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

Bill Caption Action
HB 9 Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 39 Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities. Filed
HB 41 Relating to the minimum wage. Filed
HB 42 Relating to the minimum wage. Filed
HB 43 Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities. Filed
HB 45 Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 52 Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 58 Relating to an unlawful employment practice by an employer whose leave policy does not permit an employee to use leave to care for the employee's foster child. Filed
HB 60 Relating to firefighters and emergency medical technicians who bring certain claims for benefits or compensation. Filed
HB 73 Relating to academic assessment of public school students with significant disabilities. Filed
HB 94 Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. Filed
HB 126 Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities. Filed
HB 131 Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 162 Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. Filed
HB 174 Relating to requiring a living wage for those that do business with the state. Filed
HB 180 Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by a utilization review agent or an independent review organization. Filed
HB 183 Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Filed
HB 187 Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to unlawful employment practices. Filed
HB 199 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain county officials. Filed
HB 226 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 232 Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action. Filed
HB 279 Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services. Filed
HB 286 Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. 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 294 Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits. Filed
HB 323 Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment. Filed
HB 339 Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. 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 356 Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law. 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 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 405 Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate training provided to members of a school district board of trustees. Filed
HB 408 Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials. Filed
HB 412 Relating to the prohibition against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 416 Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking. Filed
HB 425 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. Filed
HB 426 Relating to the acceptance of employment applications through the online system for listing state agency employment openings maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission. Filed
HB 432 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 434 Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 437 Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service. Filed
HB 440 Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities. Filed
HB 442 Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 445 Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. Filed
HB 446 Relating to electronic voter registration in certain counties. Filed
HB 484 Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of certain public elective offices. Filed
HB 492 Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. Filed
HB 512 Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. Filed
HB 525 Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees. Filed
HB 532 Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee's child. Filed
HB 546 Relating to a prohibition on state contracting for goods produced through forced labor; providing penalties. Filed
HB 548 Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment. Filed
HB 550 Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. Filed
HB 570 Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Filed
HB 576 Relating to service retirement benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to certain bus drivers who return to work. Filed
HB 577 Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members. Filed
HB 582 Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 585 Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain state employees. Filed
HB 589 Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test. Filed
HB 607 Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. Filed
HB 612 Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities. Filed
HB 617 Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency. Filed
HB 621 Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. Filed
HB 623 Relating to the funding, issuing, and litigation of certain marriage licenses. Filed
HB 627 Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Filed
HB 630 Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 639 Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees. Filed
HB 657 Relating to the training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of a public school district. Filed
HB 659 Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities. Filed
HB 660 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 681 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. Filed
HB 683 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 687 Relating to confidential communications between an insurance carrier and a covered employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. Filed
HB 689 Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Filed
HB 690 Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing an administrative violation. Filed
HB 701 Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 714 Relating to certain bonuses offered to certain correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Filed
HB 721 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 725 Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases. Filed
HB 736 Relating to the treatment of a landman as an independent contractor. Filed
HB 739 Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. Filed
HB 754 Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. Filed
HB 757 Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. Filed
HB 760 Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services. Filed
HB 776 Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax. Filed
HB 786 Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace. Filed
HB 796 Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system. Filed
HB 842 Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards. Filed
HB 860 Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. Filed
HB 863 Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system. Filed
HB 866 Relating to the exemption from jury service of a person who is the primary caretaker of another person. Filed
HB 870 Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers. Filed
HB 873 Relating to the publication of certain information regarding the vocational rehabilitation program on the Internet. Filed
HB 882 Relating to the director and assistant director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Filed
HB 889 Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Filed
HB 906 Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer. Filed
HB 931 Relating to an individual's eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual's waiting period claim. Filed
HB 934 Relating to the disqualification from receiving unemployment benefits of certain individuals who are terminated from employment after giving notice of resignation. Filed
HB 938 Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. Filed
HB 940 Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax. Filed
HB 958 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 966 Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents. Filed
HB 982 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 986 Relating to the creation of a chief innovation officer position for the Legislative Budget Board. Filed
HB 992 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 996 Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts. Filed
HB 997 Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties. 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 1020 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. Filed
HB 1025 Relating to the approval of law enforcement training materials by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Filed
HB 1027 Relating to state agency contracting. Filed
HB 1047 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. Filed
HB 1069 Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification. Filed
HB 1090 Relating to exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service. Filed
HB 1094 Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty. Filed
