Texas Legislature

Texas Legislature

Weekly Report

May 1 – 5, 2017

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TRACKED BILLS

Anti-business/tourism

SB 6 / Author:Kolkhorst | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/16/2017 H Received from the Senate
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / State Affairs (Out)
Companion: / N/A
HB 1362 / Author:Shaheen | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces.
House Committee: / State Affairs (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 2899 / Author:Simmons | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/19/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions.
House Committee: / State Affairs (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A

Economic Development

SB 4 / Author:Perry | et al. / Sponsor:Geren | et al.
Last Action: / 05/07/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
Caption Version: / Enrolled
Caption: / Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House Committee: / State Affairs (Out)
Senate Committee: / State Affairs (Out)
Companion: / HB 611 by Leach | et al., Identical, 02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 754 by Fallon, Identical, 03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 889 by Geren | et al., Identical, 02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 1308 by Holland | et al., Identical, 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
Sanctuary Cities
HB 611 / Author:Leach | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House Committee: / State Affairs (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 4 by Perry | et al., Identical, 05/07/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
HB 754 by Fallon, Duplicate, 03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 889 by Geren | et al., Duplicate, 02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 1308 by Holland | et al., Duplicate, 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
Sanctuary Cities
HB 754 / Author:Fallon / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House Committee: / State Affairs (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 4 by Perry | et al., Identical, 05/07/2017 E Effective on 9/1/17
HB 611 by Leach | et al., Duplicate, 02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 889 by Geren | et al., Duplicate, 02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
HB 1308 by Holland | et al., Duplicate, 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs
Sanctuary Cities
SB 100 / Author:Hall / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 01/24/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 393 / Author:Burton / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/01/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / N/A
HB 792 / Author:Capriglione | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House Committee: / Government Transparency & Operation (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 407 by Watson | et al., Identical, 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 793 / Author:Capriglione | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
House Committee: / Government Transparency & Operation (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 408 by Watson | et al., Identical, 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 407 / Author:Watson | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House Committee: / Government Transparency & Operation (In)
Senate Committee: / Business & Commerce (Out)
Companion: / HB 792 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
SB 408 / Author:Watson | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
House Committee: / Government Transparency & Operation (In)
Senate Committee: / Business & Commerce (Out)
Companion: / HB 793 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee
HB 102 / Author:Guillen / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxes, the sales and use tax, and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in this state.
House Committee: / Ways & Means (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
SB 600 / Author:Burton / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / N/A
HB 1352 / Author:Pickett | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 05/01/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
House Committee: / Economic & Small Business Development (Out)
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / SB 438 by Rodríguez, Identical, 02/06/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1613 / Author:Springer | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to adjustment of the rates of the franchise tax; providing for decreases in tax rates.
House Committee: / Ways & Means (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
SB 913 / Author:Seliger / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/28/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / HB 1618 by Smithee, Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1028 / Author:Estes / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/06/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to a periodic review of local government programs that award economic development incentives to business entities.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 794 / Author:Miles | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/14/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the biennial report to the legislature on grants made to entities under the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Natural Resources & Economic Development (In)
Companion: / N/A
HB 3086 / Author:Murphy / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/28/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House Committee: / Ways & Means (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 3176 / Author:Button / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/30/2017 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House Committee: / Economic & Small Business Development (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 3360 / Author:Button | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 05/03/2017 S Received from the House
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to a periodic review by the Economic Incentive Oversight Board of the ad valorem tax incentive program established by the Texas Economic Development Act.
House Committee: / Economic & Small Business Development (Out)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A

Education (PK-12)

