mark Olson on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 929 (by Herrero), Congratulating Bridget Markwood on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 930 (by Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 931 (by Herrero), Congratulating Jill Jacobs on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 932 (by Herrero), Congratulating MG's Pizza in Robstown for being a longtime local business.
HR 933 (by Herrero), Congratulating Beth Wilson Becerra on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 934 (by Herrero), Congratulating Claudia Ayala on being named a 2014 Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 honoree.
HR 936 (by Hunter), Welcoming Irish historian Patrick Guinness to the State Capitol.
HR 939 (by Parker), Recognizing actor and veterans advocate Gary Sinise as an honorary Texan.
HR 941 was previously adopted.
HR 942 (by Sheets), Congratulating Jennifer and Mike King on their 20th wedding anniversary.
HR 944 (by Herrero), Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Rod 'n' Rolls Treats and Eats in Robstown.
HR 945 (by González), Commending Dawn Yarber for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 946 (by González), Commending Luis Yanez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 947 (by González), Commending Terri Woodward for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 948 (by González), Commending Malissa Wood for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 949 (by González), Commending Teresa White for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 950 (by González), Commending Robert Wegrzen for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 951 (by González), Commending Bobby Velarde for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 952 (by González), Commending Margie Vela for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 953 (by González), Commending Vivienne Valles for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 954 (by González), Commending David Isaac Valencia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 955 (by González), Commending Heather Wales for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 956 (by González), Commending Kathie Valencia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 957 (by González), Commending Rosa Maria Torres for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 958 (by González), Commending Nori Tavera for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 959 (by González), Commending Lisa Soto for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 960 (by González), Commending Juan Urbina for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 961 (by González), Commending Susan Stowe for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 962 (by González), Commending Liliana Vasquez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 963 (by González), Commending Sara Tapia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 964 (by González), Commending Basilia Terrazas for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 966 (by González), Commending Carla Smith for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 967 (by González), Commending Charles Skinner for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 968 (by González), Commending Darryl Simpson, Jr., for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 969 (by González), Commending Jizelle Silerio for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 970 (by González), Commending Michelle Shipley for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 971 (by González), Commending Rachel Shelley for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 972 (by González), Commending Jessica Shenberger for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 973 (by González), Commending Laura Serina for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 974 (by González), Commending Julio Sanchez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 975 (by González), Commending Michael Samaniego for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 976 (by González), Commending Maite Salcido for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 977 (by González), Commending Nadia Shashaty for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 978 (by González), Commending Amy Serna for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 979 (by González), Commending Abbye Satterwhite for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 980 (by González), Commending Erika Sanchez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 981 (by González), Commending Jaime Samaniego for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 982 (by González), Commending Guadalupe Salas for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 983 (by González), Commending Velia Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 984 (by González), Commending Marisela Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 985 (by González), Commending Cynthia Samaniego for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 986 (by González), Commending Maricela Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 987 (by González), Commending Christina Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 988 (by González), Commending Carmen Rodriguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 989 (by González), Commending David Robledo for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 990 (by González), Commending Nicole Robertson for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 991 (by González), Commending Ramon Rivera, Jr., for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 992 (by González), Commending Mary Ridenoure for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 993 (by González), Commending Rogelio Reyes for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 994 (by González), Commending Rebecca Rash for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 995 (by González), Commending Maria Ransom Ruiz for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 996 (by González), Commending Maria Ramos for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 997 (by González), Commending Vanessa Ramirez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 998 (by González), Commending Gabriela Quevado-Roll for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 999 (by González), Commending Glorie Pullen for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1000 (by González), Commending Judith Portillo for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1001 (by Metcalf), Honoring Joseph Janczak for building a replica of the Sam Houston Memorial Window.
HR 1002 (by González), Commending Nicole Pon for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1003 (by González), Commending Malinda Perez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1004 (by González), Commending Edna Perez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1005 (by González), Commending Richard Perales for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1006 (by González), Commending Melissa Pena for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1007 (by González), Commending Maria Pearson for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1008 (by González), Commending Lyn Payne for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1009 (by González), Commending Kathy Parkin for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1010 (by González), Commending Jeannette Orta for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1011 (by González), Commending Minerva Olivares for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1012 (by González), Commending Ambar Nevarrez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1013 (by González), Commending Claudia Murguia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1014 (by González), Commending Jeaneth Moreno-Payne for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1015 (by González), Commending Laura Meza for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1016 (by González), Commending Melissa Morales for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1017 (by González), Commending Desiree Mejia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1018 (by González), Commending Vanessa Moreno for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1019 (by González), Commending Caroline Moncloa for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1020 (by González), Commending Elvia Mendez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1021 (by González), Commending Carlos Hugo Morales for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1022 (by González), Commending Sherri Mitchell for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1023 (by González), Commending Isaac Medina for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1024 (by González), Commending Guy McGunegle for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1025 (by González), Commending Elizabeth McCoy for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1026 (by González), Commending Raquel Arias Martinez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1027 (by González), Commending Susana Martinez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1029 (by González), Commending Margaret McCombs for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1030 (by González), Commending Mary Esther Martinez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1031 (by González), Commending Paola D. Lujan for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1032 (by González), Commending Andrea Magallanez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1033 (by González), Commending Dawn Main for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1034 (by González), Commending Stephanie Lopez-Ruvalcaba for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1035 (by González), Commending Catherine D. Marsden for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1036 (by González), Commending Socorro Maleckar for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1037 (by González), Commending Mark Mainwaring for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1038 (by González), Commending Nancy Lujan for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1039 (by González), Commending Margarita Luedtke for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1040 (by González), Commending Priscilla Lovas for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1041 (by González), Commending Esther Lopez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1042 (by González), Commending Maria Liguori for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1043 (by González), Commending Karla Legaspy for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1044 (by González), Commending Stacy Langston for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1045 (by González), Commending Allyson Ford Jones for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1046 (by González), Commending Mary Jauregui for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1047 (by González), Commending Lizzette Jasso for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1048 (by González), Commending Patricia Jara for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1049 (by González), Commending Renata Isa for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1050 (by González), Commending Sylvia Hernandez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1051 (by González), Commending Amy Hernandez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1052 (by González), Commending Angelina Heredia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1053 (by González), Commending Latasha Heinzen for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1054 (by González), Commending Maria Hammer for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1055 (by González), Commending Judith Guzman for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1056 (by González), Commending Aurora Gutierrez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1057 (by González), Commending Fernando Guzman for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1058 (by González), Commending Elisa Gonzalez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1059 (by González), Commending David Gonzalez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1060 (by González), Commending Flor Gonzalez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1061 (by González), Commending Oscar Gonzales for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1062 (by González), Commending Diana Gonzales for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1063 (by González), Commending Kenda Gomez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1064 (by González), Commending Bruce Gomez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1065 (by González), Commending Genesis Garcia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1066 (by Gonzales), Paying tribute to the life of pioneering African American rodeo cowboy William Pickett.
HR 1067 (by González), Commending Richard Garcia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1068 (by González), Commending Maria Garza-Vargas for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1069 (by González), Commending Edna Garza for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1070 (by González), Commending Elena Garcia for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1071 (by González), Commending Gina Fuentes for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1072 (by González), Commending Carlos Estrada for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1073 (by González), Commending Nellie Flores for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1074 (by González), Commending James Everhart for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1075 (by González), Commending Antonea Evans for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1076 (by González), Commending Griselda Espinoza for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1077 (by González), Commending Sonia Esparza for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1078 (by González), Commending Michelle Esparza for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1079 (by González), Commending Paul Efaw for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1080 (by González), Commending Virginia Dominguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1081 (by González), Commending Jennifer Dominguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1082 (by González), Commending Cristina Dominguez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1083 (by González), Commending Guadalupe Diaz for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1084 (by González), Commending Brittany DeSantiago for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1085 (by González), Commending Lubia Delgado for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1086 (by González), Commending Alexandra Davila for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1087 (by González), Commending Alice Curl for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1088 (by González), Commending Veronica Cruz for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1089 (by González), Commending Andrea Crespo for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1090 (by González), Commending Jose Contreras for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1091 (by González), Commending Tucker Clark for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1092 (by González), Commending Robert Clark for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1093 (by González), Commending Jacquelyne Cisneros for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1094 (by González), Commending Kamie Chavez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1095 (by González), Commending Jacqueline Chaparro for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1096 (by Peña), Recognizing Chief Michael W. Thaler of Pasadena for his years of service in law enforcement.
HR 1097 (by Peña), Honoring the Pasadena Fire Department.
HR 1098 (by González), Commending Jennira Casas for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1099 (by González), Commending Rebecca Caraveo for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1100 (by González), Commending Gladys Capacetti for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1101 (by González), Commending Veronica Campbell for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1102 (by González), Commending Paola Camacho for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1103 (by González), Commending Shea Cairy for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1104 (by González), Commending Christine Cain for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1105 (by González), Commending Eva Cabral for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1106 (by González), Commending Shawn Cabigon for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1107 (by González), Commending Carmen Cabigon for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1108 (by González), Commending Diane Bremby for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1109 (by González), Commending Robert Booker for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1110 (by González), Commending Margaret Booker for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1111 (by González), Commending Diana Bernal for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1112 (by González), Commending Ricardo Benavente for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1113 (by González), Commending Carol Baumgardt for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1114 (by González), Commending Susana Banuelos for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1115 (by González), Commending Jessica Banda for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1116 (by González), Commending Sunny Baker for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1117 (by González), Commending Eunice Ballesteros for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1118 (by González), Commending Raymundo Baca for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1119 (by González), Commending Anthony Ayo for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1120 (by González), Commending Laura Avila for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1121 (by González), Commending Christina Avila for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1122 (by González), Commending Jennifer Arias for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1123 (by González), Commending Wendy Arellano for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1124 (by González), Commending Cynthia Araiza for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1125 (by González), Commending Gloria Ambler for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1126 (by González), Commending Sharon Amastae for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1127 (by González), Commending Paula Alvarez for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1128 (by González), Commending Gizelle Alvarado for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1129 (by González), Commending Georgina Alva for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1130 (by González), Commending Jessie Aguilar for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1131 (by González), Commending Ivette Aguero for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1132 (by González), Commending Mohammed Adams for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1133 (by González), Commending Yedid Abogado for service as a CASA volunteer.
HR 1134 (by Sanford), Commending Matt Hilton for his outstanding service as chief leadership officer of Step Up Realty.
HR 1135 (by Muñoz), Recognizing the South Texas College Dual Enrollment Academies program on being named a 2014 Examples of Excelencia finalist.
HR 1137 (by Canales), Congratulating Cynthia M. Sakulenzki of McAllen on her 15th anniversary as president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1138 (by Canales), Honoring Aguilar's Meat Market on its 30th anniversary in Edinburg.
