Author:
Middleton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Swanson | Slawson | Klick | Bonnen | Oliverson
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/13/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 13 2023 1:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Klick | Frank | Jones, Venton | Harrison
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on the number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college may offer.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the requirements for a public junior college to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a baccalaureate degree program.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the expiration date of driver's licenses and renewal driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for theft of a catalytic converter; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the determination of the market value of solar energy property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the burden of proof in a suit or administrative proceeding to establish that an area is subject to the public beach easement.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Bonnen
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain evidence of a crime that resulted in the death of a person.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of purchasing or selling human organs; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for removing certain prosecuting attorneys for their policies on the enforcement of criminal offenses; providing a private cause of action.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to participation in athletic activities based on biological sex; providing a civil right to action for K-12 athletes and college athletes.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a public safety dual credit grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/18/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of property owners' association insurance by the FAIR Plan Association in certain areas.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a requirement for certain entities to enter into a contract for election services.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the hours of work of county employees.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Hefner | Buckley | Burrows | Harris, Cody
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of the University Interscholastic League from The University of Texas at Austin to the Texas Education Agency.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Buckley
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the certification requirements for a public school counselor.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/17/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the publication of opinions by a court.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to remote vehicle disabling technology capable of being activated or engaged by a motor vehicle manufacturer or governmental entity; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility and to the prohibition of the candidate's placement on the ballot.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain officers of a political subdivision authorized to impose a tax or issue bonds to hold at the same time certain other offices.
Author:
Middleton | Bettencourt
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/13/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the tort of public nuisance.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the filing and publishing of lobbyist activity reports.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of certain information by a parole panel in determining whether to release an inmate on parole.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton | Hinojosa | LaMantia | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Lozano
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain nonprofit state associations and organizations from providing training and insurance and risk pool contracts to public educational entities.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the verification of the status of certain driver's licenses before renting a motor vehicle.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the effect of an election at which the voters fail to approve or vote to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by the governing body of a taxing unit.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a bridge in Galveston County as the Ken Clark Memorial Bridge.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to establishing the oyster council of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Paul
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for coverage by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan in certain areas.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requirements for the closure of certain areas to the taking of oysters.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 25 2023 5:13PM
Caption:
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to an entity responsible for the local share of qualified project costs under the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the automatic admission of students with a nontraditional secondary education to certain public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/18/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the chair of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to orders providing for the conservatorship of or possession of and access to a child by the child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption:
Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Referred to Elections: May 4 2023 8:56PM
Caption:
Relating to nominations by primary election by certain political parties.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to reliability backup service for non-dispatchable generation resources in the ERCOT power region.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a Texas history grant program.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a public school classroom safety review and referral program for students who engage in violent criminal conduct; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to infrastructure planning and lot frontages in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a priority system for consideration by state governmental entities of oral or written public comments received from certain persons.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Leo-Wilson
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of electronic devices to accept voters.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/17/2023 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the timing of state financing for voter registration.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers' compensation benefits for infertility.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.
Author:
Middleton | Bettencourt | Creighton | Huffman | Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Referred to Elections: May 6 2023 3:49PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order a new election in certain counties.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to vote harvesting; creating a civil penalty.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to requiring a general custodian of election records to adopt procedures for public inspection of voted ballots.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.
Author:
Middleton | Bettencourt
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to election precinct boundaries and the establishment of polling places.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the approval of beach access and use plans by the commissioner of the General Land Office.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the Aaron M. Hicks Memorial Interchange.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Brazoria County.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain adult cabaret performances; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to National Aeronautics and Space Administration security personnel.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the meeting requirements for the Galveston County Juvenile Board.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Harris, Cody
Last Action:
05/15/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain malt beverages between two or more licensed premises operating under the same general ownership or management.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to an election to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of members to policy boards of certain metropolitan planning organizations.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the investment or deposit of school district reserve funds and the establishment of a school reserves investment fund.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to innovation waivers for certain insurance laws, regulations, and requirements; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Bryant
Last Action:
06/15/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to repairs made pursuant to a tenant's notice of intent to repair and the refund of a tenant's security deposit.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/10/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of tolls on portions of State Highway 146 and State Highway 99.
