Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Angela Paxton
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/9/2024

Number of Bills: 154

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (93):
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 410 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/04/2023 H Referred to Public Education: May 4 2023 8:56PM
Caption: Relating to fetal development instruction included as part of the public school health curriculum in certain grade levels.

SB 411 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to make available to students certain pregnancy-related informational materials published by the Department of State Health Services.

SB 412 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Guillen | Ramos | Morales, Eddie | Plesa
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

SB 413 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.

SB 414 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Hefner
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 19 as the Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge.

SB 415 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Smith
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.

SB 416 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the definition of trafficking for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.

SB 417 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: May 12 2023 12:02AM
Caption: Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; providing a civil penalty.

SB 418 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

SB 419 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental access to a public school's library catalog and consent for student access to certain public school library materials.

SB 420 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to access certain records regarding school library materials obtained by the parent's child and the option to receive notice each time the parent's child obtains a school library material.

SB 421 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain requirements relating to parental rights, open records, and public information to school districts designated as districts of innovation.

SB 422 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain military service members to engage in a business or occupation in this state.

SB 423 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Wilson
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft by the Texas military forces.

SB 424 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.

SB 425 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a school district's use of public money to pay fees or dues or provide compensation to a nonprofit state association or organization that engages in certain lobbying activities.

SB 426 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/17/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption: Relating to patient access to prescription drugs for off-label use for COVID-19 treatment.

SB 459 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Harris, Caroline | González, Mary
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to early registration for parenting students at public institutions of higher education.

SB 533 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Shaheen | Plesa
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to training for peace officers on responding to and investigating child fatalities.

SB 534 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain drugs by a midwife.

SB 535 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to state agency information technology infrastructure and information security assessments.

SB 536 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning persons licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.

SB 703 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.

SB 704 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes; authorizing civil penalties.

SB 717 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to public school cybersecurity controls and requirements and technical assistance and cybersecurity risk assessments for public schools provided by the Department of Information Resources.

SB 718 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Cook
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial of court-ordered possession or access.

SB 719 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Thierry
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.

SB 720 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.

SB 806 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Manuel | Rose | Ordaz | Morales, Christina | Johnson, Julie
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.

SB 807 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.

SB 808 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations.

SB 809 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the sale of unplatted lots in certain subdivisions of land.

SB 980 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

SB 981 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a handbook on parental rights in education and training requirements on parental rights in education for a member of the board of trustees of a school district.

SB 982 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental access to public school instructional materials and tests.

SB 983 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Holland
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to information maintained by certain municipally owned utilities that provide electricity services and cable, Internet, or broadband services.

SB 984 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal.

SB 985 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the method of providing notice for certain municipal zoning changes.

SB 1098 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Hull
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the rights of a parent or guardian with a child in certain child-care facilities.

SB 1099 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

SB 1100 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Licensed Professional Counselors Compact; authorizing fees.

SB 1101 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.

SB 1142 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to certain agreements entered into with the Department of Public Safety for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services, including voter registration services; increasing the amount of a fee.

SB 1143 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax.

SB 1204 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Capriglione
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to state and local government information technology and information security.

SB 1205 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the modernization of information technology of state agencies and certain local governments.

SB 1215 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/21/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 21 2023 10:27AM
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.

SB 1216 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Hefner
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a handgun to certain active and retired judicial officers.

SB 1261 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/24/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 24 2023 2:06PM
Caption: Relating to accelerated instruction provided to public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.

SB 1369 Author: Paxton | Parker
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.

SB 1370 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/05/2023 H Referred to Transportation: May 5 2023 5:18PM
Caption: Relating to information contained in the annual financial audit of certain regional transportation authorities.

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 1454 Author: Paxton | Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/08/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.

SB 1455 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

SB 1604 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

SB 1605 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the reduction of the rates of the franchise tax.

SB 1665 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to allowing parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat or retake a course or grade.

SB 1721 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/05/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the display of the national motto and historically significant documents to the founding of the United States in public schools and institutions of higher education.

SB 1722 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to instructional facilities funding for certain open-enrollment charter schools.

