Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/15/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the participation of students under the supervision of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
Author:
Canales | Uresti, Tomas
Last Action:
04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to requirements regarding electronic access to instructional materials provided in printed book format purchased for public schools.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Burton
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
Author:
Canales | Moody | Collier
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/18/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodial interrogations.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/14/2017 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development: Feb 14 2017 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers for unemployment compensation benefits.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of another in capital felony cases.
Author:
Canales | Collier
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to a distance learning program at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/22/2017 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft; authorizing fees.
Author:
Canales | Miller | Wilson | Shine | Blanco
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the recording and disclosure of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a governmental employee.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses.
Author:
Canales | Villalba | Rose | Alonzo | Nevárez
Last Action:
04/24/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the sale of wine and beer on Sundays.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain textbook publishers to offer electronic textbooks.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/20/2017 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.
Author:
Canales | Guillen
Last Action:
02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 16 2017 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/03/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/15/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 15 2017 12:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to an offense for which an indictment or information was dismissed with prejudice.
Author:
Canales | Miller | Lucio III | Blanco
Last Action:
05/11/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/29/2017 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
Author:
Canales | Capriglione
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/24/2017 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/15/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.
Author:
Canales | White | Collier | Leach | Murr
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to a credit toward payment of costs for a defendant confined in jail or other facility before sentencing.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to the ownership and disposition of official court reporter notes and transcripts; authorizing fees.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/10/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the release on bail of a defendant arrested following a violation of a condition of community supervision.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in contracts with public bodies.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
12/20/2016 H Filed
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a person's waiver of a right to an expunction or to an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information with respect to a criminal offense.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 27 2017 3:33PM
Caption:
Relating to a special bill of review to reform a final judgment of forfeiture of a bail bond.
Author:
Canales | Moody | Collier
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/24/2017 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of a magistrate's name on certain signed orders.
Author:
Canales | Thompson, Senfronia | White | Dutton | Collier
Last Action:
05/08/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Canales | Klick | Geren | Moody | Leach
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Author:
Canales | Lozano
Last Action:
03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/13/2017 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2017 3:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/24/2017 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the amount of late fees that may be charged to certain tenants.
Author:
Canales | Turner | Faircloth | Longoria | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/01/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or other emergency assistance.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/21/2017 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Feb 21 2017 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a permit to host a charity hunt outside the regular hunting season; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff's department for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/06/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 6 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on court reporting.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to properly recorded diacritical marks in vital statistics records, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption:
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2017 11:29AM
Caption:
Relating to the use of certain previous convictions for enhancing the penalty for certain subsequent offenses.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/12/2017 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
Author:
Canales | Lozano | Longoria | Guerra | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which a licensed hospital may offer dual credit courses to public high school students.
Author:
Canales | Muñoz, Jr.
Last Action:
03/30/2017 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 30 2017 1:18PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Hidalgo County.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and malt liquor to certain qualified persons outside the state.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Referred to Energy Resources: Apr 3 2017 3:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that certain oil and gas operations be set back a certain distance from child-care facilities and schools.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/10/2017 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Salvador Sanchez Diaz of Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/08/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2017 2:23PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 7, 2017, as Run, Ride & Share Day.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2017 11:52AM
Caption:
Congratulating Miranda Jasso on being crowned Miss PreTeen Galaxy 2017.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
02/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2017 11:59AM
Caption:
Congratulating Nola Maresh of Edinburg on being crowned Little Miss Galaxy 2017.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2017 9:02PM
Caption:
Congratulating Angelisa Rendon on being named the 2017 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas Area Council.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
03/07/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2017 6:59PM
Caption:
Honoring artist Marco Govea of McAllen.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 4:44PM
Caption:
In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 8:31PM
Caption:
In memory of Leonardo V. Camarillo of Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 5:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Fernando Castillo of the Donna Independent School District on his receipt of the 2017 Superintendent's Award from Abydos Learning International.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 5:13PM
Caption:
Congratulating principal Celia Martinez of J. W. Caceres Elementary School on being named 2015-2016 Administrator of the Year by the Texas Educational Support Staff Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 5:14PM
Caption:
Congratulating three students from Johnny G. Economedes High School in Edinburg on their selection as 2017 Texas All-State Orchestra members by the Texas Music Educators Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 4:42PM
Caption:
Commending South Texas College, the City of Pharr, and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for creating the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 1:29PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. Veronica Estrada of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on her receipt of a McGraw Hill Distinguished Scholar Award.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 1:47PM
Caption:
Commending Bert Guerra for his efforts to preserve the spirit of the historic Cine El Rey in McAllen.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 1:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lamar Academy students Juan Pablo Flanagan, Sabrina Benitez, and Sofia Escobar on having their science experiment selected for the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Mission 9.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 2:17PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Edinburg Consolidated ISD for having 16 elementary schools earn all the TEA distinction designations for which they were eligible.
