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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Judith Zaffirini
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 274

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (225):
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of assault weapons; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to adjustments to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loan program; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
González, Mary
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the criminal offense of hazing.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a boil water notice alert system.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to business days for purposes of the public information law.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of marriage and family therapists, marriage and family therapist associates, professional counselors, professional counselor associates, and social workers, including certain out-of-state applicants.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance and effectiveness of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
González, Mary | Goldman | Cook | Collier
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to foster care placement in and the licensing of certain residential child-care facilities.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/18/2023 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 18 2023 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to health benefit coverage for hearing aids for children and adults.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Smith
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the right of state hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to consent to services under certain programs designed to serve pregnant women and families.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
González, Mary
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Thimesch | Capriglione | Isaac | Frazier | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
King, Ken | Cook
Last Action:
05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to operating agreements between holders of a distiller's and rectifier's permit and certain alcoholic beverage permit holders.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Hefner
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide certain notices relating to the revocation or suspension of a permit or license or the forfeiture of corporate privileges in this state.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/29/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to posting certain documents and information related to certain real property sales on a county's Internet website.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to certain notice and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Noble | Meyer | Lambert | Cook
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to excluding the furnishing of an academic transcript from the definition of "information service" for purposes of sales and use taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to a database of and the barring from state contracts of certain employers for wage theft.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Murr | Talarico
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to visit a professional's workplace for a career investigation day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Redistricting, Special
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.
Author:
Zaffirini | Hall
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for members of the military who served in Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Lambert
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of state musicians for classical and nonclassical genres.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for delivery by a chief appraiser of a form for reapplying for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Cole
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to compliance programs at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Harless
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the extension of a driver's license suspension or disqualification following certain convictions.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to credit toward payment of fines and costs for certain defendants.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement rates for child-care providers participating in the Texas Rising Star Program.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Landgraf
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the issuance or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity that authorizes the construction of an electrical substation.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to payment of certain court costs associated with interpreters.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to computerized fee records in criminal cases.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the extension of the period of community supervision for certain defendants who fail to pay a previously assessed fine or cost.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Bucy | González, Jessica
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
King, Ken
Last Action:
05/29/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the motorcycle operator training and safety program and requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a study on potential improvements to training provided to 9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Lozano | Orr
Last Action:
05/05/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
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
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a permit for a municipal solid waste landfill facility located in a special flood hazard area.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia | Manuel | Garcia
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone at or adjacent to the Cotulla port of entry.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to cancel platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped.
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:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Lozano | Spiller
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to requirements for and charges for service from public drinking water supply systems.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a transcript by a postsecondary educational institution to a student who is in default on certain student loans.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the conduct of charitable bingo.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to an optional health condition or disability designation on a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/17/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the reporting and investigating certain causes of child abuse or neglect involving a pregnant woman's use of a controlled substance.
Author:
Zaffirini | Hinojosa
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to baccalaureate degree programs offered by certain public junior colleges.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to procedures for identifying defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure by creditors.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the required period of retention of video surveillance recordings of special education settings.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Cortez | Allison | Campos | Oliverson
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the collection of consumer debt incurred as a result of identity theft.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to suicide awareness and prevention training for certain employees of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the grounds for terminating and reinstating a person's parental rights and the adoption of certain children.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Gerdes
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Maxwell Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/08/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers as private security officers.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the correction of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing water or sewer service.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to an exemption to the cancellation of a water right for nonuse.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/03/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain correctional officers and jailers.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on the appraisal review board of certain appraisal districts.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for grants under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Hefner
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following the death of the owner of the land.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Noble
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information for certain employees, volunteers, and contractors, and for applicants for those positions, by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under certain property and casualty insurance policies.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to a program to provide housing vouchers to emergency medical services personnel in certain counties.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Goldman
Last Action:
05/29/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Kuempel
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to regulation of appraisers and the duties of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the definition of "school year" for purposes of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest by certain school district employees or officials and a prohibition on certain school districts from entering into certain contracts.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to observing standard time year-round and authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a suicide awareness and prevention, youth violence prevention, and social inclusion program for public school students.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Meyer
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption:
Relating to the local development agreement database maintained by the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to purchase, finance the purchase of, or lease real property or construct or finance the construction of improvements to real property.
