| SB 224 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Davis, Sarah | Zerwas | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/25/2017 H Senate appoints conferees-reported | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants. |
| SB 265 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security | |
| Caption: | Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. |
| SB 266 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/05/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the driver responsibility program. |
| SB 275 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/25/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. |
| SB 276 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Parker | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program. |
| SB 283 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting. |
| SB 284 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. |
| SB 285 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate. |
| SB 287 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Administration | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin as the state botanical garden and arboretum. |
| SB 288 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion. |
| SB 290 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education. |
| SB 301 | Author: | Watson | Hinojosa | Taylor, Van |
| Sponsor: | Flynn | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered by the agency. |
| SB 302 | Author: | Watson | Hinojosa | Taylor, Van |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar. |
| SB 303 | Author: | Watson | Hinojosa | Taylor, Van |
| Sponsor: | Thompson, Senfronia | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners. |
| SB 319 | Author: | Watson | Hinojosa | Schwertner | Taylor, Van |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties. |
| SB 346 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals. |
| SB 347 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Phelan | |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees. |
| SB 348 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the board of directors of an appraisal district to acquire or convey real property or construct or renovate a building or other improvement. |
| SB 351 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund. |
| SB 352 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. |
| SB 353 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendance credits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system. |
| SB 354 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
| SB 355 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/27/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the adoption and implementation of a recess policy by public school districts. |
| SB 356 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system. |
| SB 357 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system. |
| SB 358 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student. |
| SB 359 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation school program. |
| SB 360 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program. |
| SB 371 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Cyrier | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the grounds for refusal, cancellation, or suspension of certain alcoholic beverage licenses. |
| SB 407 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation: Apr 18 2017 12:28PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding. |
| SB 408 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation: Apr 18 2017 12:28PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law. |
| SB 410 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings. |
| SB 411 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certain health benefit plans. |
| SB 416 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Smithee | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas. |
| SB 417 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Lucio III | Vo | |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies. |
| SB 418 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district 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, the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units that have adopted such an exemption to reduce the amount of or repeal certain other exemptions, and the treatment of such an exemption in the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates. |
| SB 464 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/06/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists. |
| SB 491 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the statewide preceptorship program in family medicine. |
| SB 643 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification. |
| SB 644 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. |
| SB 645 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. |
| SB 660 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/14/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place. |
| SB 698 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/15/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding parental child safety placements. |
| SB 699 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/15/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of a kinship caregiver navigator program by the Health and Human Services Commission. |
| SB 749 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Cyrier | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain charges by the Bastrop County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; authorizing an increase in a fee. |
| SB 769 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Israel | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Medical Badge. |
| SB 770 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/22/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans. |
| SB 817 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program. |
| SB 818 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/29/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities. |
| SB 820 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to leave for state employees who are foster parents or prospective foster parents. |
| SB 858 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/27/2017 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
| SB 966 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Neave | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. |
| SB 967 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/01/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. |
| SB 968 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Alvarado | Leach | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 06/12/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution. |
| SB 969 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Leach | Alvarado | Howard | |
| Last Action: | 06/12/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide amnesty to students who report certain incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. |
| SB 970 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: May 3 2017 7:36PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of higher education. |
| SB 989 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Isaac | |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loan program. |
| SB 990 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Arévalo | |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside. |
| SB 1050 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located. |
| SB 1051 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Dutton | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee. |
| SB 1084 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/06/2017 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies. |
| SB 1103 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2017 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of the Texas Returning Adult Student Grant Program for certain students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs at certain postsecondary educational institutions. |
| SB 1104 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to human sexuality education in public schools. |
| SB 1147 | Author: | Watson | Hancock |
| Sponsor: | Geren | |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2017 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas Music Foundation; authorizing fees. |
| SB 1221 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Hinojosa, Gina | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes. |
