The 84th legislative session ended on June 1, 2015. See the bills that have become law.

Bill Caption Action
HB 13 Relating to categories of and funding allocation for transportation projects by the Texas Department of Transportation and local transportation entities. Filed
HB 20 Relating to the operations of and transportation planning and expenditures by the Texas Department of Transportation and planning organizations. Filed
HB 26 Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Filed
HB 27 Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund. Filed
HB 28 Relating to an audit by the state auditor of certain programs and funds providing economic development incentives to entities and other persons. Filed
HB 29 Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies. Filed
HB 31 Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate. Filed
HB 32 Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates. Filed
HB 33 Relating to the EZ computation of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 35 Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes. Filed
HB 40 Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of this state to regulate oil and gas operations in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those operations. Filed
HB 55 Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. Filed
HB 79 Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in the state. Filed
HB 82 Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Filed
HB 83 Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities primarily engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood. Filed
HB 84 Relating to the exclusion of certain funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood. Filed
HB 85 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment. Filed
HB 87 Relating to the collection and recycling of computer and television equipment by certain retailers; providing for the imposition of administrative penalties. Filed
HB 96 Relating to the authority of the Cash Special Utility District to issue bonds. Filed
HB 100 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 103 Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. Filed
HB 105 Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. Filed
HB 114 Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Filed
HB 128 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of mineral interests having a value of less than a certain amount. Filed
HB 129 Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles and other taxes imposed on motor vehicles. Filed
HB 134 Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds. Filed
HB 146 Relating to requiring photo identification for certain credit card purchases. Filed
HB 148 Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 149 Relating to photo identification requirements for certain stored value card purchases. Filed
HB 156 Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds sold and delivered by a home-rule municipality for a specific purpose. Filed
HB 157 Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes. Filed
HB 158 Relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Filed
HB 160 Relating to the use of appropriated money for certain advertisements, notices, or announcements featuring an elected state officer near an election. Filed
HB 193 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. Filed
HB 202 Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Filed
HB 203 Relating to the allocation of revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of new and used motor vehicle tires and parts to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Filed
HB 204 Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. Filed
HB 206 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Filed
HB 208 Relating to the applicability of project design and construction requirements to economic development corporations created by governmental entities subject to those requirements. Filed
HB 217 Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. Filed
HB 224 Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Filed
HB 246 Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 250 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. Filed
HB 257 Relating to a judge's or justice's significant interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility. Filed
HB 269 Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program. Filed
HB 280 Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas. Filed
HB 287 Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans. Filed
HB 290 Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues. Filed
HB 292 Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. Filed
HB 300 Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Filed
HB 302 Relating to the creation of a certificate program to promote travel to and throughout this state; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 316 Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. Filed
HB 321 Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 322 Relating to the regulation of persons who facilitate the issuance of tax refund anticipation checks. Filed
HB 337 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for books and magazines purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students. Filed
HB 346 Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund to benefit certain historically underutilized businesses. Filed
HB 350 Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. Filed
HB 351 Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods. Filed
HB 358 Relating to the inclusion of the costs of accepting credit and debit cards in the cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. Filed
HB 371 Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. Filed
HB 373 Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Filed
HB 389 Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District. Filed
HB 396 Relating to the state minimum wage, including adjustments based on the consumer price index and authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage. Filed
HB 411 Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties. Filed
HB 421 Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. Filed
HB 469 Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Filed
HB 470 Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses. Filed
HB 483 Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 491 Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Filed
HB 496 Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense. Filed
HB 506 Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds. Filed
HB 523 Relating to abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund. Filed
HB 525 Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees. Filed
HB 546 Relating to a prohibition on state contracting for goods produced through forced labor; providing penalties. Filed
HB 552 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. Filed
HB 581 Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited. Filed
HB 590 Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 600 Relating to child protective services and employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Filed
HB 602 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. Filed
HB 605 Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay employees during jury selection or jury service. Filed
HB 609 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Filed
HB 610 Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account. Filed
HB 619 Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors. Filed
HB 625 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Filed
HB 626 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an engineering building at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Filed
HB 633 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain health care supplies. Filed
HB 637 Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government. Filed
HB 641 Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Filed
HB 668 Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities. Filed
HB 682 Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. Filed
HB 691 Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty. Filed
HB 700 Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program. Filed
HB 722 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain high school students. Filed
HB 728 Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for a limited period. Filed
HB 736 Relating to the treatment of a landman as an independent contractor. Filed
HB 746 Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax. Filed
HB 752 Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 782 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the University of Houston. Filed
HB 784 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange. Filed
HB 812 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation. Filed
HB 831 Relating to disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse. Filed
HB 849 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Filed
HB 850 Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 878 Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District. Filed
HB 880 Relating to creating a disadvantaged business assistance program to be operated by the Texas Department of Transportation. Filed
HB 895 Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations. Filed
HB 900 Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. Filed
HB 902 Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. Filed
HB 918 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso. Filed
HB 932 Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts. Filed
HB 968 Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons. Filed
