BILLS REFERRED TODAY |
Monday April 29, 2019 |
Committee referral on the following: |
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Condemning the systematic, state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from prisoners of conscience in the People's Republic of China. State Affairs |
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Relating to the modernization of the law governing the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas. Texas Ports, Select |
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities. State Affairs |
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Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee. Administration |
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Relating to the right to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease after a tenant's death. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material. State Affairs |
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Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration to be used by a regional mobility authority. Transportation |
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Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology. Education |
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Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools. Education |
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Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties. Water & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties. Transportation |
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Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to notice and request for a hearing regarding a vehicle that has been towed or booted. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities. Transportation |
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Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. Veteran Affairs & Border Security |
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Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the sale by certain municipalities of leased land located near the shoreline of a lake. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the inclusion of satisfactory performance on certain postsecondary readiness assessment instruments in the indicators for evaluating the performance of public schools. Education |
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Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty. State Affairs |
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Relating to the exemption of rural transit districts from motor fuel taxes. Finance |
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Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website. State Affairs |
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Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service. Veteran Affairs & Border Security |
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Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations. Property Tax |
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Relating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools. Education |
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Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. State Affairs |
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Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the feasibility of certain improvements to Interstate Highway 27. Transportation |
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Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax. Finance |
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Relating to fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; eliminating a fee; eliminating a minimum fee. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport. State Affairs |
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Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property. State Affairs |
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Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games. State Affairs |
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Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts. State Affairs |
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Relating to the extended registration of certain vehicles not subject to inspection. Transportation |
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Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher. Education |
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Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to persons who may be prosecuted for the criminal offense of improper contact with a victim. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the eligibility requirements for the diesel emissions reduction incentive program. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to grants for the development and operation of pretrial intervention programs for pregnant defendants and defendants who are the primary caretaker of a child. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables. Administration |
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Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas A&M University--San Antonio; authorizing a fee. Higher Education |
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Relating to the certification of an area's wet or dry status for the purpose of an alcoholic beverage permit or license. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the audit of wholesale invoices during certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to surety bonds for deputy clerks and other employees of county and district clerks. Administration |
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Relating to the terms and election of the members of the board of directors of the Elm Creek Watershed Authority. Water & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to the delivery of certain medical transportation services, including under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs; imposing a mandatory payment; authorizing an administrative penalty. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces. State Affairs |
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Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of false report of criminal conduct committed by emergency responder. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election and terms for officers. State Affairs |
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Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in this state that serves persons with mental health and substance use issues. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services. State Affairs |
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Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to a person holding office as a municipal judge in more than one municipality at the same time. State Affairs |
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Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty. Higher Education |
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Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the additional ad valorem tax and interest imposed as a result of a change of use of certain land. Property Tax |
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Relating to the confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records and certain records of at-risk youth. Administration |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 as the Honorable Teel Bivins Memorial Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the dismissal of certain actions relating to Medicaid fraud. Administration |
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Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to individuals and organizations providing certain services and liability in connection with prescribed burns. Water & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for certain expenses. Administration |
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Relating to creating an electronic application system for state student financial assistance. Higher Education |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 62 in Seminole as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to an active shooter emergency policy for school districts and required active shooter training for school district peace officers and school resource officers. Education |
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Relating to the operations of certain municipal housing authorities. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. Administration |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 385 in Seagraves as the Irvin "Butch" Hill Memorial Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 173; 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 permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students. Education |
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Relating to the use of a biometric identity verification device to verify the age of an individual purchasing an alcoholic beverage. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the transportation needs of the Middle Rio Grande region of this state. Transportation |
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Relating to the coordination of certain broadband projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband service investment grant program. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the creation of a micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education. Education |
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Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository. Finance |
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Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality. Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for defendants placed on community supervision for the criminal offense of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of a person. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the energy efficiency performance standards for construction of industrialized housing. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to cosigners on driver's license applications of minors. Transportation |
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Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of self-liquidating navigation districts. Transportation |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day. Administration |
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Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 in McLennan County as the Waco Police Sgt. Bobby Vicha Memorial Highway. Transportation |
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Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving fraud. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to physician and health care provider directories for certain health benefit plans. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien. Property Tax |
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Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to county jailer training and continuing education requirements regarding interacting with pregnant women confined in jail. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities. State Affairs |
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Relating to the content of the Healthy Texas Women program provider list. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the rule of decision in a court of this state. State Affairs |
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Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. State Affairs |
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Relating to certain requirements for and limitations on design-build contracts for highway projects of the Texas Department of Transportation. Transportation |
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Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles. Transportation |
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Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on the impacts to state and local roads and bridges from increasing maximum weight limits for certain vehicles transporting sand. Transportation |
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Relating to the necessity of hearings regarding the dissolution or conversion of certain conservation and reclamation districts. Water & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to oversight of specialty court programs. State Affairs |
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Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds. Higher Education |
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Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum. Education |
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Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district. Education |
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Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district. Higher Education |
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Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the curriculum of certain school districts. Education |
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Relating to grants for emergency assistance under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program. Water & Rural Affairs |
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Relating to investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of home and community support services agencies providing inpatient hospice services. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to an occupational and life skills associate degree program offered by the Lone Star College System District. Higher Education |
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Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers. State Affairs |
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Relating to juveniles committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities. Health & Human Services |
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Relating to court reporter service fees in certain counties. State Affairs |
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Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566; 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 certain increases in benefits under the firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities. State Affairs |
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Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to DeWitt County. Criminal Justice |
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Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. State Affairs |
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Relating to a study conducted by counties on the effectiveness of establishing a family drug court; establishing a family drug court grant program. State Affairs |
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Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education |
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Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Department of Information Resources. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in primary and secondary schools. Education |
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Relating to the financial security requirement for providers obligated under certain service contracts. Business & Commerce |
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Relating to accountability intervention provisions applicable to school district campuses, including the conditions under which a closed campus may be repurposed to serve students at that campus location and the creation of accelerated campus excellence turnaround plans. Education |
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Relating to retaliation for municipal annexation disapproval. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to a school district's scope and sequence for subjects in the required curriculum for public school students. Education |
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Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation. State Affairs |
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Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program. Higher Education |
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Relating to the powers and duties of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the powers and duties of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 101. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the creation of the Bear Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Parker County; 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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 176 of Montgomery County; 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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 177 of Montgomery County; 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 effect of municipal annexation of territory in the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147. Intergovernmental Relations |
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Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax. Administration |
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Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 571; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Administration |
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Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 12; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Administration |
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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 Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 3; 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 Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 2; 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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Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees. Administration |
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Designating the second week of November as School Psychologist Appreciation Week for a 10-year period beginning in 2019. Administration |