84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to training, continuing education, and weapons proficiency standards for correctional officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Sponsor: Toni Rose

General Appropriations Bill.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to authorizing a credit union or other financial institution to conduct savings promotion raffles.

Sponsor: Eric Johnson

Relating to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board fees for the administration of certificates of authorization and certificates of authority issued to certain postsecondary educational institutions; authorizing fees.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the public transportation advisory committee.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to certain criminal history record information; authorizing a fee.

Sponsor: Roberto Alonzo

Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to conflicts of interest by members of state agency governing boards and governing officers and the contents and amendment of financial statements filed by certain persons; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Sarah Davis

Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.

Sponsor: Diego Bernal

Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information; authorizing a fee.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Lyle Larson

Relating to public junior college district branch campuses, including a requirement that the South Texas Community College District adopt and implement a plan to expand opportunity for instructional programs in a certain location.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Relating to the designation of campus behavior coordinators to serve at public school campuses and issues to be considered when removing a student from class.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.

Sponsor: Nicole Collier

Relating to transparency in the rate-setting processes for the Medicaid managed care and child health plan programs.

Sponsor: Sergio Munoz

Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans.

Sponsor: Larry Taylor

Relating to the contents of financial statements filed by certain persons; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties.

Sponsor: Sarah Davis

Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in multiple school districts for a limitation on appraised value for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.

Sponsor: Jim Murphy

Relating to eliminating requirements that certain public institutions of higher education set aside portions of tuition for student loan repayment programs for certain physicians and state attorneys.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to the consideration of certain scientific evidence constituting the basis for an application for a writ of habeas corpus.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state.

Sponsor: Paul Workman

Relating to the allocation of costs and attorney's fees incurred by a Court of Inquiry.

Sponsor: Tony Dale

Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, and to the repeal of certain of those taxes.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to lobbying activities and the registration of lobbyists.

Sponsor: Sarah Davis

Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones.

Sponsor: James Keffer

Relating to functions of a municipal building and standards commission panel.

Sponsor: Rafael Anchia

Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the creation of a model training curriculum and to the required training for certain school district peace officers and school resource officers.

Sponsor: Helen Giddings

Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during ad valorem tax appeals.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the protection of certain children who may be subject to child abuse or neglect through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Relating to minimum scores required for public school students to receive credit by an examination administered through the College-Level Examination Program.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county sheriff.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to notice of cancellation of elections.

Sponsor: Wayne Faircloth

Relating to the repeal of the inheritance tax.

Sponsor: Paul Bettencourt

Relating to certain emergency services districts that are exempted from filing an audit report.

Sponsor: James White

Relating to excluding certain adult students receiving special education services from computation of completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

Sponsor: Troy Fraser

Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees.

Sponsor: Giovanni Capriglione

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.

Sponsor: Eric Johnson

Relating to the protection of certain children through the operation of the child safety check alert list.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to the alignment of college readiness standards and expectations and essential knowledge and skills and the use to satisfy requirements concerning high school end-of-course assessment instruments of performance demonstrating satisfaction of certain college readiness benchmarks on certain assessment instruments designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

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.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Designating #Texas as the official hashtag of Texas.

Sponsor: Kenneth Sheets

Relating to the authority of certain contiguous municipalities to agree to extend municipal court jurisdiction.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to the regulation of plumbing.

Sponsor: Lyle Larson

Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to a bill of rights for wards under guardianship.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the development of seawater and brackish groundwater.

Sponsor: Lyle Larson

Relating to the offense of leaving a motor vehicle unattended.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to the exemption from jury service of a person who is the primary caretaker of another person.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.

Sponsor: Dewayne Burns

Designating #txlege as the official hashtag of the Texas Legislature.

Sponsor: Kenneth Sheets

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.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain assessment instruments for public school students.

Sponsor: Dan Huberty

Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs.

Sponsor: Sylvia Garcia

Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.

Sponsor: Carlos Uresti

Relating to the offenses of the violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with individuals in custody; imposing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Joan Huffman

Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to reducing paperwork and duplicate reports required of a school district.

Sponsor: Gary Vandeaver

Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Dennis Paul

Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem to locate and represent a defendant in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy on campus sexual assault.

Sponsor: Poncho Nevarez

Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle.

Sponsor: Eric Johnson

Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children.

Sponsor: Joseph Moody

Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 and to the creation of the F.M. 2920/Becker Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees, assessments, and taxes.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the National Hispanic Institute.

Sponsor: Larry Gonzales

Relating to the preservation of the Alamo complex and surrounding area and to the Alamo Preservation Advisory Board.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to community supervision and corrections department officers and juvenile probation officers; reducing a fee.

Sponsor: Chris Paddie

Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps teaching certificate and eligibility of such certified teacher for other educator certification.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the creation of the Joshua Farms Municipal Management District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.