HB 991 Relating to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail. Filed
HB 1001 Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees. Filed
HB 1002 Relating to disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse. Filed
HB 1006 Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States. Filed
HB 1020 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. Filed
HB 1029 Relating to trusts. Filed
HB 1037 Relating to abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund. Filed
HB 1043 Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations. Filed
HB 1047 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. Filed
HB 1066 Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions. Filed
HB 1067 Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. Filed
HB 1078 Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Filed
HB 1081 Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund. Filed
HB 1087 Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. Filed
HB 1103 Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 1104 Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements. Filed
HB 1106 Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Filed
HB 1112 Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct. Filed
HB 1114 Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures. Filed
HB 1120 Relating to creation of entities affiliated with a church organized as a nonprofit corporation. Filed
HB 1126 Relating to the qualifications for incentives for the film, television, and multimedia production industries. Filed
HB 1127 Relating to the computation of total consideration for purposes of the motor vehicle sales and use tax. Filed
HB 1134 Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. Filed
HB 1152 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. Filed
HB 1156 Relating to the establishment of an electronic information and application system for state and local incentives for economic development purposes. Filed
HB 1182 Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. Filed
HB 1194 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Dallas. Filed
HB 1199 Relating to deceptive representations or other conduct concerning certain synthetic substances as a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Filed
HB 1201 Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. Filed
HB 1208 Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. Filed
HB 1224 Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. Filed
HB 1226 Relating to the designation of a local governmental entity as an authorized agent of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to regulate the use of on-site sewage disposal systems. Filed
HB 1228 Relating to municipal public securities to provide for or loan or grant public money for the provision of water conservation infrastructure; providing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 1239 Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. Filed
HB 1241 Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. Filed
HB 1249 Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. Filed
HB 1250 Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 1251 Relating to the transfer of compensation experience for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Filed
HB 1254 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University. Filed
HB 1261 Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions. Filed
HB 1265 Relating to a deceptive act or practice involving a solicitation in connection with a good or service or involving the production, sale, distribution, or promotion of certain synthetic substances. Filed
HB 1283 Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. Filed
HB 1291 Relating to the fees collected by prosecutors for collection and processing of certain checks or similar sight orders. Filed
HB 1292 Relating to renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Filed
HB 1312 Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. Filed
HB 1314 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. Filed
HB 1315 Relating to temporary permissive alternate rates for the franchise tax. Filed
HB 1316 Relating to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 1318 Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund. Filed
HB 1320 Relating to certain information reported by consumer reporting agencies. Filed
HB 1321 Relating to route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties. Filed
HB 1325 Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance. Filed
HB 1333 Relating to a request for a customer record of a financial institution for guardianship purposes. Filed
HB 1356 Relating to the sale or rental of certain motor vehicle tires; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 1370 Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Filed
HB 1377 Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 1380 Relating to ballot language for certain propositions to approve actions by a county, city, school district, or other special district. Filed
HB 1387 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain college students. Filed
HB 1389 Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies. Filed
HB 1392 Relating to the recovery of stranded oil, gas, or oil and gas from depleting Cenozoic Era reservoirs. Filed
HB 1398 Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes. Filed
HB 1399 Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. Filed
HB 1401 Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain municipalities jointly operating an airport to fund a public pension fund. Filed
HB 1408 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Prairie View A&M University. Filed
HB 1410 Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. Filed
HB 1412 Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. Filed
HB 1440 Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Filed
HB 1458 Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. Filed
HB 1467 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a classroom building at Texas A&M University--Kingsville. Filed
HB 1476 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Filed
HB 1484 Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. Filed
HB 1487 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake. Filed
HB 1505 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston. Filed
HB 1506 Relating to the transfer of a portion of certain money in the Texas emerging technology fund to the Texas Enterprise Fund. Filed
HB 1515 Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. Filed
HB 1542 Relating to the use of digital message display systems in certain public facilities. Filed
HB 1556 Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Filed
HB 1575 Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. Filed
HB 1576 Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. Filed
HB 1577 Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests. Filed
HB 1585 Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 1588 Relating to the validity of certain timeshare interests. Filed
HB 1603 Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 1625 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period. Filed
HB 1626 Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking or credit union development districts to encourage the establishment of branches of banks or credit unions in those areas. Filed
HB 1628 Relating to authorizing a credit union or other financial institution to conduct savings promotion raffles. Filed
HB 1629 Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations for small business development. Filed
HB 1634 Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance. Filed
HB 1647 Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds. Filed
HB 1684 Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses. Filed
HB 1685 Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service. Filed
HB 1686 Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees. Filed
HB 1689 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Filed
HB 1693 Relating to a prohibition on the sale of motor fuel mixed with ethanol; imposing civil and criminal penalties. Filed
HB 1696 Relating to the sale or delivery of motor fuel. Filed
HB 1701 Relating to the approval period for a proposal for an award of a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund. Filed
HB 1703 Relating to the disposition and identification of certain goods acquired by recycling entities and pawnbrokers; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 1714 Relating to a report by the comptroller regarding the misclassification of employees. Filed
HB 1716 Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts. Filed
HB 1722 Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty. Filed
HB 1726 Relating to a study by the consumer credit commissioner regarding payment by mortgage lenders of property tax loans. Filed
HB 1731 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for an academic and student services building at Texas A&M University--Texarkana. Filed
HB 1737 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Filed
HB 1743 Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases. Filed
HB 1746 Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. Filed
HB 1750 Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments. Filed
HB 1752 Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by school districts and the permissible use of interest derived from the proceeds of those bonds. Filed
HB 1754 Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Filed
HB 1772 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. Filed
HB 1785 Relating to reducing the amount of a fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses. Filed
HB 1788 Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers, salvage pool operators, and salvage vehicle rebuilders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license. Filed