HB 1116 Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. Filed
HB 1136 Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee. Filed
HB 1137 Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported. Filed
HB 1146 Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system. Filed
HB 1149 Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 1151 Relating to sexual harassment protection for unpaid interns. Filed
HB 1155 Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. Filed
HB 1170 Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions. Filed
HB 1215 Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. Filed
HB 1233 Relating to persons authorized by law to conduct certain fire safety inspections and training. Filed
HB 1246 Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office. 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 1259 Relating to the work requirements of the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Filed
HB 1260 Relating to creation by rule of the Department of Aging and Disability Services of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services. Filed
HB 1281 Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. Filed
HB 1286 Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Filed
HB 1287 Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data. Filed
HB 1298 Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 1310 Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers. Filed
HB 1312 Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. Filed
HB 1317 Relating to a report on laws, standards, and policies regarding parking for persons with disabilities to be prepared by the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Filed
HB 1320 Relating to certain information reported by consumer reporting agencies. Filed
HB 1328 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. Filed
HB 1337 Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents. Filed
HB 1338 Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma. Filed
HB 1340 Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. Filed
HB 1355 Relating to the consequences for an elected officer who threatens, punishes, or intimidates a person based on the person's religious beliefs; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 1377 Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 1381 Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty. Filed
HB 1384 Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Filed
HB 1390 Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation. Filed
HB 1400 Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government officers. Filed
HB 1403 Relating to the definition of health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims. Filed
HB 1405 Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions or expenditures filed in connection with certain offices. Filed
HB 1423 Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract with a private vendor for the operation of a detention facility. Filed
HB 1426 Relating to certain requirements applicable to contracts entered into by, and the contract management process of, state agencies. Filed
HB 1438 Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons. Filed
HB 1482 Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings. 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 1519 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 1524 Relating to the languages in which certain labor and employment notices and forms must be provided. Filed
HB 1538 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. Filed
HB 1553 Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify. Filed
HB 1561 Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization. Filed
HB 1572 Relating to safety and security policies and procedures in the Capitol Complex. Filed
HB 1590 Relating to the minimum wage. Filed
HB 1599 Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities. Filed
HB 1602 Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project. Filed
HB 1606 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board. Filed
HB 1607 Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers compensation system. Filed
HB 1620 Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder. Filed
HB 1657 Relating to the determination of an experience-rated employer's eligibility for a surplus credit rate under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Filed
HB 1658 Relating to the disqualification of certain temporary employees for unemployment compensation benefits. Filed
HB 1666 Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies. Filed
HB 1668 Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage. Filed
HB 1678 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Filed
HB 1686 Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees. Filed
HB 1698 Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Filed
HB 1705 Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf. Filed
HB 1712 Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley. Filed
HB 1714 Relating to a report by the comptroller regarding the misclassification of employees. Filed
HB 1715 Relating to a report by the comptroller on wage theft. Filed
HB 1719 Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of a state military forces member on release from training or duty. Filed
HB 1720 Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment. Filed
HB 1721 Relating to the criminal and civil prosecution of certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities. Filed
HB 1740 Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program. Filed
HB 1745 Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. Filed
HB 1749 Relating to the organization of public employees. Filed
HB 1751 Relating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. Filed
HB 1764 Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 1771 Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Filed
HB 1777 Relating to prohibiting an employer from accessing the personal online accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice. Filed
HB 1780 Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 1790 Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer who is recovering from an off-duty injury. Filed
HB 1797 Relating to coverage for certain individuals under certain health benefit plans offered to governmental employees. Filed
HB 1807 Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Filed
HB 1809 Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. Filed
HB 1810 Relating to the sale of prison-made products to certain persons. Filed
HB 1811 Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education. Filed
HB 1821 Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Filed
HB 1832 Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans. Filed
HB 1839 Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. Filed
HB 1855 Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Filed
HB 1858 Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers. Filed
HB 1879 Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners. Filed
HB 1887 Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. Filed
HB 1898 Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies. Filed
HB 1927 Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 1937 Relating to procedures and eligibility for terminating participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas deferred retirement option plan. Filed
HB 1967 Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system. Filed
HB 1985 Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. Filed
HB 1986 Relating to the manner of state financing of primary elections. Filed
HB 1989 Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts. Filed
HB 2015 Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. Filed
HB 2021 Relating to preparation for the conduct of a primary election. Filed
HB 2029 Relating to the time for qualification for elected office. Filed
HB 2037 Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. Filed
HB 2038 Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts. Filed
HB 2040 Relating to professional development requirements for teachers of gifted and talented students. Filed
HB 2068 Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts. Filed
HB 2075 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 2103 Relating to information notices regarding unemployment benefits. Filed
HB 2122 Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees. Filed
HB 2123 Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program. Filed
HB 2146 Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 2168 Relating to the payment date for annuities from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 2178 Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course. Filed
HB 2186 Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools. Filed
HB 2189 Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Filed
HB 2200 Relating to the powers of the Greater Greenspoint Management District of Harris County. Filed
