TCJL HEARINGS ALERT & LEGISLATIVE REPORT 4-10-15

by | Apr 10, 2015

Texas Civil Justice League
HEARINGS ALERT

Thank you to all who have signed witness cards for our bills!  It is tremendously helpful to show cross-industry business support for liability and legal reform issues, and your support is greatly appreciated.

Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs
Monday, April 13, 2015 at 9:00am
Senate Chamber

Please attend the hearing or send a representative to sign cards in support of SB491 by Schwertner re asbestos evidence manipulation, and SB735 by Fraser re net worth evidence.  Details on both bills below.

Texas House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:00/ADJ
E2.026

Please attend the hearing or send a representative to sign cards in support of HB969 by Ken King re net worth evidence.  Details on that bill below.

 

Texas Civil Justice League
Legislative Report
April 10, 2015

HD 124 Runoff Election to be held April 21, 2015:  Jose Menendez won the race for Senate District 26 on 2/17/15.  A Special Election was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 to fill the House seat he held.  Ina M. Minjarez received 42.22% of the votes; Delicia Herrera received 28.30% of the votes; Nathan Alonzo received 23.81% of the votes; and David Rosa received 5.66% of the votes.  Ina M. Minjarez and Delicia Herrera will now go to a Runoff Election on April 21, 2015.

Bill Filing Deadline was Friday, March 13.
6496 Total Bills and Resolutions Filed
4146 House Bills Filed (4116 House Bills Referred)
2025 Senate Bills (2017 Senate Bills Referred)

 

Good Faith Remediation
HB 1794 by Geren reported 4-9-15 as substituted from House Environmental Regulation and has been sent to House Calendars
SB 1509 by Hancock 3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development

(TCJL PROGRAM) TCJL SUPPORTS.  Recent lawsuits have sought to collect hundreds of millions of dollars of civil penalties against Texas businesses for alleged environmental violations going back for decades—even though the businesses have been working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to remediate the problem and, in some cases, did not even own the property when the alleged violations occurred. In one of the cases, a jury rejected the plaintiff’s argument that the business should pay billions even though it spent millions to clean up a mess that it inherited from another company. The proposed legislation will address this type of lawsuit abuse by assuring that businesses pay punitive civil penalties only for their own conduct, not for the actions of others. The legislation will also assure that businesses that remediate in good faith will not be punished as long as they comply with applicable state enforcement orders.

forum non conveniens
HB 1692 by Sheets heard and left pending this week in House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1942 by Huffman 3-25-15 S Introduced and referred to Senate State Affairs

(TCJL PROGRAM) TCJL SUPPORTS.  The doctrine of forum non conveniens allows a trial court to dismiss a lawsuit if another court is a more appropriate forum to hear the case because the suit has little or no connection to the state. Under Texas law, a court may not dismiss a case under the rule if the plaintiff is a Texas resident. A recent Texas Supreme Court decision, however, has opened a potential loophole in the Texas forum non conveniens rule. In a 5-4 decision, the Court allowed intervenors in a lawsuit filed in Hidalgo County on behalf of the estate of a non-Texas resident to claim Texas residency and keep the suit in Hidalgo County—despite the fact that the underlying plaintiffs were from Mexico, the accident occurred in Mexico, the witnesses and evidence were all located in Mexico, and Mexican law likely applied to the accident. The proposed legislation will assure that only direct plaintiffs who are actual Texas residents can invoke the Texas residency exception to keep their cases in Texas courts.

OCIP Clarification (Owner/Contractor Controlled Insurance Program)
HB 1668 by Workman was heard and left pending in House Business & Industry this week
SB 666 by Eltife 2-24-15 S Introduced and referred to Senate Business and Commerce

(TCJL PROGRAM) TCJL SUPPORTS.  Despite case law to the contrary, a recent Corpus Christi Court of Appeals decision has opined that §§406.122 and 406.123, Labor Code, which define when an independent contractor may be treated as an employee for purposes of workers’ compensation insurance coverage, conflict with each other. Under existing law, an independent contractor may be deemed to be an “employee” when the contractor is covered by a “wrap” workers’ compensation insurance policy that includes all the contractors and contractor employees on a worksite. The Corpus Christi case introduces unnecessary confusion into a well-established workers’ compensation insurance practice and should be corrected. The proposed legislation does not change existing law, but simply clarifies that the two statutes do not conflict.

Standing in Contested Cases on Environmental Permits
HB 1113 by Clardy was laid out and left pending in House Environmental Regulation last week
SB 941 by Creighton 3-09-15 S Introduced and referred to Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development

(TCJL PROGRAM) TCJL SUPPORTS.  Rep. Travis Clardy (R-Nacogdoches) filed legislation codifying recent Texas case law upholding the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s discretion to grant or deny requests for contested-case hearings on permit applications. Specifically, HB 1113 places into statute the well-developed “abuse of discretion” standard that has long been part of Texas administrative law and has recently been reaffirmed by the Austin Court of Appeals in multiple decisions. The bill is necessary because recent litigation by some environmental groups has challenged TCEQ’s discretionary authority over requests for contested-case hearings. These lawsuits have urged the courts to restrict the agency’s authority to determine whether a party is entitled to a contested-case hearing under statutory standards enacted by the Texas Legislature. Though these challenges have ultimately been unsuccessful, they continue to cause unnecessary and costly delays in permitting and divert agency and judicial resources.

Procedures in Contested Cases on Environmental Permits
HB 1247 by Wayne Smith was laid out and left pending in House Environmental Regulation last week

(TCJL PROGRAM) TCJL SUPPORTS.  Under current practice in contested case hearings on environmental permits, a permit applicant, who has already presented all the technical and other evidence on the entire permit through the lengthy (and costly) review at the agency and received a draft permit, must do the same thing again before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. As it stands today, the applicant must prove its case twice: once to the commission staff and then again to an administrative law judge who has not been privy to the lengthy and exhaustive technical review already conducted by the staff. The proposed legislation would require the party asking for the contested case hearing in the first place to demonstrate the specific parts of the draft permit that violate environmental laws or standards, followed by the applicant’s rebuttal evidence. Under the proposed legislation, the draft permit establishes a prima facie showing that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations. The protesting parties should have to rebut this showing by a preponderance of the evidence to the contrary.

Asbestos Evidence Manipulation
HB 1492 by Doug Miller was heard and left pending this week in House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 491 by Schwertner will be heard in Senate State Affairs on Monday, April 13 at 9:00a in the Senate Chamber.

TCJL SUPPORTS.  Texas should address manipulation of the bankruptcy trust system of compensating claimants for asbestos-related diseases.  Require that plaintiff lawyers file claims with bankruptcy trusts in advance of trial against defendants in litigation to assure honesty and transparency in litigation.

Net Worth Evidence
HB 969 by Ken King will be heard in House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence on Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00/ADJ in E2.026
SB 735 by Fraser will be heard in Senate State Affairs on Monday, April 13 at 9:00a in the Senate Chamber

TCJL SUPPORTS.  Provides that the financial condition or net worth of a party is not relevant for the purposes of supporting a claim for, or the amount of, exemplary damages and, therefore, is not discoverable or admissible as evidence.