Sponsor: Dewayne Burns

Relating to the filing of a copy of certain records related to the release of an accused person on personal bond.

Sponsor: Paul Bettencourt

Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities.

Sponsor: Cindy Burkett

Relating to services provided by continuing care facilities.

Sponsor: Rick Galindo

Relating to the operation of certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber, timber products, or forestry equipment on certain public roadways.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 151 as the Specialist Dane Balcon Memorial Bridge.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to a body worn camera program for certain law enforcement agencies in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to caregiver screening and training by substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Cindy Burkett

Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.

Sponsor: John Otto

Relating to certain violations committed by long-term care facilities, including violations that constitute the abuse and neglect of residents.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to the creation of an optional consumer-directed health plan for certain individuals eligible to participate in the group benefits program provided under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act and their qualified dependents.

Sponsor: Myra Crownover

Relating to the compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a federal law enforcement agency.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the exchange of health information in this state; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Designating #TexasToDo as the official state hashtag of Texas Tourism.

Sponsor: Kenneth Sheets

Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Relating to authorizing certain charter holders to provide combined services for certain adult and high school dropout recovery programs.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to the regulation of groundwater.

Sponsor: James Keffer

Relating to the requirements for employment positions provided through the Texas college work-study program.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the creation of the Barrett Management District.

Sponsor: Harold Dutton

Relating to the prescription and pharmaceutical substitution of biological products; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to day activity and health services facilities.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain barrier island coastal municipalities.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the establishment of the center for alternative finance and procurement within the Texas Facilities Commission and to public and private partnerships; authorizing a fee.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.

Sponsor: Jane Nelson

Relating to an identifying number assigned to a notary public by the secretary of state.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.

Sponsor: Tony Dale

Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to public school accountability, including the intervention in and sanction of a public school that has received an academically unsuccessful performance rating for at least two consecutive school years and the designation of a school district as a district of innovation.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mediators, and guardians in certain counties.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case; providing penalties.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to a requirement that a peace officer obtain a search warrant before conducting a body cavity search during a traffic stop.

Sponsor: Harold Dutton

Relating to the creation of the offense of cargo theft.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to courses and programs offered jointly by certain public junior colleges and independent school districts.

Sponsor: Paul Bettencourt

Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to the issuance of Texas Juneteenth specialty license plates.

Sponsor: Nicole Collier

Relating to the right of a school employee to report a crime, persons subject to the prohibition on coercing another into suppressing or failing to report information to a law enforcement agency, and the reporting of criminal history record information of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Joseph Moody

Relating to ensuring local governmental and community input in any federal refugee resettlement program established in this state.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Relating to the placement and use of video cameras in self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees.

Sponsor: Joan Huffman

Relating to public notice of the time for voting during an early voting period.

Sponsor: Cesar Blanco

Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to sex offender treatment as a condition of parole or mandatory supervision for certain releasees.

Sponsor: Matt Krause

Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in and potential impacts on public health of certain regional water plans.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to the online broadcast of open meetings of institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the creation of Missouri City Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district and to a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.

Sponsor: Ron Simmons

Relating to the regulation of chemical dependency treatment facilities and certain other facilities.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.

Sponsor: Harold Dutton

Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.

Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor

Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions.

Sponsor: Eric Johnson

Relating to certain obligations of and limitations on landlords.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to education about congenital cytomegalovirus in infants.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.

Sponsor: William Zedler

Relating to the publication of confidential criminal and juvenile justice records of certain juveniles; providing civil penalties.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Designating "the Lone Star State" as the official nickname of Texas.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to the creation of the human trafficking prevention business partnership.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to excluding a franchisor as an employer of a franchisee or a franchisee's employees.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Honoring Shanna Peeples on her selection as National Teacher of the Year.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to the restriction of certain intoxication offenders to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device in lieu of a license suspension.

Sponsor: Jason Villalba

Relating to the insurance reporting program operated by the Title IV-D agency.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.

Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor

Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to the admission of undergraduate students with nontraditional secondary education to public institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to protective orders for certain victims of sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking.

Sponsor: Tony Dale

Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the establishment and governance of certain regional transportation authorities.

Sponsor: Nicole Collier

Relating to employment of a statewide data coordinator in the Department of Information Resources.

Sponsor: Gary Elkins

Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to a deceptive act or practice involving a solicitation in connection with a good or service or involving the production, sale, distribution, or promotion of certain synthetic substances.

Sponsor: Eugene Wu

Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of residential leases or rental agreements.

Sponsor: Jeff Leach

Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 543; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the creation of Simonton Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

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.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Recognizing the secretary of the army for the work on the Amistad International Reservoir and the effort to continue to find funds to carry out work related to Section 4006 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.

