FIFTIETH DAY (CONTINUED) --- THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

The house met at 10:03 a.m. and was called to order by the speaker.

The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 231).

Present — Mr. Speaker; Allen; Alonzo; Alvarado; Anchia; Anderson, C.; Anderson, R.; Ashby; Aycock; Bell; Bernal; Blanco; Bohac; Bonnen, D.; Bonnen, G.; Burkett; Burns; Burrows; Button; Canales; Capriglione; Clardy; Coleman; Collier; Cook; Craddick; Crownover; Cyrier; Dale; Darby; Davis, S.; Davis, Y.; Deshotel; Dukes; Dutton; Elkins; Faircloth; Fallon; Farias; Farney; Farrar; Fletcher; Flynn; Frank; Frullo; Galindo; Geren; Giddings; Goldman; Gonzales; González; Guerra; Guillen; Gutierrez; Harless; Hernandez; Herrero; Howard; Huberty; Hughes; Hunter; Isaac; Israel; Johnson; 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; Phelan; Phillips; Pickett; Price; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Riddle; Rinaldi; Rodriguez, E.; Rodriguez, J.; Romero; Rose; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Schubert; Shaheen; Sheets; Sheffield; Simmons; Simpson; Smith; Smithee; Spitzer; Springer; Stephenson; Stickland; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Turner, C.; Turner, E.S.; Turner, S.; VanDeaver; Villalba; Vo; Walle; White, J.; White, M.; Workman; Wray; Wu; Zedler; Zerwas.

The speaker recognized Representative Anchia who introduced Richie Butler, senior pastor, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Dallas, who offered the invocation.

The speaker recognized Representative J. Rodriguez who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.

The speaker presented Dr. John E. Green III of San Antonio as the "Doctor for the Day."

The house welcomed Dr. Green and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

(Isaac in the chair)

On motion of Representative Raney and by unanimous consent, the reading and referral of bills was postponed until just prior to final adjournment.

A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 1).

Representative Geren moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1852.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1852, Honoring the professionals serving pediatric oncology patients at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin.

HR 1852 was adopted.

On motion of Representatives Howard, S. King, and Workman, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1852 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Geren who introduced representatives of the Children's Blood and Cancer Center and the Pediatric Oncology Wing (4 North) of Dell Children's Medical Center.

Representative Murphy moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1733.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1733, Commemorating the 50th anniversary of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Houston.

HR 1733 was adopted.

The chair laid out the following previously adopted resolution:

HR 1217, Recognizing April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol.

On motion of Representative Harless, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1217 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Harless who introduced representatives of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.

The chair laid out and had read the following previously adopted resolution:

HR 1174, In memory of Barbara Jordan of Kingwood.

On motion of Representative Riddle, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1174 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty who introduced family members of Barbara Jordan.

(Sheets in the chair)

The chair laid out and had read the following previously adopted resolution:

HR 96, Commemorating the posthumous presentation of the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña of Newgulf.

On motion of Representatives R. Miller, Tinderholt, Dale, Blanco, Farias, and Zerwas, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 96 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Stephenson who introduced family members of Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña, speaking as follows:

Today's HR 96 is to honor one of my constituents, Master Sergeant Michael C. Peña. On the dais behind me, I have Sergeant Michael Peña's nephew, Miguel Peña and his wife, Ida, along with Miguel's nephews, Edward Peña, Jr., and Michael Peña. To say the least, Michael Peña was an extraordinary man. He served in the Pacific during World War II with honor prior to volunteering to return to action in Korea where he was later killed in action. On September 4, Sergeant Peña commanded his platoon to fall back and he single-handedly held back the enemy until the morning when he was overrun and fatally wounded. Sergeant Peña gave his life during the Korean War to save the rest of his platoon.

He has received numerous decorations and awards for his sacrifice, such as: the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and a bronze clasp with two loops. All the military people will understand those. However, it was not until March 18 last year, a year and a month ago, that the master sergeant's heroism was recognized with a Congressional Medal of Honor---the highest award of valor against the enemy force---at the White House. His photo is with the other Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from Texas down in the ground floor, north wing display.

It is a great honor that this Texas hero is from my district. He is actually one of three Congressional Medal of Honor winners from my county of Wharton. Later today, on the local and consent calendar, I will present HB 481 to designate FM 1301 in the county as Master Sergeant Michael C. Peña Memorial Highway to honor his legacy. I ask all members of the house to recognize Master Sergeant Michael Peña and his family with us on the dais and the gallery, and we want to thank his family for the great sacrifice that he made for our country.

