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SCR 32 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Given the critical role that the Gulf Coast region of Texas plays in the economy of the United States, its vulnerability to major weather events (such as hurricanes), and the results of recent studies, SCR 32 would urge the United States Congress to provide sufficient financing and support for the construction of a coastal barrier to protect the Gulf Coast region of Texas from storm surges.Read More
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HB 2222 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, sensitive home address information of victims of certain crimes (family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking) is protected under law. HB 2222 would update some of the language in these codes as well as expand this protection in cases where an applicant for a protective order is not the victim, but rather their child or other household resident is the victim.Read More
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SB 343 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law improper sexual activity between an employee of a Texas corrections department and a person in custody, is considered a violation of civil rights and the employee subject to penalty. This bill would include employees of a community supervision and corrections department and those who volunteer at a juvenile facility or juvenile probation department among those subject to a penalty if they engage in improper sexual activity...Read More
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SJR 27 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas constitution permits counties to provide poor houses and farms for manual labor. SJR 27 would propose a constitutional amendment on the November 7 ballot that would repeal this provision, thereby revoking the authority.Read More
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SB 594 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 594 would amend the Tax Code to require that rules developed regarding the appraisal of open-space land to be approved by the comptroller with the review and counsel of the Department of Agriculture before being implemented. Also, rules developed regarding the appraisal of qualified timber land would require approval from the comptroller with review and counsel of the Texas A&M Forest Service before being implemented.Read More
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SB 20 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 20 would prohibit coverage of abortions by a qualified health plan offered through the Texas insurance exchange except in a medical emergency. Under this bill, a health benefit plan may provide coverage for abortions if the coverage is provided to an enrollee separately from other health benefit plan coverage offered by the health benefit plan issuer, an enrollee pays separately from the premium for other health benefit coverage,...Read More
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HB 1384 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow organizations to give contributions to aid or defeat the election of a speaker candidate. The bill would also get rid of the cap on expenditures an individual can make for the cost of correspondence. Read More
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HB 1381 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow the commission to adopt rules on the manner by which they will notify persons as required by the chapter, the bill also would allow for electronic filing. Read More
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SB 25 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 25 amends the civil practice and remedies code by adding a chapter that prohibits a cause of action for wrongful birth. Wrongful birth cause of action is one type of medical malpractice claim, alleging that parents were not properly informed on the potential consequences of having a baby with disabilities, and that if they had been properly informed they may have choose to abort the fetus. Typically parents seek damages for a child born...Read More
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SB 507 |
85(R) - 2017 |
The problem this legislation seeks to address is that of balance billing. Balance billing occurs when a physician (or other medical professional such as an anesthesiologist) bills a patient for medical expenses that the patient’s insurance plan does not cover. This issue is especially prevalent during emergency room visits. Moreover, it is very difficult for a patient to find out how much a service would cost for an out-of-network...Read More
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SB 492 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, for the collection of dishonored checks and credit card invoices, a county tax assessor-collector may notify the maker, law enforcement, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the comptroller of public accounts, or the Department of Public Safety. SB 492 would also allow the assessor-collector to refer the dishonored check or credit card invoice to a private collection agency and would allow that agency to charge fees to...Read More
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SB 404 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would prohibit health care practitioners from giving alcohol to patients or those accompanying the patient and would impose an administrative penalty on health care practitioners who provide alcoholic beverages to patients or those accompanying patients. The bill would not apply to alcohol contained in a drug for treatment. Read More
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SB 16 |
85(R) - 2017 |
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Current law provides for certain fees the Texas Department of Public Safety must charge when issuing an original, duplicate, or replacement Capitol access pass or License To Carry, as well as exceptions to those fees for certain groups. SB 16 would reduce the non-refundable application fee from $140 to $40. More impoverished...Read More
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SB 407 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the government may refuse to disclose information publicly if its release would give advantage to a competitor or bidder. SB 407 would require the governmental body to demonstrate that the information would give such an advantage. In addition, this bill would require executed proposals, awarded bids, accounts, vouchers, and contracts not to be granted this exemption from disclosure.Read More
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SB 559 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a utility company means a person who owns or operates a gas, water, or electric power works or plant used for local sale and distribution located within an incorporated city or town. A gross receipt tax is imposed on each utility company located in an incorporated city or town with a population of more than 1,000. SB 559 would now have the gross receipt tax imposed on each utility company that makes a sale to an ultimate...Read More
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SB 29 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 29 would amend the Government Code to prohibit any governmental entity from investing in a company that has boycotted business relations with the country of Israel. In addition, a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. Read More
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HB 3232 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, penalties are imposed for delinquent gas production taxes and delinquent oil production taxes. HB 3232 would clarify that these penalties do not apply if an appropriate amended report is filed, if taxes are paid in full in the original report, an amended report indicates less than a quarter of the originally reported taxes are due, or an amended report is filed within 2 years that remits the full amount of the additional tax due.Read More
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HB 268 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the code of criminal procedure and allow an offense related to obstruction or retaliation to be prosecuted in any county in which either, the harm occurred, or the threat to do harm originated or was received. Currently there is no venue specified for a crime under this offense. Read More
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HB 886 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Current law makes obsolete code references in the creation and enabling of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District. HB 886 is a local bill that would provide updates regarding the legal sections from which the district derives its purpose, functions, and procedures.Read More
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SB 651 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 651 would amend the Occupations Code SB 651 would amend the Occupations Code to add that a state agency that issues a license or otherwise regulates a business, occupation, or profession may not adopt any rule, regulation, or policy that: limits an applicant’s ability to obtain a license based on a religious belief or burdens a license holder’s freedom of speech regarding a religious belief or membership in a religious organization.Read More
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