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

Rep. Tan Parker

District 63 (R-Flower Mound)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 2851 Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities. Effective immediately
HB 1052 Relating to designating September as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. Effective immediately
HB 1558 Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate churches that provide overnight shelter for children. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1559 Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students. Effective immediately
HB 2286 Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee. See remarks for effective date
HB 2290 Relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2291 Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3014 Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2896 Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax. Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2189 Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3555 Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3132 Relating to eligibility requirements to act as a financial adviser or investment adviser in relation to certain public securities. Effective on 9/1/15
HCR 130 Designating May 26 as John Wayne Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2015. Signed by the Governor
HB 2718 Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance. Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1881 Relating to authorizing certain private schools to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions. Effective immediately
HB 32 Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates. Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1044 Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 423 in Denton County as the U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon Memorial Highway. Effective immediately
HB 21 Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. Effective immediately
HB 114 Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 10 Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 26 Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 11 Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 483 Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees. Effective immediately

Vetoed Bills

Bill Caption Date Vetoed
HB 2826 Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in multiple school districts for a limitation on appraised value for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. 06/20/2015

Pending Governor's Review

Bill Caption Last Action
HB 2552 Relating to the powers and duties of the Canyon Falls Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Denton County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax. Effective immediately
HB 281 Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills. Effective immediately
HB 1629 Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations for small business development. Effective on 9/1/15

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HB 2506 Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. 04/20/2015
HB 902 Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. 03/05/2015
HB 996 Relating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organization on certain state-funded public work contracts. 05/11/2015
HB 2319 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution; increasing a criminal penalty. 05/12/2015
HB 2292 Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations. 04/21/2015
HB 2199 Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. 05/13/2015
HB 3094 Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 05/11/2015
HB 3012 Relating to appraisal review boards; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 05/18/2015
HB 2899 Relating to restrictions on branch office licenses and employees under the Private Security Act. 04/28/2015
HB 2908 Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses and severe chronic diseases to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. 05/12/2015
HB 2761 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. 03/16/2015
HB 2289 Relating to the security of the electric grid. 05/08/2015
HB 2288 Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll. 04/21/2015
HB 3552 Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid, making an appropriation. 04/15/2015
HB 3458 Relating to a franchise tax credit for recycling of oil and gas drill cuttings. 05/05/2015
HB 3411 Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility. 03/17/2015
HB 3425 Relating to the creation of a intrastate investment market for purposes of trading securities issued under the intrastate crowdfunding exemption from federal securities laws. 04/01/2015
HB 3468 Relating to the exemption of certain entities that operate ambulances from certain motor fuel taxes. 05/13/2015
HB 3231 Relating to perpetual care cemeteries. 04/30/2015
HB 3428 Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent. 05/13/2015
HB 3297 Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during ad valorem tax appeals. 05/18/2015
HB 2287 Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals. 04/21/2015
HB 3412 Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills. 03/17/2015
HR 2442 In memory of Que Brittain of Argyle. 05/07/2015
HB 2493 Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees. 05/25/2015
HR 940 Expressing support for Military Brat pins honoring those who grew up as dependents of military personnel. 05/18/2015
HB 3434 Relating to the definition of "person" under the Uniform Commercial Code. 05/12/2015
HB 3013 Relating to the mediation and settlement of certain disputes relating to ad valorem taxation. 04/21/2015
HB 1955 Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. 05/12/2015
HB 1954 Relating to the licensing of vehicles for hire and passenger transportation services by certain airport governing boards; authorizing the imposition of fees; expanding the authorization to require an occupational license; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. 05/06/2015
HB 1962 Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax. 03/12/2015
HR 939 Recognizing actor and veterans advocate Gary Sinise as an honorary Texan. 03/24/2015
HB 2637 Relating to apportionment of margin from receipts from the sale of locomotives for purposes of the franchise tax. 05/13/2015
HB 2674 Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. 03/16/2015
HB 2594 Relating to the modification or termination of restrictions by petition in certain real estate developments with certain amenities. 05/12/2015
HB 2509 Relating to the powers and duties of the Brookfield Water Control and Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds, impose a tax, and levy assessments for roadway purposes. 05/04/2015
HB 2534 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. 03/16/2015
HB 3784 Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses regarding unauthorized recordings. 05/13/2015
HB 2501 Relating to the powers and duties of the Shale Creek Water Control and Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds, impose a tax, and levy assessments for roadway purposes. 05/05/2015
HB 2508 Relating to the powers and duties of the Alpha Ranch Water Control and Improvement District of Denton and Wise Counties; providing authority to issue bonds, impose a tax, and levy assessments for roadway purposes. 05/04/2015
HB 3920 Relating to financing arrangements between political subdivisions and private entities for the implementation of pay for success initiatives. 05/25/2015
HB 1517 Relating to the imposition of the student centers fee at Texas Woman's University. 04/30/2015
HCR 140 Urging governmental entities to cease displaying the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to instead fly the Freedom and Heritage Flag. 06/01/2015
HB 1284 Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility. 03/17/2015
HB 1653 Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors. 04/13/2015
HB 1047 Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. 03/04/2015
HB 984 Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee. 05/27/2015
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. 05/11/2015
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. 05/21/2015
HB 900 Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund. 03/26/2015
HR 569 Recognizing the 2015 Bob Bullock Scholars of Baylor University and commending all those associated with the program for their contributions to this state's governmental process. 03/06/2015
HB 3695 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. 05/08/2015
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. 05/12/2015
HB 183 Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify. 05/13/2015
HB 799 Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact to state agencies of federal regulations and mandates enacted by federal law. 05/18/2015
HB 31 Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate. 05/06/2015
HJR 32 Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. 04/16/2015
HB 2694 Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain items sold by small businesses in this state during a limited period. 04/07/2015
HB 1096 Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the registrar. 05/24/2015
HJR 13 Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the state highway fund. 04/30/2015
HB 1941 Relating to the designation of the structure on Interstate Highway 35 East crossing Lewisville Lake in Denton County as the Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell Bridge. 04/07/2015
HCR 36 Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 05/26/2015
HB 193 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. 02/10/2015
HB 2096 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain multi-user data centers from the sales and use tax. 05/19/2015
HB 2467 Relating to excluding certain premiums, revenues, and fees from the determination of certain insurers' taxable gross premiums or revenues; affecting certain taxes. 05/12/2015

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