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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Charles Perry
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 197

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (135):
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O. | Troxclair | Price | Kacal
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and management of the use of groundwater and regulation of groundwater conservation districts.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Lambert
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the location of a bank eligible to be selected as a depository or subdepository of county public money, including money held by a county or district clerk.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Button | Cook | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to eligibility requirements for a certified public accountant certificate and to take the uniform CPA examination.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the furnishing by pharmacists and dispensing by physicians of certain medications.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/21/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 21 2023 10:27AM
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/10/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 10 2023 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate and prohibited change of sex on the birth certificate of certain minors.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Talarico
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic or biosimilar insulin prescription drug unavailability.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/12/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to discipline management and access to telehealth mental health services in public schools.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption:
Relating to required reports of certain vaccine-related or drug-related adverse events.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 40 in Lubbock County as The Maines Brothers Band Highway.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of residential picketing.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the payment by the state or a county of costs for certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/15/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to responsibility for certain expenses incurred to temporarily house a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services in a hotel.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Connectivity Fund and to the allocation and the use of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Apr 24 2023 7:06PM
Caption:
Relating to information required to be reported biennially to the legislature by state agencies that administer state taxes or fees.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 87 in Concho County as the Deputy Samuel Leonard Memorial Highway.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 765 in Concho County as the Sergeant Stephen Jones Memorial Highway.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain mug shots.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Longoria
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain pharmacies.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Frank
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to certain procedures relating to children placed under a parental child safety placement.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the licensing requirements for certain operators of wastewater systems and public water systems.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid managed care delivery model.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed property.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid and the child health plan program and the establishment of an advisory committee on home and community-based services.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Buckley | Burrows | González, Mary | Bailes | Kitzman
Last Action:
05/15/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Harris, Caroline
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the sourcing, marketing, and sale of certain license plates.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/02/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of or other acquisition of title to real property by prohibited foreign actors.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the use of scholarship money awarded by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain fifth-year accounting students.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of crime victims.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to an entity's election to participate in or discontinue participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing an assessment.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Frank
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to fire escape exemptions for certain courthouses.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream in certain counties.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization services under Medicaid.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the retention by a managed care organization of certain money recovered as a result of a fraud or abuse investigation under Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the award of scholarship money by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain accounting students.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/14/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 14 2023 11:51AM
Caption:
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the determination of compensation and reporting requirements for the franchise tax.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network and creation of the TexMesonet Advisory Committee.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the required number of minutes of instructional time to be provided by a juvenile justice alternative education program.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Tepper | Darby
Last Action:
05/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to funding and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the university research fund and eligibility to receive money from the national research university fund.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the period for which a pesticide must be registered.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Lambert | Spiller | Rogers
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to eligibility to serve as a member of the board of directors of the West Central Texas Municipal Water District.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Terry Memorial Hospital District.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Tepper
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the initiation of customer choice by municipally owned utilities that provide electric service.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 26 2023 1:57PM
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of customer information by government-operated utilities.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Herrero
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Ken
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the disposal of reclaimed wastewater.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Landgraf
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study of the effects of the installation, operation, removal, and disposal of solar, wind turbine, and energy storage equipment.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to a motion for the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to hear a contested matter in a probate proceeding in certain counties.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Smithee
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to requirements applicable to certain third-party health insurers in relation to Medicaid.
Author:
Perry | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Ashby
Last Action:
05/15/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to costs associated with the destruction of certain deer.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment service for a violation committed by a retail public utility being integrated into the regional service.
Author:
Perry | Blanco | Campbell | Flores | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock: Apr 17 2023 1:42PM
Caption:
Relating to the effect of nuisance actions, other actions, and governmental requirements on certain agricultural operations.
Author:
Perry | Johnson | Paxton | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor:
Clardy | Canales | Goldman | Holland | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Smithee | King, Tracy O. | Ashby | Anderson | Dean
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund for certain small and rural companies.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Multimedia Production Program; providing tax credits; authorizing fees.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Price
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold by television and radio broadcasters for purposes of the franchise tax.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the composition and use of money in the flood infrastructure fund.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Price
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and administration of Health and Human Services Commission programs providing mental health services to certain individuals in this state.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burrows
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the universal service fund.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Apr 28 2023 2:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
06/16/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the purchase, sale, or lease of real property on behalf of a limited partnership or a limited liability company.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to an allotment for day placement programs under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a family health aide program; requiring an occupational license.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burrows
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain temporary water wells.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/04/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of surplus real property no longer needed for state highway purposes.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Tepper | Darby
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of weapons by community supervision and corrections department officers, juvenile probation officers, and certain retired law enforcement officers and to criminal liability for taking a weapon from certain of those officers.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to criminal liability for taking a weapon from a juvenile probation officer.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to water loss in water delivery systems for certain municipally owned water utilities.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the liability of entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Shine
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/03/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion of services provided by a marketplace provider from the definition of data processing services.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
Burrows
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that certain plats for the subdivision of land include evidence of groundwater supply.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to unconditional designation of physicians as participating providers in a managed care plan
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
05/30/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.J.R. No. 75.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Connectivity Fund for the development of broadband and other telecommunications services in all areas of the state and authorizing the appropriation to that fund of a portion of revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services while not increasing the rate of the sales and use taxes.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating to the national research university fund a portion of certain income from the lease for oil and gas exploration of land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Author:
Perry
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O. | Price | Kacal
Last Action:
05/30/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing 2023 as the Texas State Parks Centennial.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/14/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Dave Erickson on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Michael E. Custy of Lubbock.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Lubbock Day.
