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SB 1125 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1125 would authorize the testimony of a forensic analyst, in a criminal proceeding in which a forensic analyst is required to testify, to be conducted by video teleconferencing rather than in-person if: (1) the use of video teleconferencing is approved by the court after notice to all parties; (2) the video teleconferencing is coordinated in advance to ensure proper scheduling and equipment compatibility and reliability; and (3) a method...Read More
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SB 1297 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1297 would allow a school district to adopt uniform general conditions (UGCs) to be incorporated in all district building construction contracts. UGCs contained in construction contracts for public buildings are common across all projects, and are developed every five years by a statutory workgroup, then adopted by the Texas Facilities Commission. They include provisions relating to wage rates and other laws governing construction, general...Read More
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SB 1258 |
86(R) - 2019 |
Currently, the Penal Code defines a "person" as "an individual, corporation, or association." SB 1258 would add limited liability companies to the definition of "person" in the Penal Code. This would clarify that limited liability companies are subject to the same criminal liability as other types of legal entities. Read More
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SB 1200 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1200 would authorize a military spouse to engage in a business or occupation for which a license is required without obtaining the applicable license, for no more than three years, if the spouse is currently licensed in another state. The issuing state must have licensing requirements that are substantially similar to the requirements in this state.Read More
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HB 3224 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 3224 would amend the Health and Safety Code by creating a defense from liability for those who arrange for the recycling of certain metals to recycling facilities which later go on to cause pollution with those materials. Such a person would not be liable under the Solid Waste Disposal Act if they are able to establish with a preponderance of the evidence that they would not be held liable under federal law (42 U.S.C Section 9607(a)(3) or (4)).Read More
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SB 970 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 970 would prevent a public agency with the power to own or operate waste collection, transportation, treatment, or disposal facilities or systems, from entering into a contingency fee contract for legal services without review and approval by the attorney general. This would not apply to (1) a contingent fee contract to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes, and court fines and fees, accounts receivable; (2) a contingent fee contract for...Read More
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SB 686 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 686 would change the foundation high school program curriculum requirements to add personal financial literacy courses, requiring that at least one-half credit be completed in either economics or personal financial literacy and economics.Read More
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SB 351 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 351 reenacts school accountability measures passed in the 85th session and makes amendments. High school accountability standards would be required to include the number of students who complete a practicum or internship, as opposed to a percentage of students, as well as students who complete a coherent sequence of career and technology courses. Read More
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HB 2282 |
86(R) - 2019 |
A "biometric identifier" is defined under the Business & Commerce Code as a retina or iris scan, fingerprint, voiceprint, or record of hand or face geometry. Currently, a person may not capture or sell a biometric identifier for a commercial purpose unless the person receives the individual's consent.HB 2282 would provide that these provisions do not apply to a financial institution or an affiliate subject to the requirements of the...Read More
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HB 2611 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 2611 would alter the definition of a "passive entity" in the Tax Code to include certain limited liability companies. In Texas, a passive entity is one which has a federal gross income consisting of at least 90 percent of dividends, interest, foreign currency exchange gain, periodic and nonperiodic payments with respect to notional principal contracts, option premiums, cash settlement of termination payments with respect to a financial...Read More
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HJR 11 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HJR 11 would propose a constitutional amendment to Article 3 of the Texas Constitution that would allow the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to issue additional general obligation bonds for the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) account of the Texas Water Development Fund in an amount that would not exceed $200 million.Read More
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SB 1845 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 1845 would establish certain requirements for mixed-use real estate developments, particularly in relation to dedicatory instruments of certain mixed-use real estate developments in property owners associations. This bill would apply to certain mixed-use real estate developments located within Harris County in which property owners are subject to mandatory membership in a property owners association.Read More
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SB 693 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 693 would require Class C fine-only family violence convictions to be reported to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for entry into the statewide computerized criminal history system. It would also include misdemeanors punishable by fine only that involves family violence in the list of charges for which the arresting law enforcement agency shall prepare a uniform incident fingerprint card and initiate the reporting process. On disposition...Read More
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HB 63 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 63 would make the possession of between 1 and 2 ounces of marijuanna a class B misdemeanor. A quantity of less than one ounce of marijuana would be punishable only by a civil penalty of up to $250, the imposition of the civil penalty would not be a conviction and could not be considered a conviction for any purposes. If three civil penalties have been assessed against an individual then a subsequent possession of marijuana would be a...Read More
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HB 2100 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 2100 would require all institutions of higher education to protect the constitutionally guaranteed expressive rights of all persons and student organizations lawfully present on their campus. Institutions would be required to consider all outdoor common areas of the campus to be traditional public forums and allow all expressive activities that are not unlawful or disrupt the functioning of the institution. Institutions would be allowed...Read More
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SB 452 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 452 would allow the governing body of a general-law municipality to order an election to impose, amend, or repeal municipal term limits. Read More
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HB 4009 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 4009 would set up a framework for the commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a municipality to set up a pretrial victim-offender mediation program for juvenile offenders who have been arrested for certain offenses, exclusive of a number of violent or sexually oriented offenses specifically enumerated. A court that implements a victim-offender mediation program may adopt administrative rules and local rules of procedure...Read More
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HB 914 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 914 would make a host of changes to regulation regarding charitable bingo games. The bill would shift certain responsibilities from bingo license holders to the Texas Lottery Commission. The bill would extend the period of time a person may be employed in certain roles related to the game of bingo while awaiting the results of a background check. The bill would allow a licensed organization to hold more bingo occasions under certain circumstances...Read More
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HB 1307 |
86(R) - 2019 |
HB 1307 would require the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to, if funds are available, contract with a vendor to create a case management system for people affected by a disaster. The bill would require the coordination of case management among various state agencies during a time of disaster. Individuals using the system during that time would be able to apply for assistance from multiple sources. Personally...Read More
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SB 961 |
86(R) - 2019 |
SB 961 would give peace officers the discretion of issuing a citation to a person charged with committing the Class B misdemeanor offense of criminal trespass instead of taking the person before a magistrate.Read More
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