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HB 935 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 935 would establish the emergency medical air transportation account as a dedicated account in the General Revenue Fund to provide funding for emergency medical air transportation and reimbursements under the medical assistance program. Money would be appropriated from state traffic fines and interest from investments. The fund created is subject to the state constitutional spending cap.Read More
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HB 1143 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Current law prohibits investment in companies that engage in business activity in Sudan. Exceptions and other procedures are detailed. HB 1143 would revise code to prohibit the investment of public money in any kind of designated foreign terrorist organization. Certain prohibitions against investment in companies that engage in business activity in Iran would be repealed. This bill would also transfer the powers, duties, and functions of...Read More
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HB 1055 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would prevent state agencies from increasing the amount of a fee for the issuance or renewal of a professional license greater than the amount established on January 1, 2017.Read More
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HB 1066 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify what is known as the “Turnover Statute”. Under current law, after a defendant has been ordered to pay debts, and if they attempt to evade paying by selling assets to friends, or moving out of state, the judgement creditor has few means of collecting on that valid judgement. However, Texas’ unique turnover statute allows a “receiver” to collect on these debts starting within a matter of days, or even hours....Read More
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HB 168 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This legislation would create a program for recognizing licensed before-school and after-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity. Seeking recognition under the program would be voluntary for licensed care providers.Read More
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SB 610 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a non-profit entity, private entity, or corporation can set up a state virtual school network only if it provides evidence of prior successful experience offering online courses to middle or high school students and they have to demonstrate student success in course completion and performance, as determined by the commissioner. This bill would expand the virtual school network by allowing course providers to provide courses...Read More
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HB 4052 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 4052 would further define which services performed by a temporary employee are tax exempt. This includes a service performed by an employee of a temporary employment service for a host employer to supplement the host employer's existing work force if:the service is normally performed by the host employer's own employees;the host employer provides all supplies and equipment necessary to perform the service, other than certain personal...Read More
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HB 3304 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3304 would amend the Insurance Code to require a health benefit
plan that provides coverage for diagnostic medical procedures to offer at a
minimum to each woman enrollee 18 years old and older a CA 125 blood test, a
conventional Pap smear screening, and now any other test or screening approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the detection of ovarian cancer. Read More
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HB 3166 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, groundwater conservation districts adopt desired future conditions. HB 3166 would require desired future conditions to incorporate the maximum sustainable groundwater pumping, which is a scientific determination of the groundwater that may be produced in perpetuity from an aquifer on an annual basis.Read More
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SB 1813 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would
include private institutions; medical and dental units; and high school counselors in the advisory committee that helps establish the common admission application.Read More
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HB 1536 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is required to file a biennial report with the governor and legislature outlining commission activities and recommendations. HB 1536 would also require the inclusion of details, recommendations, goals, and progress concerning green stormwater infrastructure (which reduces and treats stormwater at the source through natural processes). Each biennium, the TCEQ would be required...Read More
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SB 2119 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow the all general academic teaching institutions in Texas, including the University of Texas at Austin, to reduce automatic admissions based on the Top 10 Percent Rule to 30% of all those they admit beginning in the 2021-2022 academic year.Read More
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HB 2993 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB
2993 amends Transportation Code regarding membership to the Texas
Transportation Commission advisory committee.
Current
law states that the Public Transportation Advisory Committee must consist of
nine members that are appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and
Speaker. Membership on the committee must include membership from a variation
of public transportation provider’s users, and the general public.
The
bill...Read More
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HB 2373 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the executive commissioner (of HHSC) to ensure that a provider of an ancillary service to a homebound client who resides in a nursing home under Medicaid may file a claim for reimbursement for that service with the commission, MCO, or other person on or before the 270th day after the date the service is performed. Read More
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HB 2665 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2665 would amend the Insurance Code to abolish the requirement that insurers notify and deliver any applicable order or judgement to the insurance commissioner of the imposition of a penalty, forfeiture, or sanction on the insurer for a violation of an insurance law in another state.Read More
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HB 2306 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the proceeds from the sale of an abandoned vehicle (motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor) can be used by a law enforcement agency to reimburse costs incurred to hold the auction, give notice, or in managing the vehicle. HB 2306 would also allow proceeds to be used to reimburse law enforcement for compensation made to property owners whose property was damaged as a result of a pursuit involving the motor vehicle.Read More
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HB 1472 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, public junior college districts are authorized to make certain kinds of investments with funds obtained through the management and development of mineral rights. HB 1472 would allow public junior college districts to also invest these funds in any investment authorized to be made by a trustee in the Texas Trust Code.Read More
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HB 2883 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a judge has the discretion to determine the conditions of community supervision. If this bill passes, a judge would have to make an assessment based on the results of a risk and needs assessment. A judge would have to consider the extent to which the conditions of community supervision impact the defendant’s work, education, and community service schedule, in addition to their ability to meet financial obligations.If...Read More
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HB 2277 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, certain high-cost gas wells are eligible for certain tax exemptions and reductions. HB 2277 would fix the median cost upon initial application for a tax exemption in order to apply that same cost in the case of an amended application.Read More
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HB 1988 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, it is prohibited to operate personal watercraft without first obtaining and appropriately setting up an engine cutoff switch in case of emergency (as in the case of an individual falling overboard). HB 1988 would also require that the operator first verify that the switch is operational and fully functional. In addition, this bill would add more detailed regulations to ensure the proper setup for wireless cutoff switches. Read More
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