Texas Legislature

Author:

VanDeaver | Kuempel | Buckley | Bonnen | Longoria

Creighton

06/09/2023 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

Author:

Dutton | King, Ken | Harless | Buckley | Jones, Jolanda

Creighton

05/11/2023 S Left pending in committee

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Author:

King, Ken | VanDeaver | Dutton | Howard | Buckley

Creighton

05/26/2023 H Senate appoints conferees-reported

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

Author:

Burns | Thompson, Ed | González, Mary | VanDeaver | Bernal

Creighton

05/10/2023 S Left pending in committee

Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.

Author:

Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton

Creighton

05/24/2023 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 24 2023 4:18PM

Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.

Author:

Cunningham

Creighton

06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1960 in Harris County as the Deputy Constable Omar Ursin Memorial Highway.

Author:

Buckley | Dutton | Bonnen | King, Ken | Bell, Keith

Creighton

06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

Author:

Burrows | Meyer | Goldman | King, Ken | Raymond

Creighton

06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.

Author:

Oliverson | Harris, Cody | Buckley | Garcia | Plesa

Creighton

05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar

Relating to including an understanding of certain political ideologies in the foundation curriculum in public schools.

Author:

Bell, Cecil

Creighton

06/10/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to designating June 28 as Special Forces Day.

Author:

Harris, Cody

Creighton

06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to teacher requirements for high quality prekindergarten programs.

Author:

Kuempel | Lambert | Geren

Creighton

06/10/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an intercollegiate athletic program at an institution of higher education.

Author:

Jetton

Creighton

06/18/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts and to notice a person who proposes to sell or convey real property located in any of certain conservation and reclamation districts must provide to a prospective purchaser of that property.

Author:

Jetton

Creighton

06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by certain special districts.

Author:

Leo-Wilson

Creighton

06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the powers, duties, and use of funds of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.

Author:

Vasut | Slawson | Murr | Gervin-Hawkins

Creighton

06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.

Author:

Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton

Creighton

05/18/2023 S Left pending in committee

Relating to a school district's grievance procedure regarding complaints concerning violation of parental rights.

Author:

Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bailes

Creighton

05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar

Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.

Author:

Wilson

Creighton

06/17/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in public schools.

Author:

Smith | Cook

Creighton

06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.

Author:

Lambert

Creighton

06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor

Relating to the maximum rate or amount of interest of certain consumer loans.

Author:

Kuempel

Creighton

05/17/2023 S Left pending in committee

Relating to the confidentiality of certain records containing applicant or student information that are held by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Author:

Metcalf

Creighton

06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 228; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Toth

Creighton

06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received by The Woodlands Township; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes.

Author:

Metcalf

Creighton

06/12/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 219; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Metcalf

Creighton

06/13/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Bailes

Creighton

06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

Author:

Metcalf

Creighton

06/13/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 204; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Bell, Cecil

Creighton

06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date

Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage; the creation of certain special purpose districts and the name, powers, and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Bell, Cecil

Creighton

06/12/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Shine

Creighton

06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor

Relating to the creation of the Deer Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Author:

Bell, Cecil

Creighton

06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23

Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District.

Author:

Metcalf

Creighton

06/12/2023 E Effective immediately

Relating to the powers and duties of the Stanley Lake Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

Author:

Oliverson | Metcalf | Plesa | Garcia | Troxclair

Creighton

06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor

Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve the construction of a monument honoring victims of communism at the State Capitol Complex, at a site outside of the historic Capitol grounds.

Author:

Leo-Wilson

Creighton

06/09/2023 E Signed by the Governor

Designating Winnie as the official Rice Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

Author:

Manuel

Creighton

06/09/2023 E Signed by the Governor

Designating Port Arthur as the official Cajun Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

Author:

Buckley

Creighton

05/30/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1605.