Author:
Canales | Keough | Nevárez | Guerra | Raymond
Last Action:
05/05/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2017 8:19AM
Caption:
Urging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
04/03/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2017 2:27PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2017, as Rio Grande International Trade Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:48PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jose Perez of the Pharr Fire Department on being named Firefighter of the Year by the Rio Grande Valley Firefighter's and Fire Marshals' Association.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:49PM
Caption:
Congratulating Arnoldo F. Benavides on his retirement as principal of Freddy Gonzalez Elementary School in Edinburg.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:45PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mariachi Oro from McAllen High School on its success at the 2017 UIL State Mariachi Festival.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/18/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2017 1:44PM
Caption:
Congratulating the PSJA Memorial Early College High School film team on winning the state championship title in the Division 2 Documentary category at the 2017 UIL State Film Contest.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:34PM
Caption:
Commending Carlos Pimentel for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:35PM
Caption:
Commending Julissa Cantu on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
Author:
Canales
Last Action:
05/29/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2017 1:31PM
Caption:
Commending Alfred Breuer for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.
Author:
Lozano | Canales | Zerwas | Howard | Davis, Sarah
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/21/2017 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions.
Author:
Smithee | Moody | Canales
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/12/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.
Author:
White | Bernal | Canales
Last Action:
02/13/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 13 2017 3:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the discharge or waiver of fines and costs imposed on indigent defendants.
Author:
Howard | Guillen | Canales | Alvarado | Stickland
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/15/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.
Author:
Minjarez | Canales
Last Action:
04/17/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a court's continuing jurisdiction to handle the disposition of a felony case.
Author:
Capriglione | Canales
Last Action:
04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
Author:
Capriglione | Clardy | Israel | Canales
Last Action:
04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
Author:
Dale | Canales
Last Action:
05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in an asset forfeiture proceeding and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
Author:
Springer | Dale | Canales | Moody | Capriglione
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/26/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a firearm silencer.
Author:
Phillips | Canales
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/09/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption:
Relating to the expunction of certain convictions or arrests of a minor for certain alcohol-related offenses.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Canales
Last Action:
03/23/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to good conduct time earned by certain inmates and the consideration of release on parole for those inmates.
Author:
Nevárez | Canales
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
05/24/2017 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the investigation of fire fighters employed by certain municipalities.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Smithee | Reynolds | Canales
Last Action:
05/06/2017 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty for contempt of court.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Canales | Guillen
Last Action:
05/04/2017 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrus trees located in a pest management zone.
Author:
Burns | Leach | Canales | Thierry
Last Action:
05/11/2017 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.
Author:
Zedler | Lozano | Sheffield | Canales
Last Action:
04/27/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to industrial hemp; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Author:
Neave | Canales
Last Action:
03/31/2017 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 31 2017 11:45AM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the expunction of arrest records and files.
Author:
Guerra | King, Tracy O. | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
03/27/2017 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2017 8:49PM
Caption:
Commemorating the posthumous induction of Enrique E. Guerra into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
Author:
Guerra | Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen | Canales
Last Action:
04/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2017 4:53PM
Caption:
In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Guerra | Canales
Last Action:
05/04/2017 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2017 1:52PM
Caption:
In memory of former United States congressman Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.