Author:
Zaffirini | Paxton
Sponsor:
Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
Author:
Zaffirini | Paxton
Sponsor:
Howard | Guillen | Neave Criado | Garcia | Harless
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the composition, continuation, and duties of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force, compensation for task force members and certain other task force participants, and establishment of a mandatory training program for persons responding to reports of and treating survivors of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
Author:
Zaffirini | Eckhardt
Sponsor:
Bucy
Last Action:
05/29/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia | Davis | Garcia
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to guardianships and the delivery of certain notices or other communications in connection with guardianship proceedings.
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:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the job order contracting procurement method to certain buildings and structures.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to evidence and orders regarding intellectual disability or mental condition in certain guardianship proceedings.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints on students enrolled in public schools who receive special education services.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the definitions of abuse and neglect of a child.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Orr
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Wilson
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the cosmetology licensure compact.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Leach
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to guardianships and services for incapacitated persons and to the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/06/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of wildland-urban interface areas and the adoption and enforcement of the wildland-urban interface code; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a supporter regarding legal proceedings granted under a supported decision-making agreement.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Thimesch | Capriglione | Isaac | Frazier | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to a bond in an appeal from a hearing for probable cause in the towing or booting of a motor vehicle.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals under certain circumstances.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Gerdes
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to term limits for certain contracts regarding airports and associated air navigation facilities operated by or on behalf of a local government.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the permitting processes of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Cole
Last Action:
05/15/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the processing of United States passport applications by a district court clerk; authorizing fees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
05/19/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in Webb County.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to road specifications and safety standards for access to a solid waste facility.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the distribution or sale of certain flavored consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/20/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a complaint filed with and sanctions issued by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council and a merit payment for certain justices and judges.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundational curriculum for civics education and social studies.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain counties to order the microchipping of dogs; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/21/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the relationship between dentists and certain employee benefit plans and health insurers.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Goldman
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dietitians.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Price
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of hearing aids and the practices of audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Johnson, Julie
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; authorizing the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt rules on ineligibility to renew a certification, registration, or license issued by the commission; specifying conditions for the imposition of administrative sanctions by the commission.
Author:
Zaffirini | Sparks
Sponsor:
Cook
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a family protection representation program within the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the manner of executing certain anatomical gift records.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the provision of applied behavior analysis and associated services through telecommunications or information technology under certain public benefits programs.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to peer support specialists for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid living outside of state supported living centers.
Author:
Zaffirini | Blanco
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to an assessment of the condition of certain water utilities.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Murr
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to decedents' estates.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Lambert
Last Action:
05/22/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the execution of a certificate of completion and to imposing certain requirements under a retail installment contract for the purchase of solar panels.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to requiring parental consent for peace officer interviews of certain children.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Cook
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the plugging of abandoned or deteriorated water wells; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Murr
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a state agency to contest the issuance of a permit or license by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the identification of constitutional or statutory provisions of this state that have been invalidated or otherwise limited by a state appellate court.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to establishing a statewide reading enrichment program.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the use of state property by state officers and employees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Flores | González, Jessica
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to access to an adult changing station in public buildings.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the adjustment by the Texas Ethics Commission of monetary reporting thresholds.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to regulation of certain emissions from ethylene oxide sterilization facilities.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the authority of an electric cooperative to use the power of eminent domain to acquire certain real property.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustained groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from residential mortgage loan originator licensing requirements.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Oliverson
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Moody
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the dissolution of the McMullen County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/12/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: May 12 2023 12:02AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Webb County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose fees.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/17/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Springs Hill Special Utility District; authorizing a fee; granting the power of eminent domain.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Gerdes
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Open R Fresh Water Supply District of Caldwell County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Kuempel
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Municipal Utility District No. 8; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/03/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Martindale Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Caldwell County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/16/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/19/2023 H Received from the Senate
Caption:
Returning Senate Bill No. 1615 to the Senate for further consideration.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Redistricting, Special
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 9, 2023, as St. Edward's University Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of Dove Springs Proud for their civic engagement.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 8, 2023, as McMullen County Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 8, 2023, as Laredo Legislative Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 8, 2023, as Live Oak County Day.