SB 1723 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/26/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the backdating of referrals for certain managed care health benefit plans.

SB 1854 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Lambert
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to optional group benefits for dental and vision care under the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.

SB 1855 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a location restriction exemption and requirements for funeral establishments to operate a columbarium.

SB 2019 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole of certain persons convicted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.

SB 2020 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mass terroristic threat and to the establishment of the task force on mass violence prevention.

SB 2021 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Schatzline | Ordaz | Schaefer | Johnson, Ann
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain Internet websites containing sexual material harmful to minors; providing a civil penalty.

SB 2075 Author: Paxton | Parker
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, including amendments concerning certain intangible assets and the perfection of security interests in those assets.

SB 2114 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/21/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Education Agency.

SB 2381 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Klick | Lopez, Ray
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the development of a webpage and mobile application for the provision of pregnancy-related resources and information.

SB 2390 Author: Paxton | Hughes
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.

SB 2444 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the security of the electricity supply chain.

SB 2445 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the use of latex gloves by certain health care and food service personnel.

SB 2446 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for plumbing work performed on certain private property.

SB 2483 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an Education Savings Account program.

SB 2484 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements involving the receipt of certain tax incentives by certain foreign-owned companies.

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.

SB 2598 Author: Paxton
Sponsor: Frazier
Last Action: 06/16/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

SJR 29 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/28/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.

SJR 41 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating certain general revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

SJR 73 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

SJR 76 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits the appropriation of state money or property for the benefit of any sect, religious society, or theological or religious seminary.

SR 249 Author: Paxton | Campbell | Hughes | Perry
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tony Dungy on his achievements and contributions to the State of Texas.

SR 264 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28 and March 1, 2023, as Plano Legislative Days.

SR 301 Author: Paxton | Hall | Huffman
Last Action: 03/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dennis Quaid for his achievements.

SR 364 Author: Paxton | Hall | Springer
Last Action: 03/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin County Days.

SR 419 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/13/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Catherine Gibb for her service to the Collin County Republican Party.

SR 420 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/17/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Carl E. F. Dally.

SR 441 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 04/19/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Brian Clint Worley.

SR 539 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) for their commitment to selfless service.

SR 550 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 13, 2023, as Falun Dafa Day.

SR 679 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Delmer W. Harris for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

SR 688 Author: Paxton
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sean Michael Terry for his record of public service.

Additional Primary Authors (61):
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 9 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.

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 14 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.

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 24 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.

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 26 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.

SB 330 Author: Hall | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Eckhardt | et al.
Sponsor: Schaefer | Spiller | Anderson
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.

SB 379 Author: Huffman | Alvarado | Campbell | Eckhardt | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor: Howard | Button
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.

SB 468 Author: Kolkhorst | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents.

SB 1104 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.

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 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 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 1401 Author: Zaffirini | Paxton
Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.

SB 1402 Author: Zaffirini | Paxton
Sponsor: Howard | Guillen | Neave Criado | Garcia | Harless
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the composition, continuation, and duties of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force, compensation for task force members and certain other task force participants, and establishment of a mandatory training program for persons responding to reports of and treating survivors of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.

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 1474 Author: Bettencourt | Paxton
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Referred to Public Education: May 6 2023 3:49PM
Caption: Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.

SB 1486 Author: Bettencourt | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hall | Parker | et al.
Last Action: 04/12/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 12 2023 12:21PM
Caption: Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.

SB 1487 Author: Bettencourt | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hall | Parker | et al.
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 25 2023 5:13PM
Caption: Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.

SB 1537 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 58 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.

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 201 Author: Johnson | Hall | Parker | Paxton | West
Last Action: 02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Dallas Regional Chamber 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 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 277 Author: Springer | Paxton
Last Action: 03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Frisco Independent School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.

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 451 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.

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 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 531 Author: Johnson | Hall | Paxton
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul Voelker for his service as Mayor of Richardson.

SR 532 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Creighton | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

SR 553 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.

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 650 Author: Hughes | Hall | Hancock | King | Parker | et al.
Last Action: 05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Council for Life for its achievements.

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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