| SB 5 | Author: | Nichols | Nelson |
| Last Action: | 04/15/2015 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 15 2015 12:03PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund. |
| SB 156 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 01/27/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
| SB 178 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes. |
| SB 275 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 01/28/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University. |
| SB 323 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/02/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange. |
| SB 324 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/02/2015 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program. |
| SB 333 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/22/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Montgomery County Hospital District. |
| SB 347 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Wray | Spitzer | |
| Last Action: | 05/07/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District. |
| SB 372 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County. |
| SB 464 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/10/2015 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to eliminating provisions authorizing or requiring public institutions of higher education to set aside portions of tuition for student financial assistance and other purposes. |
| SB 561 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1293 in Hardin County as the Game Warden Wesley W. Wagstaff Memorial Highway. |
| SB 562 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Phillips | |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee. |
| SB 638 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Otto | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees. |
| SB 732 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/25/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products. |
| SB 918 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Otto | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2015 E Effective on 1/1/16 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. |
| SB 1043 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety; creating a criminal offense; providing a penalty; authorizing fees. |
| SB 1171 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Paddie | |
| Last Action: | 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber, timber products, or forestry equipment on certain public roadways. |
| SB 1172 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/07/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 7 2015 12:58PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the issuance of obligations payable from and secured by the Texas Mobility Fund. |
| SB 1173 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Phillips | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. |
| SB 1294 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/30/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain limitations on design-build contracts for transportation infrastructure projects. |
| SB 1457 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Clardy | |
| Last Action: | 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to bad faith claims of patent infringement; providing a civil penalty. |
| SB 1458 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to entities operating railroads in this state. |
| SB 1849 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the deposit of certain amounts to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. |
| SB 1850 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2015 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a sales tax exemption for the rental of equipment used in the construction or improvement of a road or highway for a governmental entity. |
| SB 1851 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the premises covered by mixed beverage permits for certain county-owned facilities. |
| SB 1852 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | White, James | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions. |
| SB 1948 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/25/2015 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses. |
| SB 2025 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Metcalf | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| SB 2026 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Bell | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 150; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| SB 2027 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Metcalf | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 149; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| SB 2028 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Metcalf | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 151; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| SB 2043 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Bell | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Medical Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. |
| SB 2044 | Author: | Nichols |
| Sponsor: | Bell | |
| Last Action: | 06/18/2015 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of Valley Ranch Town Center Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. |
| SB 2049 | Author: | Nichols | Creighton |
| Sponsor: | Bell | |
| Last Action: | 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15 | |
| Caption: | Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. |
| SJR 5 | Author: | Nichols | Nelson |
| Sponsor: | Pickett | Otto | Harless | Parker | Davis, Yvonne | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund. |
| SJR 14 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/02/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county. |
| SJR 62 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue sources to be used for the acquisition of rights-of-way for and the construction and maintenance of public roadways. |
| SR 30 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 01/21/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Texas A&M Forest Service. |
| SR 77 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/02/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. |
| SR 84 | Author: | Nichols | Creighton |
| Last Action: | 02/03/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Leadership Southeast Texas Day on February 3, 2015. |
| SR 93 | Author: | Nichols | Hall |
| Last Action: | 02/03/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Welcoming residents of Cedar Creek Lake area of Henderson County on the occasion of Cedar Creek Lake Day. |
| SR 129 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/09/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Lufkin-Angelina County Day. |
| SR 153 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Welcoming the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association to the State Capitol. |
| SR 200 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Gloria Bonita Guinn Jennings on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 201 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Cherokeean Herald in Rusk on the occasion of its 165th anniversary. |
| SR 202 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2015, as Nacogdoches-SFA Days. |
| SR 203 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Michael W. Alford on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 204 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Celebrating February 18, 2015, as Athens Day. |
| SR 205 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of the life of William Riley Boyd Jr. |
| SR 206 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of W. I. Davis Jr. |
| SR 245 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2015, as Palestine Day. |
| SR 246 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway. |
| SR 292 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/02/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 1 through 3, 2015, as Golden Triangle Days. |
| SR 324 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 5, 2015, as Shelby County Day. |
| SR 358 | Author: | Nichols | Creighton | Kolkhorst |
| Last Action: | 03/11/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing The 100 Club for its support of first responders. |
| SR 466 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jerry Huffman on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 467 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing United Pentecostal Church of Weches on the occasion of its 90th anniversary. |
| SR 553 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the honorees of the American Legion Department of Texas District 2 Spring Convention. |
| SR 554 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Paul Ragsdale. |
| SR 600 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/21/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jerry Nickerson on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 637 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing April 29, 2015, as Don't Mess With Texas Day. |
| SR 638 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Fredna Ruth West. |
| SR 714 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Lufkin High School boys' soccer team for winning a state championship. |
| SR 755 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Clyde Jordan. |
| SR 997 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing May 26, 2015, as John Wayne Day. |
| SR 1029 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas Hobo Cook-Off & Gypsy Jamboree. |
| SR 1035 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.J.R. No. 5. |
| SR 1049 | Author: | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Rance William Humphreys. |
| SB 1 | Author: | Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Bonnen, Dennis | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes. |
| SB 7 | Author: | Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2015 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax. |
| SB 8 | Author: | Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 5 2015 5:28PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. |
| SB 11 | Author: | Birdwell | Bettencourt | Burton | Campbell | Creighton | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Fletcher | |
| Last Action: | 06/13/2015 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | |
| Caption: | Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 515 | Author: | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Eltife | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. |
| SCR 13 | Author: | Seliger | Estes | Fraser | Hinojosa | Nichols | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Anchia | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2015 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports. |
| SCR 17 | Author: | Whitmire | Bettencourt | Creighton | Ellis | Garcia | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2015 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | In memory of Bob Lanier. |
| SCR 34 | Author: | Creighton | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: May 11 2015 9:47PM | |
| Caption: | Directing the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a feasibility study on the use of brackish groundwater sources in Montgomery County. |
| SJR 1 | Author: | Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Bonnen, Dennis | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property. |
| SJR 28 | Author: | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/11/2015 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
| SR 313 | Author: | Creighton | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Proclaiming March 3, 2015, as 9-1-1 Day. |
| SR 398 | Author: | Garcia | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. |
| SR 429 | Author: | Creighton | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 03/24/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 24, 2015, as Montgomery County Day. |
| SR 519 | Author: | Hall | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/08/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day. |
| SR 618 | Author: | Burton | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | Fraser | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing April 23, 2015, as Texas Young Republican Federation and Texas Federation of College Republicans Legislative Day. |
| SR 1048 | Author: | Campbell | Nichols |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2015 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Charles William McMillon for his work during the 84th legislative session. |