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SB 77 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would add to the list of reasons that outlines when a court may order the termination of a parent-child relationship. Under current law, a court may order the termination of parental rights if the parent has been convicted of the murder of the other parent, criminal attempt, or criminal solicitation. SB 77 adds the “sexual assault of the other parent” to the list of convictions which would allow a court to terminate parental...Read More
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HB 1632 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill makes updates to a current veterans preference law which allows an eligible person serving on active duty to pay delinquent property taxes without any penalty under certain circumstances. Eligibility would be slightly broadened and a provision would be added to stipulate that interest would accrue at a rate of 6%.Read More
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HB 2755 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the punishment for tampering with a government record. Under current law, tampering with a government record is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor. This bill would stipulate that if an individual tampers with a payroll document requesting payment of compensation to a state officer or employee, that individual would face a charge of state jail felony. Read More
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SJR 60 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SJR 60 would further define the types of extensions of credit which do not apply to the protection of a homestead from forced sale for its payment. This includes establishing a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower, removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, allowing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads. This...Read More
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HJR 113 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HJR
113, if approved by the voters, would amend the constitution to allow a
property tax exemption of bullion and other precious metals held by the Texas
Bullion Depository. Bullion would be defined as a precious metal that are
formed into uniform shapes and quantities used in precious metal transactions.
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HCR 52 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This resolution would urge Congress to reimburse Texas for having to pay for securing the Texas-Mexico Border when it is the responsibility of the federal government to secure international borders.Read More
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HB 3691 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3691 would revise the bracketing provisions in existing code to make certain municipalities eligible to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.Read More
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HB 3639 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3639 is a local bill bracketed to the author's district. This bill would prohibit a firework stand from
being located within 2,500 feet of the boundary of a municipality or within 500 feet of residential property. This bill would also establish a complaint and investigation process for complaints against retail fireworks permit holders. Failure to adhere to the provisions of HB 3639 would be a Class C misdemeanor.Read More
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HB 3882 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3882 would prohibit a former statewide elected official from engaging in activities that require registration as a lobbyist for two years after the person leaves office. This would also apply to members of the official’s staff who report directly to a statewide elected official. A violation would be a Class A misdemeanor.Read More
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HB 3163 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3163 would revise the definition of a “vehicle lessor” to mean a person who, as the lessor, leases or offers to lease a motor vehicle to another person. Subsequently, a licensed vehicle lease facilitator may sign a vehicle lease agreement as a vehicle lessor before the vehicle lease is assigned, transferred, or conveyed to an ultimate lessor. This would allow a person who does not own a vehicle to be a vehicle lessor. Read More
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HB 2714 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under
current law, leased motor vehicles are not included in calculating property
taxes if at least 50 percent of the miles driven by the vehicle in a tax year
are for non-income producing purposes.
HB 2714 would add vehicles leased to governmental
entities, vehicles leased to organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation, or used
exclusively for religious, educational, or charitable purposes as non-income
producing...Read More
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HB 2690 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2690 would require the comptroller to redirect revenue
received from the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities to the coastal erosion response account. The
bill, would only pertain to hotels located in coastal counties on the Gulf of
Mexico and Corpus Christi Bay.
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HB 2343 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2343 would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to add that before bringing an action asserting a claim regarding a construction defect, the claimant must obtain an inspection from an independent third-party licensed engineer and a report that identifies and describes the specific construction defect. Also, the claimant would be required to allow at least 150 days to correct the defect in the report.Read More
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HB 1665 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 1665 intends to promote economic export opportunities by implementing procedures related to switchable electric generating facilities for cross-border dispatch. Specifically, this bill would require the Public Utility Commission to approve a binding coordination agreement made between the Electric
Reliability Council of Texas power grid and an electric power grid in Mexico that is adjacent to the ERCOT grid, as subject to certain...Read More
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HB 2969 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill expands reporting duties of the office of the inspector general in detecting and reporting fraud in Medicaid and other entitlement programs. Among other reporting requirements, the inspector general would now have to report on all inspections made pertaining to detecting waste, fraud, and abuse in these programs. The bill would also add procedures and conditions for notifying on discovery of fraud or abuse recovering payments in...Read More
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HB 3036 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3036 would prohibit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) from issuing or amending a permit that would authorize the discharge of waste or pollutants into certain areas of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.Read More
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HB 200 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 200 would prohibit partial-birth abortions. This ban would relate to abortions in which the physician performing the service has the intention of killing a partially delivered living baby, except when necessary to save the mother’s life. The penalty for performing a partial-birth abortion would be a state jail felony. A woman on whom a partial birth abortion was performed may not be prosecuted for conspiracy to commit a violation under...Read More
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HB 1620 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would require the the creation of a voluntary temporary caregiver program and application to allow a child to be placed in the care of an individual who is approved as a temporary caregiver under this section. Regulations and eligibility requirements would apply. A voluntary temporary caregiver would The bill would require a voluntary temporary caregiver to agree to care for a child placed with the caregiver for at least 14 days.Read More
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HB 2063 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would codify regulations on do-not-resuscitate orders. Read More
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HB 2482 |
85(R) - 2017 |
The
bill is a local bill bracketed to counties adjacent to Harris County. The bill would allow affected counties to maintain the safe movement of
traffic on county freeways and allow a designated peace officer to direct the
removal of vehicles on a freeway impeding the safe movement of traffic. The purpose of the bill is to help get traffic accidents, stalled vehicles, etc. quickly cleared from roadways in order to minimize traffic congestion.
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