Active Legislation

Currently active bills across federal and state legislatures

Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.

Relating to establishing the Texas State Seal of Bilingualism and Biliteracy for public high school students.

Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's...

Relating to compensatory time and vacation leave accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of...

Relating to less-lethal force weapons, including a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving the use of a less lethal force weapon by a peace officer, and policies...

Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer certain baccalaureate degree programs.

Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue associated with hotel and convention center projects.

Relating to the conduct of efficiency audits of state agencies.

Relating to persons not eligible for employment in public schools and to measures to ensure public schools do not employ those persons.

Relating to insurer restrictions and duties regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy.

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals be provided leave to undergo an...

Relating to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs.

Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

Relating to a prohibition on the use of public money by a school district to transport district students or employees to or from a polling place.

Relating to notice provided to certain state and local officials regarding an appeal of a municipal order filed by a transmission and distribution utility in a ratemaking proceeding.

Relating to accepting an early voting ballot voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.

Relating to continuation elections for municipal management districts.

Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

Relating to a district or county attorney participating as counsel in certain proceedings.

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the terminology used in the Texas Constitution to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery...

Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the disciplinary powers of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.

Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes and insurance premium taxes to the Texas water fund.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Veterans' Land Board to issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount that is greater than amounts...

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of real property used as a data center and the...

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to make permanent the limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead...

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain...

Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in the exploration for and production and export of oil, gas, and other minerals.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the...

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property used for a grocery store or...

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing and transferring to that fund $2 billion...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain local public entities for use as a hospital...

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of...

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail.

Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service.

Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transaction; authorizing a civil penalty.

Relating to the liability of a funeral service provider for mental anguish damages.

Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids,...

Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time.

Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Relating to the promotion and sale of wine produced in this state; creating a farm winery permit; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.

Relating to the inclusion of a person's biological sex on certain government documents and identification cards.

Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification.

Relating to the combination of certain election precincts.