HR 1140 (by Guerra), Commending former Colonel Frank Plummer of McAllen for his military service.
HR 1141 (by Guerra), Commending former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Antonio Cordova of Mission for his military service.
HR 1149 (by C. Anderson), Honoring Joyce Eilene Denke of Riesel for her service with the Red Cross during the Vietnam War.
HR 1154 (by Price), Commemorating March 2015 as National Athletic Training Month.
HR 1156 (by Herrero), Congratulating Luis Lopez of Corpus Christi on his retirement as owner and operator of Center Automatic Transmission and Engine Exchange.
HR 1157 (by Herrero), Congratulating Dr. Mary Jane Hamilton on her receipt of the 2015 Georgia Regents University College of Nursing Phoebe Kandel Rohrer Distinguished Alumna and Presidential Alumna Awards.
HR 1159 (by Herrero), Congratulating Paula Pizana on earning an Outstanding Employee Award from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.
HR 1160 (by Herrero), Congratulating Priscilla Cruz on earning an Outstanding Employee Award from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.
HR 1161 (by Herrero), Congratulating Janie Gonzalez on earning an Outstanding Employee Award from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.
HR 1162 (by Herrero), Congratulating Billie Padilla on earning an Outstanding Employee Award from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.
HR 1163 (by Herrero), Congratulating Susie Martinez on earning an Outstanding Employee Award from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.
HR 1166 (by Herrero), Congratulating Alfredo Reyna Flores and Alvaro Gaona of Corpus Christi for taking third place in the plate division of the 11th annual AWS Mike Mylnar Memorial Welding Contest.
HR 1167 (by Herrero), Congratulating Leo Delgado, Jr., and Michael Guerrero of Corpus Christi for taking second place in the pipe division of the 11th annual AWS Mike Mylnar Memorial Welding Contest.
HR 1169 (by Muñoz), Congratulating Karla Espinosa of Mission on her selection as a Distinguished Finalist in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
The resolutions were adopted.
The following memorial resolutions were laid before the house:
HR 899 (by Herrero), In memory of Guadalupe Garza Medrano of Robstown.
HR 900 (by Canales), In memory of Celia Avila of Edinburg.
HR 903 (by Herrero), In memory of Julian Vargas Ruiz of Robstown.
HR 919 (by Bell), In memory of Dr. Waymon T. Webster of Prairie View.
HR 920 (by Herrero), In memory of Susana Arrizola Ramon of Robstown.
HR 924 (by Smith), In memory of Sarah Gladys Adcox of Highlands.
HR 935 (by Herrero), In memory of Pedro F. Trevino, Jr., of Robstown.
HR 938 (by Herrero), In memory of Everardo "Everett" Morin Torres of Hondo.
HR 1147 (by Krause and Tinderholt), In memory of Kelly Walters of Arlington.
HR 1151 (by Isaac), In memory of Dorothy Murphy.
HR 1152 (by Isaac), In memory of Samantha Elizabeth Dean of the Kyle Police Department.
HR 1155 (by Herrero), In memory of John J. Lewis of Violet.
HR 1158 (by Herrero), In memory of Armando Sanchez, Sr., of Robstown.
HR 1165 (by Herrero), In memory of Sandra Kay Weems of Corpus Christi.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
PROVIDING FOR ADJOURNMENT
At 10:53 a.m., Representative Y. Davis moved that, at the conclusion of the reading of bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committees and the receipt of messages from the senate, the house adjourn until 2 p.m. Monday, March 23 in memory of Dr. Kendell Beck of Dallas.
The motion prevailed.
(Dale in the chair)
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
CORRECTIONS IN REFERRAL
Bills and joint resolutions were at this time laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees. Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair at this time corrected the referral of measures to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List No. 1.)
(Gonzales in the chair)
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
CORRECTIONS IN REFERRAL
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. Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair at this time corrected the referral of measures to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List No. 2.)
(Frank in the chair)
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 1).
BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES
RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES
CORRECTIONS IN REFERRAL
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. Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair at this time corrected the referral of measures to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List Nos. 1 and 2 - March 20.)
(Gonzales 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 No. 1 - March 23.)
(Geren in the chair)
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 1:04 p.m. Monday, March 23, adjourned until 2 p.m. today.
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 15 (By Otto), Relating to the management and oversight of state contracts, including contracts for information technology commodity items.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 887 (By Hernandez), Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 1426 (By Elkins), Relating to certain requirements applicable to contracts entered into by, and the contract management process of, state agencies.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 2475 (By Geren), Relating to the establishment of the center for alternative finance and procurement within the Texas Facilities Commission and to public and private partnerships; authorizing a fee.
To State Affairs.
HB 2806 (By Lozano), Relating to the prosecution of and increasing the punishment for the offense of unlawful smuggling or concealment of persons; creating an offense.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2867 (By Rinaldi), Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 2959 (By Zerwas), Relating to Medicaid interception of certain insurance payments.
To Insurance.
HB 2966 (By Sanford), Relating to an interim study regarding the identification of health and human services programs that can be privatized.
To Human Services.
HB 2973 (By Elkins), Relating to the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board.
To State Affairs.
HB 3297 (By Parker), Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during certain ad valorem tax appeals.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3345 (By Elkins), Relating to state contracting and management, and the establishment of a centralized purchasing, vendor management, contract audit and transparency system for state agencies.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3361 (By Elkins), Relating to state agency contracts for information technology commodity items and services.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3362 (By Collier), Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3383 (By Y. Davis), Relating to the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 3394 (By Alonzo), Relating to a direct action against an insurer and insured by third parties and required provisions of a liability insurance policy.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3396 (By Phillips), Relating to the reporting of certain direct campaign expenditures.
To State Affairs.
HB 3401 (By Schaefer), Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
To State Affairs.
HB 3408 (By Stephenson), Relating to posting certain municipal financial information on the Internet.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3480 (By C. Turner), Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3488 (By Israel), Relating to appeal of emergency medical services personnel employment termination to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3523 (By Raymond and Klick), Relating to improving the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
To Human Services.
HB 3591 (By Metcalf), Relating to the allocation and use of certain funds for public transportation projects.
To Transportation.
HB 3592 (By Alonzo), Relating to exempting certain licensees and permittees from the food service requirements of a food and beverage certificate issued under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3593 (By Burkett), Relating to the online broadcast of open board meetings of certain transportation-related entities.
To Transportation.
HB 3594 (By R. Miller), Relating to credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3595 (By Morrison), Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3596 (By Huberty), Relating to school safety and the prevention of school violence.
To Public Education.
HB 3597 (By Keffer), Relating to exports of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3598 (By Hughes), Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3599 (By C. Turner), Relating to the sale of collateral in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3600 (By R. Miller), Relating to the regulation of persons who assist veterans in applying for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3603 (By Burns), Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose an ad valorem tax, assessments, or fees.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3604 (By R. Miller), Relating to certain filing fees for candidates in a primary election.
To Elections.
HB 3605 (By Burns), Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose an ad valorem tax, assessments, or fees.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3606 (By Krause), Relating to requirements for acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HB 3608 (By Guillen), Relating to predevelopment grants provided to community housing development organizations and notice given regarding the completion of an environmental review by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3609 (By Guillen), Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3610 (By Collier), Relating to the issuance of Texas Juneteenth specialty license plates.
To Transportation.
HB 3611 (By Krause), Relating to the notice of default required under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3612 (By Alvarado), Relating to classification of a liquid substance used to fill an electronic cigarette as a hazardous substance.
To Public Health.
HB 3613 (By Isaac), Relating to a Pan American Games trust fund, an Olympic Games trust fund, a Major Events trust fund, a Motor Sports Racing trust fund, an Events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events, and a Special Event trust fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3614 (By Elkins), Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3615 (By Isaac), Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3616 (By Alvarado), Relating to the use of certain funds for workforce development.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3619 (By Capriglione), Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3622 (By Isaac), Relating to the provision of wholesale water or sewer service to certain municipalities.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3623 (By Gonzales), Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the National Hispanic Institute.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3625 (By S. Turner), Relating to the regulation of extended warranties.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3626 (By Hughes), Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3627 (By Guerra), Relating to a requirement that certain persons convicted of the offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped be allowed to perform community service.
To Transportation.
HB 3628 (By Geren), Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules governing the use of unmanned aircraft in the Capitol Complex; creating a criminal offense.
To House Administration.
HB 3629 (By Raney), Relating to use and allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues for certain municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3630 (By C. Turner), Relating to the application of the hotel occupancy tax and the collection and administration of the tax by a municipality.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3631 (By Hughes), Relating to administration of a justice court technology fund in certain counties by a justice of the peace council.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3632 (By Zerwas), Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
To Public Health.
HB 3633 (By Herrero), Relating to reimbursement for the costs of legal services provided to an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3635 (By Guerra), Relating to evidence in a civil action concerning the provision and cost of certain services.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3637 (By C. Turner), Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3638 (By C. Turner), Relating to reports for credit access businesses required by the consumer credit commissioner; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3639 (By Hughes), Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales and use tax rates for designated periods.
To Appropriations.
HB 3640 (By Guillen), Relating to fees of office for the directors of a municipal utility district.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3641 (By Smithee), Relating to payment of attorney's fees in an action brought under Chapter 37 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3642 (By Guillen), Relating to the provision by a notary public of certain services related to the closing of transactions.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3643 (By Naishtat and Murr), Relating to temporary guardianships pending contest.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3645 (By Naishtat), Relating to temporary guardianships pending contest.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3647 (By Larson), Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3648 (By Pickett), Relating to motor vehicle registration and safety inspections; repealing certain fees and increasing certain fees.
To Transportation.
HB 3649 (By Smith), Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3650 (By Guerra), Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3651 (By Coleman), Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; creating criminal offenses.
To Public Health.
HB 3652 (By Fallon), Relating to the workers' compensation death benefits paid to the beneficiaries of certain state service members killed in the line of duty.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3655 (By S. King), Relating to a strategy to ensure proper use of money under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
To Human Services.
HB 3656 (By S. King), Relating to the use of telephone interpreter services in any criminal proceeding before a judge or magistrate.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3657 (By Blanco), Relating to a study of the use of regional rating for health coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for certain active school employees and their dependents.
To Pensions.
HB 3658 (By S. King), Relating to the development and administration of a parent orientation and education pilot program for recipients of subsidized child-care services.
To Human Services.
HB 3659 (By Guillen), Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3660 (By Dutton), Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to at-risk developments.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3661 (By Meyer), Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3662 (By Hughes), Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3663 (By Naishtat), Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
To State Affairs.
HB 3664 (By Meyer), Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
To Public Education.
HB 3667 (By Alonzo), Relating to a refund of state taxes for a horse racing or greyhound association that offers enhanced purses.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3669 (By Canales), Relating to the sale of wine and beer on Sundays.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3670 (By Naishtat), Relating to an environmental service fee charged by an institution of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HJR 141 (By R. Miller), Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
To Ways and Means.
Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair corrects the referral of the following bills and resolutions:
HB 1180 (By Burkett), Relating to establishment of a child-care facility database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website.
To Human Services.
HB 1435 (By Smithee, Tinderholt, and Hughes), Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.
To State Affairs.
List No. 2
HB 3052 (By D. Bonnen), Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3665 (By Workman), Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3671 (By Walle and González), Relating to the public school finance system.
To Public Education.
HB 3672 (By Naishtat), Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program.
To Human Services.
HB 3673 (By Anchia), Relating to land use requirements for certain toll projects.
To Transportation.
HB 3674 (By Anchia), Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Department of Transportation to other toll project entities.
To Transportation.
HB 3675 (By Guillen), Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3676 (By Naishtat), Relating to chemical dependency treatment facilities.
To Human Services.
HB 3678 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
To Human Services.
HB 3686 (By McClendon), Relating to the dedication of certain fee revenue to automobile burglary and theft prevention and establishing a trust fund for the deposit of that revenue.
To Appropriations.
HB 3689 (By Gonzales), 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 3690 (By Gonzales), Relating to the operation of autonomous motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Transportation.
HB 3691 (By Gonzales), Relating to the use of paper ballots in countywide polling places.
To Elections.
HB 3692 (By Landgraf), Relating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3693 (By Landgraf), Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3694 (By Landgraf), Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to abolish the permanent resident hotel occupancy tax exemption.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3695 (By Hughes), Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3696 (By Landgraf), Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program.
To Higher Education.
HB 3697 (By Landgraf), Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Insurance to research and evaluate claims data and the recovery of attorney's fees in first-party insurance claims.
To Insurance.
HB 3698 (By M. White), Relating to nonbinding dispute resolution proceedings conducted by religious organizations or authorities.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3699 (By Simpson), Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 3700 (By Guerra), Relating to the establishment of a pilot program in certain school districts to develop computer science education and professional development opportunities.
To Public Education.
HB 3701 (By Guillen), Relating to a municipality's comprehensive development.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3702 (By Johnson), Relating to the licensing and regulation of Auctioneers.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3703 (By Lucio), Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
To Human Services.
HB 3704 (By Canales), Relating to a study on automobile theft
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3705 (By Meyer), Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3706 (By Martinez), Relating to requiring certain food service establishments that prepare peanut products to post warning signs.
To Public Health.
HB 3707 (By Gonzales), Relating to cloud computing services.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3708 (By Frullo), Relating to the use of the results of assessment instruments administered to public school students transferring from out-of-state schools.
To Public Education.
HB 3709 (By Murr), Relating to the employment requirements of a person working as a cashier for transactions involving the sale of alcoholic beverages.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3710 (By Blanco), Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3711 (By Márquez), Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in certain county or sheriff department employee grievance proceedings.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3714 (By Farney), Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
To Transportation.
HB 3715 (By Márquez), Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3716 (By S. Turner), Relating to a requirement that public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools notify the Texas Education Agency of student deaths.
To Public Education.
HB 3717 (By Schaefer), Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3718 (By Spitzer), Relating to a study on the possible use of state-owned land within 25 miles of the Texas-Mexico border for border security.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3719 (By T. King), Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-conserving products for a limited period.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3720 (By Schubert), Relating to authorizing the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District to use revenue from export fees to fund road and water infrastructure projects.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3722 (By Herrero), Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
To Transportation.
HB 3723 (By Workman), Relating to the regulation of secondary market transactions related to the business of life settlements; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
To Insurance.
HB 3724 (By Herrero), Relating to the consideration of certain scientific evidence constituting the basis for an application for a writ of habeas corpus.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3726 (By Farias), Relating to establishing a veterans reentry program for certain inmates and state jail defendants confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3727 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to the provision of health care payment information and related information for health care services, supplies, and procedures; authorizing enforcement and penalties.
To Insurance.
HB 3728 (By Farias), Relating to the administration of veterans court program proceedings before a magistrate.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3729 (By Farias), Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3731 (By Leach), Relating to the database used to provide criminal justice agencies with real time information about releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the notification to local law enforcement of the release of certain inmates, and notice of a warrant issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding a person released on parole.
To Corrections.
HB 3732 (By Cook), Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large-scale electric energy storage facility for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3734 (By Sheets), Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3735 (By Cook), Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
To State Affairs.
HB 3736 (By S. Davis), Relating to conflicts of interest by members of state agency governing boards; creating a criminal offense.
To General Investigating and Ethics.
HB 3737 (By Cook), Relating to the clerk of the county court at law of Hill County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3738 (By Cyrier), Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 3739 (By Vo), Relating to qualifications for serving on an appraisal review board or panel of the board that hears ad valorem tax protests concerning commercial real property in certain appraisal districts.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3740 (By Faircloth), Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a Class A misdemeanor or felony offense.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HCR 65 (By Naishtat), Designating the western honey bee as the official State Pollinator of Texas.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 66 (By Simmons, Goldman, and P. King), Declaring Israel a major strategic ally of Texas.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HCR 67 (By Huberty), Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HCR 68 (By Springer), Urging the U.S. Congress to designate the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 69 (By J. White), Designating the city of Jasper as the official Butterfly Capital of Texas.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 70 (By Flynn), Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
To House Administration.
HCR 71 (By Coleman), Expressing support for the creation of a University of Houston health science center by the UH System Board of Regents.
To Higher Education.
HCR 73 (By Tinderholt), Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
To State Affairs.
HCR 74 (By Y. Davis), Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project in an appropriate location.
To Natural Resources.
HCR 75 (By S. Thompson), Encouraging the State Preservation Board and the director of the Bullock Texas State History Museum to establish a museum of Texas music history as a permanent and integral program within the Bullock Museum.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 76 (By Guillen), Designating Poteet as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 77 (By Guillen), Redesignating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 78 (By Guillen), Designating "the Lone Star State" as the official nickname of Texas.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 85 (By Wray), Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Christopher Scott Kyle.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HCR 86 (By Smithee), In memory of Amarillo City Council member James Harold Simms.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HCR 87 (By Smithee), In memory of Gene Earl Parker of Amarillo.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HCR 88 (By Moody), In memory of El Paso Constable Robert Parker White.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HCR 89 (By Phelan), Urging Congress to repeal the health insurance tax.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HCR 90 (By Hunter), Requesting the speaker and lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study seawater desalination on the Texas coast.
To Natural Resources.
HR 1171 (By Smith and M. White), Congratulating Eloise Smith Wilson of Bell County on her 90th birthday.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1172 (By Smith), In memory of Jones Odell Smith of Midland.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1173 (By Flynn), Recognizing the 26th annual Conference of the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems taking place March 29 through April 1, 2015.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1174 (By Huberty), In memory of Barbara Jordan of Kingwood.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1175 (By C. Turner), Congratulating Dr. Marva T. Dixon of Grand Prairie on her induction into the African American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1176 (By Riddle), Congratulating Alex Elliott of Plano on his Bar Mitzvah.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1177 (By Farney), Congratulating Ward Roddam on being named Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1178 (By Farney), Congratulating Jody Tillery on being named Rockdale Police Department Officer of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1179 (By Farney), Congratulating Jason Edmondson on being named the 2015 Outstanding Youth of the Year by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1180 (By Farney), Congratulating Darrell Debo for receiving the 2014 Distinguished Service Award from the Burnet County Historical Commission.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1181 (By Farney), Congratulating Liberty Hill High School head football coach Jerry Vance on being named the Class 4A Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1182 (By Farney), Congratulating Leona Williams on being named the 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1183 (By Farney), Congratulating the State Farm office of Gary Wideman on being named the Small Business of the Year by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1184 (By Farney), Congratulating Darlene Denton on being named the 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1185 (By C. Anderson), Congratulating Frank and Juanita Brown of Waco on their 75th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1186 (By C. Anderson), Commending Keric Donahue-Perez of Alta Vista Elementary School on his honesty and integrity.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1189 (By R. Anderson), In memory of Dr. John F. Townley, former superintendent of the Irving Independent School District.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1190 (By R. Anderson), Congratulating Cullen Corr of Irving on his selection as one of the top two youth volunteers in the state by the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1191 (By Zedler), Recognizing Mansfield Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1192 (By Muñoz), Honoring the members of the Hidalgo Independent School District Board of Trustees on the occasion of School Board Recognition Month.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1193 (By Muñoz), Honoring the members of the Sharyland Independent School District Board of Trustees on the occasion of School Board Recognition Month.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1195 (By Wray), In memory of Don F. Essary of Ennis.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1196 (By S. King), In memory of James Henderson Strain of Abilene.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1197 (By S. King), In memory of Violet E. Hames Law of Tye.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1198 (By Flynn), In memory of Mike Higgins of Austin, chief of staff of the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1199 (By Moody), Honoring the Woodworkers Club of El Paso for its contributions to the community.
To Rules and Resolutions.
Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair corrects the referral of the following bills and resolutions:
HB 3538 (By Smithee), Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
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HB 2997 (By Frank), Relating to the creation of an Internet website clearinghouse for school districts to post information to comply with publication requirements.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3541 (By Darby), Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 3542 (By Raymond), Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain data processing services.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3543 (By Schofield), Relating to the establishment of the Public Integrity Prosecutions Committee and the Office of Public Integrity Prosecutions for the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax and to the appointment of committee members and the appointment and compensation of the prosecutor.
To General Investigating and Ethics.
HB 3544 (By Springer), Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3545 (By Oliveira), Relating to the establishment of an infrastructure improvement council by the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3546 (By Meyer), Relating to the provision of credit by examination for public school students.
To Public Education.
HB 3547 (By Larson), Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3548 (By VanDeaver), Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3550 (By Muñoz), Relating to prohibited conduct by vision plans with respect to the practice of optometry and therapeutic optometry.
To Insurance.
HB 3551 (By J. White), Relating to the authorization of health care providers charging a fee for the production of records associated with applications for certain assistance benefits programs.
To Human Services.
HB 3553 (By Keffer), Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3554 (By Dale), Relating to incentives for enhanced recovery of oil and gas.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3555 (By Parker), Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3556 (By Burkett and Sheets), Relating to the development of the Interstate Highway 635 East project in Dallas County.
To Transportation.
HB 3557 (By S. Turner), Relating to the reporting of the seizure and forfeiture of contraband.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3558 (By Schubert), Relating to display of the Texas flag on municipal historical monuments on municipal property.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3559 (By Fallon), Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a governmental entity.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3560 (By Johnson), Relating to transferring a certain percentage of the Texas Enterprise Fund to the capital access fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3561 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to damages in certain wrongful eviction actions.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3562 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the adoption of a policy allowing a grace period after the exhaustion of the balance of a meal card or account used by students to purchase meals in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 3563 (By Hughes), Relating to settlement practices of insurers and prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters and public insurance adjusters.