Sponsor: Poncho Nevarez

Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Lynn County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.

Sponsor: David Simpson

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 545; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to a study assessing the statewide need for the replacement of mile markers on certain highways.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities.

Sponsor: Toni Rose

Relating to decedents' estates.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the powers and duties of the Dowdell Public Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

Relating to the board of trustees of the Blinn Junior College District.

Sponsor: John Raney

Relating to the qualifications and method of electing directors of the Jonah Water Special Utility District.

Sponsor: Larry Gonzales

Relating to electronic filing of certain reports.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.

Sponsor: Gary Vandeaver

Relating to the appointment and terms of the board of hospital managers of the Dallas County Hospital District.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Relating to the use of proceeds from criminal asset forfeiture to provide college scholarships to children of peace officers killed in the line of duty and to an annual report regarding the total value of forfeited property in this state.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 33; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the adoption of a policy allowing a grace period after the exhaustion of the balance of a meal card or account used by students to purchase meals in public schools.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to requiring notice of the scheduling of an execution date and the issuance of a warrant of execution.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.

Sponsor: James White

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 153; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston.

Sponsor: Rick Miller

Relating to highway landscaping projects.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Relating to the commitment of juveniles in post-adjudication secure correctional facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and by local probation departments.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 65 of Fort Bend County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds payable from taxes.

Sponsor: Phil Stephenson

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3078.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections in H.B. No. 2404.

Sponsor: Rodney Anderson

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 540; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the creation of Missouri City Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

Relating to the payment of restitution to certain individuals depicted in child pornography and to increasing the punishment for certain individuals convicted of the offense of possession or promotion of child pornography.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 32; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to a study on homeless veterans.

Sponsor: Sylvia Garcia

Relating to prohibiting the reidentification of certain deidentified information and the release of reidentified information; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 541; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the creation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 31; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to the creation of the Legacy 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.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to recommend a uniform pre-nursing curriculum for undergraduate professional nursing programs offered by public institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Relating to the funding policies, actuarial valuations, and reporting requirements of certain public retirement systems.

Sponsor: Dennis Paul

Relating to notice, reporting, and records requirements for holders of certain personal property that is or may be presumed abandoned.

Sponsor: John Raney

Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1919.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to the powers and duties and composition of the board of directors of the Bridgeland Management District.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace.

Sponsor: Armando Walle

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services and procedures applicable to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations of child abuse and neglect, and conservatorship of a child; affecting fee amounts and authorizing an administrative penalty.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 150; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to a requirement that certain entering students at a general academic teaching institution receive information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the creation of the East Waller County Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to the qualifications of directors and the use of project funds of certain municipal development districts.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.

Sponsor: Jason Isaac

Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.

Sponsor: Sylvester Turner

Designating May 26 as John Wayne Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.

Sponsor: Charles Anderson

Relating to the time for recording a durable power of attorney for certain real property transactions.

Sponsor: Doug Miller

Relating to the repeal of obsolete laws governing county road systems in certain counties.

Sponsor: Tracy King

Relating to seawater desalination projects.

Sponsor: Todd Hunter

Relating to the disclosure of information regarding communicable diseases to first responders and certain entities.

Sponsor: Helen Giddings

Relating to the payment date for annuities from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Sponsor: Sergio Munoz

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 145; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: William Metcalf

Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.

Sponsor: Pat Fallon

Relating to allocation of money from the law enforcement officer standards and education fund.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.

Sponsor: Joan Huffman

Relating to the issuance of Alamo specialty license plates.

Sponsor: Lyle Larson

Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant.

Sponsor: Eugene Wu

Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit and the calculation of average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Tony Tinderholt

Relating to the transfer of surplus or salvage state agency property.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

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.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to certain reporting requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding child protection, including reporting information for certain foster children who are missing or are victims of sex trafficking.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the authority and operation of regional tollway authorities.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Relating to testing certain defendants or confined persons for communicable diseases.

Sponsor: Andrew Murr

Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Dade Phelan

Relating to the availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms on the Internet.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.

Sponsor: Dewayne Burns

Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to a child in foster care or in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Sylvester Turner

Relating to the enforcement of permit requirements for the operation of a domestic wastewater treatment facility.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to compensation and reimbursement of expenses for the board of directors of the Refugio County Drainage District No. 1.

Sponsor: Geanie Morrison

Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from registration fees.

Sponsor: Jason Isaac

Relating to the definition of homeland security activity.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to authorizing a student center fee at the University of Houston-Victoria.

Sponsor: Geanie Morrison

Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Relating to the authority of a psychologist to delegate certain care to an intern.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to nonsubstantive corrections in statutes to references to the Texas Youth Commission and Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to access by a sibling of a child separated from the sibling due to an action by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to the liability of reimbursing employers under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.

