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HB 2443 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2443 would amend the Labor Code to allow an employee to file a wage claim electronically in a manner designated by the Texas Workforce Commission.Read More
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HB 2220 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This is a local bill. HB 2220 would give the West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 21 certain powers to implement and finance road projects, including the power to issue bonds. Read More
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HB 2087 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2087 would regulate the use of personal student information by a school district or campus that is collected digitally (online or through mobile applications). This bill would prohibit the use of collected information for targeted advertising or to create a student profile not related to a school purpose and would require that site operators take reasonable measures to protect student information. Disclosure and use of student information...Read More
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HB 1934 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1934 would amend the Education Code to require the State Board of Education to establish procedures to expedite the processing of application for an educator certificate by a spouse of a person serving on active duty as member of the U.S. armed forces. Also, a temporary certificate awarded to the spouse would be prohibited from expiring before 3 years from the date the board completes the review of credentials. Read More
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SB 1062 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1062 is a procedural bill which would update language and processes with respect to documenting odometer readings for the transfer of a vehicle title. Read More
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SB 570 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 570 would amend the Health and Safety Code to require a used or scrap tire generator, including a tire dealer junkyard, or fleet operator, who stores used or scrap tires outdoors on its business premises to lock the used or scrap tires in a secure manner during non-business hours. This bill would also require a person who uses more than 1,000 used or scrap tire in a construction project to obtain approval from the Texas Commission on...Read More
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HB 3921 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require employees of financial institutions to report on financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult if they have good cause to believe that financial exploitation is occurring. The financial institution would be compelled to assess the suspected financial exploitation and submit a report to the Department of Family and Protective Services, in the same manner as, and containing the same information required to be reported...Read More
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HB 45 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the supreme court to adopt rules of evidence and procedure to implement limitations on the granting of comity to a foreign judgement or an arbitration award involving a marriage relationship or a parent-child relationship. The rules would have to protect against violations of constitutional rights and public policy. This bill outlines some requirements for the rules including that the court may issue any orders the...Read More
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HB 1644 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas Veterans Commission has charge and control over the painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On" by George Skypeck. HB 1644 would transfer charge and control to the General Land Office.Read More
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HB 1515 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the dry cleaner environmental response program is scheduled to expire in 2021. HB 1515 would extend the life of this program to 2050.Read More
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HB 1492 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1492 would amend the Government Code to create the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund. The fund would consist of admissions revenue and donations and would be used to administer, operate, preserve, repair, expand, or maintain the museum.Read More
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SB 1253 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1253 would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require a law enforcement agency of the state or of a municipality, county, or other political subdivision to make an audio recording of any custodial interrogation that occurs in a place of detention with a person suspected of or charged with an offense of murder, kidnapping, trafficking, sexual abuse, indecency, improper relationship between educator and student, or sexual assault....Read More
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HB 1075 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1075 would require sports officials in the University Interscholastic League to submit to an initial criminal background check, as well as a background check every three years in order to stay University Interscholastic League compliant.Read More
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HB 284 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow health care facilities to use self-release seat belts with an authorization by the resident or the resident's guardian. Read More
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HB 136 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require K-12 schools to include workforce, technological training, and other post secondary activities in the mission of public education.Read More
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SB 78 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Department of Criminal Justice is permitted to sell repaired or refurbished surplus or salvage data processing equipment to a school district, a state agency, or a political subdivision (in that order of preference). SB 78 would add to the end of the list certain statewide organizations or local volunteer advocate programs so that the equipment can be used by minors in foster care.Read More
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HJR 100 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, professional sports team charitable foundations may conduct charitable raffles if it was defined as a professional sports team charitable foundation on January 1, 2016. HJR 100 would be on the November 7, 2017 ballot to apply charitable raffles law to any entity defined as a professional sports team charitable foundation no matter the date the entity was defined as such. Read More
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SB 1444 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the current law relating to de novo hearings in child protection cases. If this bill passes, a party may not request a de novo hearing on a default judgement or after an agreed order. These proceedings would be given preference over other pending matters to ensure that the court reaches a decision promptly. If a court does not hold the de novo hearing on an associate Judge's proposed order or judgement on or before...Read More
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SB 1656 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones exist to enable municipalities to promote homeownership (particularly for low- and middle-income families) and improve economic and social conditions in disadvantaged communities. Such assistance is available to municipalities with a population of at least 750,000 in a uniform state service region with fewer than 550,000 occupied housing units.SB 1656 would expand...Read More
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SB 295 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Thanks to reforms passed by the 84th Legislature, county, municipality, special district, and other political subdivisions may not issue capital appreciation bonds that are secured by ad valorem taxes unless certain procedures are followed. In that legislation an exception was made so that the procedure for the issuance of refunding bonds and capital appreciation bonds for the purpose of financing transportation projects is less restrictive...Read More
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