12 Person Juries
HB 1122 by Clardy passed House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence on 3-17-15 and was recommended for the House Local & Consent Calendar on 3-25-15.
SB 824 by Huffman passed Senate State Affairs and will be first placed on Senate Intent on April 13.  It cannot be brought up that day, but first placement means means it will be eligible for Senate floor debate the second time it is placed on Senate Intent, which may or may not be the next day.  SB 824 was also recommended for the Senate Local and Uncontested Calendar on 3-31-15, so it could come up either way in the next few days.

TCJL SUPPORTS.  All cases heard in county courts at law are tried before six person juries, whereas all cases heard in state district courts are tried before standard 12 person juries.  If a county court at law is hearing a civil case in which more that $200,000 is in dispute, the court should be required to impanel a 12 person jury.

Contested Case Hearings
HB 1865 by Morrison passed 4-7-15 as substituted from House Environmental Regulation
SB 709 by Fraser reported 4-7-15 as substituted from Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development

TCJL SUPPORTS.  Provides a predictable timeline for the permitting and contested case process; codifies recent court decisions affirming TCEQ discretion to determine who is an affected party in a contested case; establishes that a draft permit issued by TCEQ has been through a very thorough review process and therefore meets legal, technical, public health and environmental requirements.

Property Insurance Litigation (Chapters 541 and 542, Insurance Code)
HB 3646 by Smithee 3-27-15 H Introduced and referred to House Insurance
SB 1628 by Larry Taylor was heard 3-31-15 and left pending in Senate Business & Commerce

TCJL SUPPORTS.  Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance.

Patent Trolls
HB 3176 by Smithee 3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1187 by Van Taylor 3-17-15 S Introduced and referred to Senate State Affairs
SB 1457 by Nichols 4-9-15 heard and left pending in Senate State Affairs.

TCJL MONITORING.  Relating to claims of patent infringement.  Authorize the Attorney General to enjoin and/or sanction persons who engage in abusive patent trolling practices.

Qui Tam – False Claims – Bounty Hunter
HB 2062 by Raymond 3-27-15 H Introduced and referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

TCJL OPPOSES. Further review of this bill pending. Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims.  While designed to combat fraud involving state funds, this allows private bounty hunter plaintiffs to file lawsuits for “false” claims in the name of the State of Texas and override legal reform measures passed in the last 30 years.  Allows defendants to be investigated without their knowledge for an extended period of time.  Allows suit even when the defendant had no actual knowledge of the conduct in question.

 

HB 40 Darby, Drew(R) Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state.

 

Companions:
SB 1165 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
3-25-15 S Reported favorably from committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Set on the House Calendar
HB 106 Flynn, Dan(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.

 

Companions:
HB 291 Huberty, Dan (Identical)
2-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 415 Riddle, Debbie (Identical)
2-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 113 Fletcher, Allen(R) Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child.

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 162 Gonzalez, Mary(D) Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.

 

Companions:
SB 152 Rodriguez, Jose (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 176 Kleinschmidt(R) Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.

 

Companions:
HB 413 Goldman, Craig (Identical)
3-19-15 H Committee action pending Select on State/Federal Power Responsibility

 

Bill History: 02-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on Select on State/Federal Power Responsibility
HB 187 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.

 

Companions:
SB 65 Ellis, Rodney (Identical)
1-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 193 Murphy, Jim(R) Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Bill History: 02-10-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 201 Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.

 

Companions:
SB 109 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs

 

Bill History: 02-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources
HB 213 Button, Angie(R) Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature.

 

Companions:
HB 314 Fallon, Pat (Identical)
3- 4-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
SB 319 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
2- 2-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 226 Guillen, Ryan(D) Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.

 

Companions:
SB 273 Campbell, Donna (Identical)
3-18-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-20-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 230 Farrar, Jessica(D) Relating to recovery of attorney’s fees in certain civil cases.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:143/N: 0)
HB 231 Farrar, Jessica(D) Relating to extending the court’s jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status.

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 232 Farrar, Jessica(D) Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 241 Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 247 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to limits on certain actions arising out of attorney’s fee agreements.

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 257 Farney, Marsha(R) Relating to a justice or judge having an interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 262 Miles, Borris(D) Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 264 Miles, Borris(D) Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities.

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 282 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the organization of a grand jury.

 

Companions:
SB 135 Whitmire, John (Identical)
3-24-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 291 Huberty, Dan(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.

 

Companions:
HB 106 Flynn, Dan (Identical)
2- 9-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 415 Riddle, Debbie (Identical)
2-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 304 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 311 Canales, Terry(D) Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property.

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Business and Industry
HB 314 Fallon, Pat(R) Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature.

 

Companions:
HB 213 Button, Angie (Identical)
3- 5-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
SB 319 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
2- 2-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 316 Canales, Terry(D) Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this s

 

Bill History: 03-26-15 H Committee action pending House County Affairs
HB 318 Keough, Mark (F)(R) Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 321 Keough, Mark (F)(R) A bill relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 323 Guillen, Ryan(D) Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer’s operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.

 

Companions:
SB 381 Uresti, Carlos (Identical)
3-24-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
HB 334 Ashby, Trenton(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.

 

Companions:
SB 187 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

 

Bill History: 02-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 335 Thompson, Ed(R) Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.

 

Companions:
SB 1755 Seliger, Kel (Identical)
3-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 02-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 353 King, Ken(R) Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to certain volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

 

Bill History: 03-30-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 354 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to a suit for legal separation in a marriage.

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 359 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to a court order to disannex an area from a municipality.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Committee action pending House Land and Resource Management
HB 361 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to the uniform election date.

 

Companions:
SB 975 Campbell, Donna (Identical)
3-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 02-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections
HB 398 Sheffield, J.D.(R) Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Coryell County.

 

Companions:
SB 549 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
2-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 02-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 402 Sheffield, J.D.(R) Relating to the terms of court for the 52nd District Court.

 

Bill History: 02-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 409 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to liability insurance for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted Licensing and Administrative Procedures
HB 411 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to prohibiting telemarketing calls by a credit access business.

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Business and Industry
HB 412 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to the prohibition against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by state contractors.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 413 Goldman, Craig(R) Relating to protection of the right to keep and bear arms within the State of Texas.

 

Companions:
HB 176 Kleinschmidt (Identical)
2-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on Select on State/Federal Power Responsibility

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Committee action pending Select on State/Federal Power Responsibility
HB 415 Riddle, Debbie(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.

 

Companions:
HB 106 Flynn, Dan (Identical)
2- 9-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 291 Huberty, Dan (Identical)
2-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 02-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 419 Wu, Gene(D) Relating to federal income tax liability for certain damages awarded in certain civil actions.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 438 Canales, Terry(D) Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal conditions to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 453 Alonzo, Roberto(D) Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.

 

Companions:
SB 76 Ellis, Rodney (Identical)
1-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 02-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 464 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to requiring candidates to pay a filing fee or submit a petition in lieu of a filing fee to appear on the ballot for the general election for state and county officers.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Elections
HB 483 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Investments and Financial Services
HB 484 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Elections
HB 487 Howard, Donna(D) Relating to certain restrictions on contributions and expenditures from political funds by a lobbyist.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Elections
HB 492 Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.