To Insurance.
HB 3564 (By Howard), Relating to the selection and removal of officials involved in the process of appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3565 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to prohibition of notification forms from health benefit plan issuers intended to intimidate patients; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
To Insurance.
HB 3566 (By R. Miller), Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
To Higher Education.
HB 3568 (By Bohac), Relating to the creation of a technology applications course allotment under the foundation school program.
To Public Education.
HB 3569 (By Zerwas), Relating to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
To Higher Education.
HB 3570 (By Schofield), Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, 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 any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3571 (By Bohac, Keough, and J. White), Relating to rules which insure that local independent school district selection of non-state adopted instructional materials to be purchased with state funds, is as accountable and transparent as the State Board of Education approval process for state-adopted instructional materials.
To Public Education.
HB 3572 (By Zerwas), Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.
To Higher Education.
HB 3573 (By Alonzo), Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 3574 (By Alonzo), Relating to a study on early detection and early intervention in cases of children with autism spectrum disorders.
To Public Health.
HB 3576 (By Alvarado), Relating to restrictions on the use, transfer, and sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3577 (By Howard), Relating to the distribution of funds under the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.
To Higher Education.
HB 3578 (By Alonzo), Relating to the date on which certain criminal defendants are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3579 (By Alonzo), Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to an offense for which a person is arrested.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3580 (By Alonzo), Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3581 (By Sheffield), Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
To Public Health.
HB 3582 (By E. S. Turner and Laubenberg), Relating to a property right in certain genetic information.
To Public Health.
HR 1215 (By Capriglione), Petitioning Congress to instruct the Transportation Security Administration to accept concealed handgun licenses as valid forms of identification.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
Pursuant to Rule 1, Section 4 of the House Rules, the chair corrects the referral of the following bills and resolutions:
HB 3305 (By Oliveira), Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees.
To Business and Industry.
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SB 219 to Human Services.
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HB 1703 (By Dukes), Relating to the disposition and identification of certain goods acquired by recycling entities and pawnbrokers; providing a civil penalty.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2204 (By E. Thompson), Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 2238 (By Paddie and Lozano), Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
To Energy Resources.
HB 2470 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to liability insurance for ammonium nitrate operations; creating a criminal offense.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 2582 (By González), Relating to the transfer of certain powers and duties related to endangered species from the comptroller to the commissioner of agriculture.
To State Affairs.
HB 2824 (By Lucio), Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property owned or leased by the state.
To Public Health.
HB 2831 (By Lucio), Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 2991 (By Paddie), Relating to provision of waivers from municipal regulation of mineral exploration and development activities within its boundaries.
To Energy Resources.
HB 2992 (By S. Turner), Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 2993 (By Paddie), Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate location of mineral exploration and development activities within its boundaries.
To Energy Resources.
HB 2994 (By Bell), Relating to the transfer of territory between junior college district service areas.
To Higher Education.
HB 2995 (By Walle), Relating to overtime pay for certain information technology state employees.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 2996 (By Guillen), Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 2998 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 2999 (By Landgraf), Relating to restrictive covenants regarding the possession, transportation, or storage of firearms or firearms ammunition and the otherwise lawful discharge of a firearm.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3000 (By Guillen), Relating to prohibiting the online posting of certain documents submitted to the chief appraiser of an appraisal district in an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3001 (By Guillen), Relating to the information that an operator of a well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is performed is required to disclose.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3004 (By Guillen), Relating to the authority of certain independent school districts to change the length of the terms of office for the board of trustees of the district.
To Public Education.
HB 3005 (By Laubenberg), Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election.
To Elections.
HB 3006 (By Coleman), Relating to certain penalties paid to the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.
To Insurance.
HB 3007 (By Fletcher), Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns in a courthouse by certain court clerks.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3008 (By Simmons and Keffer), Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3009 (By Hughes), Relating to authorizing children of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission employees to be employed by holders of licenses or permits issued by the commission.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3011 (By Naishtat), Relating to the lease of undeveloped real property by certain hospital districts.
To County Affairs.
HB 3012 (By Parker), Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3013 (By Parker), Relating to the mediation and settlement of certain disputes relating to ad valorem taxation.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3015 (By Geren), Relating to production requirements for holders of winery permits; establishing minimum annual production requirements for permit holders.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3016 (By Fletcher), 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 3017 (By S. Turner), Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
To Public Education.
HB 3018 (By Murphy), Relating to the guarantee of charter district bonds by the permanent school fund.
To Public Education.
HB 3020 (By Guerra), Relating to the offense of passing a school bus; increasing a fine.
To Transportation.
HB 3021 (By Guerra), Relating to the establishment of a tactical training center in Hidalgo County by the Department of Public Safety.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3022 (By Guerra), Relating to the construction or development of certain continuing care facilities.
To Human Services.
HB 3023 (By Guerra), Relating to a provider's right to an administrative hearing on a proposed recoupment of an overpayment or debt by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
To Human Services.
HB 3024 (By Guerra), Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
To Insurance.
HB 3025 (By Farney), Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.
To Insurance.
HB 3026 (By M. White), Relating to the permitting of crematories under the Texas Clean Air Act.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3027 (By Zerwas), Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based online or other distance education baccalaureate degree programs at certain private institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 3028 (By Frullo), Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement.
To Insurance.
HB 3029 (By Huberty), Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
To State Affairs.
HB 3030 (By S. Thompson), Relating to participation in certain programs by, and insurer premium tax credits for investments in, certified capital companies.
To Insurance.
HB 3031 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the decertification of a certified capital company.
To Insurance.
HB 3032 (By Alvarado), Relating to vacancies created because of promotional appointments in certain municipal fire departments.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3033 (By Alvarado), Relating to the disciplinary suspension of a municipal firefighter in certain municipalities.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3034 (By Fallon), Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on receipt of a statement from a family member that the person is deceased.
To Elections.
HB 3035 (By Martinez), Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regard to the provision of prescription drugs and other pharmacy benefits.
To Human Services.
HB 3036 (By Martinez), Relating to a study on the savings to the state achieved by the expansion of Medicaid managed care in regard to the number of persons served and the scope of services provided.
To Human Services.
HB 3038 (By Capriglione), Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed or owned by certain municipalities.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3043 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3044 (By Dale), Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3045 (By Phelan, Keffer, Geren, D. Bonnen, and Harless), Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Jefferson County as the Allan B. Ritter Highway.
To Transportation.
HB 3046 (By Herrero), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3047 (By Craddick), Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3049 (By Darby), Relating to the sales and use taxation of certain cleaning services in a licensed health care facility.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3050 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the modification of a motor vehicle to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate matter; creating an offense; imposing an administrative penalty.
To Transportation.
HB 3055 (By Simmons), Relating to assessment of public school students enrolled in a special education program.
To Public Education.
HB 3056 (By Reynolds), Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
To Elections.
HB 3059 (By Reynolds, S. Turner, Farrar, and Wu), Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
To Elections.
HB 3060 (By Anchia), Relating to additional functions of a commission panel of a municipal building and standards commission.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3063 (By Kacal), Relating to the compensation of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3064 (By Coleman), Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of real property used for certain low-income or moderate-income housing in certain counties.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3065 (By Fallon), Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 3066 (By Coleman), Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties.
To Public Health.
HB 3067 (By Coleman), Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.
To County Affairs.
HB 3068 (By Paddie), Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee on the request by the payee.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3069 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3072 (By Anchia), Relating to responsibility of new owners of residential rental property for tenant security deposits.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3073 (By Springer), Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
To Higher Education.
HB 3074 (By Springer), Relating to the provision of artificially administered nutrition and hydration and life-sustaining treatment.
To State Affairs.
HB 3075 (By Murphy), Relating to notice of punitive and exemplary damages coverage in certain insurance policies or contracts; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
To Insurance.
HB 3076 (By Rose), Relating to the improvement of efficiencies in benefit applications submitted to the Health and Human Services Commission.
To Human Services.
HB 3078 (By Darby), Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to recommend a uniform pre-nursing curriculum for undergraduate professional nursing programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
To Higher Education.
HB 3079 (By Raymond), Relating to applicability of a statute of limitations to an action based on a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3080 (By Anchia), Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
To Elections.
HB 3081 (By E. Thompson), Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 68; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3082 (By Oliveira), Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3083 (By Blanco), Relating to posting the location of a polling place used in an election on the secretary of state's website.
To Elections.
HB 3084 (By Capriglione), Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To State Affairs.
HB 3085 (By Collier), Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
To Insurance.
HB 3086 (By Keffer), Relating to the sale of beer and ale by certain manufacturers for off-premises consumption.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3088 (By Alvarado), Relating to applications for permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain new or expanded facilities in certain low-income and minority communities.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3090 (By Miles), Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies, administrators, and sales representatives; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational registration.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3091 (By Miles), Relating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3092 (By Rose), Relating to developing and maintaining risk assessment criteria for use by department personnel in determining whether an elderly or disabled person is in imminent risk of abuse.
To Human Services.
HB 3093 (By Guillen), Relating to the permissible value of a residential dwelling offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3094 (By Parker), Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3096 (By Raymond), Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3099 (By Fallon), Relating to the powers and duties and annexation of the Venable Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3100 (By Lozano), Relating to the accrual of interest on annuity and other payments made to certain retirees who have resumed employment within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
To Pensions.
HB 3101 (By Smith), Relating to the storage of certain alcoholic beverages by certain permit holders.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3102 (By Frullo), Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of patient liability for payment for certain health care services.
To Insurance.
HB 3103 (By Murphy), Relating to the operation of a golf cart or a commercial utility vehicle.
To Transportation.
HB 3104 (By Oliveira), Relating to intra-industry relationships between alcoholic beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3106 (By Huberty), Relating to the period of time allowed for appointment of a board of managers for a school district.
To Public Education.
HB 3107 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election.
To Elections.
HB 3108 (By Dale), Relating to the collection of unpaid tolls.
To Transportation.
HB 3109 (By Simmons), Relating to the requirements for request for proposals for design-build contracts for highway projects and the scope of and limitation on design-build contracts.
To Transportation.
HB 3111 (By Button), Relating to the rate of interest on certain tax refunds.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3112 (By Fletcher), Relating to a report to the Legislative Budget Board on the border security functions of certain state agencies.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3114 (By Dale), Relating to the audit and review of regional mobility authorities.
To Transportation.
HB 3115 (By Coleman), Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance and CHIP perinatal programs.
To Public Health.
HB 3116 (By Cyrier), Relating to permit authority of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3117 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office.
To Elections.
HB 3118 (By Goldman), Relating to the canvassing of primary elections.
To Elections.
HB 3119 (By Faircloth), Relating to the early voting period in a runoff election.
To Elections.
