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SB 627 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the state may seize private property under eminent domain. SB 627 would require the state to be responsible for damages inflicted to property arising from the examination of the land. This bill would also grant the owner the ability to seek to negotiate the terms of property examination and the condemning entity would be able to sue for examination permission if the owner refuses to consent to property examination. A form...Read More
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SB 518 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 518 would give businesses and other taxable entities the ability to qualify for a franchise tax credit if they employ eligible high school students as paid interns. The entity will receive $1,000 for each eligible student who completes the offered internship program if they claim the credit during the appropriate time period. However, the total amount of tax credits awarded may not exceed $5 million in a fiscal biennium. Lastly, the school...Read More
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SB 588 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 588 would allow private employers to give notice to the Texas Veterans Commission of veteran’s preference hiring policies to make available on the commission’s website. Read More
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SB 409 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, during civil cases where the matter exceeds $200 but is less than $10,000, a county court has concurrent jurisdiction with justice courts. If this bill passes, civil jurisdiction would be expanded to civil cases in which the matter of controversy can be valued no more than $20,000. Read More
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SB 1767 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1767 would entitle the property owner to elect to present their evidence and argument before, after, or between cases presented by the chief appraiser and each taxing unit. A property owner who is a party to a protest is entitled to elect to present their case at a hearing on the protest either before or after the appraisal district presents its case.Read More
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HB 682 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the statute of limitations for aggravated assault and other felonies. Under current law aggravated assault is not explicitly mentioned under this statute of limitations. If this bill passes, the statute of limitations for aggravated assault would be three years. Also, all other felonies that are not explicitly mentioned in this statute would also have a three year statute of limitations. Read More
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HB 1699 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would change some of the parameters and terms of participation of the Driver Record Monitoring pilot program.Read More
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HB 3451 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3451 would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from approving the use of a lethal pesticide, including warfarin, for feral hog control unless a scientific study is conducted by a state agency or institution of higher education that recommends the pesticide for use. Such a study would have to include controlled field trials, examine the potential use of lethal pesticides as well as assess economic, agricultural, and environmental impacts....Read More
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HB 915 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 915 would amend the Insurance Code to prohibit an insurer from delivering, issuing for delivery or renewing a named driver policy unless the named driver policy is an operator’s policy. An insurer may use a named driver exclusion if the exclusion specifically names each excluded driver and does not exclude a class of drivers.Read More
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HB 827 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 827 would amend the Labor Code to require the Texas Workforce Commission to develop a web-searchable database through which prospective employers can qualify a veteran’s military service experience and employment qualifications.Read More
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HB 1731 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow school districts to exclude from their dropout rates students who enter a residential treatment facility and then fail to enroll in school after the student leaves the facility regardless of how long the student received treatment. Read More
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HB 1270 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1270 would amend the Education Code to allow a school district to excuse a junior or senior level student from school to visit a military recruitment center.Read More
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SB 942 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 942 would allow Queen City (located in Cass County) to use from revenue from the hotel occupancy tax for upgrading an existing sports facility or field for the purpose of promoting tourism. Read More
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SB 1072 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1072 would amend the Insurance Code to add that a final or preliminary examination report and any information obtained during a solvency examination are confidential and privileged for all purposes and not subject to a subpoena, other than a grand jury subpoena, or discovery or admissibility in evidence in a civil action. Read More
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SB 208 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, there are no buying or selling regulations on metal recycling entities with respect to explosive devices. SB 208 would make it a criminal offense, subject to prosecution, if a person knowingly sells or a metal recycling entity knowingly buys (or stores) an explosive device. In cases of explosive devices, the offense would be considered a Class A misdemeanor. In cases where harm is inflicted, the offense would be a second-degree...Read More
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SB 1012 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1012 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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SB 75 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 75 would add to the Labor Code that a labor union may not accept a minor as a member unless a form provided by the Texas Workforce Commission with the signed consent of the minor's parent, conservator, or guardian is obtained.Read More
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SCR 3 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SCR 3 is a resolution that would demand the federal government halt and reverse its practice of assuming powers and imposing mandates and laws upon the states for purposes not mentioned by the U.S. Constitution and all compulsory federal legislation not necessary to ensure rights guaranteed by the constitution be repealed.Read More
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HB 2417 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas Historical Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate. HB 2417 would change the composition of the commission to 15 members. In addition the members must include a professional archaeologist, a professional historian, and a professional architect who specializes in history. The remaining 12 members would be required to represent the general public. Read More
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HB 2249 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the Department of State Health Services to submit a report to the governor and the legislature not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year that contains a report of outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases and immunization exemption information with identifying information redacted. The bill would also require each school district to provide the department with immunization exemption information (with identifying...Read More
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