 

Bill History: 03-30-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 496 Gonzalez, Mary(D) Relating to civil and criminal liability for the disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material.

 

Bill History: 03-11-15 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 497 Wu, Gene(D) Relating to the applicability of the law governing saltwater pipeline facilities located in the vicinity of public roads.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Passed to third reading
HB 512 Moody, Joe(D) Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers’ compensation claim.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 520 Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the assignment of certain judges as a visiting judge.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 532 McClendon, Ruth Jones(D) Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, extracurricular, and developmental activities of the employee’s child.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 540 King, Phil(R) Relating to the submission to the attorney general of a measure proposing the enactment or repeal of a municipal ordinance.

 

Bill History: 03-11-15 H Committee action pending House State Affairs
HB 542 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations
HB 543 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time DWI offenders.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 554 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.

 

Companions:
HB 571 Pickett, Joe (Identical)
2-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 560 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the qualifications for service as a grand juror.

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 561 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 562 Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

 

Companions:
SB 531 Campbell, Donna (Identical)
2-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 566 Herrero, Abel(D) Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school sanctioned events.

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education
HB 571 Pickett, Joe(D) Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.

 

Companions:
HB 554 Springer, Drew (Identical)
3-25-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 573 White, James(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a firearm on the premises of a polling place.

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 574 Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.

 

Companions:
SB 1098 Campbell, Donna (Identical)
3-16-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Committee action pending House Insurance
HB 582 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 589 Burkett, Cindy(R) Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test.

 

Companions:
SB 722 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
3-17-15 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Economic and Small Business Development
HB 604 Davis, Sarah(R) Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 605 Davis, Sarah(R) Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay employees during jury selection or jury service.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 610 Davis, Sarah(R) Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Not heard in committee House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 627 Johnson, Eric(D) Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 629 Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to a person’s ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 630 Bonnen, Greg(R) Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify.

 

Bill History: 02-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 652 Isaac, Jason(R) Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan.

 

Companions:
SB 603 Hinojosa, Chuy (Identical)
4-10-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation
HB 668 Farney, Marsha(R) Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities.

 

Bill History: 02-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 674 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to permitting a residency requirement for police officers in certain municipalities.

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Committee action pending House Select on Emerging Issues in Law Enforc
HB 684 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.

 

Companions:
HB 924 Guillen, Ryan (Identical)
2-25-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs
SB 327 Hinojosa, Chuy (Identical)
2- 2-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Committee action pending House County Affairs
HB 687 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to confidential communications between an insurance carrier and a covered employer under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 689 Walle, Amando(D) Relating to required workers’ compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.

 

Companions:
SB 155 Rodriguez, Jose (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 690 Walle, Amando(D) Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

 

Companions:
SB 263 Ellis, Rodney (Identical)
1-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 696 Hunter, Todd(R) Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 702 Allen, Alma(D) Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 737 Aycock, Jimmie Don(R) Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts.

 

Companions:
SB 532 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
2-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Special Purpose Districts
HB 738 Larson, Lyle(R) Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.

 

Companions:
HB 2909 Springer, Drew (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.028, House Urban Affairs
SB 267 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 02-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs
HB 750 Frullo, John(R) Relating to a landowner’s liability for certain aviation activities on the owner’s land.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 760 Zedler, Bill(R) Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers’ compensation health care services.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 770 King, Susan(R) Relating to civil liability for the provision of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures
HB 772 Gutierrez, Roland(D) Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 773 Gutierrez, Roland(D) Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 776 Riddle, Debbie(R) Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.

 

Bill History: 02-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 801 King, Ken(R) Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:143/N: 0)
HB 816 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to creating a criminal offense for a candidate for public office who misrepresents the candidate’s residency.

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E1.026 – House Elections
HB 820 Thompson, Ed(R) Relating to liability for injury arising from certain motor vehicle accidents.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 828 Zedler, Bill(R) Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 850 Goldman, Craig(R) Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Companions:
SB 105 Estes, Craig (Identical)
3- 3-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance
SB 175 Huffines, Donald (F) (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 857 Sanford, Scott(R) Relating to the legislature’s goals for renewable electric generating capacity.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 860 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.

 

Companions:
SB 151 Rodriguez, Jose (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 865 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the recording of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.

 

Companions:
SB 411 Ellis, Rodney (Identical)
2- 4-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 866 Thompson, Ed(R) Relating to the exemption from jury service of a person who is the primary caretaker of another person.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 868 Flynn, Dan(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator’s person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student.

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education
HB 876 Phelan, Dade (F)(R) Relating to the method of payment for regulated material purchased by a metal recycling entity.

 

Companions:
SB 437 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
2- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation
HB 889 Dale, Tony(R) Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

 

Companions:
SB 401 Schwertner, Charles (Identical)
2- 4-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 891 Klick, Stephanie(R) Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Elections
HB 896 Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.

 

Companions:
SB 345 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
4-10-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 899 Fallon, Pat(R) Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 910 Phillips, Larry(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun.

 

Companions:
SB 17 Estes, Craig (Identical)
3-18-15 H Received in the House
SB 346 Estes, Craig (Identical)
2- 9-15 S Removed from hearing 02/12/15, Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Set on the House Calendar
HB 912 Isaac, Jason(R) Relating to the dismissal of protests against certain decisions and actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding wastewater discharge permits.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation
HB 913 Israel, Celia (F)(D) Relating to the requirements pertaining to a ballot to be voted by mail and materials accompanying the official carrier envelope.

 

Bill History: 02-25-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections
HB 920 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates.

 

Companions:
SB 286 West, Royce (Identical)
1-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 922 Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.

 

Bill History: 02-25-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 924 Guillen, Ryan(D) Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.

 

Companions:
HB 684 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
4- 9-15 H Committee action pending House County Affairs
SB 327 Hinojosa, Chuy (Identical)
2- 2-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations

 

Bill History: 02-25-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs
HB 937 Fletcher, Allen(R) Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

 

Companions:
SB 11 Birdwell, Brian (Identical)
3-20-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 940 Fallon, Pat(R) Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.

 

Bill History: 02-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 942 Kacal, Kyle(R) Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals.

 

Companions:
SB 528 Birdwell, Brian (Identical)
2-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation
HB 944 Kacal, Kyle(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 947 Workman, Paul(R) Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

 

Companions:
SB 733 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
3- 2-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections
HB 956 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 968 Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.

 

Companions:
SB 1848 Garcia, Sylvia (Identical)
3-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
HB 969 King, Ken(R) Relating to the availability and use of certain evidence in connection with an award of exemplary damages.

 

Companions:
SB 735 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
4-13-15 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER, Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 972 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to reporting of expenditures by persons registered as lobbyists.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Committee action pending House State Affairs
HB 985 Villalba, Jason(R) Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education
HB 997 Davis, Yvonne(D) Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program.

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 1020 Giddings, Helen(D) Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations.

 

Companions:
SB 121 West, Royce (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Investments and Financial Services
HB 1040 Paddie, Chris(R) Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1041 Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain Medicaid reimbursement disputes.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 1046 Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 1047 Workman, Paul(R) Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.

