FIFTY-SECOND DAY (CONTINUED) --- SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021

The house met at 1:05 p.m. and was called to order by the speaker.

The invocation was offered by Representative Lopez as follows:

Heavenly Father, on this day, the Lord's day, we say, just as they say in Psalms: this is the day that you made. We will be glad to rejoice in it. Thank you for the opportunity you have given us to serve you, and to serve the great State of Texas. We recognize that with this gift comes the responsibility to make good and wise decisions that affect every person in Texas. And as we have prayed all session, please continue to grant us the wisdom and discernment that can only come through you to make these decisions and choices.

And as we near the end of the session, we also rely on you to grant us each the strength and energy to finish well. Also help us to see each other every day as you see us: as individuals created in your image, thereby helping us be more willing to extend grace to one another, even in the face of disagreement. We thank you and your mercies and the new morning that we will see tomorrow. And this great faithfulness that we give to you, we in turn commit to be faithful and extend mercy to all others every day. These things we ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

The chair recognized Representative Frank who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.

The following member was granted leave of absence temporarily for today because of important business in the district:

Oliverson on motion of Goldman.

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

(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)

The following congratulatory resolutions were laid before the house:

HR 1139 (by Bucy), Commending Hill Country Community Ministries for its partnership with the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR 1140 (by Rogers), Commending the Tolar High School band on its invitation to participate in the Pearl Harbor 80th anniversary commemoration ceremonies in Hawaii in December 2021.

HR 1141 (by Frullo), Commemorating the Tornado Memorial Gateway in Lubbock.

HR 1142 (by E. Morales), Commending Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster on being named the 2021 Official of the Year by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association.

HR 1144 (by E. Morales), Congratulating Jose Oscar Morales on his retirement as assistant principal of Memorial Junior High in Eagle Pass ISD.

HR 1145 (by Slawson), Commemorating the 2021 Shivaree Up in Smoke BBQ Cook-off in Gatesville.

HR 1146 (by Meza), Honoring Ana Marie Silbas for her service as a Fellow of the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program and as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Meza.

HR 1147 (by Cook), Congratulating Delvin Starling on being named the 2020 Police Officer of the Year by the Kennedale Police Department.

HR 1148 (by Cook), Commending Polly Walton for her service on the Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 1149 (by Cook), Congratulating Cary Moon on his reelection to the Fort Worth City Council.

HR 1150 (by Cook), Congratulating Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley on her reelection to the Arlington City Council.

HR 1151 (by Cook), Congratulating Andrew Piel on his reelection to the Arlington City Council.

HR 1152 (by Cook), Congratulating Carlos Flores on his reelection to the Fort Worth City Council.

HR 1153 (by Cook), Congratulating Mike Leyman on his reelection to the Mansfield City Council.

HR 1154 (by Ellzey), Congratulating the cast and crew of the Waxahachie High School drama department on being nominated for nine Dallas Summer Musicals awards.

HR 1155 (by Cason), Honoring Dr. Faye Beaulieu of Bedford on her retirement as a trustee of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.

HR 1156 (by Jetton), Congratulating Alexis Jackson on being named the 2020 Child Advocate of the Year by Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

HR 1157 (by Jetton), Congratulating Rebecca Kennelly Haas on her election as mayor of Richmond.

HR 1158 (by Davis), Congratulating the DeSoto High School girls' track team on winning the 2021 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 1159 (by J.E. Johnson), Congratulating Metrocrest Services on its 50th anniversary.

HR 1161 (by Ramos), Congratulating the softball team of Berkner High School in Richardson on its achievements during the 2021 season.

HR 1162 (by Ramos), Honoring RAC-TX, the statewide affiliate of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, for its political and civic engagement. (Leman recorded voting no.)

HR 1164 (by Stucky), Congratulating Brynn Brown on her outstanding accomplishments as a member of the girls' track and cross country teams at Guyer High School in Denton.