| SB 1345 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Darby | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Effective on 1/1/18 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide tax return preparation and other financial services without regard to the beneficiaries' ability to pay. |
| SB 1346 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: May 15 2017 2:18PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to disclosure of state agency contract information regarding administrator services for group health benefit plans. |
| SB 1347 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information. |
| SB 1348 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. |
| SB 1349 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Pickett | |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SB 1350 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2017 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: May 9 2017 11:04PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles. |
| SB 1351 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/26/2017 S No action taken in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to allowing the placement and maintenance of traffic-control signals in municipalities to permit emergency vehicles to safely enter a highway. |
| SB 1352 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to notice of facility fees charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities. |
| SB 1359 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/16/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on property owned by or leased for a state agency. |
| SB 1360 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/12/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: May 12 2017 12:39PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill. |
| SB 1454 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2017 S Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control. |
| SB 1538 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Phelan | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account. |
| SB 1539 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Bohac | |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2017 S House appoints conferees-reported | |
| Caption: | Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. |
| SB 1540 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program. |
| SB 1572 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors. |
| SB 1638 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to waiver of a political subdivision's governmental immunity for certain employment benefit claims. |
| SB 1639 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to allowing certain wholesalers and distributors to purchase beer, ale, and malt liquor from the holder of a brewpub license. |
| SB 1640 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Travis County. |
| SB 1641 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument. |
| SB 1642 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2017 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain qualified persons outside the state. |
| SB 1643 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to certain disclosures of electronic toll collection customer account information by a toll project entity. |
| SB 1644 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/17/2017 H Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operations of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. |
| SB 1645 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the approval by the Texas Department of Transportation of certain transportation projects of a regional mobility authority. |
| SB 1646 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 16 2017 4:47PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the public information law. |
| SB 1647 | Author: | Watson | Taylor, Van |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to participation of state agency employees in the review of the agency by the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
| SB 1648 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to the public availability of certain information related to criminal conduct in connection with an election. |
| SB 1649 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Moody | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of criminal trespass. |
| SB 1650 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. |
| SB 1651 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose. |
| SB 1652 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the designation of an area of highway by a municipality as an immediate removal area. |
| SB 1653 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice | |
| Caption: | Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who have been determined incompetent to stand trial. |
| SB 1654 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Dale | |
| Last Action: | 05/16/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the electronic transmission of a notice of toll nonpayment by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SB 1655 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Elkins | |
| Last Action: | 05/20/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to the availability of certain information under the public information law. |
| SB 1656 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Rodriguez, Eddie | Bernal | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 S House passage as amended reported | |
| Caption: | Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. |
| SB 1990 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for certain developments. |
| SB 1991 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Johnson, Jarvis | |
| Last Action: | 05/24/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. | |
| Caption: | Relating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. |
| SB 1992 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Isaac | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Vetoed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas. |
| SB 1995 | Author: | Watson | Rodríguez | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to disclosures in connection with certain wrap mortgage loan transactions; providing a criminal penalty. |
| SB 1996 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds. |
| SB 1997 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to establishing a pilot program for professional support service provider services for persons who are deaf-blind. |
| SB 1998 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Higher Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to the formal recognition of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the participation of those schools in the Joint Admission Medical Program. |
| SB 1999 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT. |
| SB 2000 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. |
| SB 2001 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology. |
| SB 2002 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals and employees of small employers. |
| SB 2003 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee | |
| Caption: | Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects. |
| SB 2004 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Transportation | |
| Caption: | Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder. |
| SB 2005 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the property known as the French Legation to the Texas Historical Commission and to certain historic sites under the commission's jurisdiction. |
| SB 2006 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Morrison, Geanie W. | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs regulated by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
| SCR 56 | Author: | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Lucio III | |
| Last Action: | 06/15/2017 E Signed by the Governor | |
| Caption: | Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws. |
| SJR 29 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district 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 and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. |
| SR 11 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/17/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jack Crosby. |