 

Companions:
SB 1248 West, Royce (Identical)
3-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 1059 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 1091 Schofield, Mike (F)(R) Relating to the creation of a special three-judge district court.

 

Companions:
SB 455 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
2- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1102 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.

 

Companions:
SB 113 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1113 Clardy, Travis(R) Relating to the standard of review for a determination of standing in a contested case hearing conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

 

Companions:
SB 941 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
3- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation
HB 1114 Gonzales, Larry(R) Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E1.026 – House Elections
HB 1116 Sheffield, J.D.(R) Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.

 

Companions:
SB 378 Rodriguez, Jose (Identical)
3-31-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1118 Schofield, Mike (F)(R) Relating to certain persons’ entitlement to public information.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Government Transparency and Operation
HB 1122 Clardy, Travis(R) Relating to the number of jurors required in certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court.

 

Companions:
SB 824 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
4-13-15 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
HB 1124 Workman, Paul(R) Relating to adjudication of claims arising from written contracts with state agencies.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1152 Turner, Scott(R) Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Companions:
SB 138 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
3- 3-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 1171 Farney, Marsha(R) Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

 

Companions:
SB 1569 Lucio, Eddie (Identical)
3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Public Education
HB 1177 Miller, Rick(R) Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place.

 

Companions:
SB 985 Bettencourt, Paul (F) (Identical)
3-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Committee action pending House Elections
HB 1179 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.

 

Companions:
SB 476 Kolkhorst, Lois (F) (Identical)
4-13-15 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER, Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-12-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1198 Israel, Celia (F)(D) Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections
HB 1199 Simpson, David(R) Relating to producing, selling, distributing, or promoting certain synthetic substances as a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 1200 Simpson, David(R) Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the ot

 

Companions:
SB 1629 Whitmire, John (Identical)
3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1203 Murr, Andrew (F)(R) Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.

 

Companions:
SB 610 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
3-20-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Committee action pending House Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1206 Huberty, Dan(R) Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.

 

Companions:
SB 1081 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
4- 9-15 S Committee action pending Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Committee action pending House Insurance
HB 1208 Bell, Cecil(R) Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors’ and subcontractors’ performance.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M., E2.016 – House Business and Industry
HB 1239 Walle, Amando(D) Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Committee action pending House Investments and Financial Services
HB 1247 Smith, Wayne(R) Relating to presumptions in contested case hearings regarding certain environmental permit applications.

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation
HB 1257 Shaheen, Matt (F)(R) Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Committee action pending House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 1265 Wu, Gene(D) Relating to a deceptive act or practice related to an unsolicited advertisement of goods and services sent by mail.

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Business and Industry
HB 1281 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition.

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 1288 Simmons, Ron(R) Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.

 

Companions:
HB 1555 Meyer, Morgan (F) (Identical)
3- 9-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Committee action pending House Elections
HB 1353 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.

 

Companions:
SB 1579 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1357 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to certain title insurance policy liability and reinsurance requirements.

 

Companions:
SB 572 Eltife, Kevin (Identical)
4-10-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Insurance
HB 1367 Pena, Gilbert (F)(R) Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth and wrongful life causes of action.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1370 Phillips, Larry(R) Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.

 

Companions:
SB 5 Nichols, Robert (Identical)
3- 5-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Committee action pending House Transportation
HB 1381 Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1388 Bohac, Dwayne(R) Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

 

Companions:
SB 1768 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
3-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1390 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers’ compensation.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 1406 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.

 

Companions:
SB 450 Schwertner, Charles (Identical)
3-16-15 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1416 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1419 Clardy, Travis(R) Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.

 

Companions:
SB 1267 Estes, Craig (Identical)
3-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1427 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.

 

Companions:
SB 524 Birdwell, Brian (Identical)
2-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 04-02-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 1433 Smithee, John(R) Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.

 

Companions:
SB 843 Taylor, Larry (Identical)
3- 4-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1455 King, Phil(R) Relating to procedures required before a condominium association files a suit or initiates an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim.

 

Companions:
SB 834 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
3- 3-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1492 Miller, Doug(R) Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1509 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.

 

Companions:
SB 439 Hall, Bob (F) (Identical)
2- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-02-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
HB 1515 Canales, Terry(D) Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment.

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 1522 Farrar, Jessica(D) Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 1531 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to the making and receiving of referrals for legal services by certain legislators and executive officers.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 1532 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to quarterly reporting of political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates, officeholders, and political committees.

 

Companions:
SB 1631 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 1550 Zerwas, John(R) Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.

 

Companions:
SB 1361 Kolkhorst, Lois (F) (Identical)
3-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Public Health
HB 1552 Craddick, Tom(R) Relating to oil and gas wells that traverse multiple tracts.

 

Companions:
SB 919 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
3- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Committee action pending House Energy Resources
HB 1555 Meyer, Morgan (F)(R) Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.

 

Companions:
HB 1288 Simmons, Ron (Identical)
3-16-15 H Committee action pending House Elections

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections
HB 1556 Miller, Rick(R) Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision.

 

Companions:
SB 1155 Hall, Bob (F) (Identical)
3-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs
HB 1564 White, James(R) Relating to the establishment of judicial donation trust funds to assist needy children and families appearing before justice and municipal courts.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 1582 Simpson, David(R) Relating to the disclosure of all compensation paid to current or former elected officers.

 

Bill History: 04-16-15 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 1603 Villalba, Jason(R) Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 1620 Galindo III, Rick (F)(R) Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.

 

Companions:
SB 612 Burton, Konni (F) (Identical)
2-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 1642 Pickett, Joe(D) Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation
HB 1668 Workman, Paul(R) Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

 

Companions:
SB 666 Eltife, Kevin (Identical)
2-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 1692 Sheets, Kenneth(R) Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens

 

Companions:
SB 1942 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
3-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1732 Smithee, John(R) Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association.

 

Bill History: 03-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 1760 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to maximum penalties for certain environmental violations.

 

Companions:
HB 1794 Geren, Charlie (Identical)
4- 9-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Environmental Regulation

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1766 Hunter, Todd(R) Relating to certain publications that are privileged and not grounds for a libel action.

 

Companions:
SB 627 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
3- 2-15 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1794 Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to maximum penalties for certain environmental violations.

 

Companions:
HB 1760 Geren, Charlie (Identical)
3-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Environmental Regulation
HB 1815 Burrows, Dustin (F)(R) Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against a teacher for permissible teaching about the Bible.

 

Bill History: 03-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Education
HB 1865 Morrison, Geanie(R) Relating to environmental permitting procedures for applications filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

 

Companions:
SB 709 Fraser, Troy (Identical)
4- 7-15 S Reported from committee as substituted Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Environmental Regulation
HB 1877 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to civil and criminal liability for the disclosure of certain visual material on the Internet.

 

Bill History: 03-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1948 Meyer, Morgan (F)(R) Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.

 

Companions:
SB 979 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
4-10-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Insurance
HB 1955 Parker, Tan(R) Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances.

 

Companions:
SB 461 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
3-25-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1962 Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state.

 

Companions:
SB 186 Creighton, Brandon (F) (Identical)
3- 3-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 03-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 2062 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims.