SB 35 / Author:Zaffirini | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 01/24/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / HB 196 by González, Mary | et al., Identical, 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 1858 by Reynolds, Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education
SB 161 / Author:Rodríguez / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / HB 177 by Lucio III | et al., Identical, 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 193 by González, Mary, Similar, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Public Education
SB 192 / Author:Garcia / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 215 / Author:Menéndez / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / HB 546 by Deshotel, Identical, 03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee
SB 290 / Author:Watson / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 01/30/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 353 / Author:Watson / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendance credits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 356 / Author:Watson / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 357 / Author:Watson / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 358 / Author:Watson / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / HB 1037 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 03/06/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 1673 by Hinojosa, Gina, Identical, 03/06/2017 H Referred to Public Education
SB 419 / Author:Kolkhorst | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / HB 308 by Burrows | et al., Similar, 02/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 527 by Workman, Similar, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 811 by King, Ken | et al., Similar, 05/07/2017 H Committee report distributed
HB 856 by Schubert, Similar, 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 77 / Author:Metcalf / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 463 by Seliger | et al., Similar, 05/02/2017 H Received from the Senate
HB 966 by Huberty | et al., Duplicate, 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 94 / Author:Dutton / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/07/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 2143 by Taylor, Larry, Similar, 05/04/2017 H Received from the Senate
HB 145 / Author:Dutton / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 05/05/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption Version: / House Committee Report
Caption: / Relating to public school students evaluated for purposes of accountability ratings in certain school districts.
House Committee: / Public Education (Out)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 177 / Author:Lucio III | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 161 by Rodríguez, Identical, 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education
HB 196 / Author:González, Mary | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 35 by Zaffirini | et al., Identical, 01/24/2017 S Referred to Education
HB 1858 by Reynolds, Duplicate, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 286 / Author:Rinaldi | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 311 / Author:Johnson, Jarvis / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 615 / Author:Leach / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 05/02/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to removing certain requirements for public school grade-level promotion that are based on satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 710 / Author:Wu | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/14/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 789 / Author:Meyer / Sponsor:Huffines
Last Action: / 05/09/2017 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to minimum scores required for students in certain school districts to pass an examination for acceleration or for credit.
House Committee: / Public Education (Out)
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
HB 795 / Author:Johnson, Jarvis / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to public school accountability
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 843 / Author:González, Mary / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/21/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to designations for rating the performance of public school districts and campuses for accountability purposes.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 870 / Author:Bohac / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the study of public education performance.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
HB 930 / Author:Fallon / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / HB 154 by Simmons, Duplicate, 02/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 966 / Author:Huberty | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 463 by Seliger | et al., Similar, 05/02/2017 H Received from the Senate
HB 77 by Metcalf, Duplicate, 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education
SB 463 / Author:Seliger | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 05/02/2017 H Received from the Senate
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (Out)
Companion: / HB 77 by Metcalf, Similar, 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 966 by Huberty | et al., Similar, 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education
SB 484 / Author:Miles / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/06/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / HB 1845 by Coleman, Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education
HB 1069 / Author:Leach / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/21/2017 H Referred to Public Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / SB 1287 by Huffines | et al., Very Similar, 03/13/2017 S Referred to Education
HB 1174 / Author:Hinojosa, Gina | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 05/07/2017 H Reported engrossed
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
House Committee: / Public Education (Out)
Senate Committee: / N/A
Companion: / N/A
SB 531 / Author:Lucio / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/08/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the use of individual graduation committee determinations for certain public school accountability and high school graduation purposes and to the use of other alternative methods for certain high school graduation purposes.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 22 / Author:Taylor, Larry | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version: / Engrossed
Caption: / Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.
House Committee: / Public Education (In)
Senate Committee: / Education (Out)
Companion: / HB 1237 by Lucio III | et al., Identical, 04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1842 by Giddings | et al., Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education
SB 603 / Author:Huffines / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 604 / Author:Huffines / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the determination of wealth per student for school districts with cost-effective spending and measurable student academic progress.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 606 / Author:Huffines | et al. / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to the authority of a school district of innovation to administer alternative assessment instruments to district students.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 609 / Author:Huffines / Sponsor:
Last Action: / 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education
Caption Version: / Introduced
Caption: / Relating to elimination of the use of continuing contracts by school districts in employing teachers and other professionals.
House Committee: / N/A
Senate Committee: / Education (In)
Companion: / N/A
SB 615 / Author:Seliger / Sponsor: