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

Sen. Royce West

District 23 (D-Dallas)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
SB 287 Relating to the elimination of certain court fees and costs and to the bill of costs provided to a defendant. Effective immediately
SB 125 Relating to certain assessments for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 314 Relating to appointment of a nonparent as managing conservator of a child. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 373 Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. Effective on 9/1/15
SCR 50 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 968. Signed by the Governor
SB 158 Relating to a body worn camera program for certain law enforcement agencies in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1462 Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 565 Relating to designating the first week of May as Jury Appreciation Week. Effective immediately
SB 740 Relating to the assessment of court costs and fees on conviction of multiple offenses or on conviction of multiple counts of the same offense. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1367 Relating to certain obligations of and limitations on landlords. Effective on 1/1/16
SB 1296 Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 83rd Legislature to other Acts of that legislature. See remarks for effective date
SB 968 Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools. Effective immediately
SB 1116 Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1168 Relating to the operation of certain property owners' associations, condominium unit owners' associations, and councils of owners. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1396 Relating to the sales and use taxation of aircraft. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1750 Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program. Effective immediately
SB 1517 Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. Effective on 9/1/15
SB 534 Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. Effective immediately
SB 1 Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes. See remarks for effective date

Vetoed Bills

Bill Caption Date Vetoed
SB 130 Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee. 06/20/2015
SB 359 Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and physicians to temporarily detain a person with mental illness. 06/01/2015
SB 1655 Relating to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board fees for the administration of certificates of authorization and certificates of authority issued to certain postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees. 06/20/2015

Pending Governor's Review

Bill Caption Last Action
SB 432 Relating to continuation of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts. Effective immediately
SB 1461 Relating to the appointment and terms of the board of hospital managers of the Dallas County Hospital District. Effective immediately

