SENATE FLOOR ACTION |
Wednesday April 3, 2019 |
The Senate suspended the necessary rules to consider and finally pass: |
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Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal. |
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Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid. |
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Relating to the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. |
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Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment. |
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Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments. |
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Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an emergency. |
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Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. |
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Relating to access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder under Medicaid. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read third time and finally passed: |
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Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. |
The Senate suspended the regular order, read second time and passed to engrossment: |
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Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee. 3 Floor Amendments |
The Senate adopted the following resolutions: |
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Congratulating the Amarillo Sod Poodles on their inaugural 2019 season. |
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Recognizing April 1 through 5, 2019, as Texas Retired Teachers Week. |
The Senate left one nominee pending, but confirmed all nominees as reported by the Committee on Nominations. |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Relating to the powers and authorities of municipal utility districts. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 436; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 240; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 570; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 478; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 238; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 222; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to prohibiting certain employment agreements relating to sexual harassment and to settlement agreements regarding a claim of sexual harassment. State Affairs |
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Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 179; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the conversion of the May Public Utility District to the Harris-Liberty Counties Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Designating February 26 as Bone Marrow, Blood, and Organ Donation Registry Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2019. Administration |
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