HR 1165 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Lamar High School in Houston on receiving a 2021 Landmark Award from the Houston Business Journal.

HR 1166 (by Cole), Congratulating Judy Moore on being named Teacher Advocate of the Year by the Texas Public Charter Schools Association.

HR 1167 (by Cole), Congratulating Gregory Harrington on being named Parent Advocate of the Year by the Texas Public Charter Schools Association.

HR 1168 (by Neave), Congratulating Pam Sherrill of the Mesquite Independent School District on her induction into the 2021 class of DFW Great 100 Nurses.

HR 1169 (by Neave), Congratulating Porter Elementary School in Mesquite ISD on its nomination for a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School award.

HR 1170 (by Neave), Congratulating Karen Mira Lopez of Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland on her selection as a 2021 Dell Scholar.

HR 1171 (by Neave), Commemorating the grand opening of the nonprofit Well Grounded Coffee Community in Dallas.

HR 1172 (by Neave), Congratulating Robert Richard Fegraeus of Dallas on his 100th birthday.

HR 1173 (by Neave), Congratulating Diego Barron of Mesquite on being named to the 2021 USA Boxing Junior High Performance Squad as the nation's top-ranked boxer in his division.

HR 1175 (by Sanford), Congratulating Collin College on its receipt of a 2020-2021 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College.

HR 1178 (by Fierro), Honoring Vista Hills Elementary School principal Judith Calderon for her contributions to education in the El Paso community.

HR 1179 (by Lucio), Congratulating Jose Garcia of Harlingen High School on his medal-winning performances at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1181 (by Jetton), Honoring the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for its service to the Sugar Land community.

HR 1182 (by Jetton), Honoring Mission BE A Resource of Sugar Land for its service to the community.

HR 1183 (by Jetton), Commemorating the Lunar New Year on February 1, 2022.

HR 1184 (by E. Morales), Recognizing the Eagle Pass Jeep Club for its contributions to the community.

HR 1185 (by E. Morales), Honoring Enrique and Margarita Ramos of Eagle Pass for their activism.

HR 1186 (by Jetton), Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2022.

HR 1187 (by C. Turner), Commending Nora Melhem for her service as constituent correspondence manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1188 (by C. Turner), Commending Lynn Garavaglia for her service as a social work intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during the 87th Legislative session.

HR 1189 (by C. Turner), Commending Veronikah Sanford for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1190 (by C. Turner), Commending Raychel Polk for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1191 (by C. Turner), Commending Brittany Reed for her service as a legislative aide and social media manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1196 (by C. Turner), Honoring Tammy Dubberke of Arlington for her service as director of constituent services and office manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1201 (by Dutton), Congratulating James Joe Joseph of Houston on his receipt of a 2021 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1204 (by Leman), Congratulating the Brenham High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC team on winning the overall title at the 2021 national championship.

HR 1206 (by Cook), Congratulating Julie Short on her reelection to the Mansfield City Council.

HR 1208 (by Cook), Congratulating the Kennedale High School girls' track team on winning the 4A championship at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1209 (by Cook), Commending Nicole Wren for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative David Cook.

HR 1211 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Melody Tsutsumi Cruz of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1212 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Alonzo Jordan Ruelas of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1213 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Graciela Ortiz of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1214 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Jia Moreno of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1215 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Ashley Houser of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1216 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Mariana Hernandez of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1217 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Zayra Gomez of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1218 (by Ordaz Perez), Honoring Georgina Bugarini of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1220 (by K. King), Congratulating the 2021 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.

HR 1221 (by K. King), Congratulating the 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.

HR 1222 (by Martinez Fischer), Honoring chef Steve McHugh for his contributions to San Antonio.

HR 1223 (by Martinez Fischer), Commending Endeavors for its service to vulnerable people in crisis.

HR 1224 (by Martinez Fischer), Commending Vanessa Chebli for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer.

HR 1225 (by Martinez Fischer), Commending Elena Tamez on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1226 (by Jetton), Congratulating Sarah Sutar of Sienna Crossing Elementary School on being named the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year by Texas Teachers of Tomorrow.