HB 1792 Relating to regulation of residential short-term rental units and collection and reporting periods of hotel occupancy taxes; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 1805 Relating to abolishing a fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses. Filed
HB 1810 Relating to the sale of prison-made products to certain persons. Filed
HB 1823 Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Filed
HB 1836 Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Filed
HB 1841 Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services. Filed
HB 1847 Relating to the designation of the trustee of an express trust as a beneficiary of a trust account or a P.O.D. payee of a P.O.D. account. Filed
HB 1857 Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically. Filed
HB 1860 Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 1864 Relating to the ability of professional associations to hire certain health care professionals. Filed
HB 1871 Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report sales and use tax information to certain taxing entities. Filed
HB 1881 Relating to authorizing certain private schools to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions. Filed
HB 1904 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the renovation of Robert A. Welch Hall at The University of Texas at Austin. Filed
HB 1906 Relating to the repeal of the production taxes on crude petroleum and sulphur. Filed
HB 1907 Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the navigability of the Red River for commercial purposes. Filed
HB 1926 Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; affecting a provision that is subject to criminal penalties; providing authority to issue bonds. Filed
HB 1928 Relating to franchise tax and insurance premium tax credits for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 1936 Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender. Filed
HB 1939 Relating to the provision of bags to customers of a business at the point of sale. Filed
HB 1955 Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 1956 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Filed
HB 1962 Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax. Filed
HB 1964 Relating to certain convention center hotel projects. Filed
HB 1966 Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. Filed
HB 1969 Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles on certain highways. Filed
HB 1974 Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to phase out the franchise tax. Filed
HB 1984 Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee. Filed
HB 1987 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive or reduce the new jobs creation requirement under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 1991 Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships. Filed
HB 1995 Relating to the authority to modify an ad valorem tax abatement agreement to extend the abatement period if a disaster prevents the property owner from complying with the agreement. Filed
HB 2002 Relating to the recycling of county surplus or salvage property. Filed
HB 2003 Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Filed
HB 2007 Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard. Filed
HB 2009 Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development. Filed
HB 2024 Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies. Filed
HB 2043 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Filed
HB 2044 Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard. Filed
HB 2052 Relating to loss damage waivers in connection with the rental of certain heavy equipment; providing penalties. Filed
HB 2056 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a library at Texas Southern University. Filed
HB 2063 Relating to the recording and effective date of certain documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales. Filed
HB 2069 Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property. Filed
HB 2072 Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities. Filed
HB 2074 Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association finals event to receive funding through a major events trust fund. Filed
HB 2076 Relating to notice requirements and other procedures relating to the possession or sale of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor by a possessory lienholder. Filed
HB 2096 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain multi-user data centers from the sales and use tax. Filed
HB 2097 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary engineering and academic studies building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Filed
HB 2099 Relating to the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Filed
HB 2104 Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. Filed
HB 2111 Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. Filed
HB 2112 Relating to the valuation used to compute the sales and use tax imposed on the sale of certain motor vehicles. Filed
HB 2113 Relating to the taxation of fireworks. Filed
HB 2136 Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Filed
HB 2139 Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums. Filed
HB 2142 Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions. Filed
HB 2144 Relating to partnerships and limited liability companies. Filed
HB 2166 Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 2177 Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. Filed
HB 2187 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2192 Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by certain Type B economic development corporations in connection with certain multifamily housing. Filed
HB 2199 Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. Filed
HB 2204 Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts. Filed
HB 2207 Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. Filed
HB 2210 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 2214 Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2215 Relating to notice and opportunity to cure before filing certain enforcement actions against subdividers of land in certain border and economically distressed counties. Filed
HB 2228 Relating to a refund of certain sales taxes collected by certain hotels and restaurants that complete renovation projects; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 2237 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Arlington. Filed
HB 2239 Relating to prohibiting certain unsolicited mail by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 2261 Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests. Filed
HB 2272 Relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy sheriffs. Filed
HB 2273 Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or credit access business. Filed
HB 2294 Relating to the audit, assessment, and collection of sales and use tax on general aviation aircraft under the Texas Tax Code. Filed
HB 2305 Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations. Filed
HB 2307 Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate. Filed
HB 2313 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold by certain nonprofit organizations through a vending machine; adding a provision subject to a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2330 Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services. Filed
HB 2331 Relating to the computation of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2333 Relating to the duty of business entities to use an automated external defibrillator. Filed
HB 2335 Relating to an annual report of used motor vehicle purchaser complaints. Filed
HB 2341 Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2346 Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to commissioned law enforcement officers of a Federal Reserve bank. Filed
HB 2350 Relating to the amount that may be used to guarantee loans under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority's agricultural loan guarantee program. Filed
HB 2358 Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency. Filed
HB 2389 Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. Filed
HB 2391 Relating to the redemption of certain stored value cards, including gift cards, for cash. Filed
HB 2392 Relating to the establishment of a residential energy efficiency loan program. Filed
HB 2394 Relating to the compelled production of certain customer records by a financial institution. Filed
HB 2400 Relating to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors. Filed
HB 2420 Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees by certain new businesses located in small municipalities. Filed
HB 2425 Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2427 Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay tolls and other charges for use of a toll road. Filed
HB 2434 Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. Filed
HB 2456 Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2473 Relating to establishing a grant program in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to assist certain organizations that make residential mortgage loans to residents of certain neighborhoods. Filed
HB 2475 Relating to the establishment of the center for alternative finance and procurement within the Texas Facilities Commission and to public and private partnerships; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 2481 Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee. Filed
HB 2488 Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 2491 Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 2492 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period. Filed
