| HB 52 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 14 2017 11:25AM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained. |
| HB 77 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. |
| HB 105 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 03/08/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exclusion of Internet access service from the sales and use tax. |
| HB 376 | Author: | Metcalf | Keough | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
| HB 431 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to a temporary justice of the peace. |
| HB 432 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 21 2017 12:03PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. |
| HB 455 | Author: | Metcalf | Bonnen, Dennis | Murphy |
| Sponsor: | Nichols | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by telephone conference call at a protest hearing by an appraisal review board. |
| HB 456 | Author: | Metcalf | Simmons |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt. |
| HB 479 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/16/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 16 2017 4:31PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system. |
| HB 538 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. |
| HB 540 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 16 2017 4:31PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations. |
| HB 541 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations. |
| HB 542 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the drug screening and testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the medical assistance program. |
| HB 968 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions. |
| HB 969 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/27/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property. |
| HB 1327 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances. |
| HB 1565 | Author: | Metcalf | Flynn | Anderson, Rodney |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for military service members and veterans. |
| HB 1567 | Author: | Metcalf | Flynn |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
| HB 1816 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster. |
| HB 1982 | Author: | Metcalf | Keough | Bell |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. |
| HB 2134 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Trinity Lakes Municipal Utility District of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 2317 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district. |
| HB 2358 | Author: | Metcalf | Bell | Keough | Perez | Murphy |
| Sponsor: | Kolkhorst | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Effective on 1/1/18 | |
| Caption: | Relating to eligible voters in a confirmation election for a conservation and reclamation district. |
| HB 2489 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2017 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 21 2017 12:01PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to grants from the Department of Family and Protective Services to faith-based and charitable organizations that provide services to children and families. |
| HB 2759 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 27 2017 5:19PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to motor vehicle sales tax paid by active duty members of the United States military and their spouses and submission of an affidavit asserting qualification for a tax on gift of a motor vehicle. |
| HB 3690 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Sponsor: | Birdwell | |
| Last Action: | 06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. |
| HB 3901 | Author: | Metcalf | Burns |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule | |
| Caption: | Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense. |
| HB 4194 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2017 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 31 2017 4:30PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status for certain facility-based physicians. |
| HB 4305 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2017 S Received from the House | |
| Caption: | Relating to granting road powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100; providing authority to issue bonds. |
| HB 4306 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 05/05/2017 S Received from the House | |
| Caption: | Relating to providing road powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 101; providing authority to issue bonds. |
| HCR 35 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/15/2017 H Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM | |
| Caption: | Urging Congress to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to limit the types of food items eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. |
| HCR 44 | Author: | Metcalf | Keough | Bell | Darby | Flynn |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call | |
| Caption: | Urging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016. |
| HCR 107 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 03/31/2017 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 31 2017 4:30PM | |
| Caption: | Urging appropriate state agencies to support the establishment of a veterans memorial in Conroe. |
| HJR 33 | Author: | Metcalf | Keough | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. |
| HJR 41 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/16/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 16 2017 4:31PM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. |
| HJR 42 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. |
| HR 317 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/07/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 7 2017 5:31PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 6, 2017, as 9-1-1 Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 561 | Author: | Metcalf | Keough | Bell |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 11:10AM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 2601 | Author: | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 05/31/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2017 10:37AM | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Benjamin Daniel Shackelford and Annie Avary on their wedding. |
| HB 44 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
| HB 56 | Author: | Flynn | White | Springer | Guillen | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2017 H Considered in Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties. |
| HB 83 | Author: | Flynn | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2017 H No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
| HB 85 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee. |
| HB 99 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 03/01/2017 H Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select: Mar 1 2017 3:20PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition; creating a criminal offense. |
| HB 113 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2017 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 14 2017 11:25AM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing a civil penalty. |
| HB 131 | Author: | Krause | Metcalf | Ashby |
| Last Action: | 04/28/2017 H Considered in Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. |
| HB 150 | Author: | Bell | Metcalf | Guillen | Shine | Blanco |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads. |
| HB 167 | Author: | Bell | Metcalf | Keough |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 14 2017 11:44AM | |
| Caption: | Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
| HB 170 | Author: | Lucio III | Metcalf | Guillen |
| Last Action: | 03/15/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. |
| HB 429 | Author: | Villalba | Metcalf | Bonnen, Dennis | Geren |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a person because of the person's status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medical services personnel. |
| HB 753 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/23/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 23 2017 11:53AM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education. |
| HB 758 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of a religious organization to obtain a refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to the organization for use as an actual place of religious worship. |
| HB 966 | Author: | Huberty | Metcalf | Guillen | Workman |
| Last Action: | 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. |
| HB 1099 | Author: | Canales | Turner | Faircloth | Longoria | Metcalf |
| Sponsor: | Lucio | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or other emergency assistance. |
| HB 1169 | Author: | Button | Murphy | Parker | Metcalf | Vo |
| Last Action: | 03/08/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain items sold by small businesses in this state during a limited period. |
| HB 1911 | Author: | White | Burns | Phelan | Lang | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to granting authority to carry a firearm to certain unlicensed persons and to related regulatory provisions and criminal offenses. |
| HCR 26 | Author: | Keough | Schofield | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 03/30/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution. |
| HCR 129 | Author: | Bailes | Oliverson | Metcalf | Shine | Faircloth |
| Sponsor: | Miles | |
| Last Action: | 06/12/2017 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Expressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of Texas Presidential Library at Sam Houston State University. |
| HJR 17 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf | Bell |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
| HJR 21 | Author: | Bell | Metcalf | Guillen | Shine | Blanco |
| Sponsor: | Creighton | |
| Last Action: | 05/30/2017 E Filed with the Secretary of State | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
| HJR 26 | Author: | Bell | Metcalf | Keough |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 14 2017 11:44AM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. |
| HJR 49 | Author: | Keough | Metcalf |
| Last Action: | 02/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 20 2017 3:08PM | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to a religious organization for use as an actual place of religious worship. |
| HR 704 | Author: | Gonzales, Larry | Metcalf | Bell | Dale | Workman |
| Last Action: | 03/17/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2017 3:15PM | |
| Caption: | Recognizing March 23, 2017, as Community Impact Newspaper Day at the State Capitol. |