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HB 1983 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, certain law enforcement and emergency personnel are entitled to compensation benefits for cases involving post-traumatic stress disorder. HB 1983 would require that compensation only be given to such first responders if PTSD was caused by events that occurred during their employment and that their work was a substantial contributing factor.Read More
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HB 2546 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2546 would amend the Labor Code to allow a treating doctor to delegate to a licensed physician assistant the authority to complete and sign a work
status report regarding an injured employee’s ability to return to work. Read More
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HB 1424 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, unauthorized personnel are prohibited from operating unmanned aircraft over critical infrastructure. HB 1424 would also prohibit the unauthorized operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional or detention facilities. In addition, an offense would be instituted for operating an unmanned aircraft over a sports venue under 400 feet and without the approval of the government or the venue. Violations in both cases would...Read More
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SR 712 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SR 712 would urge the U.S Congress to expand and extend the tax credit for carbon capture and utilization, provide sufficient appropriations to the U.S. Department of Energy for research, and support policies that increase operational efficiency of electric-generating units and the preservation of a fuel-diverse electric generation portfolio.Read More
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HB 931 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a utility in Harris county has limited liability when it enters into an agreement with a political subdivision to allow utility property to be used for public recreation. HB 931 would expand the application of these provisions to all counties. In addition, this bill would authorize a written agreement to require the political subdivision to pay costs incurred by the utility in an agreement.A political subdivision's...Read More
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SB 967 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, there are various standards for appraising consent in cases of alleged sexual assault. SB 967 would not consider it a defense to prosecution if a reasonable person “should have known” or understood that consent was not granted. In addition, this bill would clarify the language regarding situations where the victim is incapable of appraising the nature of the act. This would effectively adopt an affirmative consent...Read More
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SB 2238 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill as passed by the Senate was intended to establish a new crime called sexual coercion. A person would commit this crime if they make threats with the intention of coercing another person to engage in sexual conduct. The new offense also includes a threat against property, or reputation, or if someone threatens to distribute intimate visual material, with the intention of coercing another person to engage in sexual conduct or to...Read More
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SCR 26 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This resolution would have the legislature urge the executive branch and U.S. Congress to work with Texas to identify federal regulations implemented the last eight years and determine whether they should be revised, delegated to state agencies, or eliminated. Read More
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SB 1512 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, if at the time of loss, the total amount of insurance applicable to a dwelling is equal to 80 percent or more of the full replacement cost of the dwelling or equal to the maximum amount of insurance otherwise available through the association, coverage applicable to the dwelling under the policy is extended to include the full cost of repair or replacement, without a deduction for depreciation.SB 1512 would change from...Read More
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SB 1504 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would expand the eligibility for orders of nondisclosure for individuals who are victims of human trafficking. If this bill passes, crimes related to the delivery of less than ¼ ounce of marijuana, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, theft constituting a Class C or Class B misdemeanor, prostitution, criminal trespass, and the promotion of prostitution by the prostitute, would be eligible for orders of nondisclosure....Read More
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HB 3356 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the civil practice and remedies code pertaining to the transfer of structured settlement payment rights. If this bill passes, individuals who are the payee in suits that resulted in a structured settlement of payments would have their privacy rights protected to a greater degree. If this bill passes, a payee may make a written request to conceal their personally identifiable information including the names of dependents,...Read More
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SB 38 |
85(R) - 2017 |
As the law currently stands either the probate court, or any interested person, may motion to have an independent executor removed if they fail to file the affidavit or certificates in a timely manner. SB 38 would amend the Estates Code by allowing only a probate court to remove an independent executor if they fail to timely file the affidavit or certificates required. This bill would also allow a court in which guardianship is pending to...Read More
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SB 41 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would maintain the rights that a principal has in demanding accountability from the individual who holds power of attorney over their property and finances. If a principal is unable to demand an account of their finances because of the principal’s mental or physical condition, then a guardian or spouse of the principal, or a person named as a successor attorney in fact or agent in the durable power of attorney, or an agent of...Read More
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SB 1122 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1122 would abolish the county board of education, board of county school trustees, and office of county school superintendent in Dallas County unless the continuation of these entities is approved by a majority of voters in an election held on the uniform election day in November, 2017. A dissolution committee would be formed primarily to administrate the handling of the finances related to those organizations.Read More
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SB 2048 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 2048 would repeal the college savings bond and make numerous other changes to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board that reflect current operations and conform to constitutional amendments. Read More
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SB 2001 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would in more detail than under current law, add to the statutory definition of the term "practice of psychology". The updated definition would specify that a psychologist observes, describes, diagnoses, evaluates, assesses, interprets, intervenes, and treats human behavior to prevent, predict, and treat symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior or mental illness. Read More
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SB 1975 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would establish a committee with the goal of planning, facilitating, and overseeing annual ceremonies to honor the lives of peace officers that were killed in the line of duty. The ceremony may be funded with private or public funding. Read More
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SB 1922 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study once every ten years to evaluate and determine the classes of prescription drugs for which prior authorization is required, and changes the date that certain requirements no longer apply from 2018 to 2023. Read More
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SB 1897 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision may declare a local state of disaster. SB 1897 would require a declaration to include the description, location, and causes of the disaster. This bill would also require the posting of the declaration on the subdivision’s website and would allow a subdivision to request a suspension or waiver of a deadline from the governor (such as for a budget or...Read More
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HB 162 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, if an individual is convicted of a crime related to abusing animals and is sentenced to community supervision they are required to take a course on responsible pet ownership from a local animal shelter. If this law passes, a judge may require the person to complete a state approved, online responsible pet owner course instead. This bill would task the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the Texas Commission...Read More
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