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AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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SBi2,iiRelating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.

SBi3,iiRelating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax creditscholarship and educational expense assistance program.

SBi4,iiRelating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain localgovernmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related dutiesand liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty;creating a criminal offense.

SBi5,iiRelating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminalpenalty and increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi6,iiRelating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changingfacility; authorizing a civil penalty.

SBi7,iiRelating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting ofeducator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of anexisting offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SBi8,iiRelating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a humanfetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause ofaction; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.

SBi9,iiRelating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.

SBi10,iiRelating to actions on and liability associated with certain insurance claims.

SBi11,iiRelating to the provision of child protective services and other health and humanservices by certain state agencies or under contract with a state agency, including fostercare, child protective, relative and kinship caregiver support, prevention and earlyintervention health care, and adoption services.

SBi12,iiRelating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with thepurchase of bulletproof vests and body armor.

SBi13,iiRelating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.

SBi14,iiRelating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminaloffenses.

SBi15,iiRelating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of thesurviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

SBi16,iiRelating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license tocarry a handgun.

SBi17,iiRelating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstancesand the expiration of that tax.

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SBi18,iiRelating to public institutions of higher education setting aside portions of designatedtuition for student financial assistance.

SBi20,iiRelating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.

SBi21,iiRelating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to aconvention called under Article Vof the United States Constitution.

SBi22,iiRelating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School(P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.

SBi23,iiRelating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronicverification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

SBi25,iiRelating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.

SBi29,iiRelating to state contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.

SBi49,iiRelating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a TexasArmed Services Scholarship.

SBi73,iiRelating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.

SBi83,iiRelating to protection of energy critical infrastructure from electromagnetic,geomagnetic, physical, and cyber-attack threats.

SBi88,iiRelating to the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.

SBi132,iiRelating to the savings incentive program for state agencies.

SBi151,iiRelating to voter approval of obligations for certain municipal liabilities to a publicpension fund.

SBi152,iiRelating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for thebenefit of municipal employees.

SBi153,iiRelating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.

SBi176,iiRelating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring anoccupational permit; authorizing a fee.

SBi179,iiRelating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student orminor and certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminalpenalty.

SBi210,iiRelating to the required repeal or amendment of two state agency rules beforeadoption of a new state agency rule that increases costs to regulated persons.

SBi253,iiRelating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certaininvestments of public money.

SBi258,iiRelating to the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains; imposing a civilpenalty.

SBi272,iiRelating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset reviewprocess.

SBi329,iiRelating to birth records of adopted persons.

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SBi349,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certainprohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

SBi412,iiRelating to requiring a presidential elector to vote for the candidates for president andvice president who won the popular vote in this state for those offices.

SBi415,iiRelating to a prohibition on the performance of dismemberment abortions; providingpenalties; creating a criminal offense.

SBi444,iiRelating to school marshals for private schools.

SBi445,iiRelating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities bycertain political subdivisions and other public entities.

SBi457,iiRelating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school and to the guaranteed levelof state and local funds provided to school districts through the existing debt allotment.

SBi460,iiRelating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.

SBi461,iiRelating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations bypolitical subdivisions.

SBi488,iiRelating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballotpropositions.

SBi500,iiRelating to the effect of certain felony convictions of public elected officers.

SBi501,iiRelating to the disclosure of certain contracts, services, and compensation in personalfinancial statements filed by public officers and candidates.

SBi502,iiRelating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits onexpenditures by lobbyists.

SBi503,iiRelating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.

SBi504,iiRelating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.

SBi505,iiRelating to restrictions on lobbyist expenditures from certain political contributions.

SBi509,iiRelating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance ofcertain public retirement systems.

SBi542,iiRelating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certaineducational assistance organizations.

SBi543,iiRelating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions ofhigher education and a temporary tuition limitation for those institutions.

SBi576,iiRelating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexualassault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of highereducation; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.

SBi598,iiRelating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board forcertain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

SBi626,iiRelating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisitionof real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.



SBi629,iiRelating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes asagricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.

SBi631,iiRelating to venue for the disposition of stolen property.

SBi641,iiRelating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.

SBi642,iiRelating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition languageauthorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.

SBi646,iiRelating to the elimination of the taxing authority of certain county boards ofeducation and boards of county school trustees.

SBi650,iiRelating to tax increment financing.

SBi655,iiRelating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorialjurisdiction.

SBi669,iiRelating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem taxdeterminations; authorizing a fee.

SBi715,iiRelating to municipal annexation.

SBi716,iiRelating to the sheriff ’s department civil service system in certain counties.

SBi730,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangiblepersonal property having a value of less than a certain amount.

SBi731,iiRelating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review boardorders.

SBi737,iiRelating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.

SBi798,iiRelating to designating July 7 as Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.

SBi801,iiRelating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materialsadopted by the State Board of Education.

SBi813,iiRelating to recovery of damages, attorney ’s fees, and costs related to frivolousregulatory actions by state agencies.

SBi870,iiRelating to the scheduling by an appraisal review board of a hearing on a protest.

SBi871,iiRelating to municipal voting rights and eligibility for municipal office of residents inareas subject to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements.

SBi884,iiRelating to the authority of certain counties to use county revenue or incur debt toimprove or redevelop certain sports facilities.

SBi898,iiRelating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.

SBi936,iiRelating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of thepublic retirement systems of this state.

SBi939,iiRelating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission onEnvironmental Quality.

SBi945,iiRelating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to correct an advalorem tax appraisal roll.



SBi946,iiRelating to deadlines for performing various functions in connection with the advalorem tax system.

SBi959,iiRelating to the adoption of the Compact for a Balanced Budget.

SBi1000,iiRelating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.