HR 1228 (by Jetton), Recognizing April 1, 2022, as Hindu New Year.

HR 1229 (by Fierro), Honoring the El Paso Community College Student Government Association for its work with the Tejanos Against Tobacco campaign.

HR 1230 (by J.D. Johnson), Congratulating State Representative Senfronia Thompson on the dedication of the auditorium at Booker T. Washington High School and the High School for Engineering Professions in her honor.

HR 1231 (by Holland), Congratulating Dr. Bill Dean on his retirement from Texas Tech University.

HR 1232 (by Martinez Fischer), Honoring God'swill Osa for his service as a legislative aide in the office of Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1233 (by Metcalf), Recognizing the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1234 (by Metcalf), Commending Robert Haney and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1235 (by Metcalf), Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its outstanding service to the Capitol Complex in Austin.

HR 1236 (by Metcalf), Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.

HR 1237 (by Metcalf), Commending the staff of the State Preservation Board for their service during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1238 (by Metcalf), Commending Ginger McGalin for her service as Capitol nurse practitioner during the 87th Texas Legislature.

HR 1239 (by Metcalf), Commending the members of the House Committee Coordinator's Office for their work during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1241 (by Metcalf), Commending Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1243 (by Metcalf), Commending the Office of the House Sergeant-at-Arms for its work during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1245 (by Cole), Congratulating Carlyle Morris of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin on finishing in the top 100 contestants in the 2021 CyberStart America National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

HR 1246 (by Cole), Congratulating Jeriah Yu of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin on finishing in the top 100 contestants in the 2021 CyberStart America National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

HR 1248 (by Longoria), Congratulating Jose Garcia of Harlingen High School on his medal-winning performances at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1249 (by Murr), Congratulating Mark McDaniel on his retirement as Kerrville City Manager.

HR 1250 (by Murr, Meyer, Landgraf, Burns, and VanDeaver), Recognizing Emma Cullins Holland of Heath on being the first person to lose a tooth on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives during a legislative session.

HR 1251 (by Cook), Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin State University softball team on winning the 2021 Southland Conference regular season title.

HR 1252 (by Cook), Congratulating Raul H. Gonzalez on his election to the Arlington City Council.

HR 1253 (by Bucy), Congratulating Sara-ann and Ian Groff on their 25th wedding anniversary.

HR 1254 (by Frullo), Honoring the Lubbock Police Department on its 100th anniversary.

HR 1255 (by Lopez), Congratulating Mario Jorge of San Antonio on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1256 (by Lopez), Congratulating Mario Jorge of San Antonio on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1257 (by Lopez), Congratulating Ricardo Castañeda of New Braunfels on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1258 (by Lopez), Congratulating Maribel P. Fuentes on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Roosevelt Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1259 (by Lopez), Congratulating Gabriela Garcia on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Gus Garcia Middle School in San Antonio.

HR 1260 (by Lopez), Congratulating Ida Tello on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Winston Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1261 (by Lopez), Congratulating Cynthia Kelly on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Gardendale Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1262 (by Lopez), Congratulating Cynthia Ramirez de Lopez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1263 (by Lopez), Congratulating Megan Prado on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Brentwood Middle School in San Antonio.

HR 1264 (by Lopez), Congratulating Rosalie Rodriguez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Memorial High School in San Antonio.

HR 1265 (by Lopez), Congratulating Celeste Foster on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Roy Cisneros Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1266 (by Lopez), Congratulating Evangelina Perez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Loma Park Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1267 (by Lopez), Congratulating Robert J. Lopez on his selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at the Emma Frey Disciplinary Alternative Education Program in San Antonio.

HR 1268 (by Lopez), Congratulating Zoila Vela on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1269 (by Lopez), Congratulating Patricia Preciado-Ramon on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Jose Cardenas Early Childhood Center in San Antonio.

