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SCR 3 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SCR would recognize China's two decades long practice of forcibly removing human organs for transplant. SCR 3 would have the Texas Legislature condemn China's practice of involuntary organ harvesting. SCR 3 would then resolve that the 87th Legislature encourage the medical community to educate Texans about the risks of travel to China for organ transplants. It would further be resolved that the 87th Legislature respectfully urge the United...Read More
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SCR 12 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SCR 12 would indicate the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas' resolve that the state claims sovereignty under the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution and to demand that the federal government halt and reverse, effectively immediately, its practice of assuming powers and imposing mandates and laws upon the states for purposes not enumerated...Read More
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HB 3041 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 3041 would require the Department of Family and Protective Services to establish the Family Preservation Services Pilot Program, the broad strokes of which are outlined below. In addition to the pilot program, HB 3041 would also update and broaden disclosure requirements the department must make to each adult the department identifies and is able to locate who has a long-standing and significant relationship with a child who is removed...Read More
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SB 672 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 672 requires medical assistance reimbursement be provided to a health care provider who participates in Medicaid for treating a child or adult medical assistance recipient for behavioral health services classified as collaborative care management services. Read More
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SB 343 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 343 would require a magistrate that sets a bail order for a defendant charged with family violence to send a copy of the order and any conditions to the state attorney, chief of police or sheriff where the victim resides, and the victim. If the order prohibits the defendant from going near a child care facility or school, the magistrate would have to send a copy to the facility or school. If the victim is not present when the order is...Read More
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SB 904 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 904 would amend Family Code to require an attorney who is on the list maintained by the court as being qualified for appointment as an attorney ad litem for a child in a child protection case, to provide proof that the attorney has completed a training program regarding trauma-informed care and the effect of trauma on children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill would also stipulate...Read More
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SB 703 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 703 would continue the functions of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and schedule the agency for Sunset review again in September 2033. This bill would require the establishment and administration of a "Go Texan" program by the department to promote and encourage
the development and expansion of products made in Texas. This bill would authorize the TDA to create an advisory committee to make recommendations on policies...Read More
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SB 89 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 89 would require a written Individualized Education Program Supplement for public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year. The report would include information pertaining to the creation and completion of a child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), including information on whether special services related to the child's IEP during the school year were...Read More
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SCR 41 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SCR 41 would express the Legislature's desire for Congress to submit a constitutional amendment to the states that would require the United States Supreme Court to remain at nine members. If enacted, a copy of the resolution would be forwarded to various federal officeholders.Read More
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SB 1116 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1116 would require a county, city, or independent school district that holds an election and maintains a website to publicly post the results of each election, including the total number of votes cast, and the total number of votes cast for each candidate or for or against each measure. This information would have to be posted as soon as practicable after the election and would have to be accessible by the public without having to...Read More
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SB 1315 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1315 would provide clarification to the term "navigation-related commerce" which would help county tax appraisal districts more fairly assign tax exemptions to qualifying individuals. Read More
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SB 516 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 516 would make the intentional impairment or interruption of access to an automated teller machine a third-degree felony criminal mischief offense, regardless of the pecuniary loss to the owner.Read More
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SB 296 |
87(R) - 2021 |
Under current law a seller must be in possession of resale and exemption certificates within 60 days from the date of a written notice from the comptroller. SB 296 would extend this to 90 days, giving more time for a seller to comply with a sales and use tax audit. Read More
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SB 338 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 338 would allow school districts to use the established uniform general conditions developed by the Texas Facilities Commission in their building contracts.SB 388 also adds two individuals who represent public school interest to the uniform general conditions review board. Read More
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SB 1585 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1585 would require, in the case of there being more than one, that a municipality designate one zoning, planning, or historical commission as the final authority over establishment of historical landmarks. Additionally, the bill would prohibit a municipality from designating a property as a local historic
landmark or including a property within the boundaries of a local
historic district unless the landowner consents or there is...Read More
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SB 1102 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1102 would establish The Texas
Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Initiative intended to
support workforce education at public junior colleges. The bill stipulates that the Texas Higher Education coordinating would award grants to public
junior colleges for creating, redesigning, or expanding workforce training
programs that lead to postsecondary industry certifications or other workforce
credentials required for...Read More
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SB 1525 |
87(R) - 2021 |
SB 1525 would expand eligibility to participate as a distinguished researcher under The Governor's University Research Initiative. This would be done by changing the definition of "distinguished researcher" to include "a highly prestigious
national academic as defined by office rule" or a "group of researchers" who have attained certain recognition. The bill would also create an advisory board for the purpose assisting with the review and...Read More
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HB 1387 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 1387 would revise the firearms storage requirements pertaining to foster homes. This would allow more flexibility in the way that firearms and ammunition are safely stored in such homes. Read More
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HB 39 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 39 would make a number of changes to protective orders. A
protective order agreed upon by two parties would be civilly and criminally
enforceable whether or not a court finds that family violence has occurred or
is likely to occur. It would also require proof of service to be filed with the
court before the court can hand down a default order to a respondent who did
not attend their hearing. Individuals who are victims of trafficking...Read More
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HB 4585 |
87(R) - 2021 |
HB 4585 would require that the
Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 17 be governed by a board of 5 directors serving staggered four-year terms. The bill would also require that board members be elected on the uniform election date in November. Read More
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