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HB 3014 |
84(R) - 2015 |
House Bill 3014 would amend Subchapter G, Chapter 403 of the Government Code to create the Success Contract Payments Trust Fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury with the comptroller as trustee.The fund would be used for payments of successful success contracts without the agency entering in such contract needing to require an appropriation to make the payment.The fund would consist of money appropriated for deposit to...Read More
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SB 790 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 790 would allow a magistrate of a county to release a person on bond pending the hearing if the person is arrested in held only on an administrative violation of release or for committing a new offense while on bond. However, there are exceptions where the defendant would be ineligible for bond; including if the new offense is a felony, an offense against a person, an intoxication offense, or an offense involving family violence. This...Read More
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HB 1308 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill would amend election code to allow a voter to deliver a marked ballot in person to the
early voting clerk ’s office only while the polls are open on
election day. A voter who delivers a marked ballot in person must
present an acceptable form of identification.Read More
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SB 752 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Senate Bill 752 would repeal the inheritance tax and the tax on combative sports events.The second chamber sponsor is Representative Jim Murphy.Read More
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SB 2065 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The analysis provided by the fiscal note sufficiently describes what this bill would do if enacted. Read More
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SB 1589 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1589, if passed, would modify the Property Code (Section
74.101) by enlarging reporting requirements for unclaimed mineral proceeds to
the comptroller of public accounts.
Currently the code requires that in property reports for
property which is presumed to be abandoned, the following information is
required: the name social security number, state identification number, e-mail
address, and physical address of each individual...Read More
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SB 1750 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1750 would amend the Education Code by adding a requirement for campus work-study programs. Each eligible institution would be required to ensure 50 percent of the employment positions in the work-study program are provided by eligible employers that are located off-campus. Read More
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SB 1189 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Updated Analysis:SB 1189 was amended to specify a 'multidisciplinary' transfer program. Original Analysis:SB 1189 would require each public junior college governing board to adopt a transfer associate degree program. The student would be required to complete the junior college's core curriculum and the courses selected by the student in the degree plan. After completion of 30 credit hours, the student would be required to meet with an advisor...Read More
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HB 1881 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1881 would allow a private school to place a reasonable and necessary surcharge to recover the transaction costs of processing a payment made by debit or credit card. This bill would also allow a reasonable charge in connection with a payment transaction refused for insufficient funds. However, the school must notify the person making the payment of any fee to be charged.The second chamber sponsor is Senator Brandon Creighton.Read More
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HB 764 |
84(R) - 2015 |
5/20/15 Update:The engrossed version added one minor provision to the bill that would not change our vote yes recommendation on HB 764. The second chamber sponsor is Senator Rodriguez.First chamber analysis below:Providers are currently not required to inform a patient that his or her health data is being collected as authorized under Chapter 108 of the Health and Safety Code.The bill would require the Department of State Health Services...Read More
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SB 917 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill is substantively
the same as when we reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to oppose SB 917.
Rep. Ken King is the House sponsor. First chamber analysis below: SB 917 seeks to apply the provisions of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to a horse or greyhound race that attracts at least 100 people. This bill does not apply to locations falling under the Texas Racing Act nor does it legalize any activity prohibited...Read More
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SB 1356 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Senate Bill 1356 would create a sales tax holiday weekend for "WaterSense products." Products designated as WaterSense certified products would be exempt from the sales and use tax if the products are sold during a period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the Saturday preceding the last Monday in May (Memorial Day) and ending at 11:59 p.m. on the last Monday in May.The second chamber sponsor is Representative Drew Darby.Read More
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HB 2049 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill is substantively the same as when we
reported on it in its original chamber, although there are changes they do not alter the bill overall. We continue to support this legislation. HB 2049 seeks to amend the Local Government Code to prohibit an indemnification covenant or
promise in a contract for engineering or architectural services to which a governmental agency is
a party from providing for a duty to defend but authorizes...Read More
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SB 849 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Senate Bill 849 would amend Section 41A.01 of the Tax Code related to the right of appeal by a property owner by increasing from $1 million to $3 million the maximum appraised or market value of a property as determined by an order for a property owner to be able to appeal an appraisal review board through binding arbitration.Senate Bill 849 would amend Section 41A.03 (a) of the Tax Code related to the request for arbitration by...Read More
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HB 3060 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 3060 would amend code to allow municipalities to take action to remedy violations of ordinances relating to animal care and control or water conservation measures. Read More
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SB 664 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Senate Bill 664 would allow an employer to terminate a contract with an employee if he determines that the employee, in order to obtain employment with the employer or any benefit linked to the employment, has either lied about or misrepresented any information regarding a military record in a way that would constitute an offense under Section 32.54 of the Penal code. In such a case, the contract becomes void
and unenforceable.The...Read More
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SB 239 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 239 would create loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. To be eligible, mental health professionals would be required to provide services in a designated mental health professional shortage area and provide care to Medicaid and CHIP clients or people committed to correctional facilities. The mental health professional would be limited to five years of repayment assistance. The bill also sets forth limitations...Read More
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HB 2182 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2182 would make amendments to align statutory county court fees with district court fees and update fee amounts due to higher costs. Read More
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SB 735 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 735 would amend code to remove a defendant's net worth from the list of factors the jury shall consider determining exemplary damages and establish that an individual's wealth is not relevant for supporting a claim for exemplary damages or calculating the amount. This would authorize a trial court to, only after the court has found a written order from the claimant demonstrating a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of claim...Read More
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SB 46 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 46 would make photographs taken of the interior of a property for tax appraisal
purposes confidential. The committee substitute of
the bill includes provisions that allow for exemptions for the use of the
photographs. For instance, people may request to view the photographs of a particular
property if they had an ownership interest in the improvement to the property on
the date the image was taken.
Additionally, the Appraisal...Read More
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