HR 1270 (by Lopez), Congratulating John Leos on his selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Las Palmas Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1272 (by Wu), Paying tribute to the life of Houston television personality and consumer advocate Marvin Zindler on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth.

HR 1274 (by Cook), Congratulating Michelle Newsom on her reelection as the Place 1 representative on the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 1275 (by Murphy), Congratulating Robert and Jessica Murphy on the birth of their son, Mark James "MJ" Murphy.

HR 1276 (by Vasut), Congratulating William Orton of Matagorda County on being selected as Constable of the Year by the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas.

HR 1277 (by Vasut), Congratulating Paul E. Reitz on his retirement as district engineer for the Yoakum District of the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1278 (by Vasut), Congratulating Dr. Millicent M. Valek on her retirement as president of Brazosport College.

HR 1279 (by Vasut), Commending Henry Mendez for his 46 years of service with the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department.

HR 1280 (by Goldman), Congratulating Taylor Fox of Fort Worth on her selection as the 2021 Nurse of the Year and her receipt of the 2021 Gold Stethoscope Award from the JPS Health Network.

HR 1281 (by Ashby), Congratulating Craig Thompson on his success as a horse trainer and in National Cutting Horse Association competitions.

HR 1282 (by Lopez), Congratulating Coach Leila Lockett on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for E. T. Wrenn Middle School in San Antonio.

HR 1283 (by Lopez), Congratulating Jennifer Ramirez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Stafford Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1284 (by Ordaz Perez), Commending El Paso City Representative Henry Rivera and the Zaragoza Rotary Club of El Paso for their efforts to maintain the temporary memorial at the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso.

HR 1285 (by Wilson), Recognizing the electrical utility line and generation workers of Texas for their efforts during the 2021 winter storm.

HR 1287 (by Parker), Congratulating Eddie Gossage on his retirement as president of Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.

HR 1288 (by Cook), Honoring William Wade "Bill" Zedler of Arlington for his service in the Texas House of Representatives.

HR 1289 (by Anchia), Honoring Carol Donovan for her service as Dallas County Democratic Party chair.

HR 1290 (by Leach), Congratulating Eric Yang of the Lowery Freshman Center in Allen on finishing in the top 100 contestants in the 2021 CyberStart America National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

HR 1306 (by Bailes, Metcalf, and Oliverson), Congratulating the Sam Houston State University football team on winning the 2020-2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

The resolutions were adopted.

(Guillen in the chair)

The following memorial resolutions were laid before the house:

HR 374 (by Canales, Guillen, Guerra, Raymond, et al.), In memory of former state representative Sergio Muñoz Sr.

HR 1143 (by E. Morales), In memory of Carlos F. "Chiquis" Santos.

HR 1160 (by Murr), In memory of Wanda Smith Center of Cherokee.

HR 1163 (by Hinojosa), In memory of Julian Otis Read of Austin.

HR 1174 (by Murr), In memory of retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Patricia Ellen Frain.

HR 1176 (by Sanford), In memory of Carroll Homer Maxwell Jr. of McKinney.

HR 1177 (by Sanford), In memory of Frederick William "Rick" Herzberger, chief building official for the City of McKinney.

HR 1192 (by Hernandez), In memory of Enrique "Rick" Dovalina of Houston.

HR 1193 (by Smithee), In memory of Robert Earl Stout of Dalhart.

HR 1194 (by Smithee), In memory of Baron Williams Corbitt Truitt of Dalhart.

HR 1195 (by Smithee), In memory of Levi James Drew of Dalhart.

HR 1197 (by Smithee), In memory of John Delmas "Rusty" Hancock of Dalhart.

HR 1198 (by C. Turner), In memory of Nina Jo McKinley Baker of Fort Worth.

HR 1199 (by Smithee and Paddie), In memory of Larry Clinton "Chip" Formby of Hereford.

HR 1200 (by Smithee), In memory of Robert Douglas Josserand of Hereford.

