SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Tuesday April 28, 2015 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. |
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Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses. 10 Floor Amendments |
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Relating to use of money in the state highway fund. |
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Relating to the savings incentive program for state agencies. 1 Floor Amendment |
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Relating to discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages. |
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Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. |
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Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts. |
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Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. |
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Relating to the repossession of an aircraft. |
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Relating to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board fees for the administration of certificates of authorization and certificates of authority issued to certain postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees. |
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Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River. |
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Relating to agreements between the Department of Public Safety and counties for the provision of renewal and duplicate driver's license and other identification certificate services; authorizing a fee. |
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Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. |
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Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction and the appointment of an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. |
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Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader. |
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Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read second time and passed to engrossment: |
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Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities. 1 Floor Amendment |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Recognizing the City of San Antonio and Bexar County for their efforts to gain World Heritage Site designation for San Antonio's five Spanish Colonial missions. |
The Senate confirmed all nominees as reported by the Committee on Nominations. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Relating to the rights of certain religious organizations and individuals relating to a marriage that violates a sincerely held religious belief. State Affairs |
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Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the purchase of certain insurance by public school districts. Education |
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Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages to customers of a package store during certain hours. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir. Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to the classification of licensed massage therapy programs as postsecondary education programs. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office. State Affairs |
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Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. Finance |
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Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes by certain municipalities for ecological and space exploration-related tourism. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to notice by campuses and open-enrollment charter schools about events that may significantly impact the education of certain foster children. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to agreements of certain counties to acquire, construct, maintain, or operate a toll bridge. Transportation |
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Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. Finance |
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Relating to procedures and eligibility for terminating participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas deferred retirement option plan. State Affairs |
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Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to the repeal of certain occupational license fees and taxes. Finance |
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Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. Veteran Affairs & Military Installations |
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Relating to the tow rotation list in certain counties. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs. Higher Education |
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Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the establishment of an infrastructure improvement council by the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority; providing authority to impose a voluntary assessment. Intergovernmental Relations |
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