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SB 1398 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1398 would authorize for a study to be
conducted by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas regarding securing
critical facilities from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, terrorist, and cyber-attack
threats. Critical infrastructure is defined in the bill as an electrical power
generating facility, substation, switching station, or electrical control.
Other definitions and parameters are also included in the bill.Read More
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HCR 75 |
84(R) - 2015 |
On behalf of the 84th Legislature of the State of
Texas, HCR 75 would “encourage the State Preservation Board (SPB) and the
director of the Bullock Texas State History Museum to establish a museum of
Texas music history and dedicate the third floor of the Bullock Museum” to this
program. Additionally it would request that the two entities explore ways of
generating revenue for this project. Finally this concurrent resolution would
request...Read More
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SR 642 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This resolution would encourage the use of sound science in agriculture and send a statement of opposition to legislative or political interference in the scientific advancement of agricultural practices. Upon adoption this resolution would be distributed to the President of the United States, the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House of the United States of Representatives, and the Texas delegation to the United States Congress.Read More
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HB 4131 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 4131 seeks to amend the provisions of the Westchase District to prohibit the board from calling a bond election unless a written petition requesting the election has
been filed with the board and removes the ability to issue bonds payable by assessments. HB 4131 also repeals the section regarding competitive bidding contracts priced at greater than $10,000. Sen. Ellis is the Senate sponsor of this legislation. Read More
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HB 3747 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 3747 would amend the
Government Code to add a retired federal judge who is a resident of
Texas or a retired judge who is a visiting judge to the list of active
or retired judicial officers eligible to obtain a license to carry a
concealed handgun.Read More
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HB 3160 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 3160 would exempt home-rule municipalities from the 4 year limit on filing an application to dispose of an abandoned estate. The home-rule municipality could file outside the 4 year limit if it is necessary to prevent the property from becoming a danger to the health,
safety, or welfare of the general public.The bill author's statement of intent describes very well the problem this legislation seeks to address."If the owner of a property...Read More
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HB 1733 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1733 would require transportation network companies (TNC)
to provide automobile insurance coverage for its drivers. This legislation
would establish the minimum coverage limits for a TNC driver who is in the
process of transporting a customer or is driving to pick up a customer.
If the insurance coverage is provided by the TNC, the TNC would
be responsible for covering any claim against its driver.
Since...Read More
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HB 2747 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2747 seeks to provide a clarifying update to code. The amendment would require potential jurors to note their county of residence to ensure the potential juror is still a resident of that county and also adds the requirement for United States citizenship. Read More
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HB 2035 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2035 seeks to increase the authority of a governmental entity to regulate the location of an establishment that derives 50% or more of the
establishment ’s gross revenue from the on-premise sale of alcoholic
beverages and is located in a municipality or county any
portion of which is located not more than 50 miles from an
international border. Sen. Zaffirini is the Senate sponsor of this legislation. Read More
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HB 2000 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill seeks to allow ERCOT, LCRA, private schools pre-k thru 12, private or independent institutions of higher education, and volunteer fire departments to purchase information technology commodity items, such as hardware and software, from the Department of Information Resources for a reasonable administrative fee. Read More
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HB 1605 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This legislation would amend the Transportation Code to specify that Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) may not charge a fee for providing the Texas Airport Directory, and that the department is not required to issue more than 110
percent of the number of Texas Airport Directories issued in the
preceding state fiscal year.Read More
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HB 1510 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1510 would prevent landlords or landlords' agents or managers from being liable for leasing a premise to an individual who had been convicted or arrested for an offense. Read More
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HR 1508 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The bill caption does an adequate and accurate job of summing up this resolution. Upon adoption this resolution would be distributed to the President of the United States, the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House of the United States of Representatives, and the Texas delegation to the United States Congress.Read More
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HB 3823 |
84(R) - 2015 |
5/20/15 Update:This bill is substantively the same as when we reported on it in its
original chamber. We continue to remain neutral on HB 3823. The second
chamber sponsor is Senator Rodriguez.Original chamber analysis below:The bill would require the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish reimbursement rates for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The HHSC executive...Read More
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HB 3024 |
84(R) - 2015 |
5/20/15 Update:
This bill is substantively
the same as when we reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to oppose HB 3024. The second chamber sponsor is Senator Hinojosa.
Original chamber analysis
below:The bill would add Subchapter B to Chapter 1203 of the
Insurance Code. Subchapter B would apply only to an insurance policy that
provides benefits for dental expenses, including, except as provided by Section
1203.051 (b)...Read More
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SB 1115 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This legislation would amend the Election Code to allow counties to participate in a Secretary of State program that allows certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot
electronically. Read More
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SB 1105 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1105 would give The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO)
the authority to periodically inspect all buildings that are owned or leased by
a state agency. This means the SFMO can inspect state agency buildings that are
not under the purview of the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC).
Lastly this legislation would add a new provision that
clarifies that the state fire marshal is the sole authority with fire safety
jurisdiction over...Read More
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SB 654 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 654 would amend the definition of “commercial property
insurance.” This definition would include any combination of the following:
Any lines of first party property insurance;
Inland marine insurance;
Crime coverage;
Boiler and machinery insurance;
Glass insurance provided as part of other coverage;
Insurance covering other perils or other coverages that have
been approved by the commissioner. ...Read More
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SB 1301 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1301, if passed, would modify the Water Code (Section
20.012) relating to the administration of the Texas Water Resources Finance
Authority. Namely, it would remove the requirement that the board of directors
consist of six members, and as such, that a meeting can be called by the
majority of board members as opposed to specifically three.Read More
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SB 582 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The bill would amend Chapter 438 of the Health and Safety
Code.Current law states a local health jurisdiction that requires
training for a food service worker must accept as sufficient to meet the
jurisdiction’s training and testing requirements a training course that is
accredited by the department and listed with the registry.The bill would expand the list of training courses a local
health jurisdiction would be required to accept....Read More
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