HOUSE JOURNAL


EIGHTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION


PROCEEDINGS


FORTY-FOURTH DAY (CONTINUED) --- THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

The house met at 9:07 a.m. and was called to order by the speaker pro tempore.

The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 342).

Present — Mr. Speaker; Allen; Allison; Anchía; Anderson; Ashby; Bailes; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Burns; Burrows; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Clardy; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Darby; Davis; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Flores; Frank; Frazier; Gámez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren(C); Gervin-Hawkins; Goldman; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris, C.E.; Harris, C.J.; Harrison; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Herrero; Hinojosa; Holland; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Jetton; Johnson, A.; Johnson, J.D.; Johnson, J.E.; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kacal; King, K.; King, T.; Kitzman; Klick; Kuempel; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morrison; Muñoz; Murr; Neave Criado; Noble; Oliverson; Ordaz; Orr; Ortega; Patterson; Paul; Perez; Plesa; Price; Ramos; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Rogers; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schaefer; Schatzline; Schofield; Shaheen; Sherman; Shine; Slaton; Slawson; Smith; Smithee; Spiller; Stucky; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thierry; Thimesch; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Vasut; Vo; Walle; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.

Absent, Excused — Leo-Wilson.

Absent — Garcia.

The invocation was offered by the Reverend Fernando Ricaud, chaplain, as follows:

O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, in you we place our trust. Be now our help, we pray, so that our work may be truly fruitful and pleasing in your eyes. We thank you for the gift of our lives and we give them back to you, that you may do unto us according to your will. O Lord, we trust in you; increase our faith. Amen.

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

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).

CAPITOL PHYSICIAN

The chair presented Dr. Vicky Bakhos-Webb of Midland as the "Doctor for the Day."

The house welcomed Dr. Bakhos-Webb and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

HR 1019 - ADOPTED
(by Paul)

Representative Paul moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1019.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1019, In memory of Stanley James Briers.

HR 1019 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

HR 1167 - ADOPTED
(by Bhojani)

Representative Bhojani moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1167.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1167, Recognizing April 20, 2023, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day.

HR 1167 was adopted.

On motion of Representative J. Jones, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1167 as signers thereof.

HR 1069 - ADOPTED
(by Bhojani)

Representative Bhojani moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1069.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1069, Commemorating Eid al-Fitr 2023.

HR 1069 was adopted. (C. Bell, Cain, Harrison, Isaac, Toth, and Vasut recorded voting no.)

HR 1080 - ADOPTED
(by Spiller)

Representative Spiller moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1080.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1080, Commending the first responders who went above and beyond to save two children trapped inside a cave in Lampasas County on March 18, 2023.

HR 1080 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Stucky, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 1080 as signers thereof.

HR 1147 - ADOPTED
(by Walle)

Representative Walle moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1147.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1147, Commending Pastor David L. Smith on his 31 years of service to New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.

HR 1147 was adopted.

HR 1175 - ADOPTED
(by Lambert)

Representative Lambert moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 1175.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 1175, Recognizing April 20, 2023, as Refugee Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1175 was adopted.

(Guerra in the chair)

CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR

The following congratulatory resolutions were laid before the house:

SCR 40 (Canales - House Sponsor), Recognizing Shawn M. Snider for his contributions to the City of Edinburg.

SCR 41 (Guerra - House Sponsor), Recognizing Ricardo H. Hinojosa for 40 years of judicial service.

SCR 43 (Murr - House Sponsor), Recognizing the 2023 Texas A&M University System policy interns.

HR 555 (by J.D. Johnson), Honoring Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles for his professional football career and civic engagement.

HR 955 (by M. González), Congratulating Jaime Esparza on his appointment as United States attorney for the Western District of Texas. (C. Bell, Cain, Harrison, Isaac, Schatzline, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

HR 957 (by Plesa), Congratulating The University of Texas at Dallas women's basketball team on winning the 2023 American Southwest Conference Tournament championship.