HB 3120 (By Faircloth), Relating to compensation for attending a training program to become an election judge or clerk in certain elections.
To Elections.
HB 3122 (By Faircloth), Relating to ballots counted by the early voting ballot board.
To Elections.
HB 3123 (By Price), Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
To State Affairs.
HB 3124 (By Schofield), Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections.
To Elections.
HB 3125 (By Elkins), Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3126 (By Morrison), Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children.
To Human Services.
HB 3127 (By K. King), Relating to the authority of certain telecommunications providers to commit to making infrastructure and network improvements in exchange for support from the universal service fund.
To State Affairs.
HB 3128 (By Dale), Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3129 (By K. King), Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting milk; authorizing a fee.
To Transportation.
HB 3130 (By Farney, Morrison, Burkett, and Harless), Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.
To State Affairs.
HB 3132 (By Parker), Relating to the authorization for municipalities to hire advisors authorized under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3133 (By Smithee), Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.
To Insurance.
HB 3134 (By Deshotel), Relating to the establishment of reading excellence teams.
To Public Education.
HB 3135 (By T. King), Relating to the authority of school districts in certain counties to grant housing stipends to teachers employed by the districts and receive state reimbursement of those costs.
To Public Education.
HB 3136 (By Naishtat), Relating to the use of a small estate affidavit to distribute certain intestate estates.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3137 (By Naishtat), Relating to the use of unsworn declarations for filing certain annual reports by guardians of the person.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3138 (By Reynolds), Relating to the delivery of voter registration applications.
To Elections.
HB 3139 (By Naishtat), Relating to prompt action by certain holders of preferred debt and lien claims against secured property of a decedent's estate.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3140 (By Reynolds), Relating to the disclosure of certain registration information by the voter registrar.
To Elections.
HB 3141 (By Lozano), Relating to the appeal of decisions by the Texas Department of Insurance regarding issuance of certain certificates of compliance under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act.
To Insurance.
HB 3142 (By Lozano), Relating to Department of Agriculture fiscal matters; making appropriations.
To Appropriations.
HB 3143 (By Lozano), Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician or specialist.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3144 (By Lozano), Relating to expanding the memorial sign program for motorcyclists to include bicyclists.
To Transportation.
HB 3145 (By González), Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district.
To Public Education.
HB 3146 (By Lozano), Relating to a legislative finding that pharmacists are health care providers.
To Public Health.
HB 3147 (By González), Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
To Public Education.
HB 3148 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3149 (By Fletcher), Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3150 (By Huberty), Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3151 (By Smith), Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in certain ports.
To Transportation.
HB 3153 (By R. Anderson and Sheets), Relating to a program for the recycling of certain household batteries; authorizing a fee; providing civil and administrative penalties.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3156 (By Simmons), Relating to annuity payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3157 (By Faircloth), Relating to notice of cancellation of elections.
To Elections.
HB 3158 (By Smithee), Relating to legislative approval of state agency rules that take effect during the two years preceding a regular legislative session.
To State Affairs.
HB 3159 (By Fallon), Relating to a contract with a county for election services.
To Elections.
HB 3160 (By Alonzo), Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3161 (By Cyrier), Relating to prioritizing groundwater production.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3162 (By Raymond), Relating to the correction of appraisal records.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3163 (By Cyrier), Relating to filing suit against board members of groundwater conservation districts.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3164 (By Smithee), Relating to deposits with the Texas Department of Insurance.
To Insurance.
HB 3168 (By Simmons), Relating to remedies for oppression of minority shareholders by directors of closely held corporations.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3169 (By Schofield), Relating to requiring the consent of all parties to legally intercept certain communications.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3170 (By Schaefer), Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3172 (By Schaefer), Relating to emergency orders concerning water rights issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3173 (By Schaefer), Relating to renewal, expiration, or revocation of charters of and evaluation of performance of open-enrollment charter schools providing education within a residential treatment facility.
To Public Education.
HB 3174 (By Button), Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3175 (By Simpson), Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
To County Affairs.
HB 3176 (By Smithee), Relating to claims of patent infringement; providing civil penalties; imposing fees.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3177 (By Collier), Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3178 (By Schofield), Relating to the assistance of a voter; creating a criminal offense.
To Elections.
HB 3179 (By Leach), Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the alignment for the proposed Regional Outer Loop project in certain counties.
To Transportation.
HB 3180 (By Schofield), Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
To State Affairs.
HB 3182 (By Fallon), Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems.
To Pensions.
HB 3183 (By Naishtat, Farrar, Collier, and S. Davis), Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant patient.
To State Affairs.
HB 3185 (By Raney), Relating to the creation of county health care funding districts in certain counties.
To County Affairs.
HB 3186 (By Farney), Relating to the qualifications of directors and the use of project funds of certain municipal development districts.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3187 (By Keffer), Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3188 (By Goldman), Relating to the canvassing of primary elections.
To Elections.
HB 3189 (By Price), Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
To Public Education.
HB 3190 (By Villalba), Relating to persons authorized to direct, consent to, or disapprove a trustee's decisions.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3191 (By Phillips), Relating to the penalty for delivery of certain miscellaneous substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3192 (By R. Miller), Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
To Public Education.
HB 3193 (By Bernal), Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3194 (By Bernal), Relating to coverage for diagnostic mammography under certain health benefit plans.
To Insurance.
HB 3195 (By Bernal), Relating to the establishment of a health care pilot program for low-income individuals.
To Public Education.
HB 3196 (By D. Miller), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3198 (By Cyrier), Relating to permitting for injection wells in certain oil and gas producing counties.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3200 (By Capriglione), Relating to limitations on filling prescriptions for certain opioid pain medications; adding prohibitions subject to a criminal penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 3201 (By R. Miller), Relating to a federal waiver to allow the Texas Education Agency to administer annual assessment instruments based on modified achievement standards for certain public school students.
To Public Education.
HB 3202 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3203 (By Sheets), Relating to required disclosures for a named driver policy.
To Insurance.
HB 3204 (By Sheets), Relating to a depopulation program for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
To Insurance.
HB 3205 (By Sheets), Relating to repealing the maintenance tax and creating an overhead assessment for certain insurers participating in the workers' compensation system; imposing an assessment.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3206 (By R. Miller), Relating to the powers, rights, and duties of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3207 (By Sheets), Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve certain payments by municipally owned utilities for transmission facilities in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
To State Affairs.
HB 3209 (By Fletcher), Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for certain felony offenses.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3210 (By P. King), Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3213 (By Zedler), Relating to unfair settlement practices for insurers providing workers' compensation insurance.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3214 (By Spitzer), Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Kaufman County courts.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3215 (By S. Turner), Relating to requirements regarding the withdrawal by certain insurers from the market for certain lines of insurance.
To Insurance.
HB 3216 (By S. Turner), Relating to the quarterly reporting of certain information regarding property and casualty insurance.
To Insurance.
HB 3217 (By Dale), Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3218 (By Hernandez), Relating to litigation financing transactions.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3220 (By Martinez), Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes; providing authority to participate in water planning and conservation projects related to the district within and outside district boundaries; and providing other powers related to roads, water, sewer, recycled water, and related utilities.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3223 (By Romero), Relating to requiring a credit access business to verify the vehicle identification number used to obtain a motor vehicle title loan; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3224 (By Murr), Relating to the release of certain information relating to motor vehicle accidents.
To Transportation.
HB 3225 (By Murr), Relating to lane restrictions for certain motor vehicles in highway construction or maintenance work zones.
To Transportation.
HB 3227 (By Hernandez), Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 3228 (By Coleman), Relating to the governing body of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
To Transportation.
HB 3229 (By Cyrier and Ashby), Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3230 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3231 (By Parker), Relating to perpetual care cemeteries.
To Public Health.
HB 3236 (By Fletcher), Relating to the extension of the portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County designated as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
To Transportation.
HB 3237 (By Frullo), Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
To Insurance.
HB 3238 (By Frullo), Relating to the regulation of funding agreements, guaranteed investment contracts, and synthetic guaranteed investment contracts issued by a life insurer.
To Insurance.
HB 3240 (By C. Turner), Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3358 (By Lucio), Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3575 (By S. Turner), Relating to placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3583 (By R. Miller and Laubenberg), Relating to a pilot program in certain school districts exempting those districts from administering standard assessment instruments and authorizing alternative assessment instruments.
To Public Education.
HB 3584 (By E. S. Turner), Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program.
To State Affairs.
HB 3586 (By Reynolds), Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.
To Elections.
HB 3587 (By E. S. Turner), Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
To State Affairs.
HB 3588 (By Smith), Relating to insurance adjusters' unauthorized removal or inspection of vehicles located at vehicle storage facilities.
To Insurance.
HB 3589 (By S. Turner), Relating to placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers.
To Human Services.
HB 3590 (By Krause), Relating to the adoption of state rules and the submission of the state implementation plan to comply with certain rules under Section 111(d) of the federal Clean Air Act.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3617 (By Capriglione), Relating to the establishment of a business investment fund in this state.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3624 (By Zedler), Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
To Human Services.
HB 3636 (By Guillen), Relating to prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and contractors.
To Insurance.
HB 3654 (By Murphy), Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3677 (By Workman), Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
To Public Health.
HB 3685 (By C. Anderson), Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3687 (By Frank), Relating to design-build procedures for civil works projects.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3688 (By Frank), Relating to the process for the selection of construction managers-at-risk used by governmental entities.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3721 (By Sanford), Relating to an annual demographic study of each Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate district.
To Redistricting.
HB 3741 (By Smith), Relating to standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; authorizing a fee.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3742 (By Smith), Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3743 (By Spitzer), Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated in which the actor causes bodily injury to another.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3744 (By Simpson), Relating to a requirement that a geological survey be conducted before a location may be identified as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir or recommended for the construction of a reservoir or dam.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3745 (By Y. Davis), Relating to railroad crew requirements; providing a civil penalty.
To Transportation.
HB 3746 (By Bohac), Relating to the study of public education performance.
To Public Education.
HB 3747 (By Phillips), Relating to certain licenses issued to retired judicial officers; amending the requirements for a license.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3749 (By Keffer), Relating to the recovery of certain natural gas distribution utility ratemaking proceeding expenses; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3751 (By Herrero), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping; creating an offense.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3752 (By Lucio), Relating to an appeal by certain law enforcement agency employees under county civil service to an independent third-party hearing examiner.
To County Affairs.
HB 3755 (By Herrero), Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities.
To Human Services.
HB 3756 (By Otto), Relating to the methods and procedures used to determine school district property values.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3757 (By Burrows), Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 3758 (By Burrows), Relating to the assessment and disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered.
To Transportation.
HB 3759 (By R. Anderson), Relating to the role of a jury in a criminal case.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3760 (By Peña), Relating to permitting and restrictions on the operations of scrap metal recycling facilities.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3761 (By Elkins), Relating to reactivation of certain real estate broker licenses.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3762 (By Elkins), Relating to the designation of a trust as a business purpose trust.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3765 (By Laubenberg), Relating to consent to an abortion on a minor.