Representative R. Miller moved to print remarks by Representative Stephenson.

The motion prevailed.

Representative M. White moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 2024.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 2024, Honoring Nancy Boston for her civic and political engagement.

HR 2024 was adopted.

The chair laid out and had read the following previously adopted resolution:

HR 1260, In memory of former Ponderosa Fire Department fire chief John Peter O'Gorman.

On motion of Representative S. Thompson, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1260 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Riddle who introduced family members and friends of John Peter O'Gorman.

Representative Martinez Fischer moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 2025.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 2025, Honoring the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation for its contributions.

HR 2025 was adopted.

The chair laid out and had read the following previously adopted resolution:

HR 809, In memory of Jan Patterson of Dallas.

On motion of Representatives R. Anderson, Button, Koop, and Burkett, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 809 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Villalba who introduced family members of Jan Patterson.

Representative Hughes moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1838.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1838, Recognizing Sean Carter of WhenSeanSpeaks, Inc., for his work in focusing attention on drunk driving and helping its victims.

HR 1838 was adopted.

On motion of Representatives Farrar, Darby, and G. Bonnen, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1838 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Hughes who introduced Sean Carter and his mother, Jenny, speaking as follows:

I can't tell you how proud we are to have on the floor of the Texas House today, Sean Carter from Winnsboro, my constituent, and his wonderful mother. Sean has a really compelling story that he's been telling all over the place. A few years back as a college student planning to go into law school, he was involved in a serious car wreck caused by a drunk driver. It was a life-changing experience---serious injuries, internal fractures, an actual injury, brain trauma. After a coma that lasted 39 days, he came out and continued his recovery. His mother took over guardianship of him at that time. Starting in 2007, as he was regaining his ability to speak through this software, he began to talk to people about the dangers of drunk driving, and that's grown and grown. Now they've taken their message to tens of thousands of young people all over the place---15 venues in 2013, 50 in 2014. So they formed the group WhenSeanSpeaks, dedicated to this mission. We're also really encouraged for another major milestone that Sean reached. In 2013, he recovered to the point that he was able to remove the guardianship, and he continues to work toward full independence.

Representative G. Bonnen addressed the house, speaking as follows:

I just wanted to share with you that in visiting with Sean and with his mom, they've said some really meaningful things in just the brief time that we've actually gotten to visit. I asked about their travels and how that must be difficult, and she said, if you just sit at home and focus on what you've lost, that really just tears you apart. They actually have embraced what has happened, and they have made the most of it. And in case you wonder the difference we can make in other people's lives, I'm going to read to you---so just indulge me for a minute here---an e-mail. The background here is that Sean was at a school, just recently, within the last few weeks, and he spoke to the school and to a group of students, and then afterward he received this message.

It says, "Today you came to my school and spoke about what has happened to you. This morning, before you got here and I heard your presentation, I cleaned out my locker and just said that it was because I needed to take some stuff home that I don't use. The real reason behind it was that I was going to commit suicide tonight. I figured it would be better since my parents wouldn't be home. When I walked into the auditorium, I had no idea what I was in for. I thought the school was putting on one of those lame presentations with the awful graphics, animations, and wording, but what I saw today changed my whole view on my life. No, I don't drink or drive yet. I don't trust anyone on the road, unless it's my best friend or parents. After your presentation, I realized that we don't have a lot in common. You're way older, male, drank, and got into a car with someone that had been drinking. But, in a sense, we are alike in one way---suicide had crossed our minds. I really appreciated the fact that you said that crossed your mind, because a lot of people won't tell you that it did. You showed me that every single minute and choice you have matter to who and what you are. Thank you for saving my life, literally. And thank you for saving my family, and best friend, and boyfriend the grief that was sure to come with the suicide. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for everything. Stay strong, Sean."

That's a real e-mail that was just sent literally less than two weeks ago.

The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today because of a death in the family:

Price on motion of Geren.

Representative Simpson moved to print remarks by Representative Hughes and Representative G. Bonnen.

The motion prevailed.

(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)

The following bills were laid before the house, read second time, and passed to third reading (members registering votes are shown following the caption), and the following resolutions were laid before the house on committee report:

CSHB 163 (by Larson and Workman), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.