HB 2218 Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs. Filed
HB 2220 Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers. Filed
HB 2222 Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax. Filed
HB 2224 Relating to leadership development of public school administrators. Filed
HB 2241 Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse. Filed
HB 2272 Relating to surety bond requirements for reserve deputy sheriffs. Filed
HB 2275 Relating to the authority of certain university systems to provide benefits to certain qualified individuals. Filed
HB 2279 Relating to child and adolescent interaction education and training for certain peace and reserve law enforcement officers. Filed
HB 2322 Relating to the issuance of certain payments by a community supervision and corrections department. 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 2348 Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services. Filed
HB 2367 Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. Filed
HB 2372 Relating to training requirements for juvenile correctional officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Filed
HB 2381 Relating to the appointment and duties of election officers. Filed
HB 2386 Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail. Filed
HB 2390 Relating to civil liability arising from an employee wellness program. Filed
HB 2399 Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. Filed
HB 2413 Relating to the minimum wage. 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 2421 Relating to a study and report on early childhood education. Filed
HB 2431 Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit. Filed
HB 2446 Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods. Filed
HB 2449 Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities. Filed
HB 2461 Relating to judicial review of wage claim decisions issued by the Texas Workforce Commission. Filed
HB 2462 Relating to the requirement that employers provide employees with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period. Filed
HB 2463 Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions. Filed
HB 2466 Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system. Filed
HB 2522 Relating to the powers and duties of a county treasurer. Filed
HB 2524 Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. Filed
HB 2537 Relating to an employee's right to leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition. Filed
HB 2539 Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district. Filed
HB 2542 Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee. Filed
HB 2543 Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation. Filed
HB 2567 Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine the records of certain special districts. Filed
HB 2572 Relating to the firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 2583 Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county sheriff. Filed
HB 2584 Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions. Filed
HB 2587 Relating to a study regarding employers who do not participate in and injured employees who are not covered under the workers' compensation system. Filed
HB 2589 Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2590 Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions. Filed
HB 2608 Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees. Filed
HB 2609 Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. Filed
HB 2614 Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee. Filed
HB 2628 Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. Filed
HB 2631 Relating to hazardous duty pay for certain employees working at state supported living centers and state hospitals. Filed
HB 2636 Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 2643 Relating to parental leave for certain state employees. Filed
HB 2656 Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. Filed
HB 2677 Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children. Filed
HB 2682 Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 2684 Relating to the creation of a model training curriculum and to the required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers. Filed
HB 2695 Relating to the reporting of physical assaults against certain direct care personnel. Filed
HB 2696 Relating to a study on reducing workplace violence against nurses. Filed
HB 2726 Relating to the authority of a county clerk to charge a reasonable fee for services for which a fee is not otherwise prescribed. Filed
HB 2732 Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program. Filed
HB 2743 Relating to enrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program. Filed
HB 2750 Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. Filed
HB 2764 Relating to requiring certain regional transportation authority subregional boards to establish a labor advisory committee. Filed
HB 2770 Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites. Filed
HB 2771 Relating to employment activities of certain emergency response personnel for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. Filed
HB 2789 Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities. Filed
HB 2795 Relating to state compensation of certain political party officers. Filed
HB 2798 Relating to the hours of work and compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. Filed
HB 2828 Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to obtain criminal history record information for certain persons, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers. Filed
HB 2830 Relating to the duty of a county to refund an amount of $2 or less paid to the county clerk or district clerk. Filed
HB 2834 Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers. Filed
HB 2836 Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees. Filed
HB 2845 Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office. Filed
HB 2857 Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2859 Relating to the establishment of membership service credit by a member of the Employees Retirement System of Texas for employment with a tribal government. Filed
HB 2860 Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. Filed
HB 2873 Relating to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 2877 Relating to peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 2886 Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers. Filed
HB 2903 Relating to training requirements for certain child-care workers. Filed
HB 2924 Relating to information regarding Down syndrome. Filed
HB 2933 Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund. Filed
HB 2935 Relating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunction with health coverage for certain governmental employees. 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 2951 Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. Filed
HB 2974 Relating to the systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 2990 Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to obtain criminal history record information regarding certain applicants for employment and current employees. Filed
HB 2995 Relating to overtime pay for certain information technology state employees. Filed
HB 2996 Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. 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 3017 Relating to public education and public school finance matters. Filed
HB 3021 Relating to the establishment of a tactical training center in Hidalgo County by the Department of Public Safety. Filed
HB 3041 Relating to posting certain fiscal analysis documents of counties and municipalities on the Internet. Filed
HB 3053 Relating to complaints against a law enforcement officer or fire fighter. Filed
HB 3062 Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program. Filed
HB 3082 Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system. Filed
HB 3092 Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Filed
HB 3117 Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office. Filed
HB 3118 Relating to the canvassing of primary elections. Filed
HB 3122 Relating to ballots counted by the early voting ballot board. Filed
HB 3123 Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. Filed
HB 3124 Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections. Filed
HB 3145 Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district. Filed
HB 3147 Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs. Filed
HB 3148 Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3150 Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Filed
HB 3166 Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers' compensation benefits and related relief. Filed
HB 3177 Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims. Filed
HB 3182 Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems. Filed
HB 3188 Relating to the canvassing of primary elections. Filed
HB 3192 Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. Filed