HR 1202 (by Dutton), In memory of Gerald Morris Jr. of Houston.

HR 1203 (by Dutton), In memory of Earl B. Middleton Sr. of Houston.

HR 1205 (by Leman), In memory of Stephen Kent Balas of Eagle Lake.

HR 1207 (by Cook), In memory of former Fort Worth city councilperson Clyde Wendell Picht.

HR 1210 (by Smithee and Price), In memory of Randall County Judge Ernie Houdashell of Amarillo.

HR 1219 (by Dean), In memory of Andrew George Khoury of Longview.

HR 1227 (by Jetton), In memory of Deputy Caleb Daniel Rule of the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

HR 1244 (by Button), In memory of the Reverend Gerald Lee Nichols of Richardson.

HR 1247 (by Spiller), In memory of Wheeler County Judge Jerry Dan Hefley.

HR 1271 (by Fierro), In memory of Alvin Jones Sr.

HR 1273 (by Fierro), In memory of George Elias Salom of El Paso.

HR 1286 (by Kacal), In memory of Dr. Ennis Holmes of Mexia.

HR 1291 (by Neave), In memory of Sonia Castellano Vasquez of Dallas.

SCR 51 (Hefner - House Sponsor), In memory of Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff of Mount Pleasant.

The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

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

Price on motion of Minjarez.

(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)

Representative Frank moved to suspend Rule 8, Section 5(d), of the House Rules to designate Representative J.E. Johnson as a house sponsor to SB 271.

The motion prevailed.

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

HCR 85 (by Talarico), A bill to be entitled An Act designating the first Friday in May as Career and Technical Education Letter of Intent Signing Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

HCR 85 was adopted by (Record 1296): 140 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

Yeas — Allen; Allison; Anchia; Anderson; Ashby; Bailes; Beckley; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Biedermann; Bonnen; Bowers; Buckley; Bucy; Burns; Burrows; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Cason; Clardy; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Crockett; Cyrier; Darby; Davis; Dean; Deshotel; Dominguez; Dutton; Ellzey; Fierro; Frank; Frullo; Gates; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; Goldman; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Hefner; Hernandez; Hinojosa; Holland; Howard; Huberty; Hull; Hunter; Israel; Jetton; Johnson, A.; Johnson, J.D.; Johnson, J.E.; Kacal; King, K.; King, P.; King, T.; Klick; Krause; Kuempel; Lambert; Landgraf; Larson; Leach; Leman; Longoria; Lopez; Lozano; Lucio; Martinez; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Middleton; Minjarez; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Murr; Neave; Noble; Ordaz Perez; Ortega; Pacheco; Paddie; Parker; Patterson; Paul; Perez; Ramos; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Rogers; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Shaheen; Sherman; Shine; Slawson; Smith; Smithee; Spiller; Stephenson; Stucky; Swanson; Talarico; Thierry; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Toth; Turner, C.; Turner, J.; VanDeaver; Vasut; Vo; White; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.

Nays — Slaton.

Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Moody(C).

Absent, Excused — Oliverson; Price.

Absent — Coleman; Herrero; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; Walle.

When Record No. 1296 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.

Rodriguez

HCR 101 (by Wilson), A bill to be entitled An Act designating the city of Florence, home of the Gault Archaeological Site, as the oldest community in Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.

HCR 101 was adopted by (Record 1297): 141 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

