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SB 746 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill would change the name of the Office of Violent Sex Offender Management (OVSOM) to the Texas Civil Commitment Office (“office”). The successor organization would be responsible for developing and implementing a sex offender treatment program.The composition of the multidisciplinary team authorized under the Civil Commitment of Violent Sexual Predators chapter of code would change by adding a mental health professional, one person...Read More
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HB 1662 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1662 would amend Local Government Code to permit municipalities to use their own discretion concerning exempting religious organizations from drainage charges. Current law allows municipalities to exempt religious organizations from drainage fees but does not specify how much of the fees they may exempt. This bill would provide that a municipality may exempt a religions organization from "all or a portion of" the fees.The bill would also...Read More
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HB 75 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The bill would amend Chapter 502 of the Transportation Code, regarding the registration of
vehicles.
The bill would amend Section 502.146 to exempt from vehicle
registration requirements a vehicle owned by a farmers' cooperative society or marketing
association, as defined under Chapters 51 and 52 of the Agricultural Code,and used by members
of the society or association for a fee. The bill would also amend the law to allow a vehicle...Read More
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HB 1178 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1178 would prohibit a property owners' association from creating a deed restriction that requires a property owner to exclusively use a
particular fuel on the owner’s property or exclusively use fuel
provided by a particular supplier on the owner’s property or imposes a fee payable to any person for an owner to
opt out of this requirement. These restrictions would be void and unenforceable under HB 1178. Read More
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HB 2262 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2262 would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code by repealing the prohibition on a person
opening a container of liquor or beer, or possessing an opened container of liquor or beer, on the
premises of a package store. Read More
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HB 795 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 795 makes some administrative changes to the Haskell County Hospital District regarding the qualifications of the district's directors. HB 795 would also authorize the district to issue revenue bonds for "purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate,
or equip buildings or improvements for hospitals and the hospital system" or to "acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes".Read More
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SB 905 |
84(R) - 2015 |
Generally in Texas, county auditors are appointed by district judges. An exception under current statute applies to counties with a population of less than 10,200. SB 905 would remove the low population exemption and create a new exemption bracketed to Cameron and Hidalgo County where, under the provisions of this bill, district
judges, one county commissioner, and the county judge would hold a
meeting for the purpose of appointing...Read More
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SB 1584 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1584 would amend Education Code to require that staff development training include training on positive behavioral intervention and supports strategies, including ensuring that adequately trained personnel can handle the positive behavioral intervention and supports strategies needs of children in a special education program. The bill would add a section to Education Code to provide guidelines on positive behavioral intervention strategies...Read More
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SB 2066 |
84(R) - 2015 |
This bill seeks to create a
municipal utility district focusing on road construction, drainage, wastewater,
and other fundamental needs and may issue bonds and levy ad valorem taxes. The first
5 members of the board of directors are appointed and temporary. The district
is located in Smith County, comprised of 4,000 ACRES, Tyler, Texas. The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain. Read More
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SB 1658 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1658 seeks to create a study and report on the establishment of a franchise tax credit for the
development of low income housing. The bill would direct the Department of Housing and Community
Affairs (TDHCA), with assistance from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) to
conduct a study regarding the establishment of a franchise tax credit for the development of low
income housing. Read More
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HB 2240 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The bill would amend Chapter 241 of the Health and Safety
code by requiring the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to publish on
the DSHS website the final statement of deficiencies completed by DSHS and any
corresponding plan of correction submitted by a hospital that relate to an
inspection, survey, or investigation conducted under Section 241.051 (a). The
bill would prohibit DSHS from disclosing identifiable information concerning...Read More
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SB 498 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 498 would make changes to Chapter 2210 of the Insurance
Code concerning regulations of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
(TWIA).
First this legislation would remove the expiration date for
when the TWIA may issue and renew insurance coverage for residential buildings.
Secondly, it would repeal Section 2210.2581, which concerns mandatory
compliance for building standards. This particular section prohibits TWIA...Read More
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HB 557 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 557, if passed, would modify the Agriculture Code
(Chapter 12) related to the growth of industrial hemp for research purposes.
Namely, the bill would allow institutions of higher education to grow
industrial hemp (defined in the bill) for research purposes and not be subject
to certain provisions of the Health and Safety Code related to marijuana. The
bill also includes related regulatory changes which would reflect this program.Read More
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SB 1483 |
84(R) - 2015 |
SB 1483 would amend Education Code to define and set forth provisions for Texas community schools. A Texas community school "is a public
elementary, middle, junior high, or high school that partners with one or more
community-based organizations to coordinate academic, social, and health services
to reduce barriers to learning and improve the quality of education for
students in the community." The bill would also set forth provisions...Read More
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HB 1891 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1891 would amend Education Code to define and set forth provisions for Texas community schools. A Texas community school "is a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school that partners with one or more community-based organizations to coordinate academic, social, and health services to reduce barriers to learning and improve the quality of education for students in the community." The bill would also set forth provisions...Read More
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HB 2119 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 2119, if passed, would modify the Civil Practice and
Remedies Code (Section 84.003(1)) to allow certain types of nonprofit organizations (those organized under sections 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(5) of the Federal Revenue Code) to engage in prescribed
burning (as defined by the Natural Resources Code) provided the lead member of
the prescribed burning has completed the relevant training required to engage
in prescribed burn activities. Read More
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HB 620 |
84(R) - 2015 |
The
bill would amend Chapter 531 of the Government Code by requiring the Health and
Human Services Commission (HHSC) to ensure a recipient's name and photograph is displayed on a person’s electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card for the purposes of the
recipient receiving benefits under the financial assistance program or the
supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP).
The Committee Substitute would amend the definition...Read More
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HB 1842 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1842 would amend the Education Code to require the commissioner to order a campus
identified as unacceptable for two consecutive years to prepare and
submit a campus turnaround plan. The bill specifies the required
elements of campus turnaround plans and allows a district to request
assistance from a regional education service center (RESC) to develop
and implement the plan. The bill would only allow the...Read More
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HB 589 |
84(R) - 2015 |
House Bill 589 would deny unemployment benefits to an
individual who would fail to secure a suitable employment offer because he
would refuse without good cause to submit to a preemployment drug test, or he
would fail such a drug test.
The
Texas Workforce Commission would establish the reasons according to which an
individual would have good cause to refuse to submit to a drug test.Read More
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SB 1060 |
84(R) - 2015 |
HB 1060 would make several changes to Chapter 4102 (Public
Insurance Adjusters) of the Insurance Code. This legislation would repeal
Section 4102.069 (Registration Program for Trainees). Inconjunction with
repealing that section, this legislation would also remove the adjuster trainee
certificate program and associated fee.
HB 1060 would prohibit an insurance adjuster from entering
into a contract with an insured without the intent...Read More
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