Sponsor: Doug Miller

Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Sponsor: Dennis Paul

Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans.

Sponsor: Joe Farias

Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

Sponsor: Chris Paddie

Relating to Medicaid billing for the services of substitute dentists.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Relating to designating January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to a study on the feasibility and potential costs and benefits of implementing a pay-for-performance contract program for certain criminal justice programs and services.

Sponsor: James White

Relating to the redemption of certain stored value cards, including gift cards, for cash.

Sponsor: Dwayne Bohac

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain laws concerning community supervision granted in criminal cases, including conforming amendments.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

Relating to procedures for identifying any Native American heritage of children in certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Sponsor: Helen Giddings

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.

Sponsor: Jane Nelson

Relating to the elimination of the fee for the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license plate.

Sponsor: Cesar Blanco

Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to training for members of the governing board of a public institution of higher education.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Redesignating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the donation of property from a state agency to an assistance organization or a local governmental entity.

Sponsor: Debbie Riddle

Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to public comments on federal grants and contracts related to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amending provisions subject to criminal penalties.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to the coordination of educational support services for and information regarding students who are currently or were formerly placed in foster care.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to information maintained in the immunization registry with the consent of an individual after the individual becomes an adult.

Sponsor: J.D. Sheffield

Relating to procedures required before certain condominium associations file a suit or initiate an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers.

Sponsor: J.D. Sheffield

Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to the confidentiality of student records.

Sponsor: Carol Alvarado

Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Authorizing a portrait of Governor Rick Perry to be placed in the Texas Capitol.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to the jurisdiction and powers of and the referral of certain proceedings to a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the contents of a search warrant and to the offense of tampering with a governmental record consisting of a search warrant.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders.

Sponsor: Dawnna Dukes

Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 23; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to requirements governing registration and authorized activities of certain lobbyists; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration.

Sponsor: Sarah Davis

Relating to the eligibility requirements of a notary public.

Sponsor: Rodney Anderson

Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road.

Sponsor: Armando Martinez

Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.

Sponsor: Jane Nelson

Relating to permitted methods for certain political subdivisions to post notice of a meeting.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan.

Sponsor: Rick Miller

Relating to the collection and refunding of certain fees and deposits by a county clerk or district clerk; increasing certain fees.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Relating to allowing a governmental body to request clarification of a request for public information by electronic mail.

Sponsor: Cindy Burkett

Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Relating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 20; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to the development of a career-oriented foreign language program that public schools may offer.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to funding for the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities.

Sponsor: Joe Deshotel

Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer.

Sponsor: Chris Paddie

Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.

Sponsor: Cesar Blanco

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 154 in Wood and Hopkins Counties as the Sgt. Tanner Stone Higgins Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to certain military specialty license plates.

Sponsor: Joe Farias

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Geanie Morrison

Relating to the continuity of care for offenders with mental impairments.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Designating Quitaque as the official Bison Capital for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.

Sponsor: Troy Fraser

Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to money distributed by the School Land Board to the available school fund or to the State Board of Education for investment in the permanent school fund.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.

Sponsor: Dade Phelan

Relating to the sparsity adjustment for certain school districts under the Foundation School Program.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to construct, enhance, upgrade, and maintain arenas, sports facilities, and fields in certain municipalities.

Sponsor: Poncho Nevarez

Relating to the establishment of a sentinel surveillance program for emerging and neglected tropical diseases.

Sponsor: Sarah Davis

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.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to premium payment assistance for insurance coverage for hemophilia medical treatment.

Sponsor: J.D. Sheffield

Designating Poteet as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2015.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to requirements for annexation of certain commercial or industrial areas by a general-law municipality.

Sponsor: Trent Ashby

Relating to the electronic filing of bail bonds.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Urging the U.S. Congress to designate the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in an optional flexible school day program.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.

Sponsor: Larry Gonzales

Relating to uniform weighing procedures requirements for motor vehicle weight enforcement officers.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Relating to the transfer of certain court records.

Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor

Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes by certain municipalities for ecological and space exploration-related tourism.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Relating to license holders authorized to obtain label approval for beer, ale, and malt liquor.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to the release of student academic information by a public institution of higher education for certain purposes and the manner in which the information is used.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who successfully complete certain college preparatory courses.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Lyle Larson

Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the repeal of an offense prohibiting offensive noise on a premises covered by an alcoholic beverage license or permit.

Sponsor: Craig Goldman

Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers.

Sponsor: Eric Johnson

Relating to the qualifications for teaching a driver education course.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the territory and board of the Canyon Regional Water Authority.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the powers and duties of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 23; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Relating to continuation of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the confinement of pregnant prisoners in county jails.