Yeas — Allen; Allison; Anchia; Anderson; Ashby; Bailes; Beckley; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Biedermann; Bonnen; Bowers; Buckley; Bucy; Burns; Burrows; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Cason; Clardy; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Crockett; Cyrier; Darby; Davis; Dean; Deshotel; Dominguez; Dutton; Ellzey; Fierro; Frank; Frullo; Gates; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; Goldman; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Hefner; Hernandez; Hinojosa; Holland; Howard; Huberty; Hull; Hunter; Israel; Jetton; Johnson, A.; Johnson, J.D.; Johnson, J.E.; Kacal; King, K.; King, P.; King, T.; Klick; Krause; Kuempel; Lambert; Landgraf; Larson; Leach; Leman; Longoria; Lopez; Lozano; Lucio; Martinez; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Middleton; Minjarez; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morrison; Muñoz; Murphy; Murr; Neave; Noble; Ordaz Perez; Ortega; Pacheco; Paddie; Parker; Patterson; Paul; Perez; Ramos; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Rogers; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Sanford; Schaefer; Schofield; Shaheen; Sherman; Shine; Slaton; Slawson; Smith; Smithee; Spiller; Stephenson; Stucky; Swanson; Talarico; Thierry; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Toth; Turner, C.; Turner, J.; VanDeaver; Vasut; Vo; White; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.

Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker; Moody(C).

Absent, Excused — Oliverson; Price.

Absent — Coleman; Herrero; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; Walle.

When Record No. 1297 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.

Rodriguez

SB 186 (Spiller, Guillen, Darby, et al. - House Sponsors), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse. (Cain, Cason, Cyrier, Ellzey, Gates, Hefner, Krause, Lambert, Leach, Metcalf, Middleton, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slaton, Tinderholt, Toth, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (Swanson requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSSB 199 (Price - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to automated external defibrillators. (Buckley, Cain, Cook, Gates, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Krause, Murr, Noble, Shaheen, Toth, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

The chair moved SB 244 to the end of today's local, consent, and resolutions calendar.

SB 271 (Klick and J.E. Johnson - House Sponsors), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities. (Biedermann and Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 387 (Wilson - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers of a municipality. (Patterson and Slawson recorded voting no.)

CSSB 476 (Stucky - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to establishment of county adult sexual assault response teams. (Biedermann, Buckley, Burns, Cain, Cook, Ellzey, Gates, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Krause, Landgraf, Leach, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Schaefer, Slaton, Smith, Spiller, Toth, VanDeaver, and Vasut recorded voting no.)

SB 764 (Hinojosa - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the operation of certain child-care facilities during an appeal of a suspension or denial of a license, certification, registration, or listing. (Biedermann, Clardy, and Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 782 (Herrero - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas. (K. Bell, Buckley, Burns, Cain, Clardy, Cook, Ellzey, Gates, Harless, Harris, Holland, Krause, Landgraf, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Patterson, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (Swanson requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

SB 818 (C. Turner - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons separated from employment due to being called to military service. (Harless and Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 1092 was withdrawn by the author and, pursuant to Rule 6, Section 24, of the House Rules, was returned to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.

CSSB 1132 (J. Turner - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; authorizing the change of a fee. (Allison, K. Bell, Biedermann, Burns, Cason, Clardy, Cook, Cyrier, Dean, Harless, Holland, Lambert, Landgraf, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Slaton, Tinderholt, and VanDeaver recorded voting no.)

SB 1136 (Frank - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to implementation of certain health care provider initiatives and measures designed to reduce costs and improve recipient health outcomes under Medicaid. (Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 1165 (Anchia - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the appointment and terms of the board of the hospital managers of the Dallas County Hospital District. (Buckley, Burns, Cain, Capriglione, Cook, Craddick, Cyrier, Ellzey, Gates, Harless, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Krause, Landgraf, Metcalf, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Parker, Patterson, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Swanson, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

The chair moved SB 1168 to the end of today's local, consent, and resolutions calendar.

SB 1177 (Shaheen - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the establishment of a task force to evaluate state-owned artifact collections. (Ashby, Biedermann, Buckley, Cain, Capriglione, Clardy, Cook, Craddick, Ellzey, Gates, Geren, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Krause, Lambert, Metcalf, Noble, Parker, Patterson, Schaefer, Slaton, Smith, Stucky, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

SB 1269 (K. King - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the main street program administered by the Texas Historical Commission. (Biedermann, Buckley, Cain, Capriglione, Clardy, Cook, Craddick, Ellzey, Gates, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Krause, Leach, Middleton, Noble, Parker, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slaton, Smith, Swanson, Toth, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

SB 1359 (White - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to adoption by law enforcement agencies of a mental health leave policy for peace officers. (Burns, Landgraf, Murr, Slaton, and VanDeaver recorded voting no.)