Author:
Zaffirini | Alvarado | Blanco | Flores | Gutierrez | et al.
Last Action:
02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Texas Hispanic Judges' Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Starr County Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/07/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Starr County students who participated at the 2021 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/30/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2023, as Survivors Speak Texas Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/04/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas Autism Advocacy Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/05/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 5, 2023, as Karnes County Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/06/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 6, 2023, as Tejano Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 12, 2023, as Three Rivers Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/18/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 18, 2023, as La Salle County Day.
Author:
Zaffirini | Alvarado | Birdwell | Campbell | Creighton | et al.
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 24, 2023, as Texas Women Judges' Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Richard L. Jackson for his service as Wilson County Judge.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Eva Martinez on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 25, 2023, as Wilson County Day.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joe R. Long and Teresa Lozano Long for their civic contributions.
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:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Koepp Chevrolet on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Diana Treviño Garcia of Laredo.
Author:
Zaffirini | Hinojosa | LaMantia
Last Action:
05/25/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the participants of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program for their work in the Texas Legislature.
Additional Primary Authors (49):
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:
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:
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 | 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:
Hinojosa | Blanco | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
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:
Huffman | Alvarado | Campbell | Eckhardt | Kolkhorst | et al.
Sponsor:
Howard | Button
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.
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:
LaMantia | Sparks | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
Author:
Middleton | Creighton | Hinojosa | LaMantia | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Lozano
Last Action:
05/23/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Author:
Gutierrez | Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
03/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Author:
Paxton | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/08/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
Author:
LaMantia | Alvarado | Eckhardt | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/16/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students.
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:
Blanco | Gutierrez | Hinojosa | LaMantia | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/30/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption:
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Author:
Blanco | Gutierrez | Hinojosa | LaMantia | West | et al.
Last Action:
03/30/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption:
Relating to requiring state agencies participating in Operation Lone Star to develop and report performance measures on the agency's operations.
Author:
Blanco | Gutierrez | Hinojosa | LaMantia | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption:
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Author:
Blanco | Gutierrez | Hinojosa | LaMantia | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/30/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the funding categories of the unified transportation program.
Author:
Gutierrez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the requirements to serve in the Texas State Guard.
Author:
Eckhardt | Menéndez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/23/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.
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:
Flores | Campbell | Gutierrez | Menéndez | Zaffirini
Sponsor:
Allison | Lujan
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers.
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:
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:
LaMantia | Hinojosa | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Rio Grande Valley 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:
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:
Menéndez | Campbell | Gutierrez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as VIVA San Antonio Day.
Author:
Campbell | Gutierrez | Menéndez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/28/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape coalition for its support of Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.
Author:
Menéndez | Gutierrez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/01/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the IDRA on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Johnson | Eckhardt | LaMantia | West | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/08/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Women's Foundation for its contributions to women, girls, and their families.
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:
Campbell | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/22/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Buda Day.
Author:
Creighton | Bettencourt | Campbell | Huffman | Kolkhorst | et al.
Last Action:
03/29/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Jimmy Don Blair.
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:
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:
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:
Menéndez | Alvarado | Blanco | Creighton | Eckhardt | et al.
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Menéndez | Campbell | Gutierrez | LaMantia | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the St. Mary's University School of Law online juris doctor degree program.
Author:
Menéndez | Campbell | Gutierrez | Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Clark High School girls' basketball team for winning a state championship.
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:
Alvarado | Blanco | Eckhardt | Gutierrez | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
05/26/2023 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Harold Lee Cook III.
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:
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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