CSHB 188 (by S. Thompson, Price, Rose, Frullo, Alonzo, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the composition, duties, and continuation of the human trafficking prevention task force.

HB 219 (by J. White), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1293 in Hardin County as the Game Warden Wesley W. Wagstaff Memorial Highway.

HB 315 (by Raymond, Spitzer, and Burkett), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates.

CSHB 388 (by Raymond), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the duration of protective orders issued in cases of family violence against persons who are subsequently confined or imprisoned.

HB 389 (by Bell, Keough, and Metcalf), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District.

CSHB 431 (by J. White and Miles), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine and recommend revisions to any state laws pertaining to juvenile records.

HB 481 (by Stephenson, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña Memorial Highway.

HB 577 (by Flynn), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members.

HB 598 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 21 in Nacogdoches County as the Bob Luman Memorial Highway.

HB 601 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the premises covered by mixed beverage permits for certain county-owned facilities.

HB 615 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property held by the Health and Human Services Commission to the City of Rusk.

HB 663 (by K. King), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 207 in Armstrong County as the Hamblen Memorial Highway.

CSHB 671 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Stephen F. Austin State University; authorizing imposition of a fee. (G. Bonnen, Fallon, Goldman, Isaac, Krause, Laubenberg, Leach, Phillips, Rinaldi, Schaefer, Sheets, Simpson, Springer, E. S. Turner, M. White, and Wray recorded voting no.)

CSHB 705 (by Farrar), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to access to a financial institution account of a person who dies intestate. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

CSHB 781 (by Burkett and Naishtat), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to caregiver screening and training by substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 792 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for antique buses.

CSHB 826 (by Giddings), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the provision of information relating to the modification of a child support order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 906 (by Paddie and Ashby), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer. (S. King requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52 of the House Rules.)

HB 909 (by Phillips), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the tasting of alcoholic beverages by students enrolled in certain courses. (E. S. Turner recorded voting no.)

CSHB 931 (by Murphy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to an individual's eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual's waiting period claim. (Krause and M. White recorded voting no.)

HB 949 (by Lucio), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the obligation of certain retail public utilities to mitigate their system water loss. (Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 978 (by Price and Springer), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of the Route 66 Historic Corridor.

HB 1018 was withdrawn and, pursuant to Rule 6, Section 24 of the House Rules, was returned to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.

HB 1039 (by Geren), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the sale by package stores of containers of liquor with a capacity of less than six fluid ounces.

HB 1054 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to developmental education programs under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 1146 (by Kacal), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system.

HB 1147 (by Kacal, Cyrier, and Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.

HB 1151 (by S. Thompson, Collier, and Harless), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to sexual harassment protection for unpaid interns.

CSHB 1217 (by S. Thompson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.

HB 1224 (by Lucio), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. (Schaefer, Simpson, Tinderholt, and M. White recorded voting no.)

CSHB 1334 (by Clardy and Moody), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.

HB 1336 (by D. Bonnen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to fees of office for the Velasco Drainage District. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 1376 (by Paddie), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee. (Stickland recorded voting no.)

CSHB 1379 (by Sheets), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. (Rinaldi, Stickland, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 1417 (by Elkins), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to peace officer identification cards.

HB 1657 (by Vo), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the determination of an experience-rated employer's eligibility for a surplus credit rate under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 1707 (by Stephenson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.

HB 1716 (by Oliveira and Deshotel), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.

HB 1725 (by Stephenson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the composition of local boards of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.

HB 1776 (by Kuempel), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the abolishment of the interagency task force on electronic benefits transfers.

CSHB 1781 (by G. Bonnen and Miles), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to access by a sibling of a child separated from the sibling due to an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services. (Stickland recorded voting no.)

HB 2022 (by Smith), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the maximum capacity of a container of wine sold to a retail dealer.

HB 2135 (by D. Miller), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.

HB 2145 (by Smithee, Frullo, and Sheets), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 2272 (by Raney), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy sheriffs.

HB 2290 (by Parker and Meyer), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. (Rinaldi recorded voting no.)

HB 2515 (by Muñoz), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone at or adjacent to the Pharr port of entry.

HB 2568 (by Morrison), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to authorizing a student center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria. (G. Bonnen, Fallon, Goldman, Isaac, Krause, Laubenberg, Leach, Phillips, Rinaldi, Schaefer, Sheets, Simpson, Springer, E. S. Turner, M. White, and Wray recorded voting no.)