Sponsor: Celia Israel

Relating to the right to a de novo hearing before the referring court regarding a temporary order rendered by an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.

Sponsor: Sergio Munoz

Relating to the service areas of certain junior college districts.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the designation of certain prostitution prevention programs as commercially sexually exploited persons court programs.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee.

Sponsor: James Keffer

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 151; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to notice of excess proceeds following an ad valorem tax sale.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation.

Sponsor: Doug Miller

Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of certain public elective offices.

Sponsor: Giovanni Capriglione

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.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to changing the date of the May uniform election.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Relating to permissible locations of open-enrollment charter schools created by certain institutions of higher education.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to information required of an applicant for a driver's license.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.

Sponsor: Jason Villalba

Relating to proceedings held in auxiliary facilities outside certain county seats.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the closing, abandoning, and vacating of a public road by a county; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to the designation of Loop 223 in Bastrop County as the Captain Jesse Billingsley Memorial Loop.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the enterprise zone program.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Relating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: J.D. Sheffield

Relating to the elections for which federal postcard applicant voters may be sent ballots by e-mail.

Sponsor: Gary Elkins

Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards.

Sponsor: Jason Villalba

Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals.

Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor

Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists related to pharmacy benefits.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to the notification duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran.

Sponsor: Nicholas Taylor

Relating to regulation by a municipality of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 149; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to the regulation and use of graywater and alternative onsite water.

Sponsor: Donna Howard

Relating to regulation by certain alcohol-related businesses based on the amount of alcohol sold.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to the compatibility of state agency websites with certain devices and Internet browsers.

Sponsor: Scott Sanford

Relating to the qualifications of directors of the Spectrum Management District.

Sponsor: Rodney Ellis

Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the board of directors of the Fulshear Town Center Management District.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to the powers and duties of the Pine Forest Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.

Sponsor: Paul Bettencourt

Relating to the appointment of counsel in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the powers of the Crosswinds Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds for road projects.

Sponsor: Jason Isaac

Relating to the powers and duties of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.

Sponsor: Larry Taylor

Relating to fees paid to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 207 in Armstrong County as the William Hamblen Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Ken King

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.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the applicability of certain definitions and certain laws governing attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and amicus attorneys in family law proceedings.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Sponsor: Kel Seliger

Relating to establishing precincts for elections held on a uniform election date by certain political subdivisions.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to qualifications to serve as a petit juror.

Sponsor: Brooks Landgraf

Relating to the presumption of abandonment of certain tangible personal property held by a county.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to designating the first week of May as Jury Appreciation Week.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the validation of certain actions relating to municipal airport zoning regulations.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the sales and use taxation of aircraft.

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the powers and duties of the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 35; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.

Sponsor: Larry Taylor

Relating to lane restrictions for certain motor vehicles in highway construction or maintenance work zones.

Sponsor: Andrew Murr

Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.

Sponsor: John Kuempel

Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

Sponsor: Kenneth Sheets

Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; reenacting a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Kyle Kacal

Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials.

Sponsor: Kyle Kacal

Relating to fees of office for the Velasco Drainage District.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the establishment and functions of the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 83 in Hidalgo County as the World War II Veterans 349th Regt. 88th Inf. Div. Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.

Sponsor: Cindy Burkett

Relating to the confidentiality of personal information concerning certain employees currently or formerly involved in the Texas juvenile justice system.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to the definition of a state judge for purposes of state driver's license and personal identification laws.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims from juvenile court records.

Sponsor: Jodie Laubenberg

Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 18; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

Sponsor: Armando Martinez

Relating to the sealing of certain court documents filed electronically in a child protection suit.

Sponsor: Eugene Wu

Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County.

Sponsor: Patricia Harless

Relating to veterans services information provided to veterans who receive driver's licenses and personal identification certificates.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

In memory of Roy Houston Moore of Austin.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.

Sponsor: James Keffer

Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Phil Stephenson

Recognizing April 2015 as Autism Awareness Month.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Relating to defining the duties and to the penalties concerning pain management clinics.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to disclosure of certain information about expert witnesses in a criminal case.

Sponsor: Joseph Moody

Relating to reinsurance, distributions, and pooling arrangements by captive insurance companies.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to an alternative means of payment of certain past due criminal fines and court costs.

Sponsor: Allen Fletcher

Congratulating Hennessey Performance in Sealy on setting a world speed record with its Venom GT.

Sponsor: Eugene Wu

Relating to the procedures applicable to the revocation of a person's release on parole or to mandatory supervision.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the taxation of fireworks.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Urging Congress to encourage the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.

Sponsor: Larry Taylor

Relating to civil suits filed against board members of a groundwater conservation district and the liability of a member for certain actions taken by the board.

