SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Wednesday April 29, 2015 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. 1 Floor Amendment |
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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. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the amount of wine certain wineries may sell directly to consumers. |
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund. |
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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. |
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Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to restrict participation in the retail electric market for significant violations. |
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Relating to the operation of certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber, timber products, or forestry equipment on certain public roadways. |
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Relating to donation of unused prescription drugs. |
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Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations. |
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Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
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Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
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Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
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Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety. |
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Relating to the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking. |
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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. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the creation of the offense of cargo theft. |
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Relating to the imposition of additional fees for filing civil cases and for recording certain documents in Hidalgo County. |
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Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to the State Orphans Home Alumni Association. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read second time and passed to engrossment: |
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Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. 1 Floor Amendment |
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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. 11 Floor Amendments |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Recognizing March 26, 2015, as K9s4COPS Day. |
The Senate concurred in House amendments to the following: |
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Relating to alternative methods for satisfying certain public high school graduation requirements, including the use of individual graduation committees. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Designating Terry County as the official Grape Capital of Texas. Administration |
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Relating to the creation of the Rose City Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the designation of a segment of Interstate 30 in Rockwall County as the Ralph Hall Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to the Harrison County Court at Law. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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