Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Charles Schwertner
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/10/2024

Number of Bills: 154

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (99):
SB 6 Author: Schwertner | King
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.

SB 7 Author: Schwertner | King
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.

SB 333 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.

SB 334 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/27/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.

SB 335 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Hull
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council broadcast over the Internet.

SB 640 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Metcalf
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the state agencies responsible for providing facilities management services for certain state buildings allocated for legislative use.

SB 652 Author: Schwertner | Perry
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman.

SB 723 Author: Schwertner | King
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.

SB 804 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/06/2023 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.

SB 865 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/13/2023 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Williamson County.

SB 993 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the process of applying for a place on a ballot.

SB 994 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Burrows
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of failure to pay a filing fee or submit a petition in lieu of a filing fee.

SB 995 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a ballot proposition on the manner of election for members of the board of trustees of a school district.

SB 1001 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: King, Ken
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 1002 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Hernandez
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.

SB 1061 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the computation of and total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

SB 1062 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to requiring the inclusion of certain proposals in reports on the actuarial experience of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB 1063 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Bastrop County.

SB 1087 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Harris, Cody
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.

SB 1093 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Metcalf
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to facilities included in the electricity supply chain.

SB 1094 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Price
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to purchased power costs incurred by electric utilities.

SB 1095 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/13/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of fuel and purchased power costs by electric utilities.

SB 1110 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to transfer revenue of a municipal utility to the general fund of the municipality.

SB 1111 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/11/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to transmission and distribution system resiliency planning by and cost recovery for electric utilities.

SB 1112 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

SB 1120 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: King, Ken
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to certain prohibited practices by a barber or cosmetologist.

SB 1122 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Turner
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain medical services performed to determine an appropriate level of workers' compensation benefits from sales and use taxes.

SB 1134 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain information on the Texas Board of Nursing's Internet website regarding prescriptive authority agreements.

SB 1135 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain health care services contract arrangements entered into by insurers or employee benefit plans and health care providers.

SB 1136 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Orr
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the administration of county roads in certain counties.

SB 1137 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to applicability of certain insurance laws to pharmacy benefit managers.

SB 1138 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of clinician-administered drugs.

SB 1139 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the definition of emergency care for purposes of certain health benefit plans.

SB 1140 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Oliverson
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.

SB 1141 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.

SB 1193 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an on-site physician and disclosure of physician information at a freestanding emergency medical care facility.

SB 1214 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: May 4 2023 8:56PM
Caption: Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.

SB 1286 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to prompt payment deadlines for health benefit plan claims affected by a catastrophic event.

SB 1295 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/28/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of information regarding distributed generation and certain electrical loads.

SB 1296 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/13/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.

SB 1359 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to reporting on the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services among participating providers of certain managed care plans.

SB 1360 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a registration permit by a physician.

SB 1368 Author: Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.

SB 1397 Author: Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Sponsor: Bell, Keith | Holland | Goldman | Canales | Clardy
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

SB 1398 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/05/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to air quality permits for aggregate production operations and concrete batch plants.

SB 1399 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the renewal and review of standard permits for certain concrete plants.

SB 1511 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.

SB 1512 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Relating to the failure to disclose certain appraisal reports by an entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to acquire real property.

SB 1513 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.

SB 1514 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Longoria
Last Action: 05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to business entities and nonprofit entities.

SB 1534 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/18/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain other health care practitioners.

SB 1574 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the right of an insured to enter into a contract with a public insurance adjuster.

SB 1576 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for certain prescription drugs on enrollee cost-sharing requirements.

SB 1656 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the preservation of Fairfield Lake State Park; granting the power of eminent domain.

SB 1657 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to notice required to be given to certain individuals and entities before the Parks and Wildlife Department executes a lease for real property for the development of a state park.

SB 1659 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Holland | Bell, Keith | Canales | Clardy | Goldman
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.

SB 1727 Author: Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Sponsor: Canales | Dutton
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

SB 1758 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Gerdes
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.

SB 1765 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to network adequacy standards and other requirements for preferred provider benefit plans.

SB 1783 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to airports.

SB 1872 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain contracts for the sale, transportation, or gathering of natural gas.

SB 1873 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/13/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain gas pipeline laws to an affiliate of a gas utility.

SB 1874 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.

SB 2010 Author: Schwertner | King
Sponsor: Slawson
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to required reporting by the wholesale electric market monitor for the ERCOT power region.

SB 2011 Author: Schwertner | King
Sponsor: Slawson
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to impose administrative penalties and enter into voluntary mitigation plans; increasing an administrative penalty.

SB 2012 Author: Schwertner | King
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the implementation of a program to meet the reliability needs of the ERCOT power region.

SB 2013 Author: Schwertner | King
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to access to and the security of certain critical infrastructure.