 

Bill History: 03-27-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2066 Oliveira, Rene(D) Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales.

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Business and Industry
HB 2142 Oliveira, Rene(D) Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions.

 

Companions:
SB 860 Eltife, Kevin (Identical)
4-10-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Business and Industry
HB 2154 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the functions and operation of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

 

Companions:
SB 216 Birdwell, Brian (Identical)
3-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2211 Wray, John (F)(R) Relating to agreed venue selection in civil actions.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2239 Turner, Chris(D) Relating to prohibiting certain unsolicited mail by credit access businesses.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 2289 Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the security of the electric grid.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 2292 Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the award of attorney’s fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 2298 Pickett, Joe(D) Relating to prohibiting certain public places from excluding peace officers or special investigators from carrying weapons on the premises.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 2303 Kuempel, John(R) Relating to a landowner’s liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2330 Zerwas, John(R) Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.

 

Companions:
SB 960 Uresti, Carlos (Identical)
3- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 2333 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to the duty of business entities to use an automated external defibrillator.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2348 Price, Four(R) Relating to nondiscrimination against physicians in payment for telephone consultation services.

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Committee action pending House Insurance
HB 2354 Farney, Marsha(R) Relating to changing the date of the May uniform election.

 

Bill History: 04-06-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Elections
HB 2359 Bohac, Dwayne(R) Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety from responding to bulk requests from the federal government for lists of individuals licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014 – House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 2362 Pena, Gilbert (F)(R) Relating to the inclusion of a draft impact analysis in the notice of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation
HB 2364 Schofield, Mike (F)(R) Relating to the creation of an additional county criminal court at law in Harris County.

 

Companions:
SB 1710 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2369 Rodriguez, Justin(D) Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County.

 

Companions:
SB 909 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2375 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to liability of a governmental unit for personal injury and death caused by the governmental unit’s negligence.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2379 Bohac, Dwayne(R) Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2390 Bohac, Dwayne(R) Relating to civil liability arising from an employee wellness program.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2393 Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to additional compensation for a person wrongfully imprisoned.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2405 Nevarez, Poncho(D) Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a concealed handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 2408 Herrero, Abel(D) Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 2409 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate’s order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2412 Lucio III, Eddie(D) Relating to automobile surcharges for payment of certain public securities of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 2414 Vo, Hubert(D) Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 2418 Wray, John (F)(R) Relating to decedents’ estates.

 

Companions:
SB 995 Rodriguez, Jose (Identical)
3-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2439 Smith, Wayne(R) Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
HB 2440 Paddie, Chris(R) Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Committee action pending House Transportation
HB 2445 White, James(R) Relating to conduct that constitutes the offense of displaying a firearm in a public place.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 2446 White, James(R) Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2456 Schubert, Leighton (F)(R) Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 2461 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to judicial review of wage claim decisions issued by the Texas Workforce Commission.

 

Bill History: 03-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 2466 Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers in the Texas Workers Compensation system

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry
HB 2470 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to liability insurance for ammonium nitrate operations.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation
HB 2537 Vo, Hubert(D) Relating to an employee’s right to leave to care for a sibling with a serious health condition.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 2544 Lozano, Jose(R) Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2573 Johnson, Eric(D) Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2581 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.

 

Companions:
SB 809 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
3- 3-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources
HB 2590 Johnson, Eric(D) Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate and stock transactions.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 2615 Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 2619 Burkett, Cindy(R) Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by a toll project entity.

 

Companions:
SB 938 Kolkhorst, Lois (F) (Identical)
3- 9-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation
HB 2633 Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to the release of information regarding motor vehicle accidents.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026 – House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2801 Pena, Gilbert (F)(R) Relating to the use of a bathroom, locker room, or shower facility in a public school.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 2802 Pena, Gilbert (F)(R) Relating to the use of public bathrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 2816 Krause, Matt(R) Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking.

 

Companions:
SB 962 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
3-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 2909 Springer, Drew(R) Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.

 

Companions:
HB 738 Larson, Lyle (Identical)
2-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs
SB 267 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.028 – House Urban Affairs
HB 2949 Klick, Stephanie(R) Relating to advance directives, including do-not-resuscitate orders.

 

Companions:
SB 1546 Perry, Charles (F) (Identical)
3-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 3053 Fletcher, Allen(R) Relating to complaints against a law enforcement officer or fire fighter.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Not heard in committee House Select on Emerging Issues in Law Enforc
HB 3058 Giddings, Helen(D) Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Investments and Financial Services
HB 3068 Paddie, Chris(R) Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee on the request by the payee.

 

Companions:
SB 402 Estes, Craig (Identical)
2- 4-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources
HB 3079 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to applicability of a statute of limitations to an action based on a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3084 Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding.

 

Companions:
SB 1271 West, Royce (Identical)
3-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 3095 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to durable powers of attorney and advance directives.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3151 Smith, Wayne(R) Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in certain ports.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Not heard in committee House Transportation
HB 3166 Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers’ compensation benefits and related relief.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 3168 Simmons, Ron(R) Relating to remedies for oppression of minority shareholders by directors of closely held corporations.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M., E2.016 – House Business and Industry
HB 3170 Schaefer, Matt(R) Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.

 

Companions:
SB 1346 Huffines, Donald (F) (Identical)
3-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures
HB 3171 Simpson, David(R) Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.

 

Companions:
SB 1863 Burton, Konni (F) (Identical)
3-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 3176 Smithee, John(R) Relating to claims of patent infringement.

 

Companions:
SB 1187 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
4- 9-15 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3177 Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers’ compensation insurance claims.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 3213 Zedler, Bill(R) Relating to unfair settlement practices for insurers providing workers’ compensation insurance.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 3218 Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to litigation financing transactions.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3219 Shaheen, Matt (F)(R) Relating to the use by a school district of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Committee action pending House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 3226 Coleman, Garnet(D) Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 3313 Shaheen, Matt (F)(R) Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage.

 

Companions:
SB 118 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources
HB 3339 Burkett, Cindy(R) Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.

 

Companions:
SB 474 Kolkhorst, Lois (F) (Identical)
4-10-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management
HB 3394 Alonzo, Roberto(D) Relating to a direct action against an insurer and insured by third parties and required provisions of a liability insurance policy.

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3400 Walle, Amando(D) Relating to parties who may bring suit under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 3416 Phillips, Larry(R) Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring a survival action.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3425 Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the creation of a intrastate investment market for purposes of trading securities issued under the intrastate crowdfunding exemption from federal securities laws.

 

Bill History: 04-01-15 H Committee action pending House Investments and Financial Services
HB 3435 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to civil and criminal actions related to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3454 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual’s legal claim.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3533 Munoz, Sergio(D) Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.

 

Companions:
HB 3822 Coleman, Garnet (Identical)
3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 3537 Davis, Yvonne(D) Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 3561 Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to damages in certain wrongful eviction actions.

 

Bill History: 03-20-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3582 Turner, Scott(R) Relating to a property right in certain genetic information.

 

Bill History: 03-20-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 3602 Bell, Cecil(R) Relating to the religious freedom of a conscientious objector to act or fail to act with respect to certain issues of marriage, sexual relations, and gender.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HB 3636 Guillen, Ryan(D) Relating to prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and contractors.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 3646 Smithee, John(R) Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance.

