HB Bills

Relating to the prohibition of lobbyist representation of both political subdivisions and private entities.

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

Relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicle.

Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.

Relating to campground emergency safety certification requirements; providing a civil penalty.

Relating to the production and ownership of brine.

Relating to youth camp emergency response and safety standards and emergency safety and evacuation plans.

Relating to the construction of overnight accommodations at resident youth camps located within a floodplain.

Relating to emergency response planning and emergency preparedness of youth camps and campus programs for minors.

Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding standards for placement of recreational vehicles and temporary dwelling structures in a flood hazard area.

Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

Relating to flood safety and disaster preparedness.

Relating to participation by flood prone counties in the National Weather Service StormReady program.

Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, and jurors; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.

Relating to the distribution of hookahs; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.

Relating to making permanent the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

Relating to the Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program; authorizing a civil penalty.

Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

Relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem tax revenue for the payment of public securities.

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for taxable items purchased by a totally disabled veteran.

Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.

Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

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

Relating to the management and removal of vegetation and debris by certain electric utilities.

Relating to building codes and standards applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Grayson County.

Relating to training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office.

Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

Relating to a limitation on the authority of political subdivisions to issue public securities.

Relating to the Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission and the redistricting of the districts used to elect members of the United States House of Representatives, the Texas Legislature, and the State Board of Education.

Relating to flood safety requirements for youth camps located near rivers, creeks, and streams.

Relating to prohibiting certain criteria in a local governmental agency contractor selection process.

Relating to emergency evacuation instruction and notice requirements for youth camps.

Relating to the liability of a landowner for the withdrawal and beneficial use of groundwater.

Relating to emergency preparedness requirements for youth camps, camps, and entities that provide high-risk activities for minors; authorizing a civil penalty.

Relating to the transfer of groundwater outside a groundwater conservation district's boundaries.

Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; providing a civil penalty.

Relating to the organization, powers, and authority of the Texas State Guard, including the powers and authority of the adjutant general and governor relating to the Texas State Guard.

Relating to establishing minimum credentialing qualifications for Emergency Management Coordinators appointed by Emergency Management Directors.

Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of modeled available groundwater when issuing permits.

Relating to the liability of a groundwater conservation district for actions of the district restricting groundwater production from a well.

Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.

Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record.

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.