SB 2119 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the identification of locations receiving broadband and certain telecommunications services.

SB 2221 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Raney
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.

SB 2351 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.

SB 2379 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Harris, Caroline
Last Action: 06/16/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

SB 2399 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services.

SB 2404 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council to foster collaboration, coordination, and communication to enhance the state's energy efficiency performance; and strategically utilize the state's resources to optimize the benefits of energy efficiency programs.

SB 2435 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the imposition of sales and use tax after a municipality annexes an area in an emergency services district.

SB 2589 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of juveniles who commit certain felony offenses while committed to the custody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the waiver of jurisdiction and discretionary transfer of a child from a juvenile court to a criminal court; changing eligibility for community supervision.

SB 2602 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Sandow Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SB 2627 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.

SJR 1 Author: Schwertner | King
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy insurance fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.

SJR 56 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund.

SJR 92 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of electric generating facilities.

SJR 93 Author: Schwertner
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.

SR 150 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tammy Ruth Armbruster.

SR 151 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2023, as San Jacinto County Day.

SR 152 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing Jennifer Jones on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 153 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Bastrop County Day.

SR 177 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery to the State Capitol.

SR 228 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Williamson County on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.

SR 309 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons Day.

SR 332 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 20, 2023, as 9-1-1 Day.

SR 357 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 03/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vanessa Novo for her acceptance into the Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education program.

SR 382 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas Neurological Society Day.

SR 400 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating William Kornhoff for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 499 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Brazos County Health District for its contributions to public health.

SR 519 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Huntsville Municipal Airport for receiving a Texas Aviation Conference award.

SR 540 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Band of the Hills on the occasion of their 25th anniversary.

SR 564 Author: Schwertner | Hughes
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the participants in the 2023 Sam Houston State University Austin Internship Program.

SR 565 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/17/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of of Keren Ella Shalom Leal.

SR 603 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action: 05/17/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2023 as National Water Safety Month.

SR 721 Author: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the staff of the Legislative Reference Library for their contributions.

Additional Primary Authors (55):
SB 3 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.

SB 5 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.

SB 8 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.

SB 10 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.

SB 13 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.

SB 15 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.

SB 17 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.

SB 18 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.

SB 22 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.

SB 25 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.

SB 745 Author: Kolkhorst | Campbell | Hall | Schwertner | Sparks
Sponsor: Noble
Last Action: 05/29/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to fraud prevention under certain health care programs.

SB 1351 Author: Perry | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.

SB 1400 Author: Springer | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of State-Federal Relations.

SB 1414 Author: Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Holland | Goldman | Canales | Bell, Keith | Clardy
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB 1421 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.

SB 1424 Author: Perry | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Clardy | Canales | Goldman | Holland | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.

SB 1445 Author: Paxton | Johnson | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Goldman
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; authorizing a fee.

SB 1577 Author: Menéndez | Schwertner
Sponsor: King, Ken | Thompson, Senfronia | Hernandez | Patterson | Smith
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption: Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.

SB 1817 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.

SB 1940 Author: Springer | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.

SB 1983 Author: Nichols | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri

SB 2014 Author: King | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.

SB 2015 Author: King | Schwertner
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption: Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state.

SB 2040 Author: Springer | Flores | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner
Sponsor: Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 2527 Author: Campbell | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/18/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.

SB 2539 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.

SB 2565 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.

SB 2578 Author: Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

SB 2582 Author: Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the terms of office of the members of the board of directors of the authority.

SB 2586 Author: Paxton | Johnson | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action: 04/26/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Apr 26 2023 6:23PM
Caption: Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

SB 2592 Author: Paxton | Johnson | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor: Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

SJR 2 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.

SJR 3 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.

SJR 81 Author: Birdwell | Creighton | Eckhardt | Flores | King | et al.
Sponsor: Wilson | Kuempel | Manuel | DeAyala | VanDeaver
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

SR 148 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.

SR 174 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.

SR 211 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action: 02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as UTSA Day.

SR 212 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.

SR 241 Author: Sparks | Birdwell | Blanco | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Rural Broadband Day.

SR 244 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.

SR 317 Author: Birdwell | Flores | Hall | King | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Tenth Court of Appeals on the occasion of its centennial.

SR 323 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.

SR 327 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.

SR 389 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.

SR 403 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.

SR 443 Author: Birdwell | Flores | Hancock | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Last Action: 04/19/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day.

SR 455 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.

SR 513 Author: LaMantia | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action: 05/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Elizabeth Altman Yturria.

SR 515 Author: Kolkhorst | Creighton | Huffman | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Blinn College on the occasion of its 140th anniversary.

SR 529 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.

SR 618 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.

SR 630 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.

SR 678 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.

SR 728 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.

SR 729 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.

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