 

Companions:
SB 1628 Taylor, Larry (Identical)
4- 9-15 S Committee action pending Senate Business and Commerce

 

Bill History: 03-27-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 3650 Guerra, Bobby(D) Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 3651 Coleman, Garnet(D) Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug.

 

Companions:
SB 1790 Rodriguez, Jose (Identical)
3-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 3657 Blanco, Cesar (F)(D) Relating to a study of the use of regional rating for health coverage provided under the uniform group coverage program for certain active school employees and their dependents.

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.028 – House Pensions
HB 3662 Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to recovery of damages, attorney’s fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.

 

Bill History: 03-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3820 Allen, Alma(D) Relating to safe patient handling practices at hospitals and nursing homes.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
HB 3822 Coleman, Garnet(D) Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.

 

Companions:
HB 3533 Munoz, Sergio (Identical)
3-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance
HB 3864 Sanford, Scott(R) Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

 

Bill History: 04-15-15 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 – House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 4005 Laubenberg, Jodie(R) Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.

 

Companions:
SB 1291 Taylor, Van (F) (Identical)
3-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
HB 4020 Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to the security of certain financial information and liability for certain security breaches.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
HB 4027 Blanco, Cesar (F)(D) Relating to products liability action related to a pharmaceutical product.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4056 White, James(R) Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Human Services
HB 4061 White, James(R) Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, ammunition, and firearm and air gun supplies.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 H Meeting set for 8:00 A.M., E2.014 – House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HCR 37 Anderson, Doc(R) Requesting creation of a joint interim committee to study a nonsubstantive reorganization of the Texas Constitution.

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HCR 49 Thompson, Senfronia(D) Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 H Committee action pending Select on State/Federal Power Responsibility
HJR 38 Larson, Lyle(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.

 

Companions:
SJR 24 Eltife, Kevin (Identical)
2- 2-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Committee action pending House State Affairs
HJR 46 Simmons, Ron(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment on the length of legislative terms and limiting to three the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to the legislature or certain state offices.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
HJR 56 White, James(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove legislative authority to regulate the wearing of arms.

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HJR 62 Canales, Terry(D) Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 69 Riddle, Debbie(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.

 

Bill History: 01-16-15 H Filed
HJR 81 Raymond, Richard(D) Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.

 

Bill History: 02-05-15 H Filed
HJR 90 Raymond, Richard(D) Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 91 Phillips, Larry(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.

 

Companions:
SJR 5 Nichols, Robert (Identical)
3- 5-15 H Received in the House

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation
HJR 108 Reynolds, Ron(D) Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a county or other political subdivision from eliminating offices or changing district boundaries between the primary and general elections.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections
HR 2 Hunter, Todd(R) Providing for the election of the speaker of the house.

 

Bill History: 01-13-15 H Passed
HR 3 Geren, Charlie(R) Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 84th Legislature.

 

Bill History: 01-14-15 H Passed (Vote: Y:137/N: 5)
SB 5 Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.

 

Companions:
HB 1370 Phillips, Larry (Identical)
4- 9-15 H Committee action pending House Transportation

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Received in the House
SB 11 Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.

 

Companions:
HB 937 Fletcher, Allen (Identical)
3-31-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 03-20-15 H Received in the House
SB 17 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered gun.

 

Companions:
HB 910 Phillips, Larry (Identical)
4-14-15 H Set on the House Calendar

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Received in the House
SB 28 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to immunity from liability for public and open-enrollment charter school campuses that maintain a supply of anaphylaxis medicine for emergency use.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs
SB 33 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the offense of hazing.

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar
SB 52 Nelson, Jane(R) Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 63 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to the qualifications for and time that a person may serve in certain offices.

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 64 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to appellate court procedures and deadlines in a civil action.

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 65 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.

 

Companions:
HB 187 Thompson, Senfronia (Identical)
3-10-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 66 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on public and open-enrollment charter school campuses and at off-campus school-sanctioned events.

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 S Voted favorably from committee as substituted Senate Education
SB 76 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.

 

Companions:
HB 453 Alonzo, Roberto (Identical)
2-11-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 83 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election.

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 87 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places.

 

Bill History: 01-26-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 105 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Companions:
HB 850 Goldman, Craig (Identical)
3- 2-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
SB 175 Huffines, Donald (F) (Identical)
1-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance
SB 109 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.

 

Companions:
HB 201 Leach, Jeff (Identical)
2-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Natural Resources

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs
SB 111 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 113 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.

 

Companions:
HB 1102 Thompson, Senfronia (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 118 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage.

 

Companions:
HB 3313 Shaheen, Matt (F) (Identical)
3-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 121 West, Royce(D) Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations.

 

Companions:
HB 1020 Giddings, Helen (Identical)
3- 2-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Investments and Financial Services

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 128 West, Royce(D) Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities.

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
SB 134 Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 135 Whitmire, John(D) Relating to the organization of a grand jury.

 

Companions:
HB 282 Dutton, Harold (Identical)
3-25-15 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Received in the House
SB 138 Perry, Charles (F)(R) Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Companions:
HB 1152 Turner, Scott (Identical)
3- 3-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance
SB 144 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 151 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.

 

Companions:
HB 860 Rodriguez, Eddie (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 152 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Workforce Commission against certain employers for failure to pay wages.

 

Companions:
HB 162 Gonzalez, Mary (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 153 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 155 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to required workers’ compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.

 

Companions:
HB 689 Walle, Amando (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 175 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

 

Companions:
HB 850 Goldman, Craig (Identical)
3- 2-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means
SB 105 Estes, Craig (Identical)
3- 3-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 186 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state.

 

Companions:
HB 1962 Parker, Tan (Identical)
3-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 S Committee action pending Senate Finance
SB 187 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.

 

Companions:
HB 334 Ashby, Trenton (Identical)
2-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
SB 191 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to a prohibition on ownership, control, or management of the Alamo complex by a foreign entity.

 

Bill History: 02-24-15 S Committee action pending Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 216 Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to the functions and operation of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

 

Companions:
HB 2154 Dutton, Harold (Identical)
4- 9-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 258 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

 

Bill History: 01-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 259 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers.

 

Bill History: 01-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 262 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage under the Worker’s Compensation Act.

 

Bill History: 01-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 263 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

 

Companions:
HB 690 Walle, Amando (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 01-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 267 Perry, Charles (F)(R) Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.

 

Companions:
HB 738 Larson, Lyle (Identical)
2-26-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs
HB 2909 Springer, Drew (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.028, House Urban Affairs

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Received in the House
SB 273 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.

 

Companions:
HB 226 Guillen, Ryan (Identical)
3-20-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 H Received in the House
SB 284 West, Royce(D) Relating to service of citation in connection with an application for an expedited court order allowing the foreclosure of a contract lien.

 

Bill History: 01-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 286 West, Royce(D) Relating to additional primary election ballot information for judicial candidates.

 

Companions:
HB 920 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 01-28-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 306 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the information included in the annual report of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Received in the House
SB 319 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature.

 

Companions:
HB 213 Button, Angie (Identical)
3- 5-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics
HB 314 Fallon, Pat (Identical)
3- 4-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House General Investigating and Ethics

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 327 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.

