SENATE FLOOR ACTION

Friday

May 22, 2015

The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass:

Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography.

Relating to a study by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas on securing critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, terrorist, and cyber-attack threats.

Relating to member contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.

Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the monitoring of the Internet access of certain sex offenders placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.

Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District establish an extension facility in a certain location.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the public transportation advisory committee.

Relating to disclosure of certain information about expert witnesses in a criminal case.

Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program.

Relating to the compatibility of state agency websites with certain devices and Internet browsers.

Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees.

Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the applicability of a wage and salary presumption to an incarcerated person for purposes of determining child support obligations.

Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers.

Relating to developmental education programs under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education.

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties.

Relating to the definition of a state judge for purposes of state driver's license and personal identification laws.

Relating to a study assessing the statewide need for the replacement of mile markers on certain highways.

Relating to reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to eligibility requirements for admission of certain persons to educator preparation programs.

Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.

Relating to the notification of certain legislators of the death of a child in foster care.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the confidentiality of personal information concerning certain employees currently or formerly involved in the Texas juvenile justice system.

Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.

Relating to the prohibition of more than one counsel appearing in a misdemeanor case.

Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.

Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.

Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the purchase of certain commodity items by an entity other than a state agency.

Relating to participation of certain school districts in the three-year high school diploma plan pilot program.

Relating to regulation by certain alcohol-related businesses based on the amount of alcohol sold.

Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.

Relating to automatic employee participation in and administration of a deferred compensation plan provided by certain hospital districts.

Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the purchasing of a firearm of an honorably retired or deceased peace officer.

Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees.

Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.

Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.

Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee.

Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.

Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit.

1 Floor Amendment

Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.

Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.

Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.

Relating to lane restrictions for certain motor vehicles in highway construction or maintenance work zones.

Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.

4 Floor Amendments

Relating to the consideration of certain scientific evidence constituting the basis for an application for a writ of habeas corpus.

Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program.

Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.

Relating to the donation of juror reimbursements.

Relating to the provision of habilitation and certain health care services by a home and community support services agency; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.

1 Floor Amendment

The Senate suspended the regular order, read third time and finally passed:

Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

The Senate concurred in House amendments to the following:

Relating to ensuring that certain military members and their spouses and dependents maintain their positions on interest lists or other waiting lists for certain health and human services assistance programs.

Relating to consumer information concerning facility-based physicians and notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician.

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

Relating to providing training academies for public school teachers who provide mathematics instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three.

Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.

The Senate refused to concur in House amendments and requested the appointment of a Conference Committee on the following:

Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs in the office of the governor.

Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees.

The Senate granted the request for the appointment of a Conference Committee on the following:

Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates.

Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions.

The following bills were passed on the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar:

Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Gold Star Mothers.

Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.

Relating to the sealing of certain court documents filed electronically in a child protection suit.

Relating to the duration of protective orders issued in cases of family violence against persons who are subsequently confined or imprisoned.

Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees.

Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña Memorial Highway.

Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of certain public elective offices.

Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members.

Relating to the selection of directors to the board of directors for the Viridian Municipal Management District.

Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.

Relating to the definition of a public health nuisance; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Relating to disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse.

Relating to the tasting of alcoholic beverages by students enrolled in certain courses.

Relating to liability of food donors.

Relating to the validation of certain actions relating to municipal airport zoning regulations.

Relating to the approval of certain alcoholic beverages by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.

Relating to property that is or may be presumed abandoned.

Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older.

Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.

Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate churches that provide overnight shelter for children.

Relating to the issuance of the Texas Airport Directory; eliminating a fee.

Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Relating to the determination of an experience-rated employer's eligibility for a surplus credit rate under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.

Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.

Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans.

Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.

Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales.

Relating to the designation of May as Postpartum Depression Awareness Month.

Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.

Relating to regulation by a municipality of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.

Relating to the notation on the precinct list of registered voters that a voter voted early.

Relating to fees paid to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.

Relating to the adoption of the Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.

Relating to the designation of Spur 63 in Gregg County as the Texas Ranger Glenn Elliott Memorial Highway.

Relating to the ability of certain county assistance districts to annex roads.

Relating to a report to the legislature regarding the elimination of toll roads.

Relating to the qualifications for teaching a driver education course.

Relating to employment activities of certain emergency response personnel for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

Relating to regulation of certain conduct by discount health care program operators, or concerning discount health care programs, that relates to prescription drugs or prescription drug benefits; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.

Relating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.

Relating to eligibility requirements to act as a financial adviser or investment adviser in relation to certain public securities.

Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee.

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.

Relating to transactions involving oil, gas, or condensate; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board and allowing the board to address a broader range of issues.

Relating to the investment of funds by certain municipal hospital authorities.

Relating to interstate compacts and cooperative agreements relating to state purchasing.

Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license.

Relating to the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims from juvenile court records.

Relating to the powers, operations, and boundaries of The Woodlands Township; authorizing a fee.

Petitioning Congress to provide funding for repairs to the Battleship Texas.

In memory of Roy Houston Moore of Austin.

The following bills were removed from the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar:

Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.

Relating to reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.

Relating to the notification of certain legislators of the death of a child in foster care.

Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.

Relating to the provision of habilitation and certain health care services by a home and community support services agency; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.

Designating the cowboy hat as the official State Hat of Texas.

Committee re-referral on the following:

Relating to access to certain confidential information provided in an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

Re-referred from Finance to Intergovernmental Relations