Texas Bills and Legislation

Relating to the consideration by a governmental entity of the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives of a business bidding on a contract with the governmental entity.

Relating to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

Relating to repealing certain restrictions and prohibitions regarding labor unions.

Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain child-care centers that increase their capacity to care for children.

Relating to establishing a procedure for the Department of Family and Protective Services to respond to and issue findings on reports of abuse or neglect made by certain professionals.

Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.

Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as sheriff.

Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.

Relating to parental leave for certain employees paid by employers or insurance policies maintained by employers.

Relating to clarity and certainty in the administration and operation of Medicaid.

Relating to extending the Hazlewood Exemption Act to active-duty members.

Relating to immunity from liability and suit for a public school or public school professional employee for and the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a student.

Relating to prohibiting certain nondisclosure or non-disparagement agreements by employers; creating a civil cause of action.

Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.

Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.

Relating to a pilot program awarding grants for the provision of personalized treatment protocols for homeless veterans diagnosed with substance use disorders.

Relating to the criminal penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license; increasing a criminal penalty.

Relating to the cancellation of all voter registrations following each presidential election; making conforming changes to voter registration and maintenance procedures; imposing a civil penalty.

Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants or juveniles in certain capital felony cases.

Relating to the election for which an application for a ballot to be voted by mail is requested.

Relating to the Texas Commission on the Arts; the composition and qualifications of its governing board, expenditures for certain fine arts projects, and the distribution of grants.

Relating to reporting on students not lawfully present in the United States enrolled in a public school; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to the requirement that certain reports be filed electronically.