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HB 3422 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow the secretary of state to disclose voter information in order to participate in the interstate voter registration crosscheck program. Read More
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SB 745 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 745 would further define which services performed by a temporary employee are tax exempt. This includes additional eligibility requirements which focus on as little affiliation between the temporary employee and the host employer as possible. The employee must also be under the sole direction and control of the employer to be eligible for tax exemption. Read More
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SB 1987 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a notice must be provided anytime a municipal management district is sought to be established. This bill would effectively do two things. It requires that notice must also be given anytime the district territory is being expanded (including if a bill in the legislature is filed to create or expand the district). A notice to property owners about the filing of the legislation must include the appropriate bill number. Secondly,...Read More
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HB 878 |
85(R) - 2017 |
The law currently allows a school district to extend a contract with its depository bank for two additional two-year terms. This legislation would increase that allowance to three additional two-year terms and stipulate that the contract may be modified for any of the extensions.Read More
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HB 2005 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas Water Development Board is authorized to conduct studies, investigations, and surveys related to aquifers. HB 2005 would require the board to conduct studies of aquifer storage and recovery projects identified in the state water plan or by interested persons and report the results to regional water planning groups. This bill would also require the board to conduct a statewide survey of the most favorable areas...Read More
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HB 1862 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the legislature is authorized to designate a river or stream segment of unique ecological value. Such a designation only prohibits a state entity from financing the construction of a reservoir in the segment. HB 1862 would designate parts of Alamito Creek, Black Cypress Bayou, Black Cypress Creek, and Terlingua Creek with unique ecological value.Read More
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HB 1351 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, state taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied gas stand in the place of any excise or occupational taxes imposed by political subdivisions. HB 1351 would also apply this provision to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.Read More
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SB 697 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 697 would amend the Insurance Code to require a health benefit plan that provides benefits for prescription drugs to prorate any cost-sharing amount charged for a less than 30 day supply. Read More
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SB 671 |
85(R) - 2017 |
To graduate high school in Texas, a student currently must earn two foreign language credits. This bill would compel the Board of Education to adopt criteria that allows students to who have taken a dual language immersion program in elementary school to graduate high school needing only one foreign language credit. Students who take a dual language immersion program in elementary school would thus be able to graduate high school with one...Read More
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SB 461 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 461 would require any political subdivision, when issuing a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds by the political subdivision, to specifically state the general information regarding the bond in the form of a debt obligation order. In addition to this, the political subdivision must report the effects the bond would have on taxes, and post a voter information document containing this and other general information....Read More
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SB 451 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 451 would amend the Local Government Code to add that a municipality or county may adopt or enforce a local law that specifically regulates property used as a short-term
rental only if the local law’s primary purpose is to protect the
public’s health and safety. A law may not be adopted that prohibits the use of a property as a short-term rental, regulates the marketplace, or charges the owner a tax or fee.Read More
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SB 1634 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under this bill, if enacted, school districts may reduce the number of days a ten month contracted teacher may work if, it is anticipated that this teacher will work less than 180 days on the academic calendar.Read More
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SB 1361 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1361 is a local bill that would place preceding law in conflict with this act in prevailing order if the commission exercises a power authorized by an order or resolution. This bill would give the Sabine-Neches Navigation District powers to implement firefighting facilities and impose maintenance taxes. The authority and procedures to create a domestic entity would also be allowed. Read More
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SB 988 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, county judges are required to preside over a public commissioners court meeting.SB 988 would amend the Local Government Code to allow another officer to preside over the meeting if the county judge is not physically present at the meeting.Read More
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SB 675 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the state can enter into contracts to repair, reconstruct, replace, expand, operate, and maintain water projects. SB 675 is a local bill that would establish which municipalities qualify to enter into these contracts; clarify that these contracts are payable from a pledge of utility revenues (not from ad valorem taxes). Otherwise, the details of the utility development contract are largely left to the discretion of the...Read More
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SB 832 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This is a local bill. Under current law, a certain municipality is allowed to pledge tax revenue from the hotel occupancy tax to implement certain hotel and facility projects. SB 832 would include the City of Prosper as eligible for this action. Read More
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SB 729 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This is a local bill. SB 729 would give certain municipalities (City of Abilene) the authority to use hotel occupancy tax revenue to pay for bonds and other obligations issued to finance related projects. Read More
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SB 593 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the commissioners of a municipal housing authority may be a tenant of a public housing project or the recipient of housing assistance through a housing choice voucher program. SB 593 would also allow a commissioner to be a recipient of housing assistance through a project-based rental assistance program. This bill would also mandate that these provisions apply to and require at least one commissioner to be a tenant...Read More
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SB 445 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 445 would amend the Local Government Code to add that a political subdivision or entity may spend money to directly or indirectly influence the outcome of any legislation pending before the legislature only if the expenditure is authorized by a majority vote in an open meeting by the governing body of the political subdivision. It would also require the entity to report expenditures to the Texas Ethics Commission and disclose the same...Read More
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SB 385 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 385 would amend the Transportation Code to add that a political subdivision may not accept or use federal funds for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a commuter rail, unless: the governing body of each municipality in which a station or track segment of the project is located holds an election for the purpose of authorizing the acceptance or use of the funds and a majority of votes are in favor of the proposition. If funds...Read More
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