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SB 488 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would change the procedure for filing ballot propositions. These changes would include: Ballot propositions must submit their question with "definitiveness and certainty" in order to not mislead votersAllow religious organizations to submit a petition in connection with a recall election Secretary of State would review ballot propositions requested by petition to determine if they comply with the ballot language requirement If...Read More
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SB 1539 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1539 would revise the definitions of amusement services and personal services to include the purchase of admission through the use of a coin-operated machine, but not by the consumer. The definition of a sale for resale of tangible personal property to a purchaser is narrowed. Furthermore, certain environment and conservation services that are exempt from taxes imposed by this chapter are revised. Read More
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HB 206 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 206 would amend the
Natural Resources Code to add to possible definitions of a veteran as an
individual that has at least 15 years of active or reserve state military
service as a member of the Texas State Guard.Read More
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HB 1021 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Current law allows a county commissioners court to establish and maintain a county law library at the county seat. House Bill 1021 would expand this authority by amending the
Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to establish a county law library at a location other than the county seat. This would also permit the creation of a free joint law library in
cooperation with other counties for the benefit of...Read More
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SB 1251 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would establish a Ending Homelessness fund to be administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of providing grants to counties and municipalities to combat homelessness. The program would be funded by voluntary contributions made by individuals when they register or renew the registration of a motor vehicle. The Department of Motor Vehicles would be required to provide in a conspicuous manner...Read More
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SB 1414 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would remove the provision allowing a recipient to disenroll from a Medicaid managed care plan and enroll in a different plan once for any reason after the 91st day after the date the person enrolls in the plan or after the first 12 months after the person initially enrolls in the plan; meaning that under the statute a person would be able to disenroll from a Medicaid managed care plan and enroll in a different plan at any...Read More
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SB 452 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 452 would amend the Education and Government Codes to add that an
institution or governmental entity awarding a public work contract funded by state money, including debt guaranteed by the state, may not
prohibit, require, discourage, or encourage the bidder from entering or
adhering to an agreement with a collective bargaining organization.Read More
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SB 677 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would establish a task force that will look into how to identify opportunities to award high school and college credit to those who are imprisoned. This task force must submit reports, every four years, to the governor and the various committees in the legislature.Read More
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SB 24 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Current Texas law does not clearly prohibit government entities from compelling, or attempting to compel, the production of a recording or transcript of a religious sermon in a civil or administrative proceeding. SB 24 would prohibit any compulsory surrender of a sermon delivered by a religious leader. Transcripts or recordings could be provided voluntarily. Also, this legislation would not apply to criminal proceedings.Read More
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SB 576 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill, if enacted, would create a legal obligation to report allegations of certain crimes to the Title IX office of a public or private institution of higher education. If employees or officers of student organizations at higher education institutions become aware of alleged incidences of sexual harassment, sexual assault, family violence, or stalking to have been committed by or against a student enrolled the institution, they would...Read More
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SB 1365 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1365 is a local bill that would authorize Missouri City to use the revenue collected from the hotel occupancy tax to directly enhance and promote tourism.Read More
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SB 823 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the compensation formula for full-time and part-time magistrates in Tarrant County. It would also expand some powers of the magistrates in Tarrant County concerning their role in handling criminal cases. If this bill passes, a judge may refer to a magistrate any criminal case or matter relating to a criminal case when defendants accept a plea bargain, or plead no contest. SB 823 would empower magistrates in Tarrant...Read More
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SB 799 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a list of certain counties are allowed to impose a hotel occupancy tax. SB 799 would adjust the eligibility requirements for El Paso county to account for their population growth.Read More
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SB 706 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the State Council on Competitive Government exists to encourage competition, innovation, and creativity among service providers to improve the quality of the state's services. SB 706 would amend the Family Code to abolish the State Council on Competitive Government and transfer the functions to the comptroller.Read More
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SB 301 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 301 would subject the Employees Retirement System to review under a sunset provision, and certain dates would be changed regarding the adoption of tables and rates, actuary functions, and annual reports. This bill would require: board members to complete a training program; the board of trustees to develop policy to encourage appropriate alternative dispute resolution and negotiated rulemaking procedures; and new items to be included...Read More
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SB 1575 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would enhance the penalty for individuals confined to a civil commitment facility if they assault an officer or employee of the Texas Civil Commitment Offices (TCCO). If a committed person assaults an officer or employee while they are doing their job, or in retaliation for the employees performance, their penalty would be enhanced to third-degree felony. This bill would also add officers and employees of the TCCO to the...Read More
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SB 929 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, county tax assessor-collectors are required to fulfill certain continuing education requirements. SB 929 would also require that assessor-collectors who collect property taxes successfully complete at least 40 hours of continuing education courses on the assessment and collection of property taxes not later than one year after the date they first take office.Read More
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SB 252 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, there are no provisions which specifically prohibit the government from contracting with a business that also has dealings with known foreign terrorist organizations. SB 252 would require the creation of a list of such businesses by the comptroller and prohibit the government from entering into a contract with any of those businesses.Read More
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HB 402 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, claims made to
the Comptroller’s office for a specified appropriation must be made no later
than two years after the end of the fiscal year for which the appropriation was
made. Claims made for current appropriations include new construction
contracts, new air quality technologies, and repair and remodeling projects.
House Bill 402 would amend current
Tax Code by allowing the vehicle emissions...Read More
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SB 13 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 13 would prohibit most public employers from automatically deducting membership dues from public employee paychecks for employee organizations such as unions and associations and transferring those to their respective organizations. Some law enforcement and emergency services employers would be exempt from this prohibition as well as deductions made for a charitable organization. Read More
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