HR 958 (by Lujan), Congratulating Carrie Hoffpauir on being awarded the KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD.

HR 959 (by Lujan), Congratulating Michael Sorola on receiving the KENS 5 EXCEL Award for South San Antonio ISD.

HR 960 (by Lujan), Congratulating Candice Anaya on receiving the KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Somerset ISD.

HR 962 (by Plesa), Congratulating The University of Texas at Dallas chess team on winning the 2023 Southwest Collegiate Team Championship.

HR 964 (by Guillen), Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cestohowa.

HR 967 (by Rogers), Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Parker County Sheriff's Posse.

HR 971 (by Schaefer), Congratulating Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on leading the Kansas City Chiefs to the 2023 Super Bowl championship.

HR 974 (by Klick), Recognizing April 6, 2023, as Long-Term Care Nurses Day at the State Capitol.

HR 975 (by Thimesch), Congratulating The Colony Economic Development Corporation on receiving a 2022 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council.

HR 977 (by A. Johnson), Honoring Joan Karff's Women on the Way Up for its contributions.

HR 978 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Erez Lieberman Aiden of Baylor College of Medicine on winning the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Physical Sciences from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology.

HR 979 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Brandon Levin of Rice University on receiving a 2022 CAREER Award from the Faculty Early Career Development Program of the National Science Foundation.

HR 980 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Dr. Evelyn Tang of Rice University on receiving a 2022 CAREER Award from the Faculty Early Career Development Program of the National Science Foundation.

HR 981 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Dr. Lauren Stadler of Rice University on receiving a 2022 CAREER Award from the Faculty Early Career Development Program of the National Science Foundation.

HR 982 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Dr. Kory Evans of Rice University on receiving a 2023 CAREER Award from the Faculty Early Career Development Program of the National Science Foundation.

HR 985 (by Price), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Sherman County Courthouse.

HR 988 (by Leach), Commemorating Texas Deposition Reporting Day at the State Capitol on April 18, 2023.

HR 989 (by Longoria), Congratulating Leslie Flores of Santa Rosa High School on winning a state title at the 2023 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 3A Division II State Championships.

HR 990 (by Longoria), Congratulating the Edcouch-Elsa High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2023 THSWPA 5A Division II state championship.

HR 991 (by Stucky), Congratulating Deputy Chief Rachel Fleming on her retirement from the Denton Police Department.

HR 993 (by Moody), Commemorating the establishment of the Castner Range National Monument near El Paso.

HR 994 (by Craddick), Recognizing May 6-12, 2023, as Midland Health Nurses Week.

HR 997 (by Longoria), Congratulating Keily Guzman of La Joya Early College High School on winning a state title at the 2023 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 6A State Championships.

HR 998 (by Canales), Honoring Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider for his exemplary service to the City of Edinburg.

HR 999 (by Leo-Wilson), Congratulating Four Corner Oil in Anahuac on its grand opening.

HR 1000 (by C.J. Harris), Congratulating Connie Hickman on her retirement as justice of the peace for Navarro County Precinct 4.

HR 1004 (by Geren), Congratulating Sonny Dykes, head coach of the Texas Christian University football team, on a successful 2022 season.

HR 1006 (by J.E. Johnson), Congratulating the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus women's soccer team on winning the 2022 NJCAA Division III national championship.

HR 1007 (by Stucky), Congratulating the University of North Texas men's basketball team on winning the 2023 National Invitation Tournament.

HR 1008 (by Thimesch), Recognizing the AVID program at Lamar Middle School in Lewisville ISD.

HR 1010 (by Lujan), Congratulating Nicole Bernal on receiving the KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Randolph Field ISD.

HR 1013 (by Thimesch), Commending Kristi Hassett for her service to the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1014 (by Thimesch), Commending Tracy Scott Miller for his service on the Lewisville Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 1015 (by Thimesch), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Christian Community Action in Denton County.

