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Notice of Intent for 4/27/2015

NOTICE OF INTENT



Monday

April 27, 2015




SJR 12 (LC)Perry

Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:21 AM, 04/22/15


SJR 60 Campbell

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:03 PM, 04/13/15


SJR 66 (CS)Huffman

Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:24 PM, 04/15/15


SB 70 Ellis

Relating to reports issued by the comptroller on the effect of certain tax provisions.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:15 PM, 04/13/15


SB 139 (LC)Perry

Relating to use of money in the state highway fund.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:19 AM, 04/22/15


SB 185 (CS)Perry/ et al.

Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:11 PM, 04/13/15


SB 228 (CS)Creighton/ et al.

Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:08 AM, 04/23/15


SB 239 (CS)Schwertner/ et al.

Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:11 PM, 04/20/15


SB 251 (CS)Ellis

Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:13 PM, 04/15/15


SB 272 (CS) (LC)Hancock

Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the Special Olympics Texas fund when registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:13 PM, 04/20/15


SB 367 (CS)Garcia

Relating to the unauthorized use of an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a criminal penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:19 PM, 04/20/15


SB 380 (CS)Rodríguez/ Burton/ Hinojosa/ Perry

Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with a violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:26 AM, 04/07/15


SB 589 Rodríguez/ Hinojosa

Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:23 AM, 04/07/15


SB 677 (CS) (LC)Creighton

Relating to the savings incentive program for state agencies.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:57 AM, 04/23/15


SB 723 (CS)Perry/ et al.

Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment and other programs by certain persons.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:26 PM, 04/20/15


SB 735 (CS)Fraser

Relating to discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:21 AM, 04/22/15


SB 778 (CS)Seliger

Relating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions of higher education.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:52 PM, 04/13/15


SB 837 Watson

Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:07 AM, 04/23/15


SB 854 (CS) (LC)Zaffirini

Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:26 PM, 04/22/15


SB 900 (CS)Taylor, Larry/ Creighton/ Kolkhorst/ Lucio/ et al.

Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Coastal Insurance Association.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:19 PM, 04/20/15

(On Third Reading)


SB 904 (LC)Hinojosa

Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:19 AM, 04/22/15


SB 918 (LC)Nichols

Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:01 PM, 04/09/15


SB 945 (CS)Taylor, Larry/ et al.

Relating to funding under the public school finance system for a school district with a compressed tax rate below the state maximum compressed tax rate.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:28 PM, 04/16/15


SB 995 (CS) (LC)Rodríguez

Relating to decedents' estates.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:26 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1070 (CS) (LC)Hinojosa

Relating to allowing certain defendants to successfully complete education at a substance abuse treatment facility in lieu of attending an education program; changing required conditions of community supervision for certain defendants.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:14 PM, 04/20/15


SB 1081 (CS)Creighton

Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:25 PM, 04/20/15


SB 1092 (CS) (LC)Taylor, Larry

Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:27 PM, 04/16/15


SB 1116 (CS) (LC)West

Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:29 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1139 (CS)Huffman/ et al.

Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:41 PM, 04/16/15


SB 1162 (LC)Hancock

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:20 AM, 04/22/15


SB 1181 (CS) (LC)Huffines

Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:10 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1193 (LC)West/ Eltife/ et al.

Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:46 PM, 04/21/15


SB 1205 (CS)Rodríguez

Relating to an environmental service fee charged by an institution of higher education.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:19 PM, 04/20/15


SB 1304 (LC)Menéndez

Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.

Committee report printed and distributed 10:10 AM, 04/08/15


SB 1305 (LC)Menéndez

Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.

Committee report printed and distributed 10:09 AM, 04/08/15


SB 1307 (LC)Menéndez/ et al.

Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.

Committee report printed and distributed 10:08 AM, 04/08/15


SB 1343 (LC)Huffines

Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District of certain property subject to a tax abatement agreement with the district and to the validation of certain actions of the district.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:11 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1351 (LC)Hinojosa

Relating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of the comptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:30 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1356 Hinojosa

Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:36 AM, 04/22/15


SB 1444 Taylor, Larry

Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:26 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1461 (LC)West

Relating to the appointment and terms of the board of hospital managers of the Dallas County Hospital District.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:23 AM, 04/22/15


SB 1467 (CS) (LC)Watson

Relating to authorizing the collection of a service charge on certain electronic toll collection customer account payments.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:13 PM, 04/13/15


SB 1474 (CS) (LC)Garcia/ et al.

Relating to the eligibility for participation in veterans court programs.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:10 PM, 04/20/15


SB 1494 (CS) (LC)Uresti

Relating to the educational needs of homeless students.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:53 PM, 04/16/15


SB 1626 (CS) (LC)Rodríguez

Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:07 PM, 04/16/15


SB 1628 (CS)Taylor, Larry

Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:16 PM, 04/20/15


SB 1638 (CS) (LC)Zaffirini

Relating to training for state employees, including procurement and contract management training; authorizing fees.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:41 PM, 04/21/15


SB 1641 (CS) (LC)West

Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:28 PM, 04/23/15


SB 1655 (LC)West

Relating to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board fees for the administration of certificates of authorization and certificates of authority issued to certain postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:43 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1666 (CS) (LC)Hancock

Relating to excepting manufacturers engaged in certain commercial research and development from certain provisions of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:17 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1734 Uresti

Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:19 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1738 (CS)Hinojosa

Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:55 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1781 (CS) (LC)Menéndez/ et al.

Relating to the euthanasia of animals in animal shelters located in certain counties.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:22 AM, 04/22/15


SB 1821 Campbell

Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:21 PM, 04/13/15


SB 1880 (CS)Zaffirini

Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:00 PM, 04/23/15


SB 1881 (CS) (LC)Zaffirini/ et al.

Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:32 PM, 04/16/15


SB 1889 (CS) (LC)Zaffirini

Relating to the definition of neglect of a child, the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases, and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:44 AM, 04/23/15


SB 1907 Perry

Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:08 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1929 (CS) (LC)Garcia

Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:34 AM, 04/22/15


SB 1931 (CS) (LC)Garcia

Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:09 PM, 04/22/15


SB 1968 (CS)Huffman/ et al.

Relating to the organization of public employees.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:11 PM, 04/15/15


SB 1982 (CS) (LC)Kolkhorst

Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:13 PM, 04/20/15


SB 1984 (CS)Huffman

Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:44 PM, 04/15/15


SB 2019 (LC)Uresti

Relating to the composition of the Texas Violent Gang Task Force.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:30 PM, 04/20/15


SB 2048 (CS)Huffman/ et al.

Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:36 AM, 04/22/15


SB 2049 (LC)Nichols/ Creighton

Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:58 PM, 04/22/15


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