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

Number of Bills: 197

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (144):
SB 196 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

SB 197 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

SB 198 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to criminal history screening of applicants for residential tenancies.

SB 199 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 04/12/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide multifamily housing.

SB 200 Author: Eckhardt
Sponsor: Howard
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.

SB 201 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages resulting from the condemnation of property that is subject to a conservation easement.

SB 202 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent before the end of a lease term of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.

SB 203 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 204 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.

SB 205 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

SB 206 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.

SB 207 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.

SB 208 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for delivery and possession of marihuana and citations given for those offenses.

SB 209 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.

SB 210 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.

SB 211 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the vote required to release certain inmates on parole.

SB 212 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

SB 213 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

SB 214 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.

SB 215 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.

SB 216 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.

SB 217 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.

SB 218 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the grounds for disciplinary action against peace officers and the use of body worn cameras by peace officers.

SB 219 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body worn cameras; authorizing fees.

SB 226 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.

SB 227 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | Johnson | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the repeal of laws prohibiting abortion.

SB 228 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.

SB 253 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.

SB 254 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to increasing the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes.

SB 255 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the temporary tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.

SB 256 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate.

SB 257 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.

SB 258 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.

SB 278 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.

SB 282 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.

SB 283 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.

SB 284 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a public employer provide a place for employees to express breast milk.

SB 285 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain proceedings or procedures involving the disposition of certain contraband or abandoned or unclaimed property.

SB 359 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.

SB 360 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

SB 361 Author: Eckhardt
Sponsor: Shine
Last Action: 06/16/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.

SB 363 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.

SB 370 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.

SB 371 Author: Eckhardt | Campbell
Sponsor: Turner | Plesa | González, Mary | Garcia
Last Action: 05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.

SB 405 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.

SB 406 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.

SB 407 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.

SB 479 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.

SB 516 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to abolishing the death penalty.

SB 517 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.

SB 549 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.

SB 581 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.

SB 582 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.

SB 597 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher education who are parents.

SB 635 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.

SB 636 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.

SB 637 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.

SB 659 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the territory of an emergency services district into the territory of a municipality.

SB 660 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the election of board members of certain emergency services districts.

SB 674 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to municipal and county building codes.

SB 698 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.

SB 699 Author: Eckhardt
Sponsor: Howard | Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.

SB 700 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain communicable disease public health orders issued by a health authority.

SB 788 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | LaMantia | Miles
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

SB 791 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to the right of members of the Texas military forces to demand trial by court-martial for minor offenses.

SB 877 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.

SB 878 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.

SB 937 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 1161 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a study of the current and potential economic impacts of recycling.

SB 1174 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students.

SB 1175 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.

SB 1176 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for COVID-19 test kits.

SB 1182 Author: Eckhardt
Sponsor: Lujan
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle registration and license plates.

SB 1183 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

SB 1184 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.

SB 1185 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle involving theft of a firearm; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB 1311 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Transportation Electrification Council and the duties of that council.

SB 1312 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the impact of the use of administrative segregation and disciplinary seclusion.

SB 1313 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.

SB 1314 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Blanco | Gutierrez | LaMantia | et al.
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.

SB 1315 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.

SB 1316 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.

SB 1380 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to training for peace officers on acquired and traumatic brain injuries and trauma-affected veterans.

SB 1381 Author: Eckhardt
Sponsor: Hefner
Last Action: 05/27/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly person who qualified for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of a portion of the appraised value of the deceased person's residence homestead to continue to receive an exemption for the same property from the same taxing unit in an amount equal to that of the exemption for which the deceased person qualified without applying for the exemption.

SB 1382 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to contracting with companies that boycott certain energy companies.

SB 1623 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion and contraception under a health benefit plan and certain programs administered by this state.

SB 1769 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the maximum allowable cost of certain items eligible for a sales tax exemption for a limited period.

SB 1773 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.

SB 1774 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain charitable organizations.

SB 1941 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to legal representation of certain hospital districts in civil proceedings.

SB 1942 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of school buses and electricity by public schools.

SB 1943 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

SB 1944 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/20/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the standard service retirement benefits for members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SB 2155 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference in municipal and justice courts.

SB 2156 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to human operators of automated motor vehicles.

SB 2157 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the burden of proof in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

SB 2328 Author: Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Menéndez
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to certain occupancy preferences given by developments supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.

SB 2362 Author: Eckhardt | Blanco | Johnson
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.

SB 2465 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.

SB 2466 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | Menéndez
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination and postpartum or contraception-related medical treatment.

SB 2467 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a mobile narcotic drug treatment unit by a narcotic drug treatment program facility; authorizing a fee.

SB 2468 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/04/2023 H Referred to Public Health: May 4 2023 8:56PM
Caption: Relating to a study regarding available beds at inpatient mental health facilities providing acute psychiatric treatment.