HR 1016 (by Manuel), Honoring Legacy Community Development Corporation for its contributions to Southeast Texas.

HR 1017 (by J. González), Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Stevie Ray Vaughan Park in Cockrell Hill on April 22, 2023.

HR 1018 (by J. Lopez), Recognizing Texas Counseling Association Advocacy Day on April 11, 2023. (Dorazio, Harrison, Isaac, and Vasut recorded voting no.)

HR 1021 (by Plesa), Honoring the Texas Pool Foundation for its role in preserving Plano history.

HR 1022 (by Plesa), Commending Cynthia Hentges for her service as principal of Wyatt Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1023 (by Plesa), Commending Mark Letterer for his service as principal of Wilson Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1024 (by Plesa), Commending Jill Engelking for her service as principal of Williams High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1025 (by Plesa), Commending Sara Meyer for her service as principal of Wells Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1026 (by Plesa), Commending Dr. Nidia Cedillo for her service as principal of Weatherford Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1027 (by Plesa), Commending Julie-Anne Zamorano Dean for her service as principal of Vines High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1028 (by Plesa), Commending Karen Lee for her service as principal of Skaggs Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1029 (by Plesa), Commending Tyson Jones for his service as principal of Sigler Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District. (C. Bell, Cain, Harrison, Isaac, Schatzline, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

HR 1030 (by Plesa), Commending Kristin Bishop for her service as principal of Shepard Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1031 (by Plesa), Commending Kristen Kinnard for her service as principal of Schimelpfenig Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1032 (by Plesa), Commending Chris Dunkle for his service as principal of Saigling Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1033 (by Plesa), Commending Amy Weems for her service as principal of Rose Haggar Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District. (C. Bell, Cain, Harrison, Isaac, J. Lopez, Schatzline, Slaton, Stucky, Troxclair, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

HR 1034 (by Plesa), Commending Leigh Ann Earnhart for her service as principal of Rasor Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1035 (by Plesa), Commending Janis Williams for her service as principal of Plano West Senior High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1037 (by Plesa), Commending Jeff Banner for his service as principal of Plano Senior High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1038 (by Plesa), Commending Jen Haugh for her service as principal of Pearson Early Childhood School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1039 (by Plesa), Commending Chad Stoker for his service as principal of Mitchell Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District. (C. Bell, Cain, Harrison, Isaac, Schatzline, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.)

HR 1040 (by Plesa), Commending Jana Prince for her service as principal of Mendenhall Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1043 (by Plesa), Commending Crystal Roach for her service as principal of Jackson Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1044 (by Plesa), Commending Dr. Jacye Jamar for her service as principal of Harrington Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1045 (by Plesa), Commending Bryan McCord for his service as principal of Haggard Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1046 (by Plesa), Commending Katie Brittain for her service as principal of Frankford Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1048 (by Plesa), Commending Karma Cunningham for her service as principal of Davis Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1049 (by Plesa), Commending Pamela Clark for her service as principal of Clark High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1051 (by Plesa), Commending Bryan Bird for his service as principal of Bethany Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1052 (by Plesa), Commending Dr. Joy Lovell for her service as principal of Andrews Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1054 (by Plesa), Commending Matt Russell for his service as principal of Allen High School in the Allen Independent School District.

HR 1056 (by Ramos), Recognizing the Swear 2 Care organization on the occasion of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas Day at the State Capitol on April 11, 2023.

HR 1057 (by Clardy), Recognizing April 12, 2023, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1059 (by Cole), Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin.

HR 1061 (by A. Johnson), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston.

HR 1063 (by Burns), Congratulating Cleburne Regional Airport on receiving the 2023 Project of the Year award in the National/Regional Airport category from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1066 (by Leo-Wilson), Congratulating the Reverend D. N. Benford Sr. of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City on being recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest-serving pastor of the same church.

HR 1067 (by Canales), Congratulating Grupo Frontera on being honored by the City of Edinburg.