Author:
Middleton | Campbell
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the process for filling a vacancy on the board of trustees of an independent school district.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Leo-Wilson
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the line of vegetation following a meteorological event.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to test gathering requirements for certain wastewater treatment facilities.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Authorizing the state to take an interlocutory appeal to seek the overruling of Stogner v. California, 539 U.S. 607 (2003).
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to training requirements for certain municipal, county, and school district elected officers.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and coverage for windstorm by certain insurers.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/10/2023 S Filed
Caption:
Relating to infrastructure planning and lot frontages in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/19/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the election, terms, and resignation of the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt procedures to ensure parents are informed regarding a student's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the supplemental special education services program.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence against a defendant in a criminal case.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Guerra
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Charles Dwayn Krampota.
Author:
Middleton
Sponsor:
Bonnen | Cain | Burrows | Canales | Garcia
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/30/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Mar 30 2023 12:19PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a court from issuing an opinion without disclosing the judges who authored the opinion.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
01/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing January 25, 2023, as Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Day.
Author:
Middleton | Alvarado | Creighton
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the City of Baytown on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the dedication of the San Leon Municipal Utility District water tower in memory of Joseph Lynn Manchaca.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Texas First Bank on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Galveston County Day.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the launch of Artemis I mission.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing the Galveston Island State Park Beach Redevelopment project.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/18/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing San Jacinto Day.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating Harmony Public Schools for receiving 2023 State Schools of Character designation.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/25/2023 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption:
Recognizing BIZPAC.us and its founder and executive chairman, Joseph L. Trahan.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
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In memory of Mason Anthony Nelson of Galveston.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Samuel Felix Mixon of Galveston.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Michael Culling on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Ronald Anthony Maceo of Galveston.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Michael Charles Pistone of Galveston.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Nancy Lefeber Hughes of Galveston.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Tanya Moore, Dustin Carrillo, and Jesse Neace of Alvin Independent School District for their lifesaving actions.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Congratulating the Pearland Little League All-Stars for advancing to the Little League World Series.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Kenneth David Clark of Galveston.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Bob Ford on his induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Patricia Ann LeMay Hocking of La Marque.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing I Am Texas for holding a Guinness World Record as the largest published book.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Wallace R. Hogan on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing education foundations for school districts in Texas.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/18/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Daily Mile USA for reaching an enrollment of one million participants.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/19/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Galveston County's independent school district education foundations.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/23/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John the Baptist No. 2073 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
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Recognizing Kelly de Schaun for her service as CEO of the Galveston Park Board.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the completion of Rett Reef in Galveston Bay.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/26/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Dustin Lee Mortenson of League City.
Author:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/26/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Lucas Maurice Lowe of Hardin.
Author:
Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action:
05/26/2023 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration.
Author:
Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 10 2023 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Creighton | Bettencourt | Campbell | King | Middleton | et al.
Last Action:
05/15/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
Author:
Creighton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Sponsor:
Dutton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Huffman | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Sponsor:
Bonnen | Burns | Capriglione
Last Action:
06/14/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Paxton | Bettencourt | Creighton | Hughes | Middleton | et al.
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 24 2023 7:06PM
Caption:
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Hall | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Oliverson | Klick | Metcalf | Toth | Geren
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Author:
Creighton | Campbell | King | Kolkhorst | Middleton | et al.
Sponsor:
Kuempel | Shaheen | Bonnen
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption:
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Creighton | Campbell | Flores | King | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Kuempel
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the tenure and employment of faculty members at certain public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Springer | Blanco | Creighton | Eckhardt | Hall | et al.
Sponsor:
Guillen | Gerdes
Last Action:
06/07/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's offices, constable's offices, and prosecutor's offices in rural counties.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | King | et al.