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
SR 837 Recognizing Mary E. Lester for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SB 274 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for county officials. 01/28/2015
SB 286 Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates. 01/28/2015
SB 123 Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage. 01/27/2015
SB 121 Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. 05/14/2015
SB 131 Relating to evidence technician training and the disposition of certain evidence in a criminal case. 01/27/2015
SB 128 Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty. 01/27/2015
SB 122 Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned. 01/27/2015
SB 127 Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission. 02/17/2015
SB 124 Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons. 01/27/2015
SB 294 Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care. 01/28/2015
SR 27 Recognizing the 50-year members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters. 01/21/2015
SR 26 Recognizing Ola Comins for being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, as a 70-year member. 01/21/2015
SB 416 Relating to criminal history record information that is subject to an order of nondisclosure and prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure with respect to a criminal offense. 05/18/2015
SB 423 Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program. 02/04/2015
SB 417 Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to participate in a drug court program. 02/04/2015
SB 358 Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services. 03/30/2015
SR 388 Commending Alice Davis as a 25-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 03/17/2015
SB 1273 Relating to the rights of an employee who is a victim of domestic violence. 03/17/2015
SB 952 Relating to parental notification of physical fitness assessment results and development of wellness plans for certain public school students. 03/09/2015
SB 129 Relating to achievement benchmarks in fiscal notes and to legislative review of those benchmarks. 01/27/2015
SR 25 Recognizing the 25-year members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters. 01/21/2015
SR 29 Recognizing Mae Cora Peterson for being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, as an 80-year member. 01/21/2015
SR 28 Recognizing Julia Jordan for being honored by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, as a 75-year member. 01/21/2015
SB 235 Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain entertainment facilities. 01/28/2015
SR 833 Recognizing Charlie Mae Smith for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 88 Celebrating the 91st anniversary of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 02/03/2015
SB 741 Relating to criminal procedures related to certain offenses committed by a student on property under control of a school district. 03/02/2015
SB 283 Relating to requirements for the nonjudicial foreclosure of certain residential mortgage liens. 01/28/2015
SR 123 Recognizing the Alpha Xi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its Founders' Day Celebration. 02/09/2015
SR 130 Recognizing Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson for her leadership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 02/09/2015
SR 135 Recognizing the 25-year members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 02/10/2015
SR 136 Recognizing the 50-year members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 02/10/2015
SB 520 Relating to state interventions and sanctions against public school campuses with unacceptable performance and the establishment of the Texas Opportunity School District for educating students at certain low-performing campuses. 02/18/2015
SB 544 Relating to reimbursement for the costs of legal services provided to an indigent defendant in a criminal case. 02/18/2015
SB 564 Relating to the driver responsibility program and the collection of delinquent driver responsibility program surcharges. 02/18/2015
SR 185 Recognizing A. L. Banks on the occasion of his 30th anniversary as pastor of Community Missionary Baptist Church. 02/17/2015
SR 167 Recognizing Zackary Jerry Kimbrough Jr. on the occasion of his retirement. 02/17/2015
SB 601 Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund. 05/18/2015
SR 176 Recognizing Betty J. Bush on the occasion of her retirement. 02/17/2015
SR 163 Congratulating the Cedar Hill High School Longhorns for winning a state championship title. 02/17/2015
SB 669 Relating to state interventions and sanctions against public school campuses with unacceptable performance and the establishment of the Texas Opportunity School District for educating students at certain low-performing campuses. 05/11/2015
SR 390 Recognizing Kathleen Turner as a 25-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. 03/18/2015
SB 693 Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. 02/25/2015
SB 747 Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program. 03/02/2015
SR 168 Recognizing February 24, 2015, as Texas Grammy Music Day. 02/24/2015
SR 236 In memory of Cleophas R. Steele Jr. 02/23/2015
SR 289 Recognizing February 26, 2015, as Expanded Learning Opportunities Day. 03/02/2015
SR 275 In memory of Al Patterson. 03/02/2015
SB 1247 Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools. 03/17/2015
SB 1271 Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 03/17/2015
SB 1334 Relating to disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districts against students of a particular race or students enrolled in a special education program. 03/18/2015
SB 1275 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. 03/17/2015
SB 1249 Relating to a sales and use exemption for ink cartridges for a limited period. 03/17/2015
SB 1131 Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relatives and designated caregivers. 03/17/2015
SB 1270 Relating to the compensation of associate judges appointed to hear Title IV-D cases and child protection cases. 03/17/2015
SB 1269 Relating to the regulation of and federal funding for certain child-care providers. 04/29/2015
SB 1272 Relating to requirements regarding certain purchasing and contracting guidelines for open-enrollment charter schools. 03/17/2015
SR 353 Recognizing the Dallas Chapter of Continental Societies, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. 03/10/2015
SB 1194 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. 03/17/2015
SB 1195 Relating to the use of telephone interpreter services in any criminal proceeding before a judge or magistrate. 03/17/2015
SB 1069 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas. 04/28/2015
SR 330 Recognizing Eddie Lee Walker on the occasion of her 100th birthday. 03/09/2015
SB 1065 Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district. 03/16/2015
SB 1248 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. 04/22/2015
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. 03/17/2015
SB 1123 Relating to the establishment of the office of early learning within the Texas Education Agency. 03/17/2015
SB 1193 Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding. 05/04/2015
SB 1426 Relating to physical activity and physical education requirements in public schools. 03/18/2015
SB 1552 Relating to additional functions of a commission panel of a municipal building and standards commission. 04/30/2015
SB 1523 Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008. 05/06/2015
SB 1524 Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care adolescents and former foster care adolescents for benefits under the Medicaid program. 03/23/2015
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. 05/27/2015
SB 1642 Relating to the transfer of compensation experience for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act. 03/30/2015