HB 2604 (by Dale, Phillips, and Moody), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces.

HB 2735 (by Capriglione and Springer), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas annexed by a municipality.

HB 3245 (by Crownover), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to qualified nonprofit corporations acting for and on behalf of two or more cities.

HCR 34 (by Raymond), Directing DPS to name the new crime lab in Laredo the Oscar "O. J." Hale Crime Lab.

HB 104 (by J. White and Israel), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology at certain events.

HB 745 (by Bohac), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the installation of solar-powered stop signs by a property owners' association.

CSHB 795 (by Springer), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Haskell County Hospital District; authorizing the issuance of bonds. (Krause, Stickland, Tinderholt, and M. White recorded voting no.)

CSHB 797 (by Flynn), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Hunt Memorial Hospital District; authorizing the issuance of bonds. (Stickland and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

CSHB 833 (by Clardy), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses.

HB 1077 (by Kuempel), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the membership of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.

HB 1133 (by R. Miller), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.

HB 1148 (by Kacal), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the investment training requirement for certain municipal officers.

CSHB 1180 (by Burkett, S. Thompson, Price, Springer, Zerwas, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to certain information included on a searchable database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website. (Krause recorded voting no.)

CSHB 1348 (by Geren), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the approval of certain alcoholic beverages by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

HB 1415 (by Kuempel), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to establishment or use of cemeteries in certain municipalities.

HB 1598 (by D. Miller), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation. (Simpson, Tinderholt, and M. White recorded voting no.)

HB 1683 (by Bohac), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state. (Rinaldi, Stickland, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 1756 (by E. Rodriguez, Workman, and Israel), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the board of trustees of and distribution of certain benefits by a retirement system for firefighters in certain municipalities.

HB 1793 (by Frullo and Dale), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to reports of certain missing children and to the administration of missing or exploited children prevention grants.

HB 1888 (by Capriglione), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to punishment for the offense of driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license; increasing a penalty. (Rinaldi, Stickland, Tinderholt, and M. White recorded voting no.)

CSHB 1934 (by Kacal), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.

CSHB 2052 (by Bohac), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to loss damage waivers in connection with the rental of certain heavy equipment; providing penalties. (Stickland recorded voting no.)

HB 2200 (by S. Thompson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County.

HB 2216 (by Coleman and Burkett), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.

HB 2255 (by Larson and Gonzales), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the regulation of plumbing.

CSHB 2296 (by Smith), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to regulation by a municipality of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages.

HB 2439 (by Smith), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance.

The following committee meetings were announced:

Energy Resources, upon first adjournment today, Desk 120, for a formal meeting, to consider pending business.

Human Services, upon first adjournment today, Desk 12, for a formal meeting, to consider pending business.

Ways and Means, upon first adjournment today, Desk 1, for a formal meeting, to consider pending business.

Criminal Jurisprudence, upon first adjournment today, Desk 25, for a formal meeting, to consider pending business.

Representative Oliveira requested permission for the Committee on Business and Industry to meet while the house is in session, at 1:15 p.m. today, in 3W.15, to consider HB 2076 and pending legislation.

Permission to meet was granted.

The following committee meeting was announced:

Business and Industry, 1:15 p.m. today, 3W.15, for a formal meeting, to consider HB 2076 and pending legislation.

Representative Stephenson moved that the house adjourn until 1:30 p.m. today in memory of Master Sergeant Michael C. Peña of Newgulf.

The motion prevailed.

The house accordingly, at 12:08 p.m., adjourned until 1:30 p.m. today.

The following messages from the senate were today received by the house:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

SENATE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Thursday, April 16, 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:

Relating to empowering the parents of students to petition for the reconstitution, repurposing, alternative management, or closure of low-performing public school campuses.

Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public school and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.

Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.

Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.

Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts.

Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records.

Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.

Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.

Relating to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.

Relating to debit card or stored value card surcharges; providing a civil penalty.

Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.

Relating to the number of jurors required in certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court.

Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically.

Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain assuming insurers.

Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Relating to the disputed payment by a credit card or debit card of a vehicle registration fee.

Relating to the appointment of a forensic director responsible for statewide coordination and oversight of forensic mental health services overseen by the Department of State Health Services.

Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.

Relating to notice of excess proceeds following an ad valorem tax sale.

Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.

Respectfully,

Patsy Spaw

Secretary of the Senate