To State Affairs.
HB 3766 (By Burkett), Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
To Human Services.
HB 3767 (By Cook), Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3770 (By Kuempel), Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses of electioneering near a polling place.
To Elections.
HB 3771 (By Blanco), Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Strong Safety.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3772 (By Nevárez), Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities and fields in certain municipalities.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3773 (By Cook), Relating to the duties of nonprofit corporations regarding certain contributions and the disclosure of information relating to those contributions in certain campaign finance reports.
To State Affairs.
HB 3776 (By Workman), Relating to the phasing out by 2025 of the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3777 (By Collier), Relating to the establishment and governance of certain regional transportation authorities.
To Transportation.
HB 3778 (By Koop), Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3779 (By Kacal), Relating to providing certain persons with a form notifying the voter registrar of a death.
To Elections.
HB 3780 (By Krause), Relating to the deferral and reduction or waiver of certain surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3781 (By Crownover), Relating to creation of the Texas Health Improvement Network.
To Public Health.
HB 3783 (By Kacal), Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of obstructing a street, railroad crossing, or public highway.
To Transportation.
HB 3785 (By Márquez), Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of cannabis for medical purposes; authorizing fees.
To Public Health.
HB 3786 (By Phelan), Relating to public inspection of provisional voting records.
To Elections.
HB 3787 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
To Insurance.
HB 3788 (By Reynolds), Relating to the information required to be included in a regional water plan and the use of that information by the regional water planning group in developing the plan.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3789 (By Geren), Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts and paid relationships with governmental entities; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To General Investigating and Ethics.
HB 3792 (By Huberty), Relating to entities providing engineering services to a utility or affiliate.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3793 (By Lucio), Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty.
To International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs.
HB 3794 (By Allen), Relating to the availability of information regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
To Transportation.
HB 3795 (By Raymond), Relating to the sale, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3796 (By Allen), Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
To Transportation.
HB 3797 (By Raymond), Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3798 (By Allen), Relating to providing financial assistance to certain survivors of an inmate who died as a result of a traffic accident that occurred while the inmate was being transported by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a person under contract with the department.
To Corrections.
HB 3799 (By Allen), Relating to the expunction of certain drug-related offenses following successful treatment and rehabilitation.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3800 (By Raymond), Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3801 (By Tinderholt), Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
To State Affairs.
HB 3802 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3803 (By Keffer), Relating to defining the occurrence of an interregional conflict between regional water plans.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3805 (By R. Miller), Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
To Elections.
HB 3806 (By Sheets), Relating to certain documents related to policy and endorsement forms for personal automobile insurance coverage and residential property insurance coverage.
To Insurance.
HB 3807 (By Farney), Relating to the punishment of certain controlled substance offenses committed in a drug-free zone.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3808 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
To Defense and Veterans' Affairs.
HB 3809 (By Hernandez), Relating to the regulation of petroleum coke storage and transport.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3810 (By Walle), Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 3811 (By S. Thompson), Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a deferred presentment transaction that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3812 (By S. Thompson), Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a motor vehicle title loan that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3813 (By Keffer), Relating to the purpose and operation of groundwater conservation districts.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3814 (By Martinez), Relating to the control of access to state highways by the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Transportation.
HB 3815 (By Bohac), Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 3816 (By Bohac), Relating to the establishment of a grant program for promoting computer science certification and professional development for public school teachers.
To Public Education.
HB 3817 (By Elkins), Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.
To Transportation.
HB 3818 (By Landgraf), Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3819 (By Howard), Relating to the appeal of certain determinations by the Texas Historical Commission regarding the content of historical markers.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3820 (By Allen), Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes; providing an administrative penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 3821 (By Ashby), Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3822 (By Coleman), Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
To Insurance.
HB 3823 (By Price), Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 3824 (By Capriglione), Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3825 (By Landgraf and Darby), Relating to the allocation of a portion of certain severance tax revenue to the transportation infrastructure fund.
To Transportation.
HB 3826 (By Elkins), Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3828 (By Villalba), Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3829 (By Isaac), Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3830 (By Canales), Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice in University Interscholastic League athletic activities.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3831 (By Canales), Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and certain related laws.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3832 (By Reynolds), Relating to voting a limited ballot.
To Elections.
HB 3833 (By Coleman), Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
To Business and Industry.
HB 3834 (By E. Thompson), Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of barratry by a public insurance adjuster.
To Insurance.
HB 3836 (By Giddings and Koop), Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs.
To Higher Education.
HB 3837 (By Lucio), Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain rainwater harvesting; providing administrative penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3838 (By Smithee), Relating to the procedures required for a Type A economic development corporation to make certain expenditures.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3839 (By Deshotel), Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3842 (By Smithee), Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3843 (By E. Thompson), Relating to creating the criminal offense of prohibited conduct by public insurance adjusters.
To Insurance.
HB 3844 (By C. Turner), Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class.
To Higher Education.
HB 3849 (By Leach), Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3850 (By Burns), Relating to the authority of certain county employees to perform payroll duties.
To County Affairs.
HB 3851 (By E. Thompson), Relating to the waiving of insurance deductibles and other manipulation of charges in the insurance claims process, creating an offense.
To Insurance.
HB 3852 (By Moody), Relating to contempt of court committed by certain juvenile offenders and the detention of certain juvenile offenders.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3853 (By Villalba), Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 3854 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to the authorized activities of a brewpub license holder.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3856 (By Elkins), Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3857 (By J. Rodriguez), Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3858 (By Stephenson), Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3859 (By Allen), Relating to exemptions from the application of certain financial assistance eligibility requirements for certain grandparents.
To Human Services.
HB 3861 (By Elkins), Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain income-producing tangible personal property.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3862 (By Zedler), Relating to funding for motorcycle training and safety programs, including increasing the motorcycle and moped registration fee.
To Transportation.
HB 3863 (By Morrison), Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria.
To Higher Education.
HB 3865 (By Isaac), Relating to authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex an area on petition by owners.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 3867 (By Elkins), Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3869 (By Miles), Relating to the appointment of commissioners of public housing authorities.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3870 (By Elkins), Relating to the appointment of a master in chancery in certain counties to aid in the determination of certain ad valorem tax appeals.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3871 (By Isaac), Relating to posting of certain financial information of certain political subdivisions on the Internet.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3872 (By Paul), Relating to continuing education requirements for an insurance agent, insurance adjuster, or public adjuster.
To Insurance.
HB 3873 (By Capriglione), Relating to the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the consumer credit commissioner, and the duties of the consumer credit commissioner, including the regulation of credit access businesses.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 3874 (By Schaefer), Relating to course content requirements for biology instruction provided by a public school.
To Public Education.
HB 3878 (By Blanco), Relating to early voting in a primary or general election for state and county officers.
To Elections.
HB 3879 (By Schaefer), Relating to employment of athletic coaches by school districts.
To Public Education.
HB 3880 (By Goldman), Relating to the requirements for placement on a general primary election ballot as a candidate for judicial office in certain counties.
To Elections.
HB 3881 (By Bernal), Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3883 (By Schaefer), Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3884 (By Dutton), Relating to the carrying of knives.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3885 (By Farney), Relating to procedures for public school district and campus performance evaluations.
To Public Education.
HB 3886 (By Farney), Relating to assignment and appeal of public school district and campus performance ratings.
To Public Education.
HB 3887 (By Dutton), Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency.
To Public Education.
HB 3888 (By Dutton), Relating to the creation of the Barrett Management District.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HB 3889 (By Dutton), Relating to adding certain substances to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act for purposes of criminal prosecutions involving those substances, increasing penalties for the manufacture of, delivery of, or possession with the intent to deliver certain controlled substances, and a pilot program for field testing for controlled substances.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3890 (By Stephenson), Relating to prohibiting benefits for same-sex spouses under a public retirement system.
To State Affairs.
HB 3892 (By Canales), Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3895 (By Elkins), Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3896 (By S. Turner), Relating to access to school textbooks.
To Public Education.
HB 3897 (By Kuempel), Relating to the administration of and benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
To Pensions.
HB 3899 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Transportation.
HB 3900 (By G. Bonnen), Relating to the panel of experts appointed to advise the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
To Insurance.
HB 3902 (By Vo), Relating to providing a voter in a party primary notice of party conventions.
To Elections.
HB 3903 (By Sheffield and 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 3904 (By Guerra), Relating to identification and implementation of hospital funding solutions.
To Public Health.
HB 3905 (By Vo), Relating to the release of certain documentation of the applicable limits of coverage in an automobile insurance agreement.
To Insurance.
HB 3906 (By S. Thompson), Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3907 (By Dukes), Relating to the use of hazard warning lamps to warn approaching vehicles of stopped traffic.
To Transportation.
HB 3908 (By Guillen), Relating to a pilot program to expand joint credit programs to include certain courses offered by career schools and colleges in certain counties.
To Higher Education.
HB 3910 (By Paul), Relating to completion of continuing education requirements for insurance agents and adjusters.
To Insurance.
HB 3911 (By Paul), Relating to the appointment by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and their agents of holders of a temporary agent's license.
To Insurance.
HB 3912 (By Phelan), Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to pronounce death and sign death certificates.
To Public Health.
HB 3913 (By Phelan), Relating to the affidavit required to be exempt from jury service due to a physical or mental impairment.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3914 (By Klick), Relating to certain court-initiated guardianship proceedings involving individuals believed to be incapacitated persons including the appointment of a guardian ad litem or court investigator.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3916 (By Stickland), Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies.
To State Affairs.
HB 3919 (By Klick), Relating to prior authorization from a health benefit plan issuer to obtain health care services under the health benefit plan.
To Insurance.
HB 3921 (By Klick), Relating to reimbursement for certain emergency eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
To Public Health.
HB 3922 (By Klick), Relating to reimbursement for certain eye health care services provided to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
To Public Health.
HB 3923 (By Wray), Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3924 (By Klick), Relating to allowing certain providers of eye health care services to enroll as Medicaid providers.
To Public Health.
HB 3925 (By Klick), Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
To Public Health.
HB 3926 (By Klick), Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
To Public Health.
HB 3928 (By Klick), Relating to the location of certain temporary branch early voting polling places.
To Elections.
HB 3930 (By Hughes), Relating to the provision of care and treatment to certain incapacitated persons.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3931 (By Moody), Relating to the use of the justice court technology fund to convert existing paper documents to electronic data.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3932 (By Canales), Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3933 (By Meyer), Relating to information required for filing or approval of property and casualty insurance policy forms.
To Insurance.
HB 3937 (By Muñoz), Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans.
To Higher Education.
HB 3938 (By Longoria), Relating to single premium term life insurance offered in connection with certain consumer loans.