HB 2494 Relating to the licensing and regulation of associate auctioneers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license. Filed
HB 2500 Relating to a franchise tax deduction for certain energy-generating equipment. Filed
HB 2506 Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. Filed
HB 2507 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Filed
HB 2511 Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership. Filed
HB 2515 Relating to authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone at or adjacent to the Pharr port of entry. Filed
HB 2518 Relating to discussion or deliberation regarding certain economic development negotiations by governmental bodies. Filed
HB 2521 Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road. Filed
HB 2527 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property. Filed
HB 2528 Relating to the authority of a water district to accept donations to fund certain economic development programs. Filed
HB 2534 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. Filed
HB 2553 Relating to a private business owner's right to choose whether to provide goods or services. Filed
HB 2558 Relating to the length of a billing month for a propane gas customer. Filed
HB 2573 Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice. Filed
HB 2580 Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations. Filed
HB 2581 Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. Filed
HB 2590 Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions. Filed
HB 2603 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period. Filed
HB 2624 Relating to the effects of default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on renewal of certain licenses. Filed
HB 2627 Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state. Filed
HB 2637 Relating to apportionment of margin from receipts from the sale of locomotives for purposes of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2647 Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining. Filed
HB 2667 Relating to the abolishment of certain programs administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank. Filed
HB 2674 Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2676 Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2678 Relating to the establishment of an online information and application system for state and local incentives for economic development purposes. Filed
HB 2679 Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation. Filed
HB 2686 Relating to the provision and use of certain transportation funding, including the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale or use of motor vehicles. Filed
HB 2691 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and an oil and gas severance tax credit for the use of alternative base fluids in energized fracturing operations; imposing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 2693 Relating to exemptions from the sales tax. Filed
HB 2694 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain items sold by small businesses in this state during a limited period. Filed
HB 2704 Relating to the sale, use, or possession of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2709 Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large data center project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 2712 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax. Filed
HB 2729 Relating to the moving image industry incentive program. Filed
HB 2742 Relating to the maintenance and operations tax revenue of a school district located in a reinvestment zone. Filed
HB 2753 Relating to the names of certain businesses. Filed
HB 2761 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Filed
HB 2765 Relating to property tax relief, the school facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the Foundation School Program. Filed
HB 2769 Relating to the date of expiration of a certain pilot revolving loan program established under the loanstar revolving loan program to provide for energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology for certain organizations. Filed
HB 2772 Relating to the authority of certain economic development corporations to undertake and operate transportation-related projects. Filed
HB 2786 Relating to incentives for the production of video games. Filed
HB 2802 Relating to the use of public bathrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2803 Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2808 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2819 Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants. Filed
HB 2826 Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in multiple school districts for a limitation on appraised value for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 2831 Relating to disclosure of calorie content and nutrition information by certain food establishments; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 2834 Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers. Filed
HB 2844 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a full service event business of certain tangible personal property. Filed
HB 2851 Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities. Filed
HB 2853 Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. Filed
HB 2865 Relating to electronic filing of certain reports; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 2878 Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Filed
HB 2883 Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district and to a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. Filed
HB 2891 Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities. Filed
HB 2896 Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2898 Relating to certain procedures, civil penalties, and remedies under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Filed
HB 2910 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for mineral exploration and production. Filed
HB 2938 Relating to the federal tax provisions applicable to the computation of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2939 Relating to the deduction of certain officers' compensation as a cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2940 Relating to the determination of compensation for purposes of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2941 Relating to the computation of wages and cash compensation for purposes of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2942 Relating to passive entities for purposes of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2943 Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. Filed
HB 2954 Relating to an electronic financial record matching program to verify the assets of certain applicants and recipients under the medical assistance program. Filed
HB 2961 Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city. Filed
HB 2962 Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county. Filed
HB 2963 Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a school district. Filed
HB 2971 Relating to prosecution of the offense of payment of deductibles under a property or casualty insurance policy. Filed
HB 2991 Relating to municipal regulation of minimum setback requirements for mineral exploration and development activities, including providing for and recording of waivers from those requirements. Filed
HB 2993 Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate location of mineral exploration and development activities within its boundaries. Filed
HB 3010 Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. Filed
HB 3019 Relating to the competitive bid process for construction during contracting and delivery of construction projects. Filed
HB 3028 Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties. Filed
HB 3030 Relating to participation in certain programs by, and insurer premium tax credits for investments in, certified capital companies. Filed
HB 3031 Relating to the decertification of a certified capital company. Filed
HB 3039 Relating to requiring certain metal building, roof, and component retailers to register with the comptroller; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3040 Relating to the authority of certain economic development corporations to undertake and operate transportation-related projects. Filed
HB 3047 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3049 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain cleaning services performed for a health care facility. Filed
HB 3058 Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3066 Relating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civil penalties. Filed
HB 3104 Relating to intra-industry relationships between alcoholic beverage manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Filed
HB 3109 Relating to the requirements for request for proposals for design-build contracts for highway projects and the scope of and limitation on design-build contracts. Filed
HB 3123 Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. Filed
HB 3151 Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports. Filed
HB 3152 Relating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority. Filed
HB 3153 Relating to a program for the recycling of certain household batteries; authorizing a fee; providing civil and administrative penalties. Filed
HB 3168 Relating to remedies for oppression of minority shareholders by directors of closely held corporations. Filed
HB 3174 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions. Filed
HB 3199 Relating to the use of public information for marketing purposes; creating a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3222 Relating to the priority of a transferred ad valorem tax lien. Filed
HB 3223 Relating to requiring a credit access business to verify the vehicle identification number used to obtain a motor vehicle title loan; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3229 Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles. Filed