SB 1895 Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. 03/25/2015
SB 1645 Relating to the placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers. 03/23/2015
SB 1695 Relating to the transportation allotments provided under the Foundation School Program to school districts that permit students to select a campus of attendance. 03/23/2015
SB 1925 Relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain court costs to the truancy prevention and diversion fund. 05/26/2015
SB 1810 Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degree programs. 04/29/2015
SB 1644 Relating to the right to expunction. 03/23/2015
SB 1647 Relating to the use of and training for incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning criminal offenses committed in this state. 03/23/2015
SB 1646 Relating to the procedure for expunction for certain defendants. 03/23/2015
SB 1752 Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools. 03/24/2015
SB 1643 Relating to the placement of children with certain relatives or other designated caregivers. 03/23/2015
SB 1795 Relating to creating a defense to prosecution for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation or the offenses of escape or permitting or facilitating escape. 03/24/2015
SB 1118 Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums. 03/16/2015
SJR 61 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county. 04/22/2015
SB 1843 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county. 04/22/2015
SB 1751 Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions. 03/24/2015
SR 380 Welcoming Leadership Southwest to the State Capitol. 03/16/2015
SR 377 In memory of James Neaul Haynes. 03/16/2015
SR 381 Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Best Southwest Partnership Day. 03/16/2015
SR 376 Recognizing Shirley Brooks Barton for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 03/16/2015
SR 453 Congratulating Sejena Elvera and Juan Javier Ramirez on the occasion of the birth of their son, Jensen Javier Ramirez. 03/30/2015
SR 455 Congratulating Eleanor Nelson Conrad for being named a 2015 Distinguished Alumni honoree. 03/30/2015
SB 284 Relating to service of citation in connection with an application for an expedited court order allowing the foreclosure of a contract lien. 04/23/2015
SB 285 Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy. 01/28/2015
SR 528 Recognizing the Dallas County Sheriff's Department on the occasion of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. 04/09/2015
SR 447 Recognizing April 7, 2015, as Red and White Day. 04/07/2015
SR 535 Recognizing April 13, 2015, as Texas Female Judges' Day. 04/13/2015
SR 587 In memory of Doris Lee Bass. 04/20/2015
SR 621 Recognizing Kennedy Young Jr. on the occasion of his inauguration as pastor of East Gate Missionary Baptist Church. 04/23/2015
SR 601 In memory of Cecil Ray Proctor. 04/21/2015
SR 598 Recognizing Thelma Franklin on the occasion of her 101st birthday. 04/21/2015
SR 709 Recognizing the Cutting Edge Youth Summit for promoting academic excellence. 05/05/2015
SR 710 Recognizing Stefanie M. Watkins-Nance for her service in the office of Senator Royce West. 05/05/2015
SR 668 Recognizing Jaclyn Ramirez on the occasion of her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin. 04/30/2015
SR 672 Recognizing Nathan C. Hallett on the occasion of his retirement. 04/30/2015
SR 663 Recognizing Linda Henrie on the occasion of her retirement. 04/29/2015
SR 652 Recognizing Warren Seay Jr. for his contributions to the DeSoto Independent School District. 04/28/2015
SR 725 Recognizing Paul Hill for his service in the office of Senator Royce West. 05/06/2015
SR 726 Recognizing Samone A. Jones for her service in the office of Senator Royce West. 05/06/2015
SR 728 Recognizing Sara Barge for her service in the office of Senator Royce West. 05/06/2015
SR 727 Recognizing Jessica Herrera for her service in the office of Senator Royce West. 05/06/2015
SR 716 In memory of Roy Dowell Hailey. 05/07/2015
SR 754 In memory of Floyd Simpson. 05/11/2015
SR 737 Recognizing the Operation Blue Shield initiative. 05/12/2015
SR 799 Recognizing Salvador Morales on the occasion of his retirement. 05/12/2015
SR 808 Recognizing Gianna Elvera Ramirez on the occasion of her prekindergarten graduation. 05/13/2015
SR 818 Recognizing Steve Harvey for his philanthropic works. 05/15/2015
SR 817 Recognizing the Williams-Livingston family on the occasion of their family reunion. 05/15/2015
SR 834 Recognizing Thalia Matherson for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 836 Recognizing Verna George Brown Mitchell for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 841 Recognizing Evelyn Dickerson for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 831 Recognizing Nathaniel Williams for his posthumous induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 842 Recognizing Marie A. Barree for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 840 Recognizing John Freeman Hightower for his induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 839 Recognizing Cleveland Burton Jackson for his posthumous induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 832 Recognizing Joyce Willard Teal for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 843 Recognizing Ruby Johnson Abel for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 835 Recognizing Betty L. Perkins for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 838 Recognizing Marva T. Dixon for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame. 05/19/2015
SR 1027 Recognizing Saint John Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 139th anniversary. 05/28/2015
SR 1043 Recognizing Irma P. Hall on the occasion of her 80th birthday. 05/30/2015
SR 446 Recognizing Dale Luke Smiley on the occasion of his retirement. 03/30/2015
SR 827 Recognizing the Barton and Elder families on the occasion of their family reunion. 05/18/2015
SB 126 Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision. 05/11/2015
SB 1656 Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class. 05/04/2015
SR 614 Commending Christopher R. Boudreaux for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. 04/22/2015
SB 1793 Relating to the exemption of certain mobility items and daily general use items for the elderly to be exempted from sales taxes. 03/24/2015
SB 1696 Relating to a prohibition against the use of certain sprays, stun guns, and Tasers by school district peace officers, security personnel, and other employees against public school students. 03/23/2015
SB 1295 Relating to separate negotiations regarding employment matters for police officers and firefighters in certain municipalities. 03/18/2015
SB 1136 Relating to the compensation of presiding judges of administrative judicial regions. 03/17/2015
SR 482 Recognizing James P. Graham for receiving the 2015 Spirit of the Centennial Award. 04/01/2015
SR 302 Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day. 03/04/2015
SB 1590 Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program. 04/16/2015
SR 232 Recognizing February 25, 2015, as City of Irving Day. 02/25/2015
SR 108 Recognizing February 11, 2015, as YMCA Advocacy Day. 02/09/2015
SR 722 Recognizing May 6, 2015, as Asian Real Estate Association of America Day. 05/06/2015
SR 477 Recognizing the 19th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice. 03/31/2015
SCR 29 Urging Congress to update Voting Rights Act provisions to protect against voter discrimination. 03/23/2015
SR 555 Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program. 04/16/2015
SB 7 Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax. 05/12/2015
SR 398 Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. 03/19/2015

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