HB 3202 Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property. Filed
HB 3205 Relating to repealing the maintenance tax and creating an overhead assessment for certain insurers participating in the workers' compensation system; imposing an assessment. Filed
HB 3211 Relating to training requirements for peace officers appointed to supervisory positions. Filed
HB 3213 Relating to unfair settlement practices for insurers providing workers' compensation insurance. Filed
HB 3226 Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action. Filed
HB 3227 Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3235 Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records. Filed
HB 3256 Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. Filed
HB 3259 Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3280 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose. Filed
HB 3294 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. Filed
HB 3295 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3305 Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees. Filed
HB 3307 Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan. Filed
HB 3337 Relating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees. Filed
HB 3370 Relating to the minimum wage. Filed
HB 3373 Relating to the liability of reimbursing employers under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Filed
HB 3374 Relating to information regarding Down syndrome. 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 3417 Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. Filed
HB 3453 Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active employees. Filed
HB 3461 Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3462 Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3472 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. Filed
HB 3474 Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities. Filed
HB 3476 Relating to the provision and reimbursement of, or benefits for, home telemonitoring services, telemedicine medical services, and telehealth services under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans provided to certain retired public employees. Filed
HB 3486 Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. Filed
HB 3524 Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. Filed
HB 3528 Relating to change orders for certain local government contracts. Filed
HB 3541 Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3543 Relating to the establishment of the Public Integrity Prosecutions Committee and the Office of Public Integrity Prosecutions for the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax and to the appointment of committee members and the appointment and compensation of the prosecutor. Filed
HB 3547 Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. Filed
HB 3553 Relating to the definition of peace officer for purposes of intercepting or collecting information in relation to certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct. Filed
HB 3573 Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3584 Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program. Filed
HB 3616 Relating to the use of certain funds for workforce development. Filed
HB 3624 Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Filed
HB 3652 Relating to the workers' compensation death benefits paid to the beneficiaries of certain state service members killed in the line of duty. Filed
HB 3657 Relating to a study of the use of regional rating for health coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for certain active school employees and their dependents. Filed
HB 3658 Relating to the development and administration of a parent orientation and education pilot program for recipients of subsidized child-care services. Filed
HB 3661 Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program. Filed
HB 3685 Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs. Filed
HB 3695 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3699 Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3703 Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. Filed
HB 3711 Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in certain county or sheriff department employee grievance proceedings; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 3712 Relating to collective bargaining for firefighters and police officers, including county jailers and detention officers. Filed
HB 3733 Relating to the establishment of a tuition and fee reimbursement program for certain adopted children enrolled in career schools or colleges. Filed
HB 3735 Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state. Filed
HB 3752 Relating to an appeal by certain law enforcement agency employees under county civil service to an independent third-party hearing examiner. Filed
HB 3755 Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities. Filed
HB 3766 Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. Filed
HB 3775 Relating to restrictions on employment of former members of the state legislature. Filed
HB 3794 Relating to the availability of information regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. Filed
HB 3796 Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services. Filed
HB 3833 Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system. Filed
HB 3850 Relating to the authority of certain county employees to perform payroll duties. Filed
HB 3887 Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency. Filed
HB 3897 Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3908 Relating to a pilot program to expand joint credit programs to include certain courses offered by career schools and colleges in certain counties. Filed
HB 3927 Relating to the creation of the constable technology fund; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3931 Relating to the use of the justice court technology fund to convert existing paper documents to electronic data. Filed
HB 3948 Relating to the review of the economic impact of the immigrant investor visa program. Filed
HB 3950 Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action. Filed
HB 3957 Relating to recovery by school districts of overpayments of salary to district employees. 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 3968 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3969 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. Filed
HB 3971 Relating to the development of neighborhood and community engagement plans for residents of certain group homes. Filed
HB 3975 Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing. Filed
HB 3978 Relating to limitations on training and education for state agency administrators and employees. Filed
HB 3991 Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school. Filed
HB 3998 Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. Filed
HB 4004 Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses. Filed
HB 4022 Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. Filed
HB 4024 Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company. Filed
HB 4042 Relating to collective bargaining for firefighters and police officers, including county jailers and detention officers. Filed
HB 4070 Relating to the adoption or enforcement of laws relating to labor by a political subdivision. Filed
HB 4076 Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action. Filed
HB 4091 Relating to the statute of limitations for an employment discrimination complaint. Filed
HB 4110 Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 4117 Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities. Filed
HB 4118 Relating to requiring employers who choose not to purchase workers' compensation insurance coverage from an insurance carrier to provide certain employee benefits; providing an administrative violation; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HJR 18 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. Filed
HJR 26 Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. Filed
HJR 30 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 31 Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to be licensed and eligible to practice law in this state. Filed
HJR 51 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 66 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 67 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. Filed
HJR 69 Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax. Filed
HJR 72 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 74 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 75 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 87 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. Filed
HJR 101 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 108 Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a county or other political subdivision from eliminating offices or changing district boundaries between the primary and general elections. Filed
