Active Legislation

Currently active bills across federal and state legislatures

Relating to electric grid resiliency measures, including a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of the cost of burying overhead power lines.

Relating to legal representation of indigent persons in this state and to proceedings before a magistrate including the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant.

Relating to a special right of access under the public information law for a member of a governing board.

Relating to the removal of certain proposed reservoir sites from the state water plan.

Relating to the eligibility of certain engineering firms to participate in the construction of a reservoir.

Relating to the critical designation of certain natural gas facilities.

Relating to the regulation of certain business entities that act as data brokers.

Relating to imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste.

Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.

Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to certain counties for brackish water desalination.

Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.

Relating to the assignment of certain retired and former justices and judges.

Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.

Relating to the regulation of certain transactions and activities involving the provision of veterinary services; authorizing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.

Relating to funds reserved for certain construction materials.

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.

Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law and an additional statutory probate court in Hidalgo County.

Relating to dual certification for water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by certain municipalities.

Relating to certain tobacco products for purposes of the cigars and tobacco products tax.

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges.

Relating to the authority of a county to commission certain individuals as peace officers and establish certain law enforcement agencies.

Relating to the creation of the consumable hemp products account in the general revenue fund and imposing fees for licensing manufacturers of consumable hemp products and...

Relating to the authority of a reserve peace officer.

Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the Texas University Fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial...

Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in...

Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.

Relating to the information reported by prosecuting attorneys to the Texas Judicial Council.

Relating to the ownership of breeder deer in this state.

Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain.

Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by providers of electric service.

Relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements.

Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over municipally owned utility water and sewer service outside the corporate limits of a municipality.

Relating to countywide polling places.

Relating to third-party software providers' ability to manage certain users' social media accounts.

Relating to expenses incurred in the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers.

Relating to the membership of and qualifications for the Texas Lottery Commission.

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

Relating to the regulation of veterinary professionals and facilities by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and the temporary administration of the board by the...

Relating to deposits of funds into a court registry by a clerk of a justice court.

Relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor.

Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person allowed an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead to file a...

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

Relating to employer incentive payments for child care for employees, including creating an employer child-care contribution partnership program and a franchise tax credit for...

Relating to prohibiting the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Relating to testing of voting tabulation equipment.

Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy.

Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

Relating to personal leave for wellness provided for school district employees.

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of a charitable organization that provides financial support for medical care at certain institutions of higher education.