SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Tuesday April 25, 2017 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program. |
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Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. |
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Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities in coastal border counties. |
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Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of abuse of a corpse. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to trusts. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program of the Parks and Wildlife Department. |
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Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. |
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Relating to the use of open educational resources. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to The Woodlands Township. |
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Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement. |
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Relating to documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle title. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education by the Sunset Advisory Commission. |
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Relating to suits against The University of Texas at Tyler. |
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Relating to access to criminal history record information by an emergency communication district. |
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Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators. |
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Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees. |
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Relating to the requirement of a guardian to provide information regarding a ward's health and residence to certain relatives of the ward. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to the regulation of certain degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; providing administrative penalties. 1 Committee Amendment |
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Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability. |
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Relating to requirements for providing postsecondary education counseling to high school students. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to certain real estate brokerage and advertising activities. |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Recognizing April 25, 2017, as Rains County Day. |
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Recognizing April 25, 2017, as San Jacinto College Day. |
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Approving the amended 2009 settlement agreement between the State of Texas and the U.S. Department of Justice. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Relating to authorizing current and former members of the state legislature to conduct a marriage ceremony. State Affairs |
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Relating to prohibiting female genital mutilation; imposing a penalty. State Affairs |
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Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; authorizing assessments. Intergovernmental Relations |
The Senate confirmed all nominees as reported by the Committee on Nominations. |
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