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HB 1957 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would get rid of the provision stating that a political contribution by one’s spouse is to be considered as a political contribution from the individual.Read More
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HB 1784 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1784 would amend the Government Code to require an individual to bring a suit on an action alleging a violation of open meetings law within two years of the alleged violation or the date the violation should have been discovered. Read More
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HB 1693 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1693 would amend the
Transportation Code to clarify language of odometer disclosure requirement
striking seller and buyer and using transferor and transferee instead. Odometer disclosure requirements and exemptions would be changed to mirror
federal law.
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HB 1142 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1142 would amend the Government Code to create a list of businesses with dealings with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization and prohibit the government from entering into a contract with any of those businesses.Read More
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HB 2463 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2463 would require the state auditor to include in his/her annual report items regarding the succession plan by state agencies. State agencies in the executive branch would be required to develop and submit to the state auditor a written succession plan to transfer knowledge from retiring employees to succeeding employees. The state auditor also must provide a list of state agencies that do and do not submit a written succession plan.Read More
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HB 1776 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would have every student entering high school in the 2018-2019 school year take a civics test that mirrors the United States citizenship test. This bill would also eliminate the US History end of course assessment requirement, effectively replacing it with the Civics test. The Civics test must be taken electronically under the supervision of an administrator and the commissioner cannot limit the amount of tries a student...Read More
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SJR 38 |
85(R) - 2017 |
The Texas Legislature has at various times passed resolutions calling for an Article V convention and will likely pass another this session. This resolution would rescind all applications for an Article V convention by the Texas Legislature prior to the 85th Legislature.Read More
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HB 2040 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2040 would create enforcement options for building standards related to residential construction in unincorporated areas of certain counties. Read More
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SB 1588 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1588 would eliminate: the mandatory vehicle safety inspection program;safety inspection related requirements for seat belts;safety inspection related requirements for vehicle inspection reports;the requirement that a vehicle that is inspected and subsequently involved in an accident must be reinspected following repair;the requirement for Department of Public Safety (DPS) to implement a commercial vehicle safety inspection program, unless...Read More
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SB 900 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would increase the penalty for repeat offenders of
family violence, dating violence, and household violence. If this bill passes,
there would be a penalty enhancement for those who commit a Class A misdemeanor
or higher, and commit a violent offense against a person, and /or commit an
offense and there is an affirmative finding of family violence. If they have previously
been convicted two or more times of these offenses they...Read More
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SB 1237 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, there are various procedures for suits involving divorce and property. SB 1237 would increase legal protections for parties during the transference of property in a divorce proceeding and increase protection for a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship. It would also modify when a court may impose orders on a party.Read More
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SB 1572 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1572 would amend the Occupations Code to allow a person who on January 1st, 2017, was an independent engine manufacturer and held a motor vehicle manufacturer’s license to hold a manufacturers license, a general distinguishing number, and no more than nine dealer’s licenses. The individual also may operate as both a manufacturer and dealer of new motor vehicles.The bill author's statement of intent explains the purpose behind this...Read More
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SB 2142 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Senate Bill 2142 would repeal the high school allotment, which guarantees that high schools receive an extra $275 per average daily attended high school student and makes conforming changes to reflect the repeal.Read More
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SB 2094 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 2094 would require the office of the governor to create a grant program for expenses incurred by a local law enforcement agency related to the attendance of a law enforcement officer in a training program operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The grant would cover the salary of the officer while at training.Read More
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SB 2054 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a person commits an offense if they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly possesses or go with a firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon in the secured area of an airport terminal building. SB 2054 would expand this offense to include possession in an
adjacent aircraft parking area used by common carriers in air
transportation but not used by general aviation. This would not apply to an individual who...Read More
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SB 1693 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee to conduct a study to determine the appropriate level of independent living services for seniors with visual impairments and to make recommendations for the provision of services to those seniors. The study would also determine the projected growth of that demographic and make recommendations on the expansion and improvement of services for seniors with a visual impairment. Read More
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SB 1639 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1639 would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow the holder of a wholesaler’s permit to purchase ale and malt liquor from holders of brewpub licenses. Next, a holder of a local class B wholesaler’s permit would be allowed to purchase malt and vinous liquors from holders of brewpub licenses. Third, the holder of a local distributor’s license would be permitted to receive beer from brewpubs. Finally, the holder of a brewpub license...Read More
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SB 1936 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1936 would amend the Transportation Code to require the Texas Veterans Commission to develop a one-page informational paper about veterans services provided by the state for those who receive veterans designated driver’s license and other identification forms. This bill would also create a disabled veteran designation on identification forms allowing the veteran to use the identification for benefits or services available. Finally,...Read More
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SB 1520 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1520 would amend the Occupations Code to require a medical practice to provide a list of each patient seen in the prior two years and on written authorization of a patient access to the patient’s medical records to a departing physician. The medical practice would be permitted to charge a fee for the copying of patient medical records. Finally, physicians would be required to notify patients before departing and give the opportunity...Read More
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SB 1437 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1437 amends Transportation Code by prohibiting a toll project entity from sending an invoice or notice of unpaid tolls to the registered owner of the vehicle soliciting payment unless they have first determined if the owner has an electronic transponder and attempted to bill that account. This bill would also specify the information requires on a notice or invoice.Read More
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