HR 1070 (by Noble), Recognizing Catherine Gibb for her service to the Collin County Republican Party.

HR 1071 (by Bucy), Congratulating Jordan Robinson on her appointment as president and CEO of the Round Rock Chamber.

HR 1072 (by Bucy), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the City of Cedar Park.

HR 1075 (by Clardy), Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Christ Episcopal Church in Nacogdoches.

HR 1076 (by Clardy), Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Christ Episcopal School in Nacogdoches.

HR 1078 (by Clardy), Congratulating Margaret and Jim Perkins on receiving the 2023 Texas Higher Education Distinguished Service Award.

HR 1080 was previously adopted.

HR 1081 (by Lujan), Congratulating Daniela Romero of Gallardo Elementary School in San Antonio on her selection as the 2022-2023 Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year by the San Antonio Area Association for Bilingual Education.

HR 1082 (by Lujan), Congratulating Hannah McMullan of Madison High School in San Antonio on helping the Cowboy Smokers barbecue team win THE SLAB: National Championship.

HR 1083 (by Lujan), Congratulating Lauren Williams of Madison High School in San Antonio on helping the Cowboy Smokers barbecue team win THE SLAB: National Championship.

HR 1084 (by Lujan), Congratulating Autumn Juettemeyer of Madison High School in San Antonio on helping the Cowboy Smokers barbecue team win THE SLAB: National Championship.

HR 1085 (by Lujan), Congratulating Gabriel Alonso of Madison High School in San Antonio on helping the Cowboy Smokers barbecue team win THE SLAB: National Championship.

HR 1087 (by C. Bell), Commending principal Carrie J. Quinn for her 10 years of service to Nichols Sawmill Elementary School in Magnolia ISD.

HR 1089 (by Button), Recognizing May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

HR 1090 (by Harrison), Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Life School in Dallas.

HR 1092 (by A. Johnson), Honoring James Newland for his service to Bellaire High School.

HR 1093 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating Elizabeth Chapman on her selection as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year at Bellaire High School.

HR 1094 (by A. Johnson), Congratulating the boys' and girls' soccer teams of Lamar High School in Houston on winning district championships in 2023.

HR 1095 (by Walle), Congratulating Guadalupe Ledezma of Houston on her quinceañera.

HR 1098 (by Button), Honoring Julie Reynolds of Dallas for her professional achievements and civic contributions.

HR 1099 (by Muñoz), Recognizing April 24, 2023, as Leadership Mission Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1100 (by Slawson), Congratulating Granbury Regional Airport on receiving the 2023 Most Improved Airport award from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division.

HR 1101 (by Bumgarner), Congratulating Captain Colin Sullivan of the Flower Mound Police Department on his retirement.

HR 1103 (by Schofield), Commemorating the opening of the new Home Run Dugout location in Katy.

HR 1104 (by Turner), Honoring Kecia Mays for her service on the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees. (Gerdes recorded voting no.)

HR 1105 (by Schofield, Oliverson, Hull, Harless, and Swanson), Commending R. Jack Cagle for his service as Harris County commissioner for Precinct 4.

The resolutions were adopted.

The following memorial resolutions were laid before the house:

HR 963 (by Guillen), In memory of Lacy Lea Pruski of Poth.

HR 973 (by Bowers), In memory of Roger Nealy.

HR 983 (by Stucky), In memory of Fred Meyers of Bridgeport.

HR 986 was previously adopted.

HR 987 (by Leach), In memory of Saundra Gail Cullins Holland of Rockwall.

HR 992 (by Stucky), In memory of Melvin Jay Meadows of Cottondale.

HR 995 (by Morrison), In memory of Will Martin Jr. of Victoria.

HR 996 (by Morrison), In memory of Claud Barton Jacobs of Victoria.

HR 1001 (by Darby, Rogers, and Kacal), In memory of former State Representative Robert R. "Bob" Turner of Voss.