 

Companions:
HB 684 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
4- 9-15 H Committee action pending House County Affairs
HB 924 Guillen, Ryan (Identical)
2-25-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House County Affairs

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations
SB 338 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to duties of prosecutors.

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 342 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to providing for the open and concealed carrying of handguns without a license and to related offenses and penalties.

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 343 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to the conformity of local law with state law.

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 345 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.

 

Companions:
HB 896 Hernandez, Ana (Identical)
4-10-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 346 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun.

 

Companions:
HB 910 Phillips, Larry (Identical)
4-14-15 H Set on the House Calendar

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 S Removed from hearing 02/12/15 – Senate State Affairs
SB 348 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 349 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to enforce election laws.

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 360 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to regulatory takings.

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 378 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.

 

Companions:
HB 1116 Sheffield, J.D. (Identical)
3-17-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Received in the House
SB 381 Uresti, Carlos(D) Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer’s operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.

 

Companions:
HB 323 Guillen, Ryan (Identical)
3-19-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Received in the House
SB 401 Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

 

Companions:
HB 889 Dale, Tony (Identical)
3- 5-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 02-04-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 402 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee on the request by the payee.

 

Companions:
HB 3068 Paddie, Chris (Identical)
3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources

 

Bill History: 02-04-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 411 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to the recording of certain grand jury proceedings that involve a peace officer.

 

Companions:
HB 865 Dutton, Harold (Identical)
3- 2-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 02-04-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 418 Whitmire, John(D) Relating to requests by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for certain records held by court reporters.

 

Bill History: 04-14-15 S Meeting set for 1:30 P.M. OR ADJ., E1.016 – Senate Criminal Justice
SB 431 Seliger, Kel(R) Relating to the deadline for filing a candidate’s personal financial statement.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 H Received in the House
SB 432 West, Royce(D) Relating to continuation of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 437 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to the method of payment for regulated material purchased by a metal recycling entity.

 

Companions:
HB 876 Phelan, Dade (F) (Identical)
3- 4-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 439 Hall, Bob (F)(R) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons.

 

Companions:
HB 1509 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
4- 2-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 440 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit hydraulic fracturing treatment.

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 443 Watson, Kirk(D) Relating to a study and recommendations by the Judicial Council on consolidating the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court or abolishing one of the courts and transferring that court’s functions and jurisdiction to the other court.

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 450 Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.

 

Companions:
HB 1406 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
3- 9-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar
SB 455 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to the creation of a special three-judge district court.

 

Companions:
HB 1091 Schofield, Mike (F) (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 02-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 461 Perry, Charles (F)(R) Relating to false or misleading packaging, labeling, or advertising of certain abusable synthetic substances.

 

Companions:
HB 1955 Parker, Tan (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 H Received in the House
SB 467 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the early voting period for certain elections.

 

Bill History: 02-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 474 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.

 

Companions:
HB 3339 Burkett, Cindy (Identical)
3-17-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Land and Resource Management

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 476 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.

 

Companions:
HB 1179 Geren, Charlie (Identical)
3-12-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER – Senate State Affairs
SB 478 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to promulgation of certain forms for use in landlord-tenant matters.

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Received in the House
SB 491 Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER – Senate State Affairs
SB 524 Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court.

 

Companions:
HB 1427 Raymond, Richard (Identical)
4- 2-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House General Investigating and Ethics

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 528 Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals.

 

Companions:
HB 942 Kacal, Kyle (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 531 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

 

Companions:
HB 562 Leach, Jeff (Identical)
3-24-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 532 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts.

 

Companions:
HB 737 Aycock, Jimmie Don (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Special Purpose Districts

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Intergovernmental Relations
SB 549 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Coryell County.

 

Companions:
HB 398 Sheffield, J.D. (Identical)
2-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 02-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 572 Eltife, Kevin(R) Relating to certain title insurance policy liability and reinsurance requirements.

 

Companions:
HB 1357 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Insurance

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 593 Watson, Kirk(D) Relating to the award of attorney’s fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 599 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to insurers’ choices in connection with uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 600 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to underinsured motorist coverage in personal automobile insurance policies.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 603 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan.

 

Companions:
HB 652 Isaac, Jason (Identical)
2-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Environmental Regulation

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 610 Perry, Charles (F)(R) Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.

 

Companions:
HB 1203 Murr, Andrew (F) (Identical)
3-18-15 H Committee action pending House Agriculture and Livestock

 

Bill History: 03-20-15 H Received in the House
SB 612 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.

 

Companions:
HB 1620 Galindo III, Rick (F) (Identical)
3- 9-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 613 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to physician inquiries regarding firearm ownership.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 617 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to the operation of certain self-insurance trusts for health care liability claims.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 621 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to criminal offenses involving, and governmental liability for retaliatory prosecutions associated with, the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 627 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to certain publications that are privileged and not grounds for a libel action.

 

Companions:
HB 1766 Hunter, Todd (Identical)
3-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs
SB 631 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to the authority of certain contiguous municipalities to agree to extend municipal court jurisdiction.

 

Bill History: 03-31-15 H Received in the House
SB 634 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to the establishment of a task force on unethical and unlawful misconduct by public officials.

 

Bill History: 02-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 666 Eltife, Kevin(R) Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers’ compensation insurance coverage.

 

Companions:
HB 1668 Workman, Paul (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 02-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 709 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to environmental permitting procedures for applications filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

 

Companions:
HB 1865 Morrison, Geanie (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Environmental Regulation

 

Bill History: 04-07-15 S Reported from committee as substituted Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 711 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 722 Perry, Charles (F)(R) Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test.

 

Companions:
HB 589 Burkett, Cindy (Identical)
3-23-15 H Reported favorably from committee on House Economic and Small Business Development

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for
SB 727 Watson, Kirk(D) Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 733 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

 

Companions:
HB 947 Workman, Paul (Identical)
3- 2-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 735 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to the availability and use of certain evidence in connection with an award of exemplary damages.

 

Companions:
HB 969 King, Ken (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., SENATE CHAMBER – Senate State Affairs
SB 736 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts with governmental entities.

 

Bill History: 03-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 809 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.

 

Companions:
HB 2581 Springer, Drew (Identical)
3-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Energy Resources

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 824 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the number of jurors required in certain civil cases pending in a statutory county court.

 

Companions:
HB 1122 Clardy, Travis (Identical)
3-25-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for
SB 834 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to procedures required before a condominium association files a suit or initiates an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim.

 

Companions:
HB 1455 King, Phil (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-03-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 843 Taylor, Larry(R) Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.

 

Companions:
HB 1433 Smithee, John (Identical)
3-17-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 856 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

 

Bill History: 03-04-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 860 Eltife, Kevin(R) Relating to corporations and fundamental business transactions.

 

Companions:
HB 2142 Oliveira, Rene (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Reported from committee as substituted House Business and Industry

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 909 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County.

 

Companions:
HB 2369 Rodriguez, Justin (Identical)
3-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 04-08-15 H Received in the House
SB 919 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to oil and gas wells that traverse multiple tracts.