SB 1655 (Meyer - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a county that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes. (Lambert, Patterson, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

SB 1801 (C. Turner - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to improper unemployment compensation benefits refunded by a claimant to the Texas Workforce Commission. (Harless and Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 1814 (Martinez - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to oversize and overweight vehicle permits. (Cyrier, Patterson, Shaheen, Slaton, Stucky, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

SB 1815 (Martinez - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations. (Cyrier, Metcalf, Patterson, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Stucky, Toth, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

CSSB 1817 (Martinez - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to vehicle titles and registration. (Biedermann, Clardy, Patterson, Slaton, Slawson, Stucky, Toth, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

CSSB 1876 (Oliverson, Bucy, Campos, A. Johnson, and Walle - House Sponsors), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients. (Cason, Hefner, and Middleton recorded voting no.)

SB 1942 (Minjarez - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the creation of public facility corporations and requirements applicable to public facility corporations. (Biedermann, Buckley, Burns, Cain, Capriglione, Clardy, Cook, Craddick, Ellzey, Gates, Harless, Harris, Holland, Krause, Landgraf, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Parker, Patterson, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (Swanson requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

SB 2008 (Perez - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site; authorizing fees. (Allison, Dean, and Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 2183 (T. King - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District. (Ashby, K. Bell, Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Cain, Cook, Cyrier, Darby, Dean, Ellzey, Gates, Geren, Goldman, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Krause, Landgraf, Metcalf, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Patterson, Shaheen, Shine, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Swanson, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

SB 2062 (Goldman - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board. (Anderson, Ashby, Biedermann, Buckley, Burns, Cain, Capriglione, Cason, Clardy, Cook, Craddick, Darby, Dean, Ellzey, Gates, Geren, Harris, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Krause, Landgraf, Leach, Metcalf, Middleton, Murr, Noble, Parker, Patterson, Paul, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Swanson, E. Thompson, Tinderholt, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

SB 2099 (Patterson - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to methods by which a claimant may check the status of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. (Slaton recorded voting no.)

SB 244 (Campos - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the application of the open meetings law to the board of directors of certain tax reinvestment zones. (Burns, Cyrier, Landgraf, Murr, and VanDeaver recorded voting no.)

SB 1168 (C. Bell - House Sponsor), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a fine or fee in certain areas in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction. (Allison, K. Bell, Dean, Middleton, and Patterson recorded voting no.)

The following member was granted leave of absence for today and the remainder of the session because of important business in the district:

Coleman on motion of Walle.

Representative Geren moved that the house adjourn until 2 p.m. today.

The motion prevailed.

The house accordingly, at 1:55 p.m., adjourned until 2 p.m. today.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

SENATE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Sunday, May 23, 2021

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 the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.

Relating to establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to a sexual harassment complaint filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.

Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain inmates.

Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs.

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.

Relating to the collection and enforcement of withholding of income for the payment of child support.

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway Loop 121 in Bell County as the Deputy Sheriff John Rhoden Memorial Highway.

Relating to authorizing equal opportunity for access by non-enrolled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.

Relating to retainage requirements for certain public works construction projects.

(Amended)

Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website.

(Amended)

Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information.

(Amended)

Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the liability of a landlord for damages resulting from the execution of a writ of possession in an eviction suit.

(Amended)

Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal.

Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.

Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.

Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.

Relating to the eligibility of certain 17-year-old persons to serve as members of the Texas State Guard.

Relating to persons permitted to be in a polling place or a place where ballots are being counted.

Relating to the applicability of the Texas Fair Housing Act to certain sales and rentals.

Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.

Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault or other prohibited sexual conduct.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of certain delinquent tax liabilities.

Relating to the rural veterinarian incentive program.

