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SB 1171 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1171 would amend the Insurance Code to add that the Texas Health Reinsurance System may only operate during the period an order authorizing operation is in effect. The Commissioner would hold a hearing if there is a belief that small employer health benefit plan issuers are threatened with the inability to secure reinsurance or the commissioner receives a petition requesting a hearing by at least 15 small employer health benefit plan...Read More
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SB 1052 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1052 would allow for the offer of a debt cancellation agreement in connection to consumer loans, retail installment contracts, and retail charge agreements. The amount charged for a debt cancellation agreement, or an authorized product, made in connection with a loan or contract may not exceed five percent of the amount financed pursuant to the loan or contract. Eligible provisions would be established which permit the exclusion...Read More
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SB 303 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 303 would amend the Government Code to extend the sunset for the Board of Law Examiners until 2029. Also, the board may now delegate routine decisions to the executive director of the board. Next, the executive director would be required to create a training manual and distribute annually to the board members. Finally, the board would be required to develop guidelines for the licensing of attorneys for determining moral character of applicants,...Read More
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HB 1829 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the State Preservation Board to contract with a nonprofit corporation to assist in upkeep of the Capitol and Capitol grounds and develop and implement a plan to solicit and accept gifts and grants to be used to maintain, preserve, and improve the Capitol and Capitol grounds. Read More
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HB 1913 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would remove the requirement to have a Ph.D in osteopathy in order to be President of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The bill would also repeal a statutory prohibition preventing the university from awarding an M.D. degree. Read More
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SB 28 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law the Texas Mobility Fund can be used for a port security, transportation, or facility project including a maritime port study. SB 28 would amend the Transportation Code so as to restrict use of Mobility Funds to only those projects that will construct or improve public roadways that will enhance connectivity to ports. This bill would also create the Ship Channel Improvement Revolving Fund.Read More
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SB 416 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the president of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas is required to appoint four minority member directors. SB 416 would require the president to instead appoint four outreach directors. Outreach directors would not be required to be from a particular background, but would be required to have demonstrated sensitivity and knowledge necessary to represent the interests of attorneys from varied backgrounds.Read More
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SB 586 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Small and Rural Incumbent Local Exchange Company Universal Service Plan exists to assist utilities in providing basic telecommunications services at a reasonable rate. This service plan is set to expire in September, 2017. SB 586 would make this service plan extend until 2023 and put in place new rules and procedures for disbursing the assistance funds specifically to small providers. This bill would also require the...Read More
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SB 203 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the deadline for the Department of Family and Protective Services to enter into new permanency care agreements is August 31, 2017. This bill would remove that deadline altogether, allowing the department to continue entering into such agreements beyond August of this year. Read More
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SB 1655 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, certain information is exempt from public information requirements if it is information considered confidential by law. SB 1655 would clarify that information considered to be privileged created by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Evidence, the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Federal Rules of Evidence, or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including the attorney-client privilege,...Read More
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SB 1440 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1440 would amend the Government Code to exclude the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at a candidate forum, appearance, or debate to inform the electorate from open meetings requirements so long as no formal action or discussions occur. Read More
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SB 257 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the portion of the Family Code that pertains to protective orders. If passed, this bill would prohibit the subject of a protective order from making more than one motion to request the court to review the protective order, and determine if there is a continuing need for the order. A subsequent motion may not be filed earlier than a year from the judiciary’s previous finding. In addition, a motion may not be...Read More
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SB 115 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 115 would add to the Government Code that an agency
within the executive or legislative branch of state government that receives
more than $40 million from general revenue and has more than 250 full-time employees, must broadcast over the internet
live video and audio of each open meeting. The agency would have to archive the
video and audio of the meeting as well.Read More
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SB 587 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill, if enacted, would increase the number of students eligible for full time courses through the state virtual school network by, allowing dependents of current military members in Texas to enroll full time into the virtual program. If the appropriate amount of funds are not allocated for this expansion, the agency may use existing funds to do so.Read More
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SB 286 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This is a local bill that allows the Trinity Valley Community College District to increase their board to 11 members.Read More
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HB 472 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the portion of the Family Code that pertains to protective orders. If passed, this bill would prohibit the subject of a protective order from making more than one motion to request the court to review the protective order, and determine if there is a continuing need for the order. A subsequent motion may not be filed earlier than a year from the judiciary’s previous finding. In addition, a motion may not be...Read More
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SB 1516 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1516 would amend the Occupations Code relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies, and expanding the applicability of an occupational registration. The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board would be required to collect the national registry fee and corresponding information from federally regulated appraisal companies. These collected fees would be deposited to the credit of the appraiser...Read More
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HB 3261 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3261 would amend the Occupations Code relating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies, and expanding the applicability of an occupational registration. The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board would be required to collect the national registry fee and corresponding information from federally regulated appraisal companies. These collected fees would be deposited to the credit of the appraiser...Read More
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HB 1793 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under
current law, vehicles and trailers are required to be inspected for legal
operation on the road. HB 1793 would exempt the inspection requirements
for vehicles that are not domiciled in Texas, registered in Texas, registered
under the International Registration Plan, and that has a certificate of
inspection compliant with federal motor carrier safety regulations.
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SB 1801 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill requires certain information to be recorded when suspending a student; including their race, sex, date of birth, whether the student is in a special education program, the basis for the suspension, the duration of the suspension, and the number of suspension that were inconsistent with the guidelines included in the student code of conduct adopted under the Education Code. This bill would also require the information to be publicly available.Read More
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