Sponsor:
Frank | Noble | Hull
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Klick
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education, including scholarships to nursing students, loan repayment assistance to nurses and nursing faculty, and grants to nursing education programs.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Jetton | Lalani
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Middleton
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: May 8 2023 6:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the permitting of renewable energy generation facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.
Author:
Springer | Middleton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion of students not lawfully present in the United States from consideration for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Bettencourt | Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the definition of debt for the purposes of calculating certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit.
Author:
Bettencourt | Middleton
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of provisions providing for the calculation and effect of a de minimis ad valorem tax rate.
Author:
Birdwell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Slawson
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
Author:
Perry | Blanco | Campbell | Flores | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption:
Relating to the effect of nuisance actions, other actions, and governmental requirements on certain agricultural operations.
Author:
Parker | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Last Action:
05/16/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: May 16 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to measures to prevent espionage and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: May 4 2023 8:56PM
Caption:
Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.
Author:
Creighton | Blanco | Campbell | Eckhardt | Flores | et al.
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Author:
Creighton | Bettencourt | Campbell | King | Middleton | et al.
Last Action:
04/27/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 27 2023 6:39PM
Caption:
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Hall | Bettencourt | Campbell | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to required labeling of food containing mRNA vaccine material.
Author:
Sparks | Alvarado | Creighton | Eckhardt | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Cain
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing Mikael and Carolyn Garcia on the birth of their daughter, Mary Faustina Garcia.
Author:
Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/15/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
Author:
Bettencourt | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Meyer | Bonnen | Burrows | Thierry | Raymond
Last Action:
05/26/2023 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Author:
Birdwell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor:
Slawson
Last Action:
05/20/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
Author:
West | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
02/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Opal Lee on the occasion of the unveiling of her portrait in the Senate Chamber.
Author:
Birdwell | Hughes | Middleton | Sparks
Last Action:
02/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Rangers on the occasion of its bicentennial.
Author:
Creighton | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 15, 2023, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.
Author:
Huffman | Middleton
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Brazoria County Day.
Author:
LaMantia | Alvarado | Creighton | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Last Action:
02/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Texas Ports Day.
Author:
Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the organizers, supporters, and attendees of the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast.
Author:
Miles | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Creighton | Huffman | et al.
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 2, 2023, as University of Houston Day.
Author:
Flores | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day.
Author:
King | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day.
Author:
Creighton | Alvarado | Birdwell | Middleton | Parker | et al.
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Texas Realtors Day.
Author:
Bettencourt | Middleton
Last Action:
03/29/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Bryan Taylor Kelting of Houston.
Author:
Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/03/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Darren Almendarez of Harris County.
Author:
Alvarado | Bettencourt | Creighton | Middleton | Miles | et al.
Last Action:
04/04/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Port Houston for its contributions to the Texas economy.
Author:
Campbell | Alvarado | Birdwell | Creighton | Hughes | et al.
Last Action:
04/05/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 5, 2023, as Alzheimer's Association State Advocacy Day.
Author:
Huffman | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 10 through 14, 2023, as Texas Retired Teachers Week.
Author:
Whitmire | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Huffman | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Carroll Sidney Shaddock.
Author:
Zaffirini | Alvarado | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 24, 2023, as Texas Women Judges' Day.
Author:
King | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel.
Author:
LaMantia | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Altman Yturria of Brownsville.
Author:
Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing May 11, 2023, as World War II Veterans Capitol Day.
Author:
King | Campbell | Hughes | Kolkhorst | Middleton | et al.
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the eighth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars.
Author:
Campbell | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs.
Author:
Zaffirini | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/23/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of former State Representative and Senator James William "Bill" Haley of Austin.
Author:
Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Requesting Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for funds used or will be used to meet federal obligations to secure the southern border.
Author:
Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/29/2023 S Remarks ordered printed
Caption:
In memory of Gloria Morris Ashford of Dallas.
Author:
Hughes | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
05/29/2023 S Remarks ordered printed
Caption:
In memory of Flora Loretta Solomon Reves.