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HB 3697 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require individuals who apply to participate in a program designed to provide alternative housing for five or more unrelated releasees to provide notice to any type of school or daycare within 1,000 feet of the proposed alternative housing location. If this bill passes, each application submitted would have to include a list of schools that the applicant notified.Read More
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SB 1881 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require a foster parent of a child with a disability to complete a training program not later than the 90th day after the date the foster parent begins acting as the parent for making educational decisions. The bill would prohibit a school district from requiring a foster parent to take a training program if they have already taken an approved training program. The bill also requires the department to appoint a surrogate...Read More
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SJR 51 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SJR 51 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to provide that the eligibility of open-space land for taxation on the basis of its productive capacity does not end because a lessee under an oil and gas lease begins conducting oil and gas operations on the land if the land otherwise continues to be devoted to specified agricultural, timber production, or wildlife management purposes.Read More
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SB 1804 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This is a bracketed bill that would expand the use of the hotel occupancy tax for the City of South Padre Island. SB 1804 would make certain municipalites eligible to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for expenses directly related to the construction, improvement, equipping, repairing, operation and maintenance of coastal sports facilities. Coastal sports facilities including boat docks, boat ramps, and fishing piers would be required...Read More
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SB 965 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 965 would allow the commissioners court of counties, that
border a river that is the habitat of federally listed endangered species, to
designate a geographic area as a county water recreation safety zone to improve
the health, safety, and welfare of residents and individuals who participate in
activities in, on, or along a river following an election. The commissioners court
would be authorized to impose a fee for the rental of...Read More
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HB 2484 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2484 would create a new occupational regulation requiring a state license to operate animal export-import processing facilities. Standards to acquire, renew, and maintain a license would be established, fees would be charged for application and renewal, a schedule of sanctions for violations would be adopted, and administrative penalties of as much as $5,000 would be used to enforce rules.Read More
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SB 2243 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 2243 would make a procedural change with regard to director elections and clarify other language related to the powers and duties of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3. It would also prohibit this MUD from creating a toll road.Read More
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SB 2068 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 2068 would allow a district to enter into a contract with a licensed water well driller to cap an open, uncovered, or abandoned well, or permanently plug a deteriorated well. A district employee would also be able to carry out these tasks if they have received the necessary training. The district would be allowed to require the owner or lessee of the land on which a well is located to keep the well permanently closed or capped; use any...Read More
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SB 1067 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1067 would create procedures for the dissolution of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District. Along with these procedures, the city will assume: control of the operations and management of the affairs; all rights, duties, and obligations; all files, records, and accounts; and all permits, approvals, and licenses of the district.Read More
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SB 749 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 is permitted to charge monthly fees up to $15 for each developed or undeveloped lot, tract, or reserve. SB 749 would increase this fee cap to $21.Read More
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SB 1514 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1514 would allow land used for certain oil and gas operations to continue to be eligible for special open-space land appraisal if it continues to meet all necessary qualifications, even if a lessee under an oil and gas lease begins conducting oil and gas operations on the land the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction over.Read More
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HB 2409 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require that a community rehabilitation program pay people with disabilities at least the federal minimum wage for work relating to any products or services purchased from the community rehabilitation program and stipulates that the program ensure that this increase in wages not affect the worker's eligibility to receive any federal benefits they received before the wage increase. The bill would also allow the workforce commission...Read More
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HB 2508 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2508 amends Occupations Code relating to license and regulation
procedures for tow truck companies and operators, vehicle storage facilities
and employees, and parking facilities and owners. and state licenses for
booting companies.
First, the bill would authorize the Texas Commission of Licensing and
Regulation to adopt and implement rules regarding the licensing of a person to
operate a vehicle storage facility....Read More
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HB 3151 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission to establish a demonstration project that would allow them to recertify and renew, as applicable, eligibility of multiple children in the same household that are eligible simultaneously for Medicaid or CHIP and verify the household income to determine eligibility. The demonstration project would be prohibited from increasing the frequency with which the eligibility of participating...Read More
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HB 3131 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3131 would amend current Transportation Code by including the demolition,
wrecking, or dismantling of a motor vehicle, which is owned by the person
submitting the application or in possession of a lien.
The
department would be allowed to increase the fee for the application from $2 to
$10. Once the ownership of the vehicle has been verified, the department must
provide notice to the owners and lienholders of the...Read More
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HB 2861 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2861 would permit the Department of Transportation
to enter into a comprehensive development agreement for several roadway
development projects. Additionally, the
bill would permit the department of a Regional Mobility authority to enter
into a comprehensive development agreements for several different roadway
development projects.
The added subsection would expire on
August 31, 2021.
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HB 1999 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1999 would change the penalty structure for alcohol related offenses by a minor. Currently a first and second alcohol related offense is punishable as a crime which escalates to a higher penalty on third offense. This legislation would make the first to offenses by minors of certain alcohol related laws subject to civil rather than criminal offenses. A third offense would be a criminal offense punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. Read More
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HB 1463 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would pertain to situations when a person, firm,
association, corporation, or any other public or private organization allegedly
deprives a person of their civil liberties due to their failure to comply with
standards meant to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If this bill
passes, a claimant would be required to provide a written notification to the respondent
no later than the 60th day before they file an action...Read More
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SJR 2 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This resolution would call for a convention of the states for the purpose of imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government as well as limiting federal power and jurisdiction, and imposing term limits on federal officials and members of Congress.Read More
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HB 1744 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under HB 1744 if a proceeding is in a county without a statutory probate court and if a party to a probate proceeding files a motion for a statutory probate court judge to hear a dispute related to the jurisdiction of a contested probate proceeding, a county may be reimbursed out of the estate for any amounts the county paid as compensation and expenses to the probate judge if the motion for assignment is granted. The order may be filed...Read More
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