Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Donna Campbell
84th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/24/2024

Number of Bills: 156

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (113):
SB 119 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 01/27/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected.

SB 120 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 01/27/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.

SB 191 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/24/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on ownership, control, or management of the Alamo complex by a foreign entity.

SB 205 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/11/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.

SB 208 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor: Burkett
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.

SB 214 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.

SB 215 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 04/28/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.

SB 249 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 01/28/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state general obligation debt.

SB 273 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.

SB 276 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/26/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

SB 309 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Murphy | Elkins | Galindo | Bohac
Last Action: 05/21/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.

SB 310 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Goldman
Last Action: 05/24/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.

SB 311 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.

SB 399 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.

SB 400 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/02/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.

SB 414 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/20/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.

SB 531 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Leach | Flynn | Bonnen, Dennis | Laubenberg | Sheets
Last Action: 05/24/2015 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

SB 548 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/18/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.

SB 573 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/20/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2015 9:27AM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.

SB 631 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Larson
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain contiguous municipalities to agree to extend municipal court jurisdiction.

SB 635 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.

SB 665 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/24/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.

SB 674 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Coleman
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.

SB 748 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/02/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to voting eligibility requirements for members of a metropolitan planning organization policy board.

SB 805 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Raney | Guillen
Last Action: 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.

SB 806 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.

SB 807 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Sheets
Last Action: 06/04/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.

SB 832 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 05/28/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.

SB 833 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.

SB 874 Author: Campbell | Perry
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.

SB 963 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/12/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: May 12 2015 8:33PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.

SB 975 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/10/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the uniform election date.

SB 1049 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Sheets | Bohac | Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/04/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.

SB 1086 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: White, James
Last Action: 05/23/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.

SB 1097 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/16/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.

SB 1098 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/16/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.

SB 1115 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: White, James
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.

SB 1130 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/17/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to suspending a vehicle registration for the failure to establish financial responsibility; imposing penalties.

SB 1134 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/17/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate and used for the department's image verification system.

SB 1169 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/14/2015 H Referred to Public Education: May 14 2015 12:12AM
Caption: Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools.

SB 1278 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/30/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kendall County, the composition of the 216th Judicial District, the creation of a criminal district attorney of Kendall County, and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Kendall County and the office of county attorney of Kendall County.

SB 1279 Author: Campbell | Nelson
Sponsor: Morrison
Last Action: 05/29/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children.

SB 1329 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices, and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons.

SB 1330 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Last Action: 05/26/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to injury leave for certain peace officers.

SB 1358 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 06/04/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.

SB 1397 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.

SB 1439 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/31/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the regulation of certain wells for the production of groundwater.

SB 1440 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/13/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.

SB 1446 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/27/2015 S Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.

SB 1447 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to certain University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.

SB 1558 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.

SB 1594 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain amounts transferred to the state highway fund to designated corridors of commerce.

SB 1595 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program.

SB 1634 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/04/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to limiting certain powers of the Goforth Special Utility District.

SB 1639 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/25/2015 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: May 25 2015 3:23PM
Caption: Relating to the procedures for municipal annexations.

SB 1640 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.

SB 1711 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/09/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rules which insure that local independent school district selection of non-state adopted instructional materials to be purchased with state funds, is as accountable and transparent as the State Board of Education approval process for state-adopted instruction materials.

SB 1712 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.

SB 1713 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers.

SB 1718 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/29/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.

SB 1719 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit.

SB 1720 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.

SB 1721 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of the Alamo specialty license plates.

SB 1722 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to requirements for a partially deregulated telecommunications cooperative to offer certain services or make changes in its rates or tariffs.

SB 1753 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Last Action: 05/22/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.

SB 1754 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to advertising by certain licensed freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 1785 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property.

SB 1789 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/24/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities.

SB 1819 Author: Campbell | Creighton | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/20/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.

SB 1821 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/04/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 4 2015 7:19PM
Caption: Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.

SB 1824 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study and report on the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.

SB 1826 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity.

SB 1827 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.

SB 1872 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.

SB 1873 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/07/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.

SB 1899 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Martinez, "Mando" | Springer | Guillen
Last Action: 06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.

SB 1900 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/20/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school based on average amounts collected by school districts under the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment.

SB 1901 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.

SB 1934 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Last Action: 06/20/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to requirements for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to a study on digital identification and proof of licensure.

SB 1935 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

SB 2022 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/20/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District.

SB 2070 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/18/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 18 2015 11:20AM
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Headwaters Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose taxes.

SB 2071 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/18/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 18 2015 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Rebecca Creek Municipal Utility District.

SB 2072 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/22/2015 H Referred to Special Purpose Districts: May 22 2015 6:11PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SB 2073 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/18/2015 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 18 2015 11:21AM
Caption: Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.

SB 2074 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Isaac
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Legacy 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 2075 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Isaac
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the annexation and eminent domain powers of and the development of certain wastewater projects by the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1.

SCR 43 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/13/2015 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Matthew E. Mendoza.

SCR 44 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/23/2015 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: May 23 2015 3:23PM
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Cleto L. Rodriguez in recognition of his valiant service during World War II.

SCR 48 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: King, Susan
Last Action: 05/22/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the United States military and commemorating Memorial Day 2015.

SJR 10 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/02/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or religious organization's freedom of religion.

SJR 16 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/02/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.

SJR 52 Author: Campbell
Sponsor: Otto
Last Action: 05/29/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officers elected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.

SJR 59 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/25/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to nullify an order, rule, policy, or similar measure adopted by the executive branch of the federal government that exceeds the authority granted by the United States Constitution.