HB 3230 Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures. Filed
HB 3231 Relating to perpetual care cemeteries. Filed
HB 3237 Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3240 Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3251 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a medical education building for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Filed
HB 3255 Relating to the interests of certain holding companies in other holding companies that own a repair facility. Filed
HB 3261 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at West Texas A&M University. Filed
HB 3270 Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 3287 Relating to the sales and use taxation of aircraft. Filed
HB 3304 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property sold to or used by certain state data center services providers. Filed
HB 3305 Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees. Filed
HB 3306 Relating to a motor vehicle sales tax credit or refund in an amount equal to certain tolls paid by the purchaser of a motor vehicle. Filed
HB 3308 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. Filed
HB 3313 Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3320 Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. Filed
HB 3323 Relating to the establishment of the University of Houston-Katy campus and authorization for the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an academic building at the campus. Filed
HB 3335 Relating to the regulation of oyster resources. Filed
HB 3354 Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits. Filed
HB 3358 Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation. Filed
HB 3363 Relating to authorizing local government programs to provide assessments for residential water and energy improvements in designated regions, including authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financing for the programs; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3378 Relating to the border commerce coordinator. Filed
HB 3383 Relating to the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Filed
HB 3385 Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3399 Relating to franchise tax payments and reports. Filed
HB 3400 Relating to parties who may bring suit under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. Filed
HB 3420 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property used by certain nonprofit community business organizations to provide services to aid in the economic development of local communities. Filed
HB 3422 Relating to the computation of cost of goods for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. Filed
HB 3423 Relating to the disputed payment by a credit card or debit card of a vehicle registration fee. Filed
HB 3434 Relating to the definition of "person" under the Uniform Commercial Code. Filed
HB 3442 Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3454 Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee. Filed
HB 3458 Relating to a franchise tax credit for recycling of oil and gas drill cuttings. Filed
HB 3463 Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits. Filed
HB 3471 Relating to the taxable entities from which no franchise tax payments are due for a period. Filed
HB 3478 Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3479 Relating to authorizing certain distributions of income from a nonprofit corporation to members of the corporation who are certain nonprofit corporations. Filed
HB 3482 Relating to the franchise tax; decreasing franchise tax rates. Filed
HB 3484 Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain food items. Filed
HB 3486 Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. Filed
HB 3491 Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation. Filed
HB 3507 Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders. Filed
HB 3522 Relating to photo identification requirements for certain stored value card purchases. Filed
HB 3525 Relating to creating the Texas Quality Research Leadership Authority to help Texas small businesses rapidly scale in potentially leading edge technologies and abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund. Filed
HB 3526 Relating to requiring photo identification for certain card purchases. Filed
HB 3529 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar Institute of Technology. Filed
HB 3531 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar University. Filed
HB 3534 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Port Arthur. Filed
HB 3537 Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3542 Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain data processing services. Filed
HB 3544 Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund. Filed
HB 3548 Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. Filed
HB 3555 Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies. Filed
HB 3560 Relating to transferring a certain percentage of the Texas Enterprise Fund to the capital access fund. Filed
HB 3594 Relating to credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district. Filed
HB 3598 Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions. Filed
HB 3599 Relating to the sale of collateral in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3608 Relating to the award of certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Filed
HB 3613 Relating to a Pan American Games trust fund, an Olympic Games trust fund, a Major Events trust fund, a Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and an Events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events, and to the abolishment of the special event trust fund. Filed
HB 3617 Relating to the establishment of a business investment fund in this state. Filed
HB 3619 Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3626 Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate. Filed
HB 3637 Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 3638 Relating to reports for credit access businesses required by the consumer credit commissioner; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3639 Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales and use tax rates for designated periods. Filed
HB 3644 Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds. Filed
HB 3674 Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Department of Transportation to other toll project entities. Filed
HB 3684 Relating to political advertising. Filed
HB 3687 Relating to design-build procedures for civil works projects. Filed
HB 3689 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax. Filed
HB 3692 Relating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 3702 Relating to the licensing and regulation of Auctioneers. Filed
HB 3706 Relating to requiring certain food service establishments that prepare peanut products to post warning signs. Filed
HB 3719 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-conserving products for a limited period. Filed
HB 3722 Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles. Filed
HB 3732 Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large-scale electric energy storage facility for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 3760 Relating to permitting and restrictions on the operations of scrap metal recycling facilities. Filed
HB 3762 Relating to the designation of a trust as a business purpose trust. Filed
HB 3763 Relating to the allocation of certain increases in state sales tax revenue due to transportation projects to the state highway fund through the use of economic impact zones established by the Texas Department of Transportation. Filed
HB 3769 Relating to the funding of certain transportation projects. Filed
HB 3778 Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3784 Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses regarding unauthorized recordings. Filed
HB 3795 Relating to the sale, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 3808 Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. Filed
HB 3811 Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a deferred presentment transaction that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3812 Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a motor vehicle title loan that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 3824 Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license. Filed
HB 3826 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Filed
HB 3827 Relating to tax increment financing. Filed
HB 3838 Relating to the procedures required for a Type A economic development corporation to make certain expenditures. Filed
HB 3863 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria. Filed
HB 3873 Relating to the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the consumer credit commissioner, and the duties of the consumer credit commissioner, including the regulation of credit access businesses. Filed
HB 3918 Relating to private activity bonds. Filed
HB 3920 Relating to financing arrangements between political subdivisions and private entities for the implementation of pay for success initiatives. Filed
HB 3923 Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3938 Relating to single premium term life insurance offered in connection with certain consumer loans. Filed
HB 3951 Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 3960 Relating to the authority of a property owner to enter into a property tax loan if the property is already subject to a lien securing such a loan. Filed
HB 3964 Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans. Filed
HB 3967 Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living. Filed
HB 3993 Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. Filed