 

Companions:
HB 1552 Craddick, Tom (Identical)
4- 6-15 H Committee action pending House Energy Resources

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 927 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 938 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by a toll project entity.

 

Companions:
HB 2619 Burkett, Cindy (Identical)
3-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Transportation
SB 941 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to the standard of review for a determination of standing in a contested case hearing conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

 

Companions:
HB 1113 Clardy, Travis (Identical)
3-31-15 H Committee action pending House Environmental Regulation

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 948 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 951 Uresti, Carlos(D) Relating to allocation of oil and gas lease and royalty payments derived from land deeded to Texas counties for road purposes.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 956 Eltife, Kevin(R) Relating to the delivery of personal automobile and residential property insurance policies.

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 960 Uresti, Carlos(D) Relating to the right of a dentist to contract for certain services.

 

Companions:
HB 2330 Zerwas, John (Identical)
3-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

 

Bill History: 03-09-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 962 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking.

 

Companions:
HB 2816 Krause, Matt (Identical)
3-16-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 975 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to the uniform election date.

 

Companions:
HB 361 Springer, Drew (Identical)
2-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Elections

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 979 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to individual indemnity health insurance.

 

Companions:
HB 1948 Meyer, Morgan (F) (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Voted favorably from committee on House Insurance

 

Bill History: 04-10-15 H Received in the House
SB 985 Bettencourt, Paul (F)(R) Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place.

 

Companions:
HB 1177 Miller, Rick (Identical)
3-23-15 H Committee action pending House Elections

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 989 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository.

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 990 Ellis, Rodney(D) Relating to the protection of voting rights in the State of Texas.

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 995 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to decedents’ estates.

 

Companions:
HB 2418 Wray, John (F) (Identical)
3-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-10-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1081 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.

 

Companions:
HB 1206 Huberty, Dan (Identical)
3-25-15 H Committee action pending House Insurance

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 S Committee action pending Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1085 Garcia, Sylvia(D) Relating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic, disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee’s child or grandchild.

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 1098 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.

 

Companions:
HB 574 Bonnen, Greg (Identical)
4- 8-15 H Committee action pending House Insurance

 

Bill History: 03-16-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1135 Garcia, Sylvia(D) Relating to civil and criminal liability for the disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for
SB 1155 Hall, Bob (F)(R) Relating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision.

 

Companions:
HB 1556 Miller, Rick (Identical)
3- 9-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Urban Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1165 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state.

 

Companions:
HB 40 Darby, Drew (Identical)
4-14-15 H Set on the House Calendar

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Reported favorably from committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 1166 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to recovery of damages for delay of payment of certain insurance claims.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1187 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to claims of patent infringement.

 

Companions:
HB 3176 Smithee, John (Identical)
3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs
SB 1213 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to prohibiting the reidentification of certain deidentified information and the release of any reidentified information.

 

Bill History: 04-13-15 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for
SB 1246 Taylor, Larry(R) Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1248 West, Royce(D) Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.

 

Companions:
HB 1047 Workman, Paul (Identical)
3- 4-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 1267 Estes, Craig(R) Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.

 

Companions:
HB 1419 Clardy, Travis (Identical)
3-10-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1271 West, Royce(D) Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding.

 

Companions:
HB 3084 Capriglione, Giovanni (Identical)
3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 1273 West, Royce(D) Relating to the rights of an employee who is a victim of domestic violence.

 

Bill History: 03-17-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 1291 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.

 

Companions:
HB 4005 Laubenberg, Jodie (Identical)
3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance
SB 1346 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.

 

Companions:
HB 3170 Schaefer, Matt (Identical)
3-23-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1350 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County.

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1361 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.

 

Companions:
HB 1550 Zerwas, John (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Public Health

 

Bill History: 03-18-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1457 Nichols, Robert(R) Relating to bad faith claims of patent infringement.

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs
SB 1509 Hancock, Kelly(R) Relating to maximum penalties for certain environmental violations.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Natural Resources and Economic Develop
SB 1546 Perry, Charles (F)(R) Relating to advance directives, including do-not-resuscitate orders.

 

Companions:
HB 2949 Klick, Stephanie (Identical)
3-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1569 Lucio, Eddie(D) Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

 

Companions:
HB 1171 Farney, Marsha (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Committee action pending House Public Education

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education
SB 1579 Fraser, Troy(R) Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.

 

Companions:
HB 1353 Geren, Charlie (Identical)
3-17-15 H Committee action pending House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1628 Taylor, Larry(R) Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance.

 

Companions:
HB 3646 Smithee, John (Identical)
3-27-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

 

Bill History: 04-09-15 S Committee action pending Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1629 Whitmire, John(D) Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages.

 

Companions:
HB 1200 Simpson, David (Identical)
4-14-15 H Meeting set for 2:00 P.M. OR ADJ., E2.026, House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1631 Taylor, Van (F)(R) Relating to quarterly reporting of political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates, officeholders, and political committees.

 

Companions:
HB 1532 Geren, Charlie (Identical)
3-18-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1673 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Relating to the preemption of a local law by state law.

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1710 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the creation of an additional county criminal court at law in Harris County.

 

Companions:
HB 2364 Schofield, Mike (F) (Identical)
3-13-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-23-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1745 Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1755 Seliger, Kel(R) Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.

 

Companions:
HB 335 Thompson, Ed (Identical)
2-12-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Insurance

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
SB 1768 Creighton, Brandon (F)(R) Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

 

Companions:
HB 1388 Bohac, Dwayne (Identical)
4- 7-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1790 Rodriguez, Jose(D) Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, possession, and use of drugs not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the false representation that a substance is a drug approved.

 

Companions:
HB 3651 Coleman, Garnet (Identical)
3-19-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1799 Taylor, Larry(R) Relating to the religious freedom of a conscientious objector to act or fail to act with respect to certain issues of marriage.

 

Bill History: 03-24-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1811 Kolkhorst, Lois (F)(R) Relating to certain publications of intimate visual material by a business.

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
SB 1848 Garcia, Sylvia(D) Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.

 

Companions:
HB 968 Hernandez, Ana (Identical)
3-25-15 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1862 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or lobbyists.

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1863 Burton, Konni (F)(R) Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.

 

Companions:
HB 3171 Simpson, David (Identical)
3-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
SB 1874 Whitmire, John(D) Relating to accessing criminal history record information and other records of involvement in the criminal justice system.

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
SB 1935 Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare service providers.

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
SB 1942 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

 

Companions:
HB 1692 Sheets, Kenneth (Identical)
4- 9-15 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SB 1969 Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.

 

Bill History: 03-25-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SJR 5 Nichols, Robert(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.

 

Companions:
HJR 91 Phillips, Larry (Identical)
3-24-15 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

 

Bill History: 03-05-15 H Received in the House
SJR 6 Huffines, Donald (F)(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide qualifications for and limit the time that a person may serve in certain offices.

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SJR 8 Zaffirini, Judith(D) Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute .

 

Bill History: 01-27-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
SJR 24 Eltife, Kevin(R) Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.

 

Companions:
HJR 38 Larson, Lyle (Identical)
3-18-15 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

 

Bill History: 02-02-15 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

 

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