SJR 60 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/04/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 4 2015 7:19PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.

SR 6 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 01/15/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of San Antonio for honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

SR 41 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jack Ohlrich and Hal Herbelin Jr. for receiving the Outstanding Range Management Award.

SR 55 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2015, as National Wear Red Day.

SR 56 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 01/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day.

SR 180 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/17/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Observing February 17, 2015, as Texas Trauma and Emergency Health Care Day.

SR 190 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 02/18/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2015, as Mental Illness Awareness Day.

SR 328 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joseph Lee Richmond.

SR 345 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 03/10/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joel Craig Gandy.

SR 501 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/07/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John C. Hagee on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

SR 604 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/22/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of O. C. Haley.

SR 615 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 2015 Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge.

SR 750 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/11/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Larkspur Elementary School on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SR 798 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/12/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Vintage Oaks residential community on the occasion of the dedication of the Timber Ridge Park and Veteran's Walk.

SR 916 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/20/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Howard Hicks on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 952 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/21/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John C. Osborn on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 995 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Kaitlyn Anderson to the Capitol.

SR 996 Author: Campbell
Last Action: 05/26/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Jay Nelson to the Capitol.

SR 1048 Author: Campbell | Nichols
Last Action: 05/30/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charles William McMillon for his work during the 84th legislative session.

Additional Primary Authors (43):
SB 1 Author: Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.

SB 4 Author: Taylor, Larry | Bettencourt | Campbell
Last Action: 05/05/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 5 2015 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

SB 6 Author: Taylor, Larry | Campbell
Last Action: 04/28/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public school performance ratings.

SB 7 Author: Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/12/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.

SB 8 Author: Schwertner | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 05/05/2015 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 5 2015 5:28PM
Caption: Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

SB 11 Author: Birdwell | Bettencourt | Burton | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor: Fletcher
Last Action: 06/13/2015 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 200 Author: Nelson | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Schwertner
Sponsor: Price | Raymond | Dutton | Burkett | Gonzales, Larry
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.

SB 202 Author: Nelson | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Schwertner
Sponsor: Price | Raymond | Dutton | Burkett | Gonzales, Larry
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.

SB 203 Author: Nelson | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Schwertner
Sponsor: Raymond | Burkett | Price | Zerwas | Keough
Last Action: 05/15/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.

SB 204 Author: Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor: Raymond
Last Action: 05/28/2015 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.

SB 206 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson
Sponsor: Burkett | Price | Raymond | Dutton | Gonzales, Larry
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 207 Author: Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | Raymond
Last Action: 06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.

SB 209 Author: Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/19/2015 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board.

SB 210 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 02/23/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.

SB 211 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Nelson | Campbell | Hinojosa
Last Action: 02/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

SB 212 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Sponsor: Burkett | Raymond
Last Action: 06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.

SB 213 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/19/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.

SB 216 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/10/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the functions and operation of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

SB 217 Author: Hinojosa | Birdwell | Campbell | Nelson | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/01/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: May 1 2015 3:39PM
Caption: Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.

SB 439 Author: Hall | Bettencourt | Campbell | Estes | Huffines | et al.
Last Action: 02/09/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.

SB 515 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Eltife | et al.
Last Action: 02/11/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

SB 516 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to increasing the period of time for exempting freeport goods from ad valorem taxation.

SB 538 Author: Schwertner | Campbell | Kolkhorst | Nelson | Perry | et al.
Last Action: 05/12/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the control of infectious diseases.

SB 688 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Campbell | Hinojosa | Nelson
Last Action: 02/25/2015 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

SB 795 Author: Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Klick
Last Action: 06/15/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.

SB 801 Author: Zaffirini | Campbell
Last Action: 03/03/2015 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.

SB 893 Author: Seliger | Campbell
Last Action: 04/30/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Apr 30 2015 9:33PM
Caption: Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.

SB 1165 Author: Fraser | Campbell | Eltife | Lucio | Seliger
Last Action: 05/04/2015 S Companion document considered in lieu of
Caption: Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state.

SB 1340 Author: Huffines | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/18/2015 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.

SB 1667 Author: Zaffirini | Campbell
Last Action: 03/23/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of, and the application of the professional prosecutors law to, the county attorney of Guadalupe County and to abolishing the office of district attorney of the 25th Judicial District.

SB 1864 Author: Burton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Sponsor: Canales | White, James | Elkins
Last Action: 05/22/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.

SJR 1 Author: Nelson | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/01/2015 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.

SJR 28 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action: 02/11/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.

SJR 29 Author: Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action: 03/04/2015 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation.

SR 97 Author: Zaffirini | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Ellis | et al.
Last Action: 02/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2015, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.

SR 220 Author: Uresti | Campbell | Van de Putte
Last Action: 02/24/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2015, as Viva San Antonio Day.

SR 398 Author: Garcia | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 03/19/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico.

SR 519 Author: Hall | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/08/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day.

SR 530 Author: Menéndez | Campbell
Last Action: 04/13/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lucy Coffey.

SR 617 Author: Menéndez | Campbell
Last Action: 04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing H-E-B on the occasion of its 110th anniversary.

SR 618 Author: Burton | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | Fraser | et al.
Last Action: 04/23/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 23, 2015, as Texas Young Republican Federation and Texas Federation of College Republicans Legislative Day.

SR 627 Author: Perry | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al.
Last Action: 04/27/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Young Conservatives of Texas on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

SR 681 Author: Burton | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Estes | et al.
Last Action: 05/04/2015 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the opening of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's new headquarters.

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