HR 1002 (by Kacal), In memory of Larry Leon Weiseman.

HR 1003 (by Kacal), In memory of Theresa Linda Becka of College Station.

HR 1019 was previously adopted.

HR 1060 (by Martinez), In memory of Maria Adela Saenz of Donna.

HR 1064 (by Thimesch), Honoring the memory of Linda Anne Hoffman of Plano on the occasion of the Carrollton Women's Club Spring Luncheon.

HR 1077 (by Clardy), In memory of former Olympic track athlete Eric Thomas of Houston.

HR 1086 (by V. Jones), In memory of Gregg Hudson, president and CEO of the Dallas Zoo.

HR 1096 (by Thimesch), In memory of Assistant Chief Jay Patrick Powell of the Lewisville Police Department.

HR 1097 (by Burns), In memory of Marvin Ronald "Ron" Layland of Cleburne.

The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

(Speaker pro tempore in the chair)

(Garcia now present)

LOCAL, CONSENT, AND RESOLUTIONS CALENDAR
SECOND READING

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:

CSHB 109 (by J.E. Johnson, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults. (Patterson, Slaton, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 195 (by M. González and VanDeaver), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or emergency situation. (Ashby, Clardy, and Patterson recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 207 (by Murr and Lambert), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as sham or pretended sales. (Patterson and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 282 (by Swanson, Muñoz, A. Johnson, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of certain Texas military awards. (Burrows, Leach, and Oliverson recorded voting no.)

CSHB 291 (by Murr), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to occupational driver's licenses and to the renewal of driver's licenses. (Patterson, Slaton, Thimesch, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, Leach, Schatzline, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 444 (by S. Thompson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy. (Burrows, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Slaton, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 474 (by Hull), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. (Patterson, Slaton, Thimesch, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, Schatzline, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 517 (by J.E. Johnson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the persons who may provide information to a parole panel considering the release of an inmate on parole or to mandatory supervision. (Patterson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 586 (by E. Thompson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way. (Ashby, C. Bell, Bonnen, Burrows, Cain, Capriglione, Clardy, Goldman, Hull, Leach, Noble, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shine, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, Troxclair, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 1171 (by Cole, Goodwin, Flores, Howard, Talarico, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities. (Ashby, C. Bell, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Darby, Dean, Gerdes, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Landgraf, Leach, Murr, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 1195 (by Holland), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the authority of certain county and district clerks to obtain and retain information that identifies a person filing a document or requesting services. (Patterson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 1297 (by Dutton), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to vision screenings for students in public or private school. (Patterson and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 1558 (by A. Johnson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the extension or amendment of deed restrictions in certain older subdivisions. (Ashby, C. Bell, Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Darby, Dean, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Hayes, Hefner, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 1604 (by M. González, Kuempel, Howard, Burns, and Lalani), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities. (Ashby, C. Bell, Bonnen, Buckley, Burrows, Cain, Capriglione, Clardy, Cook, Darby, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Leach, Murr, Noble, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 1712 (by Canales), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders. (Patterson and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 1949 (by Smith), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission. (Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Darby, Dean, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slawson, Stucky, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 1959 (by Noble, Buckley, C.J. Harris, Dutton, Cook, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

HB 1993 (by C.J. Harris and Cook), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device. (Slaton and Tinderholt recorded voting no.)

HB 2100 (by Price, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. (Bonnen, Burrows, Cain, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Leach, Metcalf, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Swanson, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

Without objection, HB 2132 was deferred until the end of today's local, consent, and resolutions calendar.

HB 2157 (by Metcalf), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the salary of certain employees who transfer within a state agency. (Patterson, Slaton, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2251 (by Raymond), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to computerized fee records in criminal cases. (Patterson and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2268 (by Dutton), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to matters referred to an associate judge under the Family Code. (Patterson and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2341 (by Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to procedures governing a regional mobility authority in relation to certain federal public transportation funding. (Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Darby, Dean, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Hull, Isaac, Landgraf, Leach, Metcalf, Murr, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slaton, Slawson, Stucky, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2398 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.