HJR 119 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain elected county or district officeholders to become candidates for a countywide office of the same county without automatically resigning from the office already being held. Filed
HJR 127 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. Filed
HJR 134 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. Filed
HJR 135 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 137 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. Filed
HR 281 Expressing support for the continuation of a defined benefit plan for retired participants in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HR 1173 Recognizing the 26th Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems taking place March 29 through April 1, 2015. Filed
SB 10 Relating to the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 26 Relating to state government worksite breast-feeding policies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 36 Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 37 Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 38 Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 40 Relating to leave for junior college district or university system employees who are physically assaulted while on duty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 41 Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 65 Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 67 Relating to the minimum wage. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 68 Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage. 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 110 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 115 Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. 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 123 Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 133 Relating to mental health first aid training for school district employees and school resource officers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 151 Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 152 Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 153 Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 154 Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 155 Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 205 Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 208 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 209 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 211 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 212 Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 219 Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 226 Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 230 Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 238 Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 261 Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 262 Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act; providing an administrative violation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 263 Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing an administrative violation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 271 Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 273 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 274 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for county officials. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 278 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 303 Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 335 Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 348 Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 353 Relating to state agency contracting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 368 Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 373 Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 374 Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 376 Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 378 Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 381 Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 389 Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 401 Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 435 Relating to the powers and duties of a county treasurer. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 465 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 469 Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 482 Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents. 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 508 Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 511 Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 515 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. 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 543 Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; authorizing fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 553 Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and certain long-term care facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 555 Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 559 Relating to public availability of the name of an applicant for the position of executive director, chief investment officer, or chief audit executive of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 576 Relating to an individual's eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual's waiting period claim. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 612 Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 637 Relating to the disqualification of certain temporary employees for unemployment compensation benefits. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 640 Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 649 Relating to the determination of an experience-rated employer's eligibility for a surplus credit rate under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. 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 653 Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 664 Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 666 Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 668 Relating to the adoption of a training manual for certain state officers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 673 Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 674 Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 688 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 716 Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 722 Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 727 Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 753 Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 772 Relating to legal representation for certain emergency services districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 781 Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for certain university systems and the component institutions of those systems. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 805 Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 806 Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 836 Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 840 Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 856 Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 871 Relating to the compensation of county auditors for certain counties. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 886 Relating to training requirements for certain child-care workers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 891 Relating to the operations of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, including conditions of confinement of certain inmates and required training for correctional officers employed by the department. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 893 Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 901 Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers' compensation system. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 905 Relating to the appointment of a county auditor in certain counties. 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 910 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 927 Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act; providing a penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 930 Relating to procedures and eligibility for terminating participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas deferred retirement option plan. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 934 Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 965 Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of an accused person on personal bond. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 978 Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 990 Relating to the protection of voting rights in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1023 Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1032 Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1036 Relating to leadership development of public school administrators. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1037 Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer. 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 1062 Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1068 Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1072 Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1085 Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee's child or grandchild. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1087 Relating to the definition of, custody of, and access to public information; providing a criminal penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1106 Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1108 Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1141 Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1146 Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1151 Relating to consultation with public employees concerning employment matters. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1153 Relating to a prohibition against an employer providing certain employee information to a labor union. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1154 Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1157 Relating to a deduction from a state employee's wages or a retiree's annuity for membership fees in a state employee organization. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1160 Relating to implementation of a workplace violence prevention plan in certain hospitals; providing an administrative penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1169 Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1175 Relating to judicial review of certain workers' compensation disputes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1185 Relating to a biennial study regarding occupational licensing requirements. 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 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 1232 Relating to participation in and rates for coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for active employees. 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 1273 Relating to the rights of an employee who is a victim of domestic violence. 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 1277 Relating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1292 Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1328 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1330 Relating to injury leave for certain peace officers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1351 Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1355 Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1368 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1385 Relating to the authorization of the imposition of administrative penalties on providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1388 Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1390 Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1432 Relating to prohibiting the implementation in this state of any federal greenhouse gas emissions regulatory program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1456 Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1480 Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1481 Relating to requiring the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to notify employees of an open-enrollment charter school of the revocation, nonrenewal, expiration, or surrender of a charter. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1492 Relating to restrictions on future employment for state officers and employees who participate in a procurement or contract negotiation on behalf of a state agency; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1498 Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer during illness or injury. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1510 Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1540 Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Aging and Disability Services to obtain criminal history record information regarding certain applicants for employment and current employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1559 Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1567 Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1572 Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1574 Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites and to visa waivers for certain physicians. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1576 Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1599 Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1613 Relating to longevity pay for certain state employees. 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 1632 Relating to providing a training course for public school prekindergarten teachers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1637 Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1638 Relating to training for state employees, including procurement and contract management training; authorizing fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1641 Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. 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 1664 Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1671 Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1678 Relating to at-will state employment. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1684 Relating to authorizing certain first responders to carry a concealed handgun while on duty and to the prosecution of certain related criminal offenses; providing for a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1694 Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. 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 1745 Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1763 Relating to the calculation of taxable wages paid by a professional employer organization for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1773 Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1780 Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1801 Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1816 Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1818 Relating to a requirement that an employer provide an employee with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1822 Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1833 Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1834 Relating to participation in the state group benefits program by a member of the Texas National Guard called to protect the border. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1841 Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1857 Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1873 Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1877 Relating to the development and maintenance by each state agency of a data use agreement for the state agency's employees and to training related to that agreement. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1880 Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1881 Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1901 Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1912 Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1917 Relating to contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1939 Relating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1940 Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1941 Relating to service credit and benefits under and funding requirements for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1946 Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1968 Relating to the organization of public employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1974 Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1987 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to deaf or hard of hearing driver training for peace officers; authorizing a fee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1991 Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1999 Relating to day activity and health services facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2005 Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2017 Relating to the establishment of an innovative workforce training center in the Rio Grande Valley. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2021 Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 21 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 28 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 37 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 40 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 46 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 57 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 68 Proposing a constitutional amendment to make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the trust fund of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 67 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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