Relating to public hearings on homelessness issues held by the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless.

Relating to the operation of golf carts in certain areas.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the regulation of the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide in this state.

Relating to the care of pregnant women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Relating to the continuation of the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.

Relating to the expiration of the health care provider participation program administered and operated by the Nueces County Hospital District.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the hours for selling alcoholic beverages in certain establishments.

(Amended)

Relating to the transfer of Midwestern State University to the Texas Tech University System, to certain fees charged by that system's governing board, and to mandatory venue for actions brought against that system or its institutions, officers, or employees.

Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs and non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; authorizing a fee.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the Brazos River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.

Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.

Relating to a study on the use of alternative therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

(Amended)

Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.

Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place and to a political subdivision's designation of property for camping by homeless individuals; creating a criminal offense.

(Amended)

Relating to a grant program for law enforcement agencies to defray the cost of data storage for recordings created with body worn cameras.

Relating to age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in the managing conservatorship of the state.

Relating to appeals from an interlocutory order denying a motion for summary judgment by certain contractors.

(Amended)

Relating to the automatic transfer of manufacturer's warranties on air conditioning systems conveyed with residential real property.

Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the Texas Water Trust.

Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Relating to the mileage expense reimbursement for certain temporary justices of the peace.

Relating to utility facilities for restoring electric service after a widespread power outage.

(Amended)

Relating to civil works projects and other construction projects of governmental entities.

Relating to the criminal penalties for the possession of certain tetrahydrocannabinols under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

(Amended)

Relating to the Medicaid program, including the administration and operation of the Medicaid managed care program.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee.

Relating to certain grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.

(Amended)

Relating to the reinstatement of the parent-child relationship with respect to a person whose parental rights have been involuntarily terminated and to certain requirements in relation to the termination of the parent-child relationship or placement of a child in substitute care.

Relating to charitable raffles conducted by the professional sports teams charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations at rodeo venues.

Relating to the operation and regulation of certain automated motor vehicles.

(Amended)

Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.

Relating to the inclusion of information relating to street racing in the curriculum of driver education courses and driving safety courses.

Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments, the review and use of the instructional materials and technology allotment, and requests for production of instructional materials.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to certain measures to promote compliance with and improve public awareness of the state's move over or slow down law concerning the passing of certain vehicles.

Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain medical and health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans.

(Amended)

Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to water utilities inside the boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to designating December 1 as Rosa Parks Day.

Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.

Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.

Relating to motor vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.

Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to rescind a certificate of compliance issued for an improvement for purposes of coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

Relating to energy savings performance contracts.

Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain public schools and certain requirements of a charter school that receives certain tax exemptions.

Relating to eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.

Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to fees levied by municipalities and counties for certain alcoholic beverage licenses.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to health benefits offered by certain nonprofit agricultural organizations.

(Amended)

Relating to certain temporary motor vehicle tags.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

(Committee Substitute)

Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools.

(Committee Substitute/Amended)

Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.

(Amended)

Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.

Relating to including work colleges in the TexShare library consortium.

Relating to the eligibility of the Windham School District to participate in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.

(Amended)

Relating to the powers and duties of the Willacy County Drainage District No. 2.

Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.

Relating to the Rockwall County Juvenile Board.

Relating to the number, terms, and compensation of the commissioners of the Nueces County Drainage and Conservation District Number 2.

Expressing support for full funding of the U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program, including the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.

(Amended)

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office.

Relating to the prohibited discharge of a patient to certain unlicensed or unpermitted group-centered facilities.

Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Private Marcelino Serna and to U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice William Ray Flores.

Congratulating the Brownsfield High School Lady Cubs for winning the Class 3A University Interscholastic League basketball state championship title.

Recognizing Lubbock Meals on Wheels on its 50th anniversary.

Recognizing the Lubbock High School girls' swimming and diving team in winning the University Interscholastic League Class 5A state championship title.

Respectfully,

Patsy Spaw

Secretary of the Senate