CSHB 2454 (by Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the unlawful acquisition of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense. (Ashby, Bonnen, Burns, Cain, Clardy, Dean, Harrison, Holland, Hull, Landgraf, Murr, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Tinderholt, Toth, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (Isaac, Leach, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2469 (by Geren), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave. (Patterson, Slaton, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2559 (by Vasut), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the persons authorized to administer an oath in this state. (Cook, Noble, Patterson, Slaton, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 2575 (by Button, M. González, Smith, C. Morales, and J. Lopez), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the workforce diploma pilot program. (Bonnen, Buckley, Burrows, Cain, Dean, Gerdes, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Leach, Metcalf, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 2738 (by E. Thompson), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to certain indefinite quantity contracts entered into by the General Land Office in the event of a natural disaster. (Patterson, Slaton, Thimesch, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, Isaac, Schatzline, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2777 (by Holland), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the contracting authority of the Parks and Wildlife Department. (Patterson, Slaton, Thimesch, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, Schatzline, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 2892 (by Buckley, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.

Without objection, HB 2899 was deferred until the end of today's local, consent, and resolutions calendar.

HB 2901 (by C.J. Harris), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. (Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Isaac, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Shaheen, Smith, Swanson, Thimesch, Toth, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3007 (by Goldman), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the authority of the Benbrook Water Authority to issue bonds. (Ashby, Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Dean, C.E. Harris, Hayes, Hefner, Hull, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Shaheen, Shine, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Swanson, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3099 (by Stucky and Spiller), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 380 in Wise and Jack Counties as the Lost Battalion Memorial Highway. (Patterson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 3273 (by Thierry), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information. (Ashby, C. Bell, Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Darby, Dean, Gerdes, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Isaac, Landgraf, Leach, Metcalf, Murr, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Thimesch, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, J. Lopez, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3287 (by Anderson and E. Morales), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the locations of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System. (Bonnen, Buckley, Burrows, Cain, C.E. Harris, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 3290 (by Guillen, Sherman, Plesa, and R. Lopez), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund. (Ashby, Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Darby, Dean, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Isaac, Leach, Metcalf, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris and Schaztline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3493 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.

CSHB 3514 (by Burns), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the authority of a municipality to annex property in certain water districts. (Ashby, Bonnen, Buckley, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Darby, Dean, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slaton, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Thimesch, Tinderholt, Toth, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3641 (by Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to residency requirements for driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. (Ashby, C. Bell, Bonnen, Buckley, Burns, Burrows, Cain, Clardy, Darby, Goldman, C.E. Harris, Harrison, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Landgraf, Leach, Metcalf, Murr, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Shine, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Thimesch, Toth, Troxclair, VanDeaver, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

CSHB 3643 (by Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Department of Public Safety. (Patterson and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3647 (by Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the imposition by the Department of Public Safety of administrative and civil consequences for certain criminal convictions. (Patterson, Slawson, and Thimesch recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3731 (by Murr), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. (Burns, Cain, Harrison, Holland, Patterson, Schaefer, Slaton, Stucky, Tinderholt, Toth, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Isaac, Leach, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 3989 (by Raney), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the adoption of a policy on the preclusion of private design professionals from contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation. (Patterson, Slaton, Thimesch, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris, Harrison, Isaac, and Schatzline requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 4471 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.

Without objection, HB 4615 was deferred until the end of today's local, consent, and resolutions calendar.