Sponsor: John Cyrier

Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to ensuring that certain military members and their spouses and dependents maintain their positions on interest lists or other waiting lists for certain health and human services assistance programs.

Sponsor: Carlos Uresti

In memory of Sam Wilson Russell.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to the establishment of an infrastructure improvement council by the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority; providing authority to impose a voluntary assessment.

Sponsor: Rene Oliveira

Relating to requiring certain public institutions of higher education to post information regarding mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Relating to the provision of artificially administered nutrition and hydration and life-sustaining treatment.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to the Hunt Memorial Hospital District; authorizing the issuance of bonds.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River.

Sponsor: Carlos Uresti

Relating to the amount that may be donated by contract by certain populous counties to crime stoppers or crime prevention organizations.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting.

Sponsor: Kyle Kacal

Relating to authorizing a fee for county records technology and infrastructure costs in certain counties.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to training requirements for peace officers appointed to supervisory positions.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts.

Sponsor: J.M. Lozano

Relating to the administration of housing funds set aside for persons with disabilities through the homebuyer assistance program.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

Relating to the border commerce coordinator.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

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

Sponsor: William Metcalf

Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts and the sale of district property.

Sponsor: Garnet Coleman

Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Relating to approval of the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes.

Sponsor: Kirk Watson

Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding.

Sponsor: Craig Goldman

Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer who is recovering from an off-duty injury.

Sponsor: Marisa Marquez

Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees.

Sponsor: James Keffer

Relating to agreements of certain counties to acquire, construct, maintain, or operate a toll bridge.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies.

Sponsor: Tan Parker

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.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees.

Sponsor: John Raney

Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property on which a solar or wind-powered energy device is installed or constructed.

Sponsor: Jessica Farrar

Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.

Sponsor: Joan Huffman

Recognizing May 2015 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Month.

Sponsor: Greg Bonnen

Relating to recovery of covered unemployment compensation debt through participation in the federal Treasury Offset Program.

Sponsor: William Metcalf

Designating the western honey bee as the official State Pollinator of Texas.

Sponsor: Elliott Naishtat

Relating to the extension of the portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Harris County designated as the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: Allen Fletcher

Relating to the definition of neglect of a child, the exclusion of certain information from the Department of Family and Protective Services central registry of child abuse or neglect cases, and the report of certain information regarding those cases to the legislature.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.

Sponsor: Kevin Eltife

Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.

Sponsor: Chris Paddie

Relating to authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone at or adjacent to the Pharr port of entry.

Sponsor: Sergio Munoz

Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business in awarding certain county contracts.

Sponsor: Jose Rodriguez

Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to the use, collection, and security of health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to the use of a court order as an occupational license.

Sponsor: Larry Gonzales

Relating to employment activities of certain emergency response personnel for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

Sponsor: Armando Martinez

Relating to route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Sponsor: Ken King

Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.

Sponsor: Wayne Smith

Relating to certain hospital districts and to certain corporations or organizations formed by those districts.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.

Sponsor: Senfronia Thompson

Relating to the abolishment of certain programs administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.

Sponsor: Trent Ashby

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal.

Sponsor: Ruth McClendon

Relating to route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

Sponsor: Eddie Lucio

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.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to authorizing certain private schools to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions.

Sponsor: Giovanni Capriglione

Relating to the setting of annual interest rates for utility deposits by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Sponsor: Troy Fraser

Relating to the frequency with which the Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the eligibility of certain inmates for release on parole.

Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen

Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to the disposition of fetal remains.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to the information included in the annual report of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

Relating to a report concerning information security for this state's information resources.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Congratulating Cari Weinheimer on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Groom High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending Dr. Belinda Neal of Hideaway on her service as president of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Bayler Wilson Boydston on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Bushland High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

In memory of Ronald Saenz of Pleasanton.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.

Sponsor: Ana Hernandez

Congratulating the Amarillo River Road High School boys' wrestling team on its participation in the UIL Wrestling State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Emilio Heredia of Borger High School on his performance at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Honoring house parliamentarian and special counsel Chris Griesel and the staff of the house parliamentarian's office for their significant contributions to the 84th Regular Session.

Sponsor: Chris Paddie

Congratulating Jack McBryde of Stratford High School on his participation in the Class 2A boys' 300 meter hurdles at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Jose and Lucila Balderrama on their 65th Anniversary

Sponsor: Cesar Blanco

In memory of Paul Edward Glaske of Flint.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Felicity Bryant of Tascosa High School in Amarillo on winning the 2015 UIL 6A state wrestling championship in the 138-pound weight division.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Ginny McKay on her retirement from the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families.

Sponsor: Susan King

Relating to state agency contracting.

Sponsor: Jane Nelson

Honoring Jacqueline Sandoval for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Commemorating National Dairy Month 2015.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Christopher Leland Coffman on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Tascosa High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Collin County Sheriff Terry Box on his upcoming 2016 retirement.

Sponsor: Jeff Leach

Commending Chief David O. Brown and the Dallas Police Department for their exemplary record of community policing and outreach.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Congratulating Diyaa Shah of Armstrong Elementary School in Dallas on being named a runner-up in the 2015 Texas Travels Essay Contest.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

Congratulating Dr. Gary Mounce on his retirement from The University of Texas--Pan American.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Lawrence Olsen on his retirement as executive vice president of the Texas Good Roads and Transportation Association.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Congratulating the members of the Tilden FFA ag mechanics team on being named grand champions at the 2015 San Angelo, San Antonio, and Houston Agricultural Mechanics Shows.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the John Wingate and Elizabeth Truitt Log Cabin.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Honoring Carlos Aguayo for his participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.

Sponsor: Jane Nelson

Congratulating Alexander Ma on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Palo Duro High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commemorating Father's Day 2016 and honoring all fathers.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating the Panhandle High School Band on earning the 2014-2015 UIL Sweepstakes Award.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Derick Kelting of Tascosa High School on his performance at the 2015 UIL Golf State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating the Borger High School boys' 4 x 200 meter relay team on their participation in the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating the Banquete High School baseball team on its successful 2015 season.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Congratulating Christopher Alvidrez of Dumas High School on winning the gold medal in the boys' wheelchair shot put at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Claire Huffine on her performance at the 2015 UIL Class 4A Tennis State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

Honoring the precinct chairs of the Bexar County Democratic Party.

Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer

Commemorating Gold Star Mother's Day 2016.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Gail Gonzalez of Austin on her retirement from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Larry Gonzales

Congratulating the girls' wrestling team of Bushland High School on participating in the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

In memory of Pauline Conner Wright of Baytown.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing May 8-14, 2016, as National Hospital Week.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Kristy Deann McCormick on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at West Texas High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commemorating the 35th anniversary of Young Conservatives of Texas.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Thomas Reginald Day Sr. and Billie Margaret McDonald Day on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Commending Dr. Emma Y. Lee for her service to the city of Kosse.

Sponsor: Kyle Kacal

Congratulating Jose and Nellie Balderrama on their 65th Anniversary

Sponsor: Cesar Blanco

In memory of retired Bexar County deputy sheriff Ernestine A. Ibarra.

Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer

Commending the Baylor University chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha for its philanthropy and recognizing its newly initiated members.

Sponsor: Scott Sanford

Congratulating Kollin Alexander Abbe on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Panhandle High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending Judge John Payton on his service as Collin County justice of the peace of Precinct 3, Place 2.

Sponsor: Scott Sanford

Commemorating the Rio Grande City Freedom Fest.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

In memory of Robert Wayne "Bob" Strauser of Austin.

Sponsor: Sylvester Turner

Commending Audrey Claire Rhynerson for her service as a student intern in the office of State Representative Four Price.

Sponsor: Four Price

Honoring Ron Haddock of Dallas for his volunteer service to the American Heart Association.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

Congratulating the Enactus team from West Texas A&M University on its documentary on synthetic drugs.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending the Sunset Advisory Commission staff members on the University Interscholastic League sunset team.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending El Paso city manager Tommy Gonzalez on his career in public service.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Congratulating Giovanny Macedo on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.

Sponsor: Eugene Wu

Congratulating the girls' wrestling team of Tascosa High School in Amarillo on its performance at the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to a report to the legislature regarding the elimination of toll roads.

Sponsor: Joe Pickett

Congratulating Bryan Polanco on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Caprock High School.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Congratulating the boys' wrestling team of Tascosa High School in Amarillo on participating in the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

In memory of Ruben Laborde Garza Sr. of San Antonio.

Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer

Congratulating Rachelle Kirk on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Sanford-Fritch High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Relating to block scheduling for certain associate degree and certificate programs at public junior colleges.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Congratulating Mario Lechuga on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Sunray High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Brody Moore for his service at the Texas-Mexico border as part of Operation Strong Safety.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Commending Rick Diaz for his contributions to KRGV-TV and to the people of the Rio Grande Valley on the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

In memory of Bill Lacy of Troup.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the development and alignment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of curricula for certain educational programs.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Commemorating the Winter Wonderland Festival in Rio Grande City

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

In memory of Pauline Counts Hargrove of Mount Pleasant.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Hayden Ritter of Groom High School on his participation in the Class 1A boys' 110 meter hurdles at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending Capitol Nurse Tim Flynn for his service to the legislators and state employees of the Capitol Complex.

Sponsor: Marisa Marquez

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2641.

