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HB 2715 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exists for oil and gas development, studies, alternative fuel programs, and public information services. HB 2715 would rededicate various related fees and taxes to the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. It would also expand the purpose of this fund to include the regulation of utilities, mining regulatory programs, and programs related to liquefied petroleum gas, compressed...Read More
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HB 347 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 347 would establsih a pilot program within the Department of Public Safety to acquire a mobile app that displays digital identification on a wireless communication device and an authentication and verification process. The program would expire September 1, 2019.Read More
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HB 2501 |
85(R) - 2017 |
House
Bill 2501 would amend current Insurance Code by including nonemergency medical
transportation services under contract with the state in the definition of a
transportation network company. By expanding the definition to include
nonemergency medical transportation services, nonemergency medical
transportation services would be subject to insurance requirements for
transportation network company drivers.
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HB 664 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill would modify the procedure for judges who have ordered an arrest after an alleged violation of a condition of community supervision. Under current law, if the judge is not available to make a ruling the magistrate of the county shall perform all the duties that judges are charged with fulfilling except for authorizing the defendant’s release. If this bill passes, a magistrate would be able to authorize the release of the individual...Read More
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HB 20 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 20 would amend the Government Code to require that no later than 30 days after a government contract is awarded, amended, modified, renewed, or extended, a state agency must give written notice to the Legislative Budget Board for reviewal. Each state agency would also be required to post on its site a link to the Legislative Budget Board’s contracts database.Read More
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HB 300 |
85(R) - 2017 |
The bill would reduce the fee for an original and renewal License to carry to $40, paid to the Department of Public
Safety. The bill would also set the application and license fee for an applicant who is
certified as a qualified handgun instructor at $40, in addition to the instructor training fee. The bill
would also reduce certain fees if the department determines that an applicant is indigent or a
senior citizen. The bill would set...Read More
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HB 2771 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and local governments are required to collect a $10 fee for each on-site wastewater treatment permit application that is processed. HB 2771 would eliminate this processing fee.Read More
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HB 2180 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This is a local bill. HB 2180 would make statutory changes to the enabling authority for the Sulphur River Basin Authority which is subject to sunset review but not abolishment. Read More
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HB 2646 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, the Texas Transportation Commission is permitted to purchase an option to acquire property for a transportation facility before the commission has finally determined whether the transportation facility will be located on that property. HB 2646 would also allow the commission to acquire real property (instead of just acquire an option) before final determination and before environmental clearance has been issued for the...Read More
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HB 3172 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 3172 would amend the Government Code to require the Department of Information Resources to establish an electronic government project to develop a website to provide a tool for a business entity to determine whether the entity may be eligible for any state monetary or tax incentives in this state and allows the entity to fill out one application for all incentives.Read More
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HB 1633 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Under current law, a municipality with a population between one and two million (San Antonio and Dallas) applies certain funds to bill payment assistance programs for low-income utility customers who have been threatened with disconnection for nonpayment of bills. HB 1633 would remove the requirement that payment assistance to these individuals be contingent on being threatened with disconnection for non-payment. However, these funds...Read More
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HB 727 |
85(R) - 2017 |
This bill repeals the sunset provision for Medicaid reimbursement for home telemonitoring services, meaning that Medicaid would continue to provide reimbursement for these services past 2019. The bill also adds more patients as eligible for telemonitoring services, including pediatric patients with chronic or complex medical needs that are being concurrently treated by at least three specialists and are diagnosed with end stage solid organ...Read More
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HB 2750 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2750 would require a public employer to provide written notice to new employees of their potential eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Read More
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HB 2332 |
85(R) - 2017 |
HB 2332 would create the Brazoria County Management District No. 1, granting it certain powers to implement and finance recreational facilities and road projects through certain bonds or taxes. The district may also authorize the creation of nonprofit corporations, law enforcement services, parking facilities, and other economic development projects. This district will have no eminent domain power.Read More
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SB 1952 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1952 would allow an automobile dealer licensed and bonded in another state to buy, and sell, including by consignment or exchanging at a public auction: an antique vehicle that is at least 25 years old or a special interest vehicle that is at least 12 years old or has been subject to retail sale. This would allow out of state dealers to participate in antique and special interest vehicle auctions in Texas without having to deal with unnecessary...Read More
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SB 1733 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1733 would amend the Government Code to prohibit a governmental official from accepting, relying on, or otherwise using an identification document for the purpose of determining a person’s identity or residency unless the document is expressly authorized for that purpose. The Secretary of State would specify the documents that may be accepted by a governmental official. This bill would not affect state election laws.Read More
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SB 1642 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1642 would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow a brewpub license holder to sell beer to qualified distributors or other similar entities outside the state. Next, a brewpub license holder would be permitted to sell ale and malt liquor to a wholesaler and class B wholesaler permit holder and other similar entities outside the state.Read More
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SB 1126 |
85(R) - 2017 |
Senate Bill 1126 amends current Transportation Code by adding a section that designates a portion of State Highway 352 as the Staff Sergeant Jeremie S. Border Memorial Highway.Read More
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SB 1070 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1070 would amend the Insurance Code to allow an insurer to provide reinsurance on any line of insurance. Next, credit would be allowed when reinsurance is ceded to an assuming insurer that meets a series of regulations. Associations may become certified reinsurers as well if they meet established requirements. Third, the Commissioner of Insurance would develop a list of qualified jurisdictions where an insurer must be licensed to be considered...Read More
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SB 1630 |
85(R) - 2017 |
SB 1630 would allow a justice of the peace acting as a coroner or medical examiner to investigate or remove remains from unmarked graves in an abandoned or unverified cemetery without written order of the state registrar. Next, the Texas Historical Commission, with consent of the landowner, would be allowed to investigate a suspected but unverified cemetery. Finally, a procedure for notice of an unverified cemetery would be established. Read More
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