SB 2469 Author: Eckhardt | Menéndez | Zaffirini
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.

SCR 4 Author: Eckhardt
Sponsor: Hunter
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the Capitol Complex Child Development Center "Emma's Garden" in honor of Emma Barrientos.

SJR 20 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.

SJR 21 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | Johnson | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

SJR 22 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.

SJR 23 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado | Gutierrez | Johnson | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to be free from governmental intrusion or interference into an individual's private life.

SR 86 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 01/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating Children's Hospital Day on January 25, 2023.

SR 87 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 01/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the YMCA Texas Youth and Government Program.

SR 130 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Stanley Wright Sr.

SR 131 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 7, 2023, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day.

SR 163 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/13/2023 S Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Commemorating Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on February 14, 2023.

SR 172 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kenneth Louis Koock.

SR 190 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary C. Nelson.

SR 223 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing former State Representative John Cyrier for his service.

SR 225 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the celebration of Black History Month at Texas School for the Deaf.

SR 226 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul Pape on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 252 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Polly Sowell.

SR 263 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference.

SR 336 Author: Eckhardt | Miles | West
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing KAZI FM 88.7 on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SR 344 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Young Women's Alliance on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

SR 345 Author: Eckhardt | Alvarado
Last Action: 03/23/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 26th annual Barbara Jordan National Forum.

SR 356 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 03/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Library Day.

SR 379 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 04/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Summitt-Koblenz Exchange Program.

SR 380 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 04/04/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 2023, as County Government Day.

SR 440 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 04/19/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at Austin speech team for winning a national championship.

SR 478 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Thomas McGaha on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 490 Author: Eckhardt | Campbell
Last Action: 04/27/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Steven Harold Murdock.

SR 511 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert and Judy Moore on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

SR 514 Author: Eckhardt | Miles
Last Action: 05/04/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mt. Zion Baptist Church on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

SR 521 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jerry Donald Cook.

SR 522 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dale W. Wilson for his lifesaving actions.

SR 555 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Roman Alexander Davis for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SR 556 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lee Brooks Wilson.

SR 597 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff of Austin.

SR 598 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elizabeth Ann Trimble Kohler.

SR 599 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jayne Word Dibrell.

SR 600 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carolyn White-Mosley for her efforts to end teen dating violence.

SR 614 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/19/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 19, 2023, as Manor Day.

SR 638 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Austin Branch of the American Association of University Women on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR 639 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/23/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the Broken Spoke dance hall.

SR 681 Author: Eckhardt
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing B. Holland Timmins on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 703 Author: Eckhardt | Flores
Last Action: 05/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Connie Sinclair on the occasion of her retirement.

Additional Primary Authors (53):
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 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 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 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 110 Author: Menéndez | Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.

SB 115 Author: Menéndez | Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Redistricting, Special
Caption: Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.

SB 122 Author: Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the repeal of and exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

SB 123 Author: Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

SB 124 Author: Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women during and following a pregnancy.

SB 125 Author: Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Menéndez | et al.
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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 574 Author: Gutierrez | Eckhardt | LaMantia | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund.

SB 912 Author: Gutierrez | Eckhardt | Menéndez
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB 913 Author: Gutierrez | Eckhardt | Menéndez
Last Action: 03/03/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.

SB 1274 Author: Gutierrez | Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action: 03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

SB 1444 Author: Zaffirini | Eckhardt
Sponsor: Bucy
Last Action: 05/29/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.

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 1625 Author: LaMantia | Alvarado | Eckhardt | Zaffirini
Last Action: 03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students.

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 2194 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action: 03/22/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.

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.

SCR 11 Author: Gutierrez | Alvarado | Eckhardt | Johnson | LaMantia | et al.
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Memorializing Congress to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).

SCR 12 Author: Gutierrez | Eckhardt | Menéndez
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Granting the victims of the Robb Elementary attack permission to sue the State of Texas.

SCR 15 Author: Gutierrez | Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Approving the construction of a statue or monument in the place of the Confederate Soldiers Monument that pays tribute to Texans lost in mass shootings.

SCR 53 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.

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 16 Author: Menéndez | Eckhardt
Last Action: 02/15/2023 S Referred to Redistricting, Special
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

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 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 294 Author: Johnson | Eckhardt | LaMantia | West | Zaffirini
Last Action: 03/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Texas Women's Foundation for its contributions to women, girls, and their families.

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 378 Author: Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/03/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Darren Almendarez.

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 526 Author: Huffman | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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 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 563 Author: Miles | Alvarado | Eckhardt | Whitmire
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Fellows from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs.

SR 601 Author: Miles | Alvarado | Birdwell | Blanco | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action: 05/17/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 17, 2023, as Vietnamese American Day.

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 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 633 Author: Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action: 05/26/2023 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Harold Lee Cook III.

SR 662 Author: West | Alvarado | Eckhardt | Johnson | Whitmire
Last Action: 05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson for her career in public service.

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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