HB 4005 Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees. Filed
HB 4015 Relating to land bank demonstration programs. Filed
HB 4020 Relating to the security of certain financial information and liability for certain security breaches. Filed
HB 4023 Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. Filed
HB 4025 Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Filed
HB 4029 Relating to the use of customs brokers to obtain a refund of sales and use taxes. Filed
HB 4052 Relating to posting certain economic development agreements on the Internet. Filed
HB 4057 Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 4065 Relating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health care supplies. Filed
HB 4067 Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles. Filed
HB 4073 Relating to the acceptance of certain documentation from consumers by certain credit services organizations and the reporting requirements for those organizations; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 4088 Relating to the Texas enterprise fund. Filed
HB 4090 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 4114 Relating to the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; increasing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 4131 Relating to competitive bidding procedures and election requirements for the Westchase District. Filed
HB 4135 Relating to requiring the Port of Houston Authority to comply with historically underutilized business provisions. Filed
HCR 57 Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports. Filed
HCR 63 Urging the U.S. Congress to expedite natural gas exports. Filed
HCR 142 Recalling H.B. No. 1926 from the Senate for further consideration. Filed
HCR 148 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 928. Filed
HCR 141 Recalling H.B. No. 2187 from the Senate for further consideration. Filed
HCR 143 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 32. Filed
HJR 13 Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the state highway fund. Filed
HJR 19 Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. Filed
HJR 23 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. Filed
HJR 24 Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and limiting the permissible uses of certain money in the fund. Filed
HJR 33 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Filed
HJR 39 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Filed
HJR 43 Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. Filed
HJR 45 Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund. Filed
HJR 53 Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. Filed
HJR 64 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation. Filed
HJR 76 Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission. Filed
HJR 80 Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. Filed
HJR 88 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. Filed
HJR 91 Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. Filed
HJR 95 Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. Filed
HJR 100 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Filed
HJR 102 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state a person's inventory held for sale at retail. Filed
HJR 109 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance transportation and infrastructure projects in a defined area to be repaid from increases in revenue from ad valorem taxes in the area. Filed
HJR 128 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the limitation of fees that may be charged for a home equity loan. Filed
HJR 138 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account. Filed
HJR 140 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Filed
HR 183 Commemorating the 100th anniversary of certified public accountancy as a licensed profession in Texas. Filed
HR 1145 Urging Congress to expedite the permitting process for the export of liquefied natural gas. Filed
HR 3507 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928. Filed
HR 3425 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3123. Filed
HR 3385 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.J.R. No. 5. Filed
SB 4 Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 5 Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 7 Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 8 Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 20 Relating to state agency contracting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 21 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 31 Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 32 Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 48 Relating to the events eligible for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 52 Relating to the computation of the franchise tax; decreasing the rates of the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 59 Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 61 Relating to the allocation and use of revenue derived from certain transportation-related taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 79 Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 87 Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places; providing penalties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 91 Relating to a restriction on charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 92 Relating to regulation of certain credit services organizations and to certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 100 Relating to the enterprise zone program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 102 Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 103 Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 105 Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 118 Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 121 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 134 Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 138 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 140 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 150 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 157 Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 162 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 163 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interdisciplinary research facility at The University of Texas at El Paso. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 175 Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 184 Relating to the state highway fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 186 Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 217 Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 218 Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 228 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 232 Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 239 Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 245 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 248 Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 252 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a personalized cancer care building at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 275 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 293 Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 296 Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 310 Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 315 Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 323 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 325 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a college of business administration complex at The University of Texas at El Paso. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 330 Relating to the computation of the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 331 Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 341 Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 358 Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 365 Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 366 Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 387 Relating to trusts and certain other forms of asset protection. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 397 Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 426 Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 433 Relating to a membership interest in a limited liability company subject to a charging order. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 434 Relating to the repeal of the authorization for a governing body to conduct economic development negotiations in a closed meeting under the open meetings law. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 458 Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 461 Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 484 Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 497 Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 503 Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 513 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 514 Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 519 Relating to the registration of dental support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 522 Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses and micro-businesses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 529 Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 541 Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 558 Relating to public availability of certain information related to economic development negotiations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 573 Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 583 Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 590 Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 591 Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 598 Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 601 Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 608 Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 619 Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 632 Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 633 Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 635 Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 636 Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate recreational use of rivers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 641 Relating to debit card or stored value card surcharges; providing a civil penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 642 Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 652 Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 660 Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 686 Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 687 Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 689 Relating to a refund of overpayments of the motor vehicle sales tax computed based on standard presumptive value. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 693 Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 724 Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 738 Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 743 Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 745 Relating to the governance of certain municipal power agencies; providing authority to issue bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 755 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 756 Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 757 Relating to the repeal of the production taxes on crude petroleum and sulphur. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 758 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 761 Relating to the taxation of fireworks. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 768 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science and technology building at the downtown campus of the University of Houston. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 788 Relating to requiring direct access to 9-1-1 service from certain telephone systems and equivalent systems that use Internet Protocol enabled services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 798 Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 809 Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 826 Relating to the requirements for request for proposals for design-build contracts for highway projects. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 829 Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 845 Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 853 Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 859 Relating to partnerships and limited liability companies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 860 Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 875 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 899 Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 903 Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 904 Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 907 Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 926 Relating to the compelled production of certain customer records by a financial institution. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 933 Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to review transmission interconnections that enable imports or exports from the ERCOT power grid. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 951 Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 954 Relating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing and commercial advertising of food products on school property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 960 Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 969 Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 976 Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 989 Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1000 Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1008 Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1009 Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1016 Relating to participation in certain programs by, and insurer premium tax credits for investments in, certified capital companies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1017 Relating to the decertification of a certified capital company. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1020 Relating to the designation of the trustee of an express trust as a beneficiary of a trust account or a P.O.D. payee of a P.O.D. account. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1030 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1041 Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1045 Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to enter into a design-build contract for the Interstate Highway 635 East project. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1047 Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1049 Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1052 Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1054 Relating to the preference given by state agencies to goods offered by bidders in this state or manufactured, produced, or grown in this state or in the United States. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1077 Relating to the definition of "person" under the Uniform Commercial Code. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1100 Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals Event for funding from the Major Events trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1103 Relating to the eligibility of property used for large data center projects for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1104 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1118 Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1122 Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1124 Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1125 Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1135 Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1137 Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1142 Relating to regulation of discount drug card program operators; authorizing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; expanding a registration requirement. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1143 Relating to the taxation, titling, and registration of certain motor vehicles. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1155 Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1156 Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events trust fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1158 Relating to a county jail sales and use tax; authorizing a tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1161 Relating to certain purchasing methods by state agencies and local governments. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1165 Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1179 Relating to abolishing certain occupational licensing requirements and associated regulations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1182 Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1194 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1199 Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1219 Relating to a combined online application for persons applying for certain state and local economic development incentives. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1220 Relating to tax increment financing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1225 Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1226 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1229 Relating to restrictions on the use of credit card payments to settle claims for health care services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1233 Relating to authorizing certain distributions of income from a nonprofit corporation to members of the corporation who are certain nonprofit corporations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1236 Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1242 Relating to the sale, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1245 Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1248 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1249 Relating to a sales and use exemption for ink cartridges for a limited period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1254 Relating to transparency in economic development negotiations involving a governmental body and a business prospect. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1261 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund an interprofessional health education center at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1262 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a health sciences and classroom building at the Pearland campus of the University of Houston--Clear Lake. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1266 Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1272 Relating to requirements regarding certain purchasing and contracting guidelines for open-enrollment charter schools. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1274 Relating to the authorization for a county to establish a wage higher than the state minimum wage for competitive procurement requirements in a specific contract. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1275 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1283 Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1291 Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1294 Relating to certain limitations on design-build contracts for transportation infrastructure projects. