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SB 133 |
84(R) - 2015 |
5/22/15 Update:
This bill is substantively
the same as when we reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to
remain neutral on SB 133. The second chamber sponsor is Representative Coleman.Original chamber analysis
below:The bill authorizes the department to make grants to local mental health authorities to provide an approved mental health first aid (MHFA) training program, administered by mental health first aid trainers, at...Read More
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SB 900 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 900 would make changes to Chapter 2210 of the Insurance
Code. Chapter 2210 concerns the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).
First, this legislation would rename the Texas Windstorm
Insurance Association to the Texas Coastal Insurance Association (TCIA).
A new section in Chapter 2210 would require the Texas
Department of Insurance (TDI) to conduct a study, each biennium, on the market
incentives to promote participation...Read More
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SB 1337 |
84(R) - 2015 |
(The second chamber sponsor is Representative Lucio III.)SB 1337, if enacted, would modify the Water Code (Section
16.053) by exempting certain financial assistance programs from being subject
to water loss audits. The various financial programs which could be used to
fund water projects are listed under Chapter 15 of the code. The programs which
would be exempted are the Water Bond Insurance Program, Research and Planning
Program,...Read More
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SB 1406 |
84(R) - 2015 |
5/22/15 Update:
This bill is substantively
the same as when we reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to remain neutral. The second chamber sponsor is Representative Dutton.Original chamber analysis
below:The Department of Public Safety
(DPS) and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) currently utilize
a tool called the Child Safety Check Alert List (CSCAL) to locate children who
DFPS is unable to locate during...Read More
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SB 496 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 496 seeks to enable optional flexible day programs in school districts to earn a full day of attendance
for 240 minutes of instruction rather than the 360 minutes of
instruction required to earn a full day of attendance under the existing
calculation for the Foundation School Program. Read More
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SB 159 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Currently, a teacher is required to be bilingual certified for any dual language program even if he or she would only be teaching the English component. SB 159 would amend Education Code to allow school districts local control over how to utilize bilingual certified and ESL (English as a second language) certified teachers for their dual language programs. This would allow a school to assign multiple appropriately certified teachers...Read More
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HR 1835 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This resolution makes a non-binding statement of support for the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System.Read More
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SJR 17 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This legislation would amend Article III of the Texas Constitution to authorize counties with a population
of 7,500 or less to construct and maintain private roads. Any revenue received from private road work may be used only for the
construction, including right-of-way acquisition, or maintenance
of public roads.Read More
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SB 1467 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Current law allows the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contract with third party vendors to collect tolls for projects that are part of the state highway system. Mostly these tolls are collected by mail, or automatically processed electronically through the use of a toll tag that is connected to a credit or debit card. There is only one physical service center where a person may walk in and make payment in person.SB 1467 would...Read More
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SB 316 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 316 prioritizes the public defender over other counsel. By using “shall” vs “may appoint” public defender’s office, this bill directs the court to make use of this governmental program over other counsel. However, this bill also allows other counsel to be appointed, if the county has a managed assigned counsel program or if the court has another reason to appoint different counsel.Read More
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SB 1071 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1071 would ensure that the attorney who represented the condemned person be notified of the state’s motion to set an execution date. The state would have to have a notification hand delivered not later than the 10th day before the court enters an order setting the execution date or send notification by first class mail no later than the 16th day before the court enters an order setting the execution date.Read More
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SB 135 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 135 would remove the practice of using jury commissioners to select members of a grand jury and assigns only the district judge to appoint prospective grand jurors. Under current law a jury commissioner in Texas serves for $10 a day and has the responsibility of choosing the prospective grand jurors. This bill would also order the court to consider the county’s demographics in order to select jurors. However, this bill would also gives...Read More
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SB 1070 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1070 would update the code to remove the abolished agency of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse from part of the Texas code. This bill would replace that commission’s responsibilities with other government authorities capable of handling the duties that were previously assigned to a now defunct commission. Currently, people convicted of certain intoxication and alcohol related offenses and sentenced to community supervision...Read More
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SB 1032 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1032 makes changes to Chapter 658 of the Government Code.
Specifically, this bill would permit state agency employees, with approval from
their supervisors, to work from an alternative worksite and they may do so outside
of regular working hours. To implement this new provision, the bill would have
the administrative head of a state agency adopt new policies that would allow
employees to work from alternative works sites. Read More
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SB 1007 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1007 would make many changes to Chapter 1103 of the
Occupations Code concerning real estate appraisers. There are new sections and
amendments that modify the current practices of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board (TALCB).
First, this legislation would bring TALCB under Sunset
review in 2019. A board member of TALCB must undergo a training program before
taking on the authority of that position....Read More
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SB 188 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Subchapter L of
chapter 544 prohibits insurers from raising fees against homeowner policy
holders on the basis of a general inquiry into a claim or policy. SB 188 would expand
the type of insurance carriers subject to this law: a farm mutual insurance
company; a county mutual insurance company; a Lloyd’s plan; and a reciprocal or
interinsurance exchange. Read More
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SB 1168 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1168 would make the following key changes to the
operation of property owners’ associations (POA) regulated under the Property
Code:
It would clarify the meaning of “verified mail.”
67 percent of property owners would have to agree to any
deed restriction changes.
A POA board meeting could be held through electronic means,
such as conference call or video conference.
If the POA holds a vote or election, a property...Read More
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HB 2828 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2828 would expand the rights of a municipality or a county to obtain criminal records from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) beyond merely an applicant for employment. This would expand background check authority for municipalities and counties to those employed under government contracts, volunteers or volunteer applicants within the municipality or county, and previous employees who were hired before September 1, 2000.Read More
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SB 1326 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill would allow a person who was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to a mental institution to be credited with time served prior to being committed to a mental facility or treatment program. This would effectively lower the maximum amount of time such a person could be committed to an institution or treatment program due to a finding of incompetency to stand trial.Read More
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SB 1496 |
84(R) - 2015 |
5/22/15 Update:This bill is substantively
the same as when we reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to remain neutral. The second chamber sponsor is Representative Naishtat.Original chamber analysis
below:The bill would extend state criminal background check
requirements for child care facilities to include listed or registered family
homes and group day-care homes in order to comply with the federal Child Care and Development...Read More
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