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SB 1756 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The legislation would amend the Transportation Code to allow the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
to grant counties the ability to provide services at a DPS county office such as issuance of license renewals and duplicate driver's licenses, as well as election
identification and personal identifications. Read More
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SB 760 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The legislation would amend Chapter 533 of the Government Code by requiring HHSC to establish minimum provider access standards for the provider network of a managed care organization (MCO) that has a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in order to provide health care services to recipients. The HHSC would have to submit a biennial report to the legislature that contains access to providers through MCO...Read More
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SB 757 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Senate Bill 757 would repeal the tax on crude petroleum produced in the state of Texas, as well as the sulphur production tax.The second chamber sponsor is Representative Drew Springer, author of a very similar bill left in House committee.Read More
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SB 1139 |
84(R) - 2015 |
House Committee Substitute: SB 1139 was amended from the Senate Committee substitute version to increase the statewide electronic filing fund fee from $20 to $30, which is assessed at county-level, district, and appellate courts. Original Analysis:SB 1139 would amend code to establish new judicial districts and change the boundaries of current districts. This bill would also authorize the additional personnel required for the districts.Read More
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HB 1709 |
84(R) - 2015 |
House Bill 1709 would amend Section 251.058 of the Transportation Code relating to the closing, abandoning, and vacating of public roads to add that the order, signed by a county judge, to close, abandon, or vacate a road, would also have to include, when appropriate, that the title to the property is subject to the right-of-way or easement and the continued use by the public utility or common carrier of utility infrastructure in existence...Read More
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HB 1692 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Forum non conveniens means "a court's discretionary power to decline to exercise its jurisdiction where another court may more conveniently hear a case." HB 1692 would amend the Civil
Practice and Remedies Code to require that determination of whether a claim
may be stayed or dismissed under the doctrine of forum non conveniens to be
made with respect to each plaintiff on an individual basis and not related to the plaintiff's country...Read More
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HB 9 |
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. The second chamber sponsor is Senator Huffman.
Original chamber analysis
below:Chapter 815 of the Government Code currently requires non-legislative members to contribute 6.9 percent in fiscal year 2015 and 7.2 percent in fiscal year 2016 of their payroll to the Employee Retirement System (ERS).This bill...Read More
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HB 1492 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1492 would amend code concerning claims for injury from asbestos. The bill would require that plaintiffs file their claims with existing trusts to handle asbestos claims before pursuing a suit against a solvent company. The planitiffs would be required to notify each party about the trust claim, which includes documentation about asbestos-related injuries. Materials submitted in support of a trust claim would be considered privileged...Read More
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SB 1512 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Senate Bill 1512 would re-create the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund initially created during the 83rd Legislature.HB 2202 in 2013 established the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Fund as a dedicated fund, separate from the General Revenue Fund and the State Highway Fund. This bill directed certain fees collected by the TxDMV (including fees related to titling and registration of vehicles, issuance of license plates, registration...Read More
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HB 274 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill is substantively the same as when we
reported on it in its original chamber. We continue to oppose this legislation. The original analysis is below. HB 274 would allow political subdivisions to charge up to $4000 in fines for illegal dumping, raising the cap from $2000. Read More
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HR 1605 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HR 1605 would express the commitment of the House of Representatives of the 84th
Legislature “to the elimination of illegal fishing, to the
long-term conservation of Texas marine resources, and to the protection of the
Texas Gulf Coast fishing and coastal communities.” It would also urge the
United States Congress to take action to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated
fishing in the Gulf Coast waters.Read More
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HR 1215 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) currently excludes concealed handgun licenses (CHL) from its list of valid forms of identification for entry into airline terminals and other secured transportation system entry points and buildings.HR 1215 urges Congress to instruct the Transportation Security Administration to accept concealed handgun licenses as valid forms of identification. The resolution does not contain any directives...Read More
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HB 2365 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The above fiscal note adequately and accurately describes HB 2365.Read More
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HB 735 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This legislation would amend the Transportation Code to require the Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) by rule to establish a program to collect information about the number of alternatively
fueled vehicles registered in the state.Read More
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SB 761 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Fireworks are currently taxed under Chapter 151 (Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax), and under Chapter 161 (Fireworks Tax) of the Tax Code.Senate Bill 761 would repeal the 2-percent fireworks tax (Chapter 161) that is levied on the sale at retail of fireworks. The revenues from the collection of this 2-percent tax go to the rural volunteer fire department insurance fund. Senate Bill 761 would require that an amount equal to...Read More
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HB 3236 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill would amend the Transportation Code to change the part of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris
County that is designated as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway from the part between the
Harris County boundary with Waller County and Beltway 8 to the part between the Harris
County boundary with Waller County and Interstate Highway 610.
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HB 2100 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2100 seeks to create the East Houston Management District to promote,
develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce,
transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts,
entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public
welfare in the district. All or part of the district is eligible
to be included in a tax increment or abatement reinvestment zone, and
enterprise zone, or an industrial district.The 11...Read More
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HB 1779 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1779 would add two new subsections to Section 159.002
(Confidential Communications) of the Occupations Code. Specifically, this
legislation would allow a physician to disclose the confidential health records
and communications of a patient if the disclosure is related to a judicial
proceeding concerning the patient. HB 1779 would require a subpoena in order to
obtain this confidential information under certain provisions of Texas
statutes....Read More
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HB 1050 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1050 would amend Code to clarify that an individual donating food is not civilly or criminally liable if food is "apparently wholesome" at the time of donation. Read More
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HB 833 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill would allow a person who on June 7, 1995, held both a motor home
manufacturer’s license and a motor home dealer’s license issued
under this chapter to hold a motor home manufacturer’s license, a general distinguishing number, and not more than two franchised dealer’s
licenses. They may operate as both a manufacturer and dealer of motor
homes but of no other type of vehicle. Sen. Nichols is the sponsor of this legislation. Read More
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