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HB 1981 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1981 would allow the comptroller to release unclaimed property to a person holding a limited power of attorney from the property owner or the owner’s heirs that authorizes the person to receive the unclaimed property.Read More
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HB 1831 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1831 would permit a county or district court clerk to carry up to 10 hours of continuing education credits completed above the annual requirement over to the following calendar year.Read More
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HB 3827 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 3827 is a bracketed bill which would disannex Lost Creek in Travis County which was forcibly annexed by the City of Austin against the will of its inhabitants.Read More
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HB 3754 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 3754 would require the calculation of an insurer's quantitative limits in unencumbered assets maintained in an amount equal to the insurer’s policy reserve liabilities and assets pledged or otherwise encumbered, which cannot exceed the amount of the insurer’s capital and surplus or 10% of the insurer's reserve assets, to be based on the statutory financial statements for the insurer most recently filed with...Read More
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HB 2499 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 2499 would require people being towed behind a motorboat in the water to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket.Read More
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HB 3034 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 3034 would establish a statewide homelessness data system for state agencies, local governmental entities,
including law enforcement agencies, court systems, school
districts, emergency service providers, and other relevant
persons to share information related to individuals
experiencing homelessness.Read More
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SB 58 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 58 would add "cloud computing services" to the definition of personal property found in chapter 271 of the Local Government Code, thereby granting government entities the authority to finance the purchase of cloud computing services. Read More
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HB 2043 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 2043 would clarify in the tax code that a portion of land designated for agriculture use is not diverted to non-agriculture use for property tax purposes just because part of the land is associated with a right of way less than 200 feet wide and was taken by condemnation when the remainder of the parcel of
land qualifies for agricultural use.If taxes are imposed because the land has
been designated to a nonagricultural use as a result...Read More
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HB 2441 |
87(R) - 2021 |
Under current law, certain court fees may be designated uncollectable if the person they were imposed on is deceased or serving a life sentence. HB 2441 would stipulate that court ordered fines and reimbursements may also be designated uncollectable for the same reasons. The bill would also require a court's inquiry as to whether a defendant has the ability to pay fines and costs imposed after a plea for certain offenses to be on the record. Read More
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HB 3962 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 3962 would permit a county domestic relations office to modify or clarify certain court orders for child support or for possession of and access to a child.Read More
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HB 3360 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 3360 would create new rules governing civil actions filed
by a civilly committed sex offender. If such an offender files an affidavit of
inability to pay court costs along with their suit, they would have to file a
separate affidavit detailing any previous suits. A court would be able to
dismiss an action by a civilly committed sex offender if they find that the
offender’s affidavit of inability to pay is false or their claim is...Read More
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HB 1706 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1706 would permit counties to establish sexual assault victim services court programs. If established, a court in the county would be assigned for cases in which the person is a victim of a sexual assault and is willing to participate in the program. The judge and prosecutors would be required to have experience in sexual assault cases. Counties would be permitted to seek funds or grants from any source to fund their program.Read More
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HB 2041 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 2041 would mandate that an entity seeking to acquire real property through the use of eminent domain disclose to the property owner, no later than the third business day before the special commissioner's hearing, all current and existing appraisal reports produced or acquired by the entity relating to the owner's property that was used in determining the entity's opinion of the value of the property. This would only be required if an...Read More
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HB 1897 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1897 would require a municipality to provide a landowner with a written disclosure that informs them they are not required to enter an agreement for annexation, the legal authority the municipality has to authorize annexation, and a plain-language description of the annexation procedures and whether those procedures require the landowner's consent. If a disclosure is not provided in accordance with these terms, the agreement made is void.Read More
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HB 4313 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 4313 would modify existing law to ensure that the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has the tools it needs to enforce Insurance Code relating to unauthorized insurance. This would include authorizing the department to administer fees to violators of existing law.Read More
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HB 548 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 548 would require the Medical Board to to issue a license to practice medicine or nursing in a health professional shortage area, or a medically underserved community to a physician or nurse who is licensed in another state, is a veteran of the armed forces who retired or left military service within a year prior to applying, and who at the time of retirement was serving on active duty in this state and authorized to treat enlisted members...Read More
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HB 570 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 570 would establish a targeted investment program for small business recovery utilizing tax incentives and other measures. HB 570 would grant the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office the ability to certify and regulate funds for the purpose of relieving small businesses that meet certain criteria. The bill would also grant the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office the authority to impose penalties...Read More
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HB 1709 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1709 would remove a child running away from home from the criminal offense of delinquent conduct. It would prohibit a child from being detained in any place other than a juvenile processing office, place of nonsecure custody, or nonsecure correctional facility if they are only charged with a status offense, offenses that apply only to minors. HB 1709 would also create timing requirements for a child to be released from nonsecure custody...Read More
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HB 1492 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1492 authorizes a navigation district to respond to and fight an applicable fire, explosion, or hazardous material incident.HB 1492 authorizes the district to acquire, purchase, lease, maintain, repair, and operate facilities and equipment for the purposes for protecting life and property during an emergency by detecting, responding to, and fighting the applicable fires, explosions, and hazardous material incidents.HB 1492 would establish...Read More
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HB 859 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 859 would entitle a person placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or convicted for a misdemeanor that has subsequently been decriminalized to have all relevant files expunged once they have served their sentence. The person would have to submit a petition to the convicting court and indicate to the court in a hearing that their supervision or conviction qualifies under this new law. If enacted, qualifying individuals would...Read More
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