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SB 1088 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1088 would amend the Tax Code to state that only an owner of real property would be required to send certain appraisal notices to the leasee of certain leased property, thereby exempting owners of personal property from this notice requirement. Read More
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SB 1094 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1094 would allow funds from a tax-advantaged 529 plan to be applied to tuition and fees for students attending registered apprenticeship programs. This would constitute an expansion of the allowable educational uses of 529 plans.Read More
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SB 828 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 828 would allow Queen
City and the City of Conroe to use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the promotion of tourism by enhancing and upgrading sports facilities.Read More
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SB 63 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 63 make numerous updates to the governance of appraisal districts, improve transparency and access to training, and would make the appraisal process more responsive and easier for taxpayers to navigate. Some significant provisions of the bill (but not an exhaustive list) are outlined below. SB 63 would institute term limits for an appraisal district's board of directors, with certain exceptions. SB 63 would require a chief appraiser...Read More
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SB 484 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 484 would allow members of the Texas military forces on active duty, state training duty, or other forms of duty at the governors request to retain private legal counsel and file suit against persons who violate the benefits or protections offered to military personnel under The Service members Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and to be awarded compensation for damages and attorney's fees. Read More
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SB 1697 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1697 would allow parents or legal guardians the option of letting their children repeat a grade or certain courses if the child has not previously met the requirements for that grade or course. Read More
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SB 800 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 800 would modify existing law to change the form on which certain reports regarding human trafficking are submitted to the attorney general and to specify the frequency with which certain reports required by law must be submitted, to whom they must be submitted, or in what mediums they have to be submitted.Read More
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SB 938 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 938 would waive all filing fees for a new veteran business, as defined by this bill until the earlier of the fifth anniversary of the business' formation or until it no longer qualifies as a new veteran business. The bill would also exempt a new veteran business from franchise taxes until the same span of time has passed.Read More
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SB 15 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 15 would amend consumer privacy protections in order to limit the disclosure of certain private information of drivers by the Texas Department of Transportation or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The bill would also create a criminal offense for unauthorized disclosure of this confidential information, punishable by a misdemeanor fine not to exceed $100,000.Read More
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SB 10 |
87(R) - 2021 |
CSSB 10 seeks to address issues regarding the transparency of political subdivisions and certain government and nonprofit entities when they spend public money on lobbyists.The bill would require a governing body of the political subdivision/entity to obtain a majority vote in an open meeting to authorize the expenditure(s).These political subdivisions and government and nonprofit entities must disclose information regarding their actions...Read More
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SB 477 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 477 would require marketplace providers who process sales of or payments for lead-acid batteries to collect applicable fees. The bill would also require marketplace providers to collect the applicable 9-1-1 emergency services fee on sales of certain prepaid wireless communications services. SB 477 bill would also clarify that if a marketplace seller sells tickets for admission and tells the marketplace provider that taxes were...Read More
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SB 794 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 794 would clarify language in Tax Code for disabled veterans who are exempted from taxation of the total appraised value of the veteran's residence homestead from "A disabled veteran who receives..." to "A disabled veteran who has been awarded..."Read More
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SB 112 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 112 would change certain laws regarding search warrants. It would raise the burden of proof needed for law enforcement to use a mobile tracking device on a person from a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity to probable cause. A warrant would be required to obtain the disclosure of location information (information used to locate a private communications device) from an electronic communications service. If enacted, the affidavit...Read More
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HB 54 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 54 prohibits a law enforcement agency from
authorizing a person to accompany and film a peace officer acting in the line of duty for
the purpose of producing a reality television program.Read More
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SB 1896 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1896 would place several restrictions upon the courts and the Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure parent participation and work with faith and community-based organizations to design a volunteer mentor program. SB 1896 would require the "community-based care" to now utilize direct case management to: prevent entry into foster care; reunify and preserve families; ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being;...Read More
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SCR 29 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SCR 29 would make a resolution by the Texas Legislature expressing a commitment to eliminating and changing racially offensive names of twenty-eight geographic places in Texas.Read More
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SB 916 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 916 would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to provide a link, on each biennial report of an appraisal district's performance review, to the comptroller's report for the review and each property value study the comptroller conducted on the study of school district property values. Districts would be allowed to request information on a registered professional appraiser whom a board is considering for appointment...Read More
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SB 566 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 566 stipulates that if a qualified ratepayer (or group of ratepayers) believes a municipally owned utility providing service to the Capitol complex is overcharging them, they may petition to have the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) investigate and determine if they are being charged a rate similarly situated customers in areas of the state that are deregulated are charged. If it is determined that these customers are being overcharged,...Read More
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SB 1668 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1668 would allow the Railroad Commission of Texas to waive license requirements for an cylinder filling certificate applicant who has completed training under guidelines established by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), followed the required application procedures and has completed a RRC approved cylinder filling examination.Read More
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SB 1267 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1267 would require The State Board for Educator Certification to develop and publish a comprehensive clearinghouse of
information regarding continuing education and training requirements of educators and other school personnel.Among other things, SB 1267 would stipulate that only a school district’s cybersecurity coordinator is required to complete cybersecurity training on an annual basis. Any other school district employee required...Read More
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