HB 4997 (by Kuempel and Isaac), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Comal County and Guadalupe County. (Bonnen, Buckley, Cain, C.E. Harris, Hayes, Hefner, Holland, Hull, Leach, Oliverson, Patterson, Schaefer, Shaheen, Slaton, Slawson, Smith, Stucky, Swanson, Tinderholt, Toth, Troxclair, Vasut, and Wilson recorded voting no.) (C.J. Harris requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HCR 36 (by Guillen), A bill to be entitled An Act urging Congress to ensure that the survivors and surviving families of the Sutherland Springs mass shooting receive compensation equivalent to the relief provided to those impacted by similar incidents.

HCR 36 was adopted by (Record 343): 146 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

Yeas — Allen; Allison; Anchía; Anderson; Ashby; Bailes; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Burns; Burrows; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Clardy; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Darby; Davis; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Flores; Frank; Frazier; Gámez; Garcia; Gates; Gerdes; Gervin-Hawkins; Goldman; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris, C.E.; Harris, C.J.; Harrison; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Herrero; Hinojosa; Holland; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Jetton; Johnson, A.; Johnson, J.D.; Johnson, J.E.; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kacal; King, K.; King, T.; Kitzman; Klick; Kuempel; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morrison; Muñoz; Murr; Neave Criado; Noble; Oliverson; Ordaz; Ortega; Patterson; Paul; Perez; Plesa; Price; Ramos; Raney; Raymond; Reynolds; Rogers; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schaefer; Schatzline; Schofield; Shaheen; Sherman; Shine; Slaton; Slawson; Smith; Smithee; Spiller; Stucky; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thierry; Thimesch; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; Turner; VanDeaver; Vasut; Vo; Walle; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.

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

Absent, Excused — Leo-Wilson.

Absent — Orr.

HB 2132 (by C.E. Harris), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Williamson County. (Patterson, Slaton, and Tinderholt recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 2899 (by Plesa, Frazier, A. Johnson, Manuel, Bowers, et al.), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway. (Ashby, Clardy, and Patterson recorded voting no.) (Cain, C.J. Harris, and Vasut requested to be recorded voting no after the deadline established by Rule 5, Section 52, of the House Rules.)

HB 4615 (by Bumgarner), A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces.

ADJOURNMENT

Representative C.J. Harris moved that the house adjourn until 10:45 a.m. today.

The motion prevailed.

The house accordingly, at 10:35 a.m., adjourned until 10:45 a.m. today.



ADDENDUM



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
Thursday, April 20, 2023

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 85
Kacal
SPONSOR: Kolkhorst
In memory of Gus Franklin Mutscher, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

SB 11
Nichols
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and truant conduct and active shooter training for certain peace officers.

SB 17
Creighton
Relating to the powers and duties of the governing boards of public institutions of higher education.

SB 220
Bettencourt
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.

SB 267
King
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited.

SB 515
Hall
Relating to investigations of child abuse and neglect and the procedures for adding names to or removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.

SB 785
Birdwell
Relating to the ownership of the geothermal energy and associated resources below the surface of land.

SB 874
West
Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

SB 1124
King
Relating to qualifications of a sheriff or a candidate for sheriff.

SB 1244
Huffman
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue to the sexual assault program fund.

SB 1397
Schwertner
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

SB 1401
Zaffirini
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.

SB 1551
West
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1670
LaMantia
Relating to required boating incident reports.

SB 1698
Kolkhorst
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.

SB 1710
Perry
Relating to the universal service fund.

SB 1711
Perry
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.

SB 1720
Kolkhorst
Relating to the confidentiality of the identity of a public school employee who reports a potential threat to the school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

SB 1807
Springer
Relating to the unlawful altering of election procedures; providing a civil penalty.

SB 1809
Sparks
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the applicability and rates of that tax in certain counties.

SB 1938
Bettencourt
Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.

SB 2275
Hughes
Relating to the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules.

SB 2451
Menéndez
Relating to personal information entered on the carrier envelope of a ballot to be voted by mail.

SJR 29
Paxton
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.

SJR 70
Hughes
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right of parents to raise their children.

Respectfully,
Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate