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 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 131 Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 215 Relating to waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age. Filed
HB 394 Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district. Filed
HB 408 Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials. Filed
HB 425 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. Filed
HB 442 Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 536 Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for persons who are 65 years of age or older. 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 585 Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain state employees. Filed
HB 607 Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. Filed
HB 681 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. Filed
HB 701 Relating to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 766 Relating to the restructuring of certain fund accounts of the Texas County and District Retirement System. Filed
HB 834 Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. Filed
HB 881 Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor. 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 967 Relating to a pilot project to evaluate the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding residents of certain group homes. 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 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 1136 Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee. 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 1286 Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual. Filed
HB 1337 Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents. Filed
HB 1397 Relating to the eligibility to serve as a member of the board of trustees of the Texas County and District Retirement System. Filed
HB 1401 Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain municipalities jointly operating an airport to fund a public pension fund. Filed
HB 1463 Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older. Filed
HB 1464 Relating to the procedure for determining that certain land is no longer eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land. 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 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 1698 Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information. Filed
HB 1707 Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. Filed
HB 1725 Relating to the composition of local boards of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. Filed
HB 1756 Relating to the board of trustees of and distribution of certain benefits by a retirement system for firefighters in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 1769 Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants. Filed
HB 1809 Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee. Filed
HB 1821 Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers. Filed
HB 1929 Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities. Filed
HB 2065 Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by the Harris County Hospital District. 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 2123 Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program. Filed
HB 2188 Relating to the accrual of interest on lump-sum payments made to certain retirees who have resumed employment within the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Filed
HB 2340 Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. 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 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 2431 Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit. Filed
HB 2538 Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 2572 Relating to the firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 2578 Relating to the efficiency of and consolidation of powers and duties within the health and human services system. 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 2588 Relating to disclosures by nursing facilities and assisted living facilities regarding certification or classification to provide specialized care, treatment, or personal care services to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining those conditions; adding requirements for an occupational license. Filed
HB 2608 Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees. Filed
HB 2638 Relating to reimbursement for complex rehabilitation technology equipment providers under the medical assistance program. 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 2699 Relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties. Filed
HB 2756 Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Special Olympics Texas fund when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration. Filed
HB 2789 Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities. 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 2930 Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons. 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 2951 Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission. Filed
HB 2955 Relating to certain public retirement systems. 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 2998 Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. Filed
HB 3071 Relating to the notification and reporting duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran. 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 3100 Relating to the accrual of interest on annuity and other payments made to certain retirees who have resumed employment within the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Filed
HB 3182 Relating to the maximum service retirement annuity for members of public retirement systems. Filed
HB 3227 Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Filed
HB 3294 Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission. 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 3310 Relating to the funding policies, actuarial valuations, and reporting requirements of certain public retirement systems. Filed
HB 3311 Relating to the scoring criteria for an application for a low income housing tax credit and the allocation of those credits to developments reserved for elderly persons. Filed
HB 3332 Relating to the authority of certain public hospitals to construct certain facilities and to provide certain services. Filed
HB 3333 Relating to the investment of funds by certain municipal hospital authorities. Filed
HB 3349 Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers. Filed
HB 3377 Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two who resume service. Filed
HB 3381 Relating to submission and payment of claims under long-term care benefit plans; imposing a penalty. 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 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 3481 Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents. Filed
HB 3523 Relating to improving the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports. Filed
HB 3573 Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 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 3755 Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities. Filed
HB 3823 Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Filed
HB 3890 Relating to prohibiting benefits for same-sex spouses under a public retirement system. Filed
HB 3903 Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient. Filed
HB 3971 Relating to the development of neighborhood and community engagement plans for residents of certain group homes. Filed
HB 4001 Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license. Filed
HB 4056 Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee; providing penalties. Filed
HB 4080 Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. 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 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 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 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 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 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 19 Relating to the ethics of public officers and employees, the disclosure of certain political contributions, and related requirements and procedures; creating criminal offenses. 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 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 126 Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 204 Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties. 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 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 272 Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Special Olympics Texas fund when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 277 Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees. 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 304 Relating to certain violations committed by long-term care facilities, including violations that constitute the abuse and neglect of residents. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 463 Relating to the restructuring of certain fund accounts of the Texas County and District Retirement System. 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 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 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 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 760 Relating to access and assignment requirements for, support and information regarding, and investigations of certain providers of health care and long-term services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 785 Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 914 Relating to a council on long-term care facility surveys and informal dispute resolution. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 940 Relating to the notification duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 982 Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons. 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 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 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 1381 Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1382 Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. 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 1516 Relating to the calculation of a service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class. 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 1585 Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a prepaid investment plan or other product to help citizens of this state finance and access residential care. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1592 Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. 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 1694 Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1772 Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers. 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 1793 Relating to the exemption of certain mobility items and daily general use items for the elderly to be exempted from sales taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 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 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 1917 Relating to contributions to the Employees 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 1952 Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1994 Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees. 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 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 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 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
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

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