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1313 Relating to the names of certain businesses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1320 Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1323 Relating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1347 Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1356 Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1358 Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1364 Relating to electronic filing of certain reports. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1366 Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1371 Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1377 Relating to competitive bidding requirements for emergency services districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1384 Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1389 Relating to the border commerce coordinator. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1391 Relating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health care supplies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1392 Relating to service contracts, vehicle protection products and loss damage waivers for heavy equipment; requiring an occupational license; expanding the applicability of an occupational license. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1396 Relating to the sales and use taxation of aircraft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1403 Relating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1408 Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1415 Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1436 Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1438 Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1443 Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers and associate auctioneers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1450 Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1451 Relating to the disputed payment by a credit card or debit card of a vehicle registration fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1452 Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1460 Relating to the evaluation and ranking of similar offers submitted to a governmental entity for certain construction-related contracts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1486 Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1501 Relating to permitting and restrictions on the operations of scrap metal recycling facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1504 Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers, salvage pool operators, and salvage vehicle rebuilders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1515 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1527 Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report sales and use tax information to certain taxing entities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1528 Relating to corporate donations to a charity chosen by a political contributor. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1538 Relating to exclusivity agreements between telecommunications services providers and property owners. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1541 Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1548 Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1549 Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1550 Relating to the provision of bags to customers of a business at the point of sale. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1553 Relating to the interests of certain holding companies in certain repair facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1563 Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1589 Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1594 Relating to the allocation of certain amounts transferred to the state highway fund to designated corridors of commerce. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1596 Relating to authorizing certain private schools to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1606 Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to increase the use of the design-build method for roadway projects. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1617 Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1618 Relating to certain nicotine products other than cigarettes or tobacco products, including the sale or marketing of nicotine products to minors, the possession or use of those nicotine products by minors, and to delivery sales of those nicotine products; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1625 Relating to consumer information regarding career schools and colleges. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1642 Relating to the transfer of compensation experience for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1650 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit, including extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1660 Relating to prohibited practices regarding unauthorized recordings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1688 Relating to the Memorial Day weekend sales tax exemption period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1713 Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1720 Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1754 Relating to advertising by certain licensed freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1778 Relating to photo identification requirements for certain stored value card purchases. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1782 Relating to the status of separate legal entities for purposes of the sales and use tax on aircraft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1783 Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1788 Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1789 Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1791 Relating to disclosures on selection or modification of an account by a customer of a financial institution. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1793 Relating to the exemption of certain mobility items and daily general use items for the elderly to be exempted from sales taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1797 Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1800 Relating to the computation of cost of goods for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1811 Relating to certain publications of intimate visual material by a business; providing civil penalties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1821 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1830 Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1835 Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1848 Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1850 Relating to a sales tax exemption for the rental of equipment used in the construction or improvement of a road or highway for a governmental entity. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1875 Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1894 Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1909 Relating to the sale or use of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1916 Relating to the escheat of United States savings bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1933 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold through a vending machine operated by certain nonprofit organizations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1953 Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1956 Relating to property tax lenders and property tax loans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1957 Relating to the payment of property taxes through the use of property tax loans or other means. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1962 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1967 Relating to space utilization and online enrollment requirements for the issuance of revenue bonds by certain public institutions of higher education. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1969 Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1972 Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1973 Relating to the names of certain businesses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1976 Relating to the establishment and administration of a program designed to increase the availability of affordable housing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1982 Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1997 Relating to the authority of a property owner to enter into a property tax loan if the property is already subject to a lien securing such a loan. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2029 Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2006 Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SCR 13 Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SCR 32 Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SCR 51 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1356. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 5 Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 15 Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 18 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 23 Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 35 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 42 Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 43 Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 47 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 60 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 1068 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 1035 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.J.R. No. 5. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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