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HB 1930 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1930 would repeal Government Code, Chapter 2266 which allows for a statutory modified accrual basis of accounting by the State and political subdivisions. Chapter 2266 also allows accounting for post-employment benefits (OPEB) other than pension benefits on a pay-as-you-go basis as an alternative standard to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The repeal of this chapter would require state and local governments to comply...Read More
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HB 2615 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under
current law, an individual must hold a license in order to work in a vehicle
storage facility. The Texas commission of Licensing and Regulation is
responsible for adopting rules regarding new licensing qualifications as well
as administrating the licenses. HB 2615 would amend Occupations Code by repealing the dual tow
operator/vehicle storage facility employee license. The bill would add
additional licensing options for operators...Read More
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HB 1106 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would replace the Comptroller or the Comptroller's designee on the Texas Racing Commission with the Commissioner of Agriculture or the Commissioner's designee.Read More
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HB 2029 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, commercial weighing and measuring devices are required to be registered with the state by the owner and periodically inspected by the state. HB 2029 would exempt the application of these provisions to a device that is exclusively used to weigh food sold for immediate consumption.Read More
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HB 1630 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1630 would amend the Government Code to authorize the adjutant general to delegate the authority to approve Texas Military Department expenditures to the executive director of the department.Read More
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HB 1619 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify parts of the code that pertain to the unlawful burning of waste or hazardous material. First, it would clarify that a first time offense which violates municipal law and a TCEQ rule would only be prosecuted under municipal law for a first offence that does not involve the burning of certain enumerated hazardous materials.Under current law, a first time offense is generally a Class C misdemeanor, a second or subsequent...Read More
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HB 1606 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1606 would amend the Government Code to permit the Texas Military Department to use appropriated money to purchase food and beverages for military housing, service members on duty, and students in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy.Read More
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HB 1571 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, savings realized through an energy savings performance contract are the only funds permitted for use to pay the provider of an energy or water conservation measure. HB 1571 would do three main things. First, it would allow any available funds to be used to pay the provider of a conservation measure. Second, it would expand energy savings performance contracts to include alternative fuel programs for school districts,...Read More
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HB 1103 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Current
law states that the Secretary of State’s office must create a jury source list by
accepting names from counties before the end of the year. The source list
should include names of all persons on the current voter registration lists
from all the precincts in the county.
HB 1103 would amend current Government Code by adding clarifying language that
would direct the Secretary of State’s office to combine address...Read More
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HB 920 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would allow peace officers, or any other emergency personnel, to operate all-terrain vehicles for an unlimited amount of distance on public roads, so long as the vehicle clearly follows certain code. The bill would also relax the requirements relating to an orange triangular flag that must be on all ATVs operating on public roads.Read More
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HB 2002 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2002 would require that the main building of the Texas A&M University
System Health Science Center Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy be located in Kleberg County.Read More
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HB 257 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 257 would direct the Texas Workforce Commission to release a
report, no later than September 1st each year, to the governor,
lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and chairs of the appropriate
legislative committees that identifies the five most common military
occupational specialties of service members transitioning from military service
to employment, five occupations those specialties previously listed best offer
transferable...Read More
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HB 3329 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3329 would amend the Occupations Code to prohibit a municipality or region from collecting a permit fee, registration fee, administrative fee, or any other fee from a licensed electrician for work performed in the municipality or region. Read More
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HB 626 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the chief appraiser must accept and approve or deny an application for a residence homestead exemption for a disabled veteran, surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, or the surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. armed forces killed in action after the deadline if the application is filed no later than one year after the delinquency date.HB 626 would change the late application exemption to two years for a surviving...Read More
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HB 3018 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3018 would amend the Insurance Code to require in the plan for operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association to include a requirement that a nonresident agent may not offer or sell a Texas windstorm and hail insurance policy unless the nonresident agent’s state of residence authorizes a resident agent licensed in this state to act in the nonresident agent’s state as an agent for that state’s residual insurer of last resort...Read More
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SB 1476 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law certain telecommunications companies are subsidized through the Texas Universal Service Fund (TUSF) which is funded by fees imposed on consumer phone plans. SB 1476 would allow some eligible companies receiving the subsidy which would otherwise expire on December 31, 2017 to continue to receive the TUSF subsidy until December 31, 2023 or until the Public Utility Commission eliminates the subsidy if earlier than that date.Read More
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SB 1004 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1004 would amend the Local Government Code to authorize a wireless network provider to construct and operate a network node (equipment that enables wireless communications between user equipment and telecommunications network) and utility pole or network support pole in a public right-of-way. The fee for the provider would be no more than $250 multiplied by the number of utility or network support poles with an installed node inside the...Read More
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HB 216 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would designate the portion of the U.S. Highway 380 from the municipal limits of Graham in Young County east to the municipal limits of Bryson in Jack County as the Henry H. King Memorial Highway. Read More
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HB 100 |
85(R) - 2017 |
House
Bill 100 would amend current Occupations Code by adding a chapter that would
regulate transportation network companies (TNC). The bill would require that
digitally prearranged rides operated on a digital network register, be granted
a permit, and comply with state regulations.
If enacted, the bill would only pertain to companies that operate a
digital network of prearranged rides using personal vehicles. It would not
affect...Read More
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HB 29 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would make a few substantial changes
to various parts of the code.
HB 29 would grant the
attorney general (AG) vast new powers regarding how the AG's office may collect
evidence for certain cases related to human trafficking and racketeering. This
bill would allow the AG to initiate a “civil investigative demand” if they have
any reason to believe that the person who the demand is against has information
or...Read More
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