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

Rep. DeWayne Burns

District 58 (R-Cleburne)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 1394 Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4112 Relating to the rights of an owner of groundwater. Effective immediately
HB 593 Relating to canine encounter training for peace officers. Effective on 9/1/15

Pending Governor's Review

Bill Caption Last Action
HB 3605 Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3603 Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees. Effective on 9/1/15

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HB 1932 Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management. 04/28/2015
HB 2490 Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license. 03/13/2015
HB 3850 Relating to the authority of certain county employees to perform payroll duties. 03/23/2015
HB 4010 Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides; providing a civil penalty. 05/06/2015
HB 3847 Relating to seeking federal authorization to fund the Medicaid program through a block grant funding system. 03/24/2015
HB 4124 Relating to the certification of alcohol awareness programs required for minors convicted of or receiving deferred disposition for certain alcohol offenses. 05/04/2015
HR 1828 Welcoming the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Tuesday Forum to the State Capitol. 04/15/2015
HB 2452 Relating to the provision of educational services to certain students receiving treatment at a day treatment center and to the consideration of those students for purposes of accountability and calculating average daily attendance. 03/13/2015
HB 1254 Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at Tarleton State University. 03/03/2015
HB 1110 Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution. 05/25/2015
HB 2260 Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. 03/13/2015
HCR 59 Urging Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide for a balanced federal budget, except during a war. 05/01/2015
HR 1280 Recognizing March 24, 2015, as Tarleton State University Day at the State Capitol. 03/25/2015
HB 353 Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to and liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun. 05/12/2015

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