NOTICE OF INTENT

Tuesday

April 29, 2025

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to that system and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:23 PM, 04/24/25

Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:28 PM, 04/28/25

Expressing support for renaming the New York strip steak as the Texas strip steak and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.

Committee report printed and distributed 07:00 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:56 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect by certain professionals and the statute of limitations for that offense; harmonizing other statute of limitations provisions.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:30 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:17 PM, 04/24/25

Relating to participation by non-enrolled students in University Interscholastic League-sponsored activities.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:43 PM, 04/22/25

(On Third Reading)

Relating to a health care facility's required policy for vaccine preventable diseases.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:32 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.

Committee report printed and distributed 07:56 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for the offenses of assault and harassment committed against certain employees or agents of a utility and committed in a disaster area or evacuated area.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:19 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions and to related procedures and provisions.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:56 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:23 PM, 04/07/25

Relating to the responsibility of consumer reporting agencies to ensure compliance with certain consumer reporting laws.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:57 PM, 04/09/25

Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:25 PM, 03/31/25

Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:45 AM, 04/14/25

Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans.

Corrected Comm. report printed and distributed 10:44 AM, 04/22/25

Relating to the filing or recording of documents or instruments conveying or purporting to convey an interest in real or personal property.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:02 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:27 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to reliability requirements for certain electric generation facilities.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:33 AM, 04/22/25

Relating to required generators or other power sources for certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low income housing tax credits.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:02 PM, 03/31/25

Relating to Holocaust education and training provided to students enrolled at public schools and public institutions of higher education.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:17 PM, 04/24/25

Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:46 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace officers.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:18 PM, 04/24/25

Relating to a public institution of higher education's orientation on the institution's sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking policy.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:48 PM, 04/24/25

Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record to a homeless individual.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:56 PM, 04/15/25

Relating to authorizing the disclosure of certain electronic customer data by a provider of an electronic communications service or a remote computing service in certain immediate life-threatening situations.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:24 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to the definition of a crosswalk.

Committee report printed and distributed 10:04 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:43 PM, 03/24/25

Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of attending a released time course.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:23 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:27 PM, 04/15/25

Relating to a required provision in certain governmental entity contracts regarding the carrying of handguns by license holders; providing civil penalties.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:09 PM, 04/15/25

Relating to group home consultant referrals; creating a criminal offense.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:35 AM, 04/14/25

Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:19 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:20 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:21 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the membership of a school district's local school health advisory council.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:41 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:20 PM, 04/14/25

Relating to the assertion of legislative privilege by the attorney general in certain legal challenges to the constitutionality of state statutes.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:41 PM, 03/24/25

(On Third Reading)

Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:31 AM, 04/14/25

Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.

Committee report printed and distributed 09:05 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:26 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to access to criminal history record information that relates to providers and provider applicants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:58 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the payment of restitution.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:16 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to an annual boarding home facility report for certain counties and municipalities.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:40 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

Committee report printed and distributed 09:57 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into an agreement to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of property on which a renewable energy facility is located or is planned to be located.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:27 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the operation of rock crushing facilities.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:52 PM, 04/14/25

Relating to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:20 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of assault committed against certain public servants and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of interference with public duties of those public servants.

Committee report printed and distributed 07:53 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:26 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the voluntary disclosure by an applicant for registration of a motor vehicle of the applicant's military status.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:38 PM, 04/24/25

Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:42 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to penalties for certain offenses involving county competitive bidding requirements; increasing criminal penalties.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:02 PM, 04/10/25

Relating to the recycling and disposal of consumer energy storage modules.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:56 PM, 04/14/25

Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Committee report printed and distributed 09:02 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the view of the State Capitol.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:18 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:54 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the effect of a tax certificate accompanying a transfer of certain property.

Committee report printed and distributed 07:53 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:52 PM, 04/09/25

Relating to the creation of a spirit cooler certificate; authorizing a fee.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:30 AM, 04/22/25

Relating to the certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:42 PM, 04/09/25

Relating to disbursement of initial funds under the Texas energy fund.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:45 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the provision of adoption cost information by a licensed child-placing agency.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:18 PM, 04/28/25

Relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development trials with ibogaine for the purpose of securing the administration's approval as a medication for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and the administration of that treatment.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:17 PM, 04/28/25

Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:20 PM, 04/10/25

Relating to the findings required to be made by the comptroller of public accounts in order to recommend for approval an application for a limitation on the taxable value of eligible property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:31 PM, 04/22/25

(On Third Reading)

Relating to payroll deductions for certain state and local government employee organizations.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:34 AM, 04/22/25

Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:57 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to a grant program to fund certain short line railroad projects.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:05 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.

Committee report printed and distributed 08:51 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to notice to local law enforcement of certain offenses occurring on public or private school property or at school-sponsored or school-related activities; providing a civil penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:35 AM, 04/22/25

Relating to certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain injuries sustained by public school students.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:43 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.

Committee report printed and distributed 09:13 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the accreditation of law schools in this state.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:53 PM, 04/15/25

Relating to the terms of certain agreements involving minor boundary adjustments between two contiguous school districts.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:43 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to eligibility for mediation of certain out-of-network health benefit claims.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:57 PM, 04/28/25

Relating to procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads.

Committee report printed and distributed 05:54 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to a limitation on civil liability of business entities in connection with a breach of system security.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:31 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to establishment and enforcement of school safety zones; providing a civil penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:18 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.

Committee report printed and distributed 02:38 PM, 04/15/25

Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:12 PM, 04/15/25

Relating to the role of advocacy and support groups in the juvenile justice system.

Committee report printed and distributed 07:56 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to certain oversize or overweight vehicle permit fees or surety requirements.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:58 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:51 AM, 04/14/25

Relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:43 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the enforcement of electioneering prohibitions and the unlawful use of public funds for political advertising; imposing civil penalties.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:35 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.

Committee report printed and distributed 06:47 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:12 PM, 04/16/25

Relating to the considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:54 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to a study of the effectiveness of rules and policies implemented by the Parks and Wildlife Department to manage and contain chronic wasting disease and of cervid resistance to chronic wasting disease.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:43 AM, 04/24/25

Relating to the regulation of deer breeding; creating criminal offenses.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:24 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:33 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to the penalty for the crime of election fraud; increasing a criminal penalty.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:36 AM, 04/22/25

(On Third Reading)

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:44 PM, 04/23/25

Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.

Committee report printed and distributed 11:36 AM, 04/28/25

Relating to the regulation of steroid use by students participating in athletic competitions sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:35 PM, 04/22/25

Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.

Committee report printed and distributed 04:03 PM, 04/24/25

Relating to use by a religious organization of public school or institution of higher education facilities.

Committee report printed and distributed 03:17 PM, 04/24/25

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.

Committee report printed and distributed 01:40 PM, 04/16/25

Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

Committee report printed and distributed 12:28 PM, 04/28/25