| SR 12 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/17/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Marvin R. "Randy" Billings on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 23 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Charles William Mays Jr. |
| SR 24 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Celebrating February 7, 2017, as Bastrop County Day. |
| SR 57 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/25/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Regina L. Parker on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 79 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 01/31/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Rena Hemphill Bennett on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 120 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/06/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Seana Beckerman Willing on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 129 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/06/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Harry Middleton. |
| SR 149 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/22/2017 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Celebrating February 18, 2017, as Verlin Callahan Day. |
| SR 150 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/08/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Joseph Borowski Jr. |
| SR 168 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Cynthia J. Rokovich for 40 years of service to the State of Texas. |
| SR 202 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/15/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Eugene Tai on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 240 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Shelby H. Carter Jr. |
| SR 241 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Betty Baker. |
| SR 242 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/21/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing George Sampleton for his contributions to his community. |
| SR 251 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2017 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 28, 2017, as TASBO Day. |
| SR 260 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/22/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing K. R. Wood for his musical achievements. |
| SR 273 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/22/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Richard Moya. |
| SR 284 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/27/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Roland P. Cochran on the occasion of his 50th birthday. |
| SR 319 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/28/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Paul S. Lewis on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 344 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/01/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. |
| SR 348 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/01/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Garland Hartman. |
| SR 353 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 76th Regional Conference. |
| SR 354 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. |
| SR 394 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing John Treviño for his service to his community. |
| SR 402 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/09/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Jack Pope. |
| SR 407 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Declaring May 3, 2017, Moonlight Tower Day. |
| SR 410 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Congratulating Caroline Morgan and Marshall Maher on the birth of their daughter, Penelope Zara Morgan-Maher. |
| SR 421 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/14/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Altrusa International, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. |
| SR 429 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/12/2017 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV, Aaron Walls, and Jake Yepez for their courage. |
| SR 430 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/15/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Charles F. Pelphrey on the occasion of his 100th birthday. |
| SR 477 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Donald Thomas Burns on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 481 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Janice Evelyn Christensen May. |
| SR 482 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/29/2017 S Again read | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Lifeline Chaplaincy for its hospital ministry work. |
| SR 483 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Tom "Smitty" Smith on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 485 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Welcoming members of the Girls' School of Austin fourth-grade class to the State Capitol. |
| SR 486 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Linda Mitchell on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 512 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/28/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Joe Henry Morin on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 548 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/03/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Clayton Johnson on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 574 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/04/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Howard Vance Rose Jr. |
| SR 575 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/04/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Will Kocurek and Julie Kocurek. |
| SR 577 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/04/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Dianna Schuster on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 578 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/05/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Travis County Mental Health Public Defender Office on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. |
| SR 599 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Joe Sawyer. |
| SR 627 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Mark L. Madrid for his contributions to this state. |
| SR 635 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Sylvia Kay Daves for her 50 years of service to the people of Texas. |
| SR 636 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Andrew Asdell and Joe LeBlanc on the occasion of their marriage. |
| SR 637 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/18/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of William Charles Akins. |
| SR 641 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/19/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Kayline Ballard Cabe on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 642 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/19/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Proclaiming May 2017 Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Texas. |
| SR 649 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Richard Overton on the occasion of his 111th birthday. |
| SR 658 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. |
| SR 669 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 04/24/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Catholic War Veterans Post 1805 in Austin on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. |
| SR 699 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/01/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Thomas Paul Moore Jr. |
| SR 747 | Author: | Watson | Birdwell |
| Last Action: | 05/08/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Thomas Paul Moore Jr. |
| SR 752 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/09/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the Texas Podiatric Medical Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. |
| SR 779 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Élan Southpark Meadows on the occasion of Older Americans Month. |
| SR 790 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Samuel P. Perry for his contributions to Baylor University. |
| SR 804 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/18/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jesús Garza on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 843 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/22/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Elizabeth Lankford on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 855 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Julia J. Weng on the occasion of her retirement. |