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.
Author:
Perry | Springer
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Midwestern State University on the occasion of its centennial.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Tech University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Cotton Day.
Author:
Perry | Sparks
Last Action:
03/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Tech University Health Science Center for its achievements.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing those who are working to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Angelo State University Day.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
03/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jaroy Moore for more than 50 years of service to the State of Texas.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing McMurry University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
04/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Carter Smith on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Clemente Guzman III for his contributions to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Nina Lee Green Sinclair of Lubbock.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Noel Keith White of Post.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tommy Wayne Engelke on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/19/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Henry Wesley "Wes" Woodard of Meadow.
Author:
Perry | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Requesting Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for funds used or will be used to meet federal obligations to secure the southern border.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SJR 75.
Author:
Perry
Last Action:
05/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 28.
Additional Primary Authors (62):
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.
Author:
Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/10/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 10 2023 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.
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.
Author:
Campbell | Bettencourt | Hall | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Oliverson | Klick | Metcalf | Toth | Geren
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Author:
Middleton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Sponsor:
Swanson | Slawson | Klick | Bonnen | Oliverson
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.
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.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Campbell | Creighton | Hall | King | et al.
Sponsor:
Frank | Noble | Hull
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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.
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.
Author:
Kolkhorst | Blanco | Campbell | Hall | Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to support for nursing-related postsecondary education including the provision of loan repayment assistance to nursing faculty and the provision of grants to nursing education programs.
Author:
Hall | Campbell | Perry
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the offense of genital mutilation.
Author:
Hall | Campbell | Perry
Last Action:
04/12/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 12 2023 1:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
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.
Author:
Zaffirini | Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Author:
Zaffirini | Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
Author:
Schwertner | Perry
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman.
Author:
Springer | Perry
Last Action:
03/13/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Author:
Hinojosa | Perry
Last Action:
04/27/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Apr 27 2023 6:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the granting of privileges to and the authority of podiatrists at hospitals.
Author:
Blanco | Flores | Hinojosa | Kolkhorst | Perry | et al.
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities.
Author:
Hughes | Perry
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Author:
Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Author:
Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Sponsor:
Bell, Keith | Holland | Goldman | Canales | Clardy
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Springer | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
Author:
Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor:
Holland | Goldman | Canales | Bell, Keith | Clardy
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Zaffirini | Perry
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Author:
Sparks | Perry
Sponsor:
Johnson, Ann | Wu
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
Author:
Schwertner | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Springer
Sponsor:
Canales | Dutton
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
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.
Author:
Springer | Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner
Last Action:
04/12/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
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.
Author:
Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Author:
Johnson | Paxton | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the terms of office of the members of the board of directors of the authority.
Author:
Paxton | Johnson | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Last Action:
04/26/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Apr 26 2023 6:23PM
Caption:
Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Author:
Paxton | Johnson | Perry | Schwertner | Springer
Sponsor:
Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Author:
Hall | Bettencourt | Campbell | Hughes | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to required labeling of food containing mRNA vaccine material.
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.
Author:
Parker | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
03/15/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Author:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as UTSA Day.
Author:
Sparks | Birdwell | Blanco | Creighton | Flores | et al.
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Rural Broadband Day.
Author:
Flores | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day.
Author:
Paxton | Campbell | Hughes | Perry
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Tony Dungy on his achievements and contributions to the State of Texas.
Author:
Miles | Alvarado | Perry | West
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Day.
Author:
Sparks | Campbell | Hancock | Hughes | LaMantia | et al.
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James Robert Evans of Fort Worth.
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.
Author:
Creighton | Alvarado | Birdwell | Middleton | Parker | et al.
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Texas Realtors Day.
Author:
Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
03/29/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 29, 2023, as Vietnam Veterans Day.
Author:
Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | Campbell | et al.
Last Action:
04/03/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Darren Almendarez of Harris County.
Author:
Alvarado | Campbell | LaMantia | Perry | West | et al.
Last Action:
04/05/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jennifer Garner for her endeavors in behalf of Save the Children.
Author:
Birdwell | Flores | Hancock | Hinojosa | Huffman | et al.
Last Action:
04/19/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 19, 2023, as Texas State Technical College Day.
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.
Author:
Sparks | Alvarado | Perry
Last Action:
05/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas Permian Basin on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
LaMantia | Alvarado | Bettencourt | Birdwell | Blanco | et al.
Last Action:
05/03/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Altman Yturria of Brownsville.
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.
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.
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.
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 of Austin.
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.
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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