Sponsor: John Zerwas

In memory of Billie Ruth Richardson of Gladewater.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating the boys' wrestling team of Amarillo High School on its performance at the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Commemorating the Starr County Fair Association Cook-off.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Congratulating Jasmine Gonzalez of El Dorado High School in El Paso on her admission into Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders at The University of Texas at Austin.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Congratulating the Borger High School choir on advancing to the UIL 2015 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Elizabeth Gill of Highland Park High School in Amarillo on winning a bronze medal in the Class 3A girls' 3200-meter run at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Logan Barter of Sanford-Fritch High School on his performance in the headline writing competition at the 2015 University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Taylor Chase Bentley on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Amarillo High School.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Congratulating the Houston Food Bank on being named the 2015 Member of the Year by the Feeding America network.

Sponsor: Harold Dutton

In memory of Bobbie Ray Hughes of Mineola.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

In memory of Lottie Ruth Turner Clariday of Mineola.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Commending Callie Strock for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Stephanie Klick.

Sponsor: Stephanie Klick

Commending Kendra Verash for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Marsha Farney.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Commending the Sunset Advisory Commission staff members on the Health and Human Services Commission sunset team.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending James P. Graham of Dallas for his civic leadership and volunteer work.

Sponsor: Jason Villalba

Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.

Sponsor: John Wray

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2645.

Sponsor: Cesar Blanco

Congratulating the boys' wrestling team of Amarillo Palo Duro High School on participating in the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

Honoring Michael Blair for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jason Villalba.

Sponsor: Jason Villalba

In memory of Nellie Plumley of Lindale.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1842.

Sponsor: Jimmie Aycock

Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund.

Sponsor: Troy Fraser

Congratulating the Plano West High School girls' basketball team on its 2014-2015 season.

Sponsor: Matthew Shaheen

Congratulating Bethany Gean Everett on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Stratford High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1191.

Sponsor: Myra Crownover

Commending Rodrigo Ramon Jr. for his service as mayor of Robstown.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Congratulating the girls' wrestling team of Amarillo Palo Duro High School on participating in the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.

Sponsor: Four Price

Recognizing February 7-13, 2016, as Burn Awareness Week in Texas.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Tyler Pickens of Amarillo High School on his participation in the Class 6A boys' shot put event at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

Sponsor: John Smithee

Commending Antonio M. Anguiano for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terry Canales.

Sponsor: Terry Canales

Commending Arnold R. Alaniz II for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Roland Gutierrez.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1465.

Sponsor: Larry Phillips

Congratulating Nick Adams on his successful book The American Boomerang: How the World's Greatest 'Turnaround' Nation Will Do It Again.

Sponsor: Pat Fallon

Honoring Jeri Mills for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Jason Villalba.

Sponsor: Jason Villalba

In memory of Mary Katherine Scott of Mineola.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Commending Nicole ElMurr on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Marsha Farney.

Sponsor: Marsha Farney

Recognizing November 2015 as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating the One-Act Play team from White Deer High School on its performance in the 2015 UIL One-Act Play Contest.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Trevor Melton of Stratford High School on his gold medal win in the Class 2A discus throw at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commemorating the Robstown Community Health Fair being held at Retama Manor Nursing Center during National Nursing Home Week 2015.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

In memory of Marion T. Pearson.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1905.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

In memory of Raymond Luther Roy of Mount Pleasant.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Hillwood Middle School in Fort Worth on being named a School to Watch by the Texas Middle School Association and the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.

Sponsor: Matt Krause

Congratulating Meghan Ann Collier, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at White Deer High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending the Sunset Advisory Commission staff members on the Department of State Health Services sunset team.

Sponsor: Four Price

In memory of Bess Wynell "Nell" Buice Barton.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Cassidy Elizabeth Crutchfield, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at White Deer High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commemorating Father's Day 2015 and honoring all fathers.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Sandy McNutt on the naming of a new elementary school in the Arlington Independent School District in her honor.

Sponsor: Tony Tinderholt

Congratulating Cooper Jones on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Borger High School.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Deisy Martinez on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

Sponsor: Gilbert Pena

Congratulating Dr. Jack Thompson on his retirement from the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commending local, state, and federal law enforcement officers for their swift and forceful response to the incident in Waco on May 17, 2015.

Sponsor: Charles Anderson

Congratulating Judge Michael Schneider of the 315th District Court on his receipt of a 2015 President's Award from the Houston Bar Association.

Sponsor: Eugene Wu

Congratulating the Greenville Middle School Gigabots teams on winning the 2015 CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championship - VEX middle school division.

Sponsor: Dan Flynn

Commending Sergeant Adam Johnson of the Austin Police Department for stopping a shooting rampage in downtown Austin.

Sponsor: Eddie Rodriguez