To Insurance.
HB 3940 (By Meyer), Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
To Insurance.
HB 3941 (By Zerwas and Reynolds), Relating to the creation of an additional family district court for Fort Bend County.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3942 (By Paddie), Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in certain regional water plans.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3943 (By Rinaldi), Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3944 (By T. King), Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
To Agriculture and Livestock.
HB 3945 (By Geren), Relating to restrictions on introducing, sponsoring, or voting on measures or bills in which a member of the legislature has certain interests; creating a criminal offense.
To General Investigating and Ethics.
HB 3946 (By T. King), Relating to the effect of operations in a unit created under the provisions of an oil or gas lease following the expiration of the primary term of the lease.
To Energy Resources.
HB 3947 (By T. King), Relating to county fee imposed on operators of oil and gas waste disposal wells.
To Natural Resources.
HB 3949 (By Smithee), Relating to the conditions and enforcement of possession orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3951 (By Huberty), Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3952 (By Guillen), Relating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing penalties, creating and affecting criminal offenses, and authorizing fees.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3954 (By Dukes), Relating to fetal alcohol syndrome information provided to pregnant patients.
To Public Health.
HB 3955 (By Dukes), Relating to authorization for a caregiver who is a relative to enroll a child in school.
To Public Education.
HB 3956 (By Schaefer), Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3957 (By Reynolds), Relating to recovery by school districts of overpayments of salary to district employees.
To Public Education.
HB 3958 (By Workman), Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric system revenues by certain municipalities.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3959 (By Moody), Relating to a criminal penalty for violating a condition of bond, condition of community supervision, or court order requiring installation of an ignition interlock device.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3961 (By Bernal), Relating to the suspension of an election judge or clerk.
To Elections.
HB 3962 (By Bernal), Relating to the time of delivery to the early voting ballot board for ballots voted by mail in certain counties.
To Elections.
HB 3965 (By Farrar), Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3967 (By Dukes), Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 3969 (By Smith), Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 3970 (By Keffer), Relating to an optional bad weather policy for public schools.
To Public Education.
HB 3971 (By S. King), Relating to the provision of notice by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to neighborhoods in which certain group homes are located to protect the safety of the residents of those group homes.
To Human Services.
HB 3972 (By Meyer), Relating to the use of school district buildings as polling place locations.
To Elections.
HB 3973 (By Farrar), Relating to the validity, reliability, and design of certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
To Public Education.
HB 3974 (By Darby), Relating to the expunction of the record of certain disciplinary actions against health care professionals.
To Public Health.
HB 3975 (By Allen), Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing.
To Public Education.
HB 3977 (By Dukes), Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3979 (By Dukes), Relating to restrictions on the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers against public school students.
To Public Education.
HB 3980 (By Frullo), Relating to the creation of a coverage summary for certain property and casualty insurance policies.
To Insurance.
HB 3981 (By Darby), Relating to the final decision in a contested case regarding occupational licensing before a State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judge.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3982 (By Romero), Relating to solicitation to buy drinks for consumption by a retailer.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 3984 (By Romero), Relating to the imposition of municipal impact fees.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3985 (By Dukes), Relating to the use of certain controlled substances to facilitate the commission of the offense of aggravated sexual assault.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 3986 (By Simmons), Relating to coverage by certain health benefit plans for certain services prescribed to treat autism spectrum disorder.
To Insurance.
HB 3987 (By Farney), Relating to programs in public schools designed to facilitate planning and saving for higher education and facilitate personal financial literacy instruction.
To Public Education.
HB 3988 (By Geren), Relating to transparency in the reporting of eminent domain authority and the creation of an eminent domain database.
To Land and Resource Management.
HB 3989 (By Keffer), Relating to the determination of the appraised value of property for purposes of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal.
To Ways and Means.
HB 3990 (By Rose), Relating to the study of the fiscal impact on local governments in Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties of restructuring the NorthSTAR behavioral health system and the effective implementation the Sunset Commission Health and Human Services Commission Issue 9 recommendation.
To Human Services.
HB 3991 (By Allen), Relating to the committee developing a student's individualized education plan, the written report of the committee, and a regular education teacher's opportunity for input into a student's individualized education plan.
To Public Education.
HB 3992 (By Farney), Relating to the Texas School Accountability Dashboard.
To Public Education.
HB 3993 (By Rose), Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 3994 (By Morrison), Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.
To State Affairs.
HB 3995 (By Romero), Relating to licensed marriage and family therapists.
To Public Health.
HB 3996 (By Blanco), Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 3997 (By Elkins), Relating to prosecution of violations of the open meetings law and the open records law.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 3998 (By Blanco), Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.
To Higher Education.
HB 3999 (By Naishtat), Relating to the exemption of certain persons from licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.
To Public Health.
HB 4001 (By Raymond), Relating to the provision of habilitation and certain health care services by a home and community support services agency; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.
To Human Services.
HB 4003 (By Laubenberg), Relating to the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims from juvenile court records.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 4005 (By Laubenberg), Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4006 (By Laubenberg), Relating to a requirement that a school district, open-enrollment charter school, or shared services arrangement terminate or refuse to hire an employee or applicant convicted of certain offenses.
To Public Education.
HB 4007 (By Guillen), Relating to procedures applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision and charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 4008 (By Zerwas), Relating to procedures for complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against physicians.
To Public Health.
HB 4009 (By Raymond), Relating to the appointment of associate judges for child protection cases.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 4010 (By Burns), Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides; providing a civil penalty.
To Insurance.
HB 4011 (By Martinez Fischer), Relating to reporting and monitoring of residential high-rise buildings without fire protection sprinkler systems.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 4012 (By Martinez Fischer), Relating to tax credit for purchase of health insurance.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4014 (By Martinez Fischer), Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed on the premises of a public transportation system
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 4015 (By Martinez Fischer), Relating to urban land bank demonstration programs for counties.
To County Affairs.
HB 4016 (By Herrero), Relating to coordination of health benefits under certain insurance policies.
To Insurance.
HB 4018 (By Lucio), Relating to mandatory meetings of the Advisory Committee on Uniform Prior Authorization Forms.
To Insurance.
HB 4020 (By Raymond), Relating to the security of certain financial information and liability for certain security breaches.
To Business and Industry.
HB 4021 (By Herrero), Relating to creating a tax severance credit for oil and gas operators for use of alternative fluids in place of fresh water solely in the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
To Ways and Means.
HB 4023 (By Nevárez), Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
To Energy Resources.
HB 4024 (By Frullo), Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
To Insurance.
HB 4025 (By Keffer), Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
To Transportation.
HB 4026 (By Simpson), Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.
To County Affairs.
HB 4027 (By Blanco), Relating to products liability action related to a pharmaceutical product.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 4028 (By Huberty), Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
To Public Education.
HB 4030 (By Dale), Relating to the regulation of certain private security companies and occupations.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 4031 (By Rose), Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
To Homeland Security and Public Safety.
HB 4032 (By Gonzales), Relating to erecting certain signs on private property before an election.
To Elections.
HB 4033 (By Y. Davis), Relating to approval by the commissioner of education of an expansion or new school amendment for a charter holder previously denied a charter by the State Board of Education.
To Public Education.
HB 4035 (By Darby), Relating to an oil and gas severance tax credit for certain community investments.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4036 (By Dukes), Relating to additional state aid for school districts that provide social security coverage for district employees.
To Public Education.
HB 4037 (By Guillen), Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy taxes in certain counties and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4038 (By Workman), Relating to the creation of the Western Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing general law authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.
To Natural Resources.
HB 4039 (By Wray), Relating to mixed beverage taxes; repealing a tax; increasing the rate of a tax.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4040 (By Herrero), Relating to the licensing and regulation of sports betting web sites, providing penalties; requiring a license; allowing a fee.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4041 (By Farias), Relating to abolishing the State Board for Educator Certification and establishing the Texas State Board for Professional Educators; authorizing the adoption of a fee.
To Public Education.
HB 4042 (By Alvarado), Relating to collective bargaining for firefighters and police officers, including county jailers and detention officers.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 4044 (By Paddie), Relating to the imposition of a fee on a holder of a permit for an oil and gas waste disposal well.
To Energy Resources.
HB 4046 (By Alvarado, Flynn, Martinez Fischer, Larson, and Johnson), Relating to confidentiality of student records.
To Higher Education.
HB 4047 (By Allen), Relating to the extension to open-enrollment charter school employees of certain rights granted to school district employees.
To Public Education.
HB 4049 (By Isaac), Relating to authorizing a production fee on certain non-exempt wells in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
To Natural Resources.
HB 4050 (By Kuempel), Relating to certain fees paid by political subdivisions in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 4051 (By Fletcher), Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt requirements for the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 4053 (By J. White), Relating to posting certain comprehensive annual financial reports on the Internet.
To Government Transparency and Operation.
HB 4055 (By Lozano), Relating to the issuance of export stamps.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4056 (By J. White), Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee; providing penalties.
To Human Services.
HB 4057 (By Bernal), Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 4058 (By Naishtat), Relating to intervention in guardianship proceedings.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 4060 (By Muñoz), Relating to the awarding of attorney's fees in election contest lawsuits.
To Elections.
HB 4062 (By Coleman), Relating to the allocation of funds for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
To Public Health.
HB 4063 (By Cook), Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
To State Affairs.
HB 4064 (By J. White), Relating to restrictions applicable to young hunters of white-tailed deer during a special open season.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HB 4065 (By J. White), Relating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health care supplies.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4066 (By Muñoz), Relating to informal methods of seeking resolution to grievances or complaints of school district employees or parents of school district students.
To Public Education.
HB 4067 (By J. White), Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4068 (By Smith), Relating to the regulation of barber schools and beauty culture schools; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4069 (By Smith), Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4071 (By Burrows), Relating to a requirement that a peace officer obtain a search warrant before conducting a body cavity search.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 4072 (By Muñoz), Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an election contest.
To Elections.
HB 4073 (By E. Rodriguez), Relating to the acceptance of certain documentation from consumers by certain credit services organizations and the reporting requirements for those organizations; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 4074 (By Murphy), Relating to hearings on protests.
To Ways and Means.
HB 4077 (By Guillen), Relating to the definition of abusable volatile chemicals.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 4078 (By Cook), Relating to the disclosure of information relating to certain contributions in certain campaign finance reports.
To State Affairs.
HB 4080 (By Smithee), Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
To Pensions.
HB 4081 (By Rinaldi), Relating to eligibility for a barber instructor license.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4082 (By Alonzo), Relating to license plates for certain vehicles used to provide passenger transportation services for compensation; creating a criminal offense.
To Transportation.
HB 4084 (By Farney), Relating to the requirement of a franchised dealer's license for the sale of certain truck cranes.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4086 (By Muñoz), Relating to the requesting of de novo hearing before referring court.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 4088 (By Y. Davis), Relating to the Texas enterprise fund.
To Economic and Small Business Development.
HB 4090 (By Johnson), Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
To Environmental Regulation.
HB 4091 (By Lozano), Relating to the statute of limitations for an employment discrimination complaint.
To Business and Industry.
HB 4092 (By Bernal), Relating to the compensation of public school district employees for additional workdays.
To Public Education.
HB 4093 (By Krause), Relating to repealing insupportability as a ground for divorce.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 4094 (By Johnson), Relating to the governance independent school districts.
To Public Education.
HB 4095 (By Hughes), Relating to repealing athlete agent certificate of registrations and regulations.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HB 4096 (By Elkins), Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the electronic transmission of certain subrogation claims.
To Insurance.
HB 4097 (By Hunter and Lozano), Relating to seawater desalination projects.
To Natural Resources.
HB 4098 (By Burrows), Relating to bond elections for the Lynn County hospital district.
To County Affairs.
HB 4099 (By Fletcher), Relating to the issuance of K9s4Cops specialty license plates.
To Transportation.
HB 4100 (By Coleman), Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions.
To State Affairs.
HB 4101 (By Bernal), Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits set aside for at-risk developments.
To Urban Affairs.
HB 4102 (By Fallon), Relating to requiring certain public school students to attend a designated film screening.
To Public Education.
HB 4103 (By Guillen), Relating to the continued service of municipal court judges for another term of office.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 4104 (By Guillen), Relating to disposition of fines after trial de novo from a municipal court.
To Criminal Jurisprudence.
HB 4105 (By Bell and Springer), Relating to the funding, issuing, and litigation of certain marriage licenses.
To State Affairs.
HB 4106 (By Peña), Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
To Public Education.
HB 4109 (By Phillips), Relating to the collection of money by certain prosecuting attorneys.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 4110 (By Dutton), Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
To Public Health.
HB 4111 (By Naishtat), Relating to the release of certain child fatality and near fatality information for abused or neglected children.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 4112 (By Burns), Relating to the rights of an owner of groundwater.
To Natural Resources.
HB 4113 (By Coleman), Relating to the licensing and regulation of speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners; providing a fee.
To Public Health.
HB 4114 (By McClendon), Relating to the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; increasing a civil penalty.
To Business and Industry.
HB 4116 (By Hunter), Relating to certain defenses to libel actions.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HB 4117 (By Fallon), Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
To State Affairs.
HB 4118 (By Walle), Relating to requiring employers who choose not to purchase workers' compensation insurance coverage from an insurance carrier to provide certain employee benefits; providing an administrative violation; creating a criminal offense.
To Business and Industry.
HB 4119 (By Hughes), Relating to investigations of and procedures for reports of child abuse and neglect.
To Human Services.
HB 4120 (By Fallon), Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; authorizing a fee.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HB 4121 (By Hughes), Relating to service plans and placements for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
To Human Services.
HB 4122 (By Y. Davis), Relating to child support.
To Juvenile Justice and Family Issues.
HB 4123 (By Nevárez), Relating to the creation of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
To Natural Resources.
HB 4124 (By Burns), Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HCR 80 (By Peña), Petitioning Congress to provide funding for repairs to the Battleship Texas.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 81 (By Peña and Simpson), Expressing support for the placement of a monument to Lorenzo de Zavala on the grounds of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building.
To Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.
HCR 82 (By Herrero), Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HCR 83 (By Sheets), Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.
To State Affairs.
HJR 19 (By Meyer), Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 22 (By Nevárez), Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HJR 25 (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 82 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.
To Public Education.
HJR 83 (By Hughes), Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 88 (By Guillen), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 90 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.
To Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
HJR 95 (By Meyer), Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 97 (By Howard), Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
To Public Education.
HJR 103 (By Metcalf), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to reduce the amount of an item of appropriation in an appropriations bill.
To Appropriations.
HJR 104 (By D. Miller), Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
To Special Purpose Districts.
HJR 106 (By Keffer), Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
To Appropriations.
HJR 108 (By Reynolds), Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a county or other political subdivision from eliminating offices or changing district boundaries between the primary and general elections.
To Elections.
HJR 111 (By Darby), Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes or for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
To Appropriations.
HJR 113 (By Stickland), Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.
To Public Education.
HJR 114 (By Capriglione), Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
To Appropriations.
HJR 117 (By Alvarado), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 122 (By Anchia), Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
To Redistricting.
HJR 123 (By Simmons), Proposing a constitutional amendment extending the length of the terms of members of the legislature.
To State Affairs.
HJR 124 (By Schofield), Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day the regular legislative session convenes.
To State Affairs.
HJR 125 (By Krause and Sanford), Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion.
To State Affairs.
HJR 126 (By Simpson), Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law.
To State Affairs.
HJR 127 (By Bell), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 129 (By S. Thompson, J. White, González, Blanco, and Márquez), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certain tribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds from gaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HJR 130 (By Larson), Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit state debt.
To Appropriations.
HJR 131 (By Raymond), Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning fees that are subject to the maximum allowable limit to obtain a home equity loan.
To Investments and Financial Institutions.
HJR 133 (By Anchia), Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish certain principles and procedures for the drawing of districts for the Texas Senate, the Texas House of Representatives, and the United States House of Representatives.
To Redistricting.
HJR 135 (By Schofield), Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 136 (By Muñoz), Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a permanent endowment to support the construction, acquisition, improvement, and equipping of buildings, facilities, and other improvements at public junior and community colleges.
To Higher Education.
HJR 140 (By Elkins), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 142 (By Deshotel), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
To Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
HJR 143 (By Elkins), Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property valued at less than $50,000.
To Ways and Means.
HJR 144 (By Elkins), Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HJR 145 (By Elkins), Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
To State Affairs.
HJR 146 (By Peña), Applying to Congress to call a convention, to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution urging the restoration of free and fair elections.
To Select State and Federal Power and Responsibility.
HR 1200 (By Moody), Commemorating the birth of Amina Shyree Bosworth of El Paso.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1201 (By C. Anderson), Congratulating Miranda Torres on her scholarly accomplishments.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1202 (By Craddick), Congratulating Carroll and Wanda Straley of Welch on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1203 (By C. Anderson), Congratulating Darrell and Janie Allen on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1204 (By C. Anderson), Commemorating the grand opening of the new public safety facility in Hewitt.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1206 (By Muñoz), Congratulating the Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on earning recognition as part of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Quality Initiative.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1207 (By Guillen), Commending the Honorable Diana Bautista for her service as Atascosa County judge.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1208 (By Guillen), In memory of former Raymondville mayor and Willacy County judge Eustolio "Tolo" Gonzales.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1209 (By Isaac), Congratulating John Patrick Giberson on his retirement from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1210 (By Metcalf), Recognizing March 24, 2015, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1211 (By Metcalf), Commending the 100 Club, headquartered in Houston, for its support of law enforcement officers and firefighters and their families.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1212 (By Fletcher), Recognizing March 26, 2015, as K9s4COPS Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1213 (By Farney), In memory of Denise Rosalyn Davis Hopkins of Liberty Hill.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1214 (By Farney), In memory of Mason Carter Davidson.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1216 (By Lucio), Commending Travis Arroyo of Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville for his academic and extracurricular achievements.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1217 (By Harless), Recognizing April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1218 (By Harless), In memory of Roy Dowell Hailey of Houston.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1219 (By Harless), Congratulating the Cypress Ranch High School football team on its successful 2014 season.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1223 (By Guillen), Paying tribute to the lives and achievements of Maria Elena and Arnoldo Alaniz of Benavides.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1224 (By Farney), Congratulating Robert Stoss on his retirement as assistant principal at Liberty Hill High School.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1225 (By Villalba), Congratulating the Lake Highlands Wildcat Wranglers on their participation in the 2015 London New Year's Day Parade.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1227 (By Herrero), Congratulating Sheila Nellis of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times on winning an American Advertising Federation Corpus Christi Chapter's Big Wigs Award.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1228 (By Herrero), Congratulating Benjamin Blackwell of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times on winning an American Advertising Federation Corpus Christi Chapter's Big Wigs Award.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1229 (By Herrero), Honoring the Food Bank of Corpus Christi for its service.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1231 (By Herrero), Congratulating students at Calallen Middle School on their performance in regional science fair competition.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1232 (By Herrero), Commemorating the 16th annual César Chávez Marcha in Corpus Christi.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1233 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at West Oso High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1234 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Banquete High School on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1235 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Agua Dulce High School on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1236 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1238 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Bishop High School on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1239 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Foy H. Moody High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1240 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1241 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1242 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Roy Miller High School and Metro School of Design in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1243 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1244 (By Herrero), Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi on their graduation.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1246 (By Oliveira), In memory of Elvis Hernandez of Brownsville.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1248 (By J. White), Congratulating Tandy Boyd of Buna High School on receiving the Golden Apple Educator Award presented by Education First Federal Credit Union.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1249 (By J. White), Congratulating Dorcas T. Bullock of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation on her 95th birthday.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1251 (By Craddick), Recognizing Mount Zion Baptist Church in Crane on its 70th anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1253 (By Hunter), Congratulating Captain Dana Lechner on being named the Corpus Christi Fire Department 2015 Firefighter of the Year.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1255 (By Rinaldi), Recognizing March 25, 2015, as Coppell Day at the State Capitol.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1257 (By Israel), Congratulating the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce on its 30th anniversary.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1258 (By Y. Davis), In memory of Cecil Earnestine Anderson of Dallas.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1259 (By Herrero), Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center in Corpus Christi.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1260 (By Riddle), In memory of former Ponderosa Fire Department fire chief John Peter O'Gorman.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1261 (By Guillen), In memory of Horacio Paul Guerra III of Rio Grande City.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1262 (By Herrero), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Charlie's Place Recovery Center in Corpus Christi.
To Rules and Resolutions.
HR 1272 (By Anchia), Commemorating the eighth annual Pink Soles in Motion BBQ Cook-off for the Cure.
To Rules and Resolutions.
SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER
The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:
House List No. 7
HCR 33
MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE
The following messages from the senate were today received by the house:
Message No. 1
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
SENATE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 1
The Honorable Speaker of the House
House Chamber
Austin, Texas
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has taken the following action:
THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
HCR 47
Lozano
SPONSOR: Zaffirini
|
Congratulating San Patricio County Judge Terry Simpson on being named the 2014 Newsmaker of the Year by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
HCR 100
Lozano
SPONSOR: Lucio
|
Commemorating the centennial of the King Ranch Main House.
Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.
Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
APPENDIX
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Favorable reports have been filed by committees as follows:
March 18
Culture, Recreation, and Tourism - HB 369, HB 504
Human Services - HB 1679
ENROLLED
March 18 - HCR 33
RECOMMENDATIONS FILED WITH THE SPEAKER
March 18 - HB 96