| SR 856 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Lester Simpson on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 887 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Encouraging the public to learn about meningococcal disease and the role of vaccination in prevention. |
| SR 931 | Author: | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/28/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 968. |
| SB 14 | Author: | Taylor, Van | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Creighton | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/15/2017 H Referred to General Investigating & Ethics: May 15 2017 2:18PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses. |
| SB 304 | Author: | Taylor, Van | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees. |
| SB 305 | Author: | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing. |
| SB 306 | Author: | Taylor, Van | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees. |
| SB 311 | Author: | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee. |
| SB 313 | Author: | Schwertner | Hinojosa | Nichols | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2017 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees. |
| SB 314 | Author: | Schwertner | Hinojosa | Nichols | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Flynn | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing a reduction in fees. |
| SB 315 | Author: | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Burkett | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Raymond | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board. |
| SB 316 | Author: | Hinojosa | Nichols | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Gonzales, Larry | Coleman | |
| Last Action: | 05/21/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars | |
| Caption: | Relating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
| SB 317 | Author: | Nichols | Hinojosa | Schwertner | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Burkett | Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia | Clardy | |
| Last Action: | 06/09/2017 E See remarks for effective date | |
| Caption: | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee. |
| SB 318 | Author: | Schwertner | Hinojosa | Nichols | Taylor, Van | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/13/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services | |
| Caption: | Relating to transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees. |
| SB 329 | Author: | Creighton | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Estes | Lucio | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/19/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to birth records of adopted persons. |
| SB 510 | Author: | Zaffirini | Buckingham | Campbell | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Smithee | |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2017 E Effective immediately | |
| Caption: | Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. |
| SB 695 | Author: | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/15/2017 S Referred to Education | |
| Caption: | Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students. |
| SB 798 | Author: | Huffines | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Burton | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/03/2017 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: May 3 2017 7:36PM | |
| Caption: | Relating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day. |
| SB 997 | Author: | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/06/2017 S Referred to State Affairs | |
| Caption: | Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses. |
| SB 1138 | Author: | Whitmire | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Buckingham | Burton | et al. |
| Sponsor: | Krause | Dean | Guillen | Villalba | Blanco | |
| Last Action: | 06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17 | |
| Caption: | Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. |
| SB 1139 | Author: | Hinojosa | Garcia | Watson | Whitmire |
| Last Action: | 03/07/2017 S Referred to Finance | |
| Caption: | Relating to the allocation of certain fees on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies to the permanent health fund for higher education and to the use of money in that fund. |
| SB 1586 | Author: | Uresti | Garcia | Hinojosa | Rodríguez | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/21/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | |
| Caption: | Relating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and municipalities to establish a minimum wage. |
| SB 1993 | Author: | Rodríguez | Watson | Zaffirini |
| Last Action: | 03/27/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Relating to the licensing and other regulation of wrap lenders. |
| SB 1994 | Author: | Zaffirini | Rodríguez | Watson |
| Sponsor: | Ortega | |
| Last Action: | 05/23/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar | |
| Caption: | Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. |
| SCR 38 | Author: | Hinojosa | Garcia | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al. |
| Last Action: | 03/22/2017 S Referred to Business & Commerce | |
| Caption: | Urging Congress to continue to support NAFTA. |
| SR 141 | Author: | Huffman | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/08/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 8, 2017, as Mental Illness Awareness Day. |
| SR 146 | Author: | Birdwell | Nelson | Taylor, Larry | Watson | Whitmire | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/07/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing this year's participants in the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor University. |
| SR 185 | Author: | Birdwell | Hancock | Hughes | Taylor, Larry | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/13/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 22, 2017, as Baylor Day. |
| SR 193 | Author: | Zaffirini | Bettencourt | Buckingham | Campbell | Creighton | et al. |
| Last Action: | 02/15/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing February 15, 2017, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day. |
| SR 285 | Author: | Uresti | Watson |
| Last Action: | 02/27/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jason and Erika Hassay on the birth of their son, Harrison Michael Hassay. |
| SR 456 | Author: | Rodríguez | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/28/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Commending the Texas Army National Guard on its commitment to pursuing energy efficiency and water conservation. |
| SR 463 | Author: | Nelson | Watson |
| Last Action: | 03/20/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Mollie Ann Newcom. |
| SR 602 | Author: | Garcia | Hinojosa | Menéndez | Miles | Rodríguez | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/10/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing April 10, 2017, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day. |
| SR 630 | Author: | Garcia | Hinojosa | Lucio | Menéndez | Miles | et al. |
| Last Action: | 04/20/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing the ninth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program. |
| SR 713 | Author: | Buckingham | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Burton | Campbell | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/02/2017 S Printed in full | |
| Caption: | In memory of Joseph Ray Perry. |
| SR 759 | Author: | Estes | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/10/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | In memory of Harrison Brown. |
| SR 767 | Author: | Zaffirini | Nelson | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/11/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Welcoming Edith Royal to the Capitol and recognizing her many contributions to our state. |
| SR 846 | Author: | Lucio | Nelson | Schwertner | Seliger | Watson | et al. |
| Last Action: | 05/29/2017 S Printed in full | |
| Caption: | In memory of Laura Lee Milner Traylor. |
| SR 914 | Author: | Zaffirini | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/26/2017 S Reported enrolled | |
| Caption: | Recognizing Jon Weizenbaum on the occasion of his retirement. |
| SR 933 | Author: | Hughes | Watson |
| Last Action: | 05/27/2017 S Printed in full | |
| Caption: | In memory of Barbara Smith Conrad. |