Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. The Texas Legislature meets regularly every 2 years (on odd-numbered years). Relating to authorizing certain charter holders to provide combined services for certain adult and high school dropout recovery programs. Relating to certain criminal procedures for misdemeanor offenses committed by children. Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system. Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program. Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. Relating to the setting of annual interest rates for utility deposits by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Relating to the order of candidate names on a runoff expedited election ballot. Relating to the issuance of K9s4COPs specialty license plates. Relating to the tow rotation list in certain counties. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of prostitution. Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern. Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education. Relating to an alcohol awareness program or drug education program for certain minors convicted of or adjudicated to have engaged in, or placed on deferred disposition or community supervision for, certain drug or alcohol related offenses; authorizing a fee. 4, § 21, Texas Constitution, and § 405.014 (b), Government Code. Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to establish a statewide program for the prevention and detection of certain criminal offenses. Recognizing Jack Carter on the occasion of his retirement. Relating to certain defenses to libel actions. Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities. Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee. Recognizing Johnny Trotter of Hereford on the occasion of his induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes. Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. Relating to the presentation of evidence in appraisal review board hearings on protests. Relating to increased oversight by the Department of State Health Services of hospitals that commit certain violations. Relating to the transfer of certain court records. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state. Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers' compensation system. Relating to powers of private toll project entities. Relating to an alternative means of payment of certain past due criminal fines and court costs. Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers. Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. Relating to veterans services information provided to veterans who receive driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. Relating to measures to support public school student academic achievement and high school, college, and career preparation. Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees. . Relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for admission to a new graduate and professional program. Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater. Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of certain persons with a life estate in the homestead property. Relating to notice by campuses and open-enrollment charter schools about events that may significantly impact the education of certain foster children. Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species. Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office. Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee. reforms to existing legal structures were passed where tangible benefits could be proven. Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. Recognizing April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month. Relating to providing inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with information regarding reentry and reintegration resources. Honoring Shanna Peeples on her selection as National Teacher of the Year. Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. Relating to the duties of the Title IV-D agency regarding the establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support. Relating to the definition of health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. Relating to the development and maintenance by each state agency of a data use agreement for the state agency's employees and to training related to that agreement. Relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges. Relating to loss damage waivers in connection with the rental of certain heavy equipment; providing penalties. Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages to customers of a package store during certain hours. Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state. Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools. Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict. Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Gulf Coast Water Authority. Relating to the monitoring of the Internet access of certain sex offenders placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Pea Memorial Highway. Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 685 in Travis County as the Deputy Jessica Hollis Memorial Highway. Relating to proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats. Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. Relating to resuming a criminal case after a defendant is determined to be competent to stand trial. Authorizing a portrait of Governor Rick Perry to be placed in the Texas Capitol. Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. KEY BILLS PASSED BY 84th TEXAS LEGISLATURE Pre-K Education HB 4 – Rep. Huberty et al (companion SB 801) Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts. Relating to the creation of the offense of cargo theft. Relating to certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in certain rural areas. Relating to annuity payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of persons wrongfully imprisoned. Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members. Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting, including the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for those services. Archived Legislation for Handgun Licensing Program (Formerly known as Concealed Handgun Licensing) Summary of new laws passed in the 84th Regular Legislative Session that impact Handgun Licensing. Relating to a judge's or justice's significant interest in a business entity that owns, manages, or operates a private correctional or rehabilitation facility. Relating to certain county bail bond boards. Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older. Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations. Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate. Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program. Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license. The Texas Legislative Guide was designed and developed by Becca Aaronson, Emily Albracht, Daniel Craigmile, Annie Daniel, Ben Hasson and Ryan Murphy for The Texas Tribune. Relating to the operation of certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber, timber products, or forestry equipment on certain public roadways. Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for antique buses. Relating to a requirement that certain entering students at a general academic teaching institution receive information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services. Relating to notice requirements and other procedures relating to the possession or sale of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor by a possessory lienholder. Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools. Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission. Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at institutions of higher education. Relating to the information included in the annual report of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant. Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the hydrology and geology of the confined and unconfined aquifers in this state. Relating to developmental education programs under the Texas Success Initiative for public institutions of higher education. 4, § 21, Texas Constitution, and § 405.014(b), Government Code. Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs. This link takes you to a listing from the Texas Legislature Online showing information for 24 bills effective on January 1, 2020. Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance; authorizing a fee. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board. Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education. Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit. Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races. Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and to deaf or hard of hearing driver training for peace officers; authorizing a fee. Relating to the designation of Loop 223 in Bastrop County as the Captain Jesse Billingsley Memorial Loop. Relating to authorizing certain current and retired associate judges to conduct a marriage ceremony. Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case. Relating to an individual's eligibility to receive unemployment compensation benefits on the individual's waiting period claim. Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. Relating to peace officer identification cards. Relating to the hours during which a holder of a retail dealer's on-premise late hours license may sell beer. Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities. Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. 159 after the approval or issuance of district bonds payable wholly or partly from taxes. Relating to the elimination of the fee for the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license plate. Totals for This Congress are calculated below. Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence. Relating to contributions and registrations for an anatomical gift registry; authorizing a fee. Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents. Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education. Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. With Texas’ 84 th legislative session in the past, we should take some time and reflect on the decisions and indecisions made that impact professional social work and the populations we serve. Relating to the repossession of an aircraft. Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations. Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment. Relating to the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters; providing a penalty. Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote. Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and personal identification certificates and the classification and operation of certain vehicles; authorizing a fee. Expressing support for the placement of a monument to Lorenzo de Zavala on the grounds of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building. Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. Relating to authorizing certain private schools to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions. Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax. Relating to the inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health science career pathways. Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components. Relating to certain hospital districts and to certain corporations or organizations formed by those districts. Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. At the end of a regular legislative session, hundreds of passed bills are sent to the governor for approval. Relating to the confinement of pregnant prisoners in county jails. The interim period between legislative sessions concluded when the 85th regular legislative session began on January 10, 2017. 2404. Texas Senate Bill SB 1049: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.. You are viewing the legacy OpenStates.org, new information is available on the new site . Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings. Relating to the regulation of medical waste; adding and amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities. Designating #txlege as the official hashtag of the Texas Legislature. Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits. Relating to eligibility requirements to act as a financial adviser or investment adviser in relation to certain public securities. Relating to notice of excess proceeds following an ad valorem tax sale. Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Relating to administrative support positions with the Texas Military Department. 218; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 16 in Young County as the Texas Game Warden Joseph Marshall Evans Memorial Highway. Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar appointment. Congratulating the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce on its receipt of five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies. Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. Relating to a report to the legislature regarding the elimination of toll roads. Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts. Due to the very large number of bills and the wide variety of topics they cover, it can be difficult to get an understanding of all the new laws that were passed. Relating to the validation of certain actions relating to municipal airport zoning regulations. Relating to the confidentiality of certain property tax appraisal photographs. Relating to the production of public information under the public information law. Relating to the qualifications of directors of the Spectrum Management District. Additionally, the Legislature passed SB 578, which requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide reentry resource material to incarcerated individuals prior to release so that they can develop successful reentry plans. Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and the regulation of related organizations and individuals; requiring a dispensing organization to obtain a license to dispense low-THC cannabis and any employee of a dispensing organization to obtain a registration; authorizing fees. Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office. Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley. Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before certain holidays; affecting a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education. Your go-to resource on the 84th Texas legislative session. Relating to fees paid to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; authorizing fees. Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain municipalities. Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts. Relating to the authority of a water district to accept donations to fund certain economic development programs. Relating to the continuation and duties of the Red River Boundary Commission. KEY BILLS PASSED BY 84th TEXAS LEGISLATURE Pre-K Education HB 4 – Rep. Huberty et al (companion SB 801) Relating to a high quality prekindergarten program provided by public school districts. Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures. Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities. Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Relating to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons, firearms, and related items. Relating to the issuance of the Texas Airport Directory; eliminating a fee. Relating to the acceptance of employment applications through the online system for listing state agency employment openings maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission. Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services. Redesignating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas. Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from towing regulations. Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Thursday, January 15, 2015, and ending on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals. Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. Relating to designating the Interstate Highway 45 causeway to Galveston the George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Causeway. Relating to an established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain open-enrollment charter schools. See the bills that have become law. Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas. Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from registration fees. Relating to the issuance of certain permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles on certain highways. Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities. Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions. Relating to the office of a public defender appointed by the Commissioners Court of Randall County. Relating to disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse. Relating to disclosures on selection or modification of an account by a customer of a financial institution. Open Carry. Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by advanced placement examination at public institutions of higher education. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties. In memory of El Paso Constable Robert Parker White. Relating to procedures for identifying any Native American heritage of children in certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Relating to the procedures for discharging bail in certain criminal proceedings. . Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Relating to the issuance of Texas Juneteenth specialty license plates. Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses. Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates. Relating to the board of trustees of and distribution of certain benefits by a retirement system for firefighters in certain municipalities. Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions. Relating to the authority of certain persons to direct, consent to, or disapprove a trustee's decisions. an. Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board and allowing the board to address a broader range of issues. Relating to the commitment of juveniles in post-adjudication secure correctional facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and by local probation departments. Relating to the definition of homeland security activity. Relating to the repeal of the Texas B-On-time student loan program. 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