SBi1004,iiRelating to the deployment of network nodes in public right-of-way; authorizingfees.

SBi1066,iiRelating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of new medical degreeprograms offered by public institutions of higher education and to the employment statusof certain residents participating in certain graduate medical education programs.

SBi1085,iiRelating to the certification of unopposed candidates for the board of directors of theNorth Harris County Regional Water Authority.

SBi1091,iiRelating to limitations on courses that may be offered for dual credit by schooldistricts and public institutions of higher education.

SBi1106,iiRelating to the issuance of a citation for criminal trespass punishable as a Class Bmisdemeanor.

SBi1138,iiRelating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of anindividual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcementofficer.

SBi1148,iiRelating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a licenseto practice medicine in this state.

SBi1151,iiRelating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of highereducation.

SBi1166,iiRelating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education bythe Sunset Advisory Commission.

SBi1167,iiRelating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county schooltrustees, and offices of county school superintendent.

SBi1177,iiRelating to requirements for charter schools established for the benefit of certainjuvenile offenders.

SBi1230,iiRelating to the cancellation of a person ’s voter registration on notice that the personhas acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.

SBi1259,iiRelating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of and municipal annexation by certainmunicipalities.

SBi1286,iiRelating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem taxdeterminations.

SBi1294,iiRelating to election of professional staff representatives to certain school districtplanning and decision-making committees.

SBi1524,iiRelating to the movement of certain vehicles, including vehicles transporting anintermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.



SBi1609,iiRelating to regulation by a property owners ’ association of certain religiousdisplays.

SBi1661,iiRelating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districtssubject to a strategic partnership agreement.

SBi1662,iiRelating to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements forcertain districts.

SBi1702,iiRelating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by amunicipality.

SBi1703,iiRelating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by amunicipality.

SBi1733,iiRelating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmentalofficials.

SBi1750,iiRelating to a study of the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a hybridretirement plan for newly hired state employees and teachers.

SBi1751,iiRelating to authorizing the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the TeacherRetirement System of Texas to establish defined contribution plans or hybrid retirementplans to provide retirement benefits to certain employees.

SBi1752,iiRelating to authorizing certain municipalities to establish defined contribution plansto provide retirement benefits to certain employees.

SBi1765,iiRelating to tax increment reinvestment zone transparency and accountability.

SBi1838,iiRelating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.

SBi1846,iiRelating to the authority of municipalities to replat a subdivision without vacatingthe preceding plat.

SBi1847,iiRelating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll and related appraisalrecords.

SBi1848,iiRelating to the award of attorney ’s fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem taxdeterminations.

SBi1882,iiRelating to a school district contract to partner with an open-enrollment charterschool to operate a district campus.

SBi1884,iiRelating to powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent schooldistrict.

SBi1885,iiRelating to the location of certain temporary branch early voting polling places.

SBi1886,iiRelating to the oversight of public education, including the creation of the office ofinspector general at the Texas Education Agency.

SBi1887,iiRelating to performance-based supplemental funding for school districts.

SBi1888,iiRelating to limitations on the automatic admission of students to general academicteaching institutions and on the admission of nonresident students to The University ofTexas at Austin.



SBi1889,iiRelating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits forcontributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.

SBi1890,iiRelating to employing, terminating, and reporting misconduct of public schoolpersonnel and related entity personnel, including creating a registry of persons ineligiblefor hire; creating a criminal offense.

SBi1891,iiRelating to a general employment review of persons who apply to school districts,open-enrollment charter schools, and certain independent contractors for employmentinvolving direct contact with students or children; providing a civil penalty.

SBi1892,iiRelating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of highereducation.

SBi1905,iiRelating to information provided by a voter to an election officer.

SBi1906,iiRelating to the matters that a taxing unit is entitled to challenge before an appraisalreview board.

SBi1907,iiRelating to the selection of the officers of an appraisal review board.

SBi1908,iiRelating to the selection of an arbitrator for purposes of an appeal through bindingarbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.

SBi1942,iiRelating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm orammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary orsecondary school.

SBi2032,iiRelating to the authority of the Texas State Technical College System to offertechnical-vocational courses or programs.

SBi2033,iiRelating to the fixed tuition price plan offered by certain general academic teachinginstitutions.

SBi2043,iiRelating to the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exemptfrom ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may belocated in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption.

SBi2044,iiRelating to the use of tax proceeds for lobbying activities or lobbyists.

SBi2045,iiRelating to the reporting by local governmental entities of expenditures forlobbying.

SBi2046,iiRelating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly orpartly annexed by a municipality.

SBi2047,iiRelating to the creation, territory, and operation of municipal management districtsand public improvement districts.

SBi2048,iiRelating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.

SBi2051,iiRelating to evaluating public school performance.

SBi2094,iiRelating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grantprogram for local law enforcement agencies.



SBi2095,iiRelating to regulation of steroid use by students participating in athleticcompetitions sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.

SBi2119,iiRelating to the automatic admission of students to general academic teachinginstitutions.

SBi2144,iiRelating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to the publicschool finance system.

SBi2149,iiRelating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.

SBi2197,iiRelating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.

SBi2205,iiRelating to automated motor vehicles.

SBi2239,iiRelating to ad valorem taxation.

SBi2265,iiRelating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and expanding the territory andpowers of the authority; authorizing fees and the issuance of bonds.

SBi2291,iiRelating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award.

SJRi1,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for anexemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residencehomestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured inthe line of duty.

SJRi2,iiApplying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V ofthe United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or moreamendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, tolimit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of officeof federal officials and members of Congress.

SJRi43,iiProposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay forthe obligations of a local public retirement system.

SJRi45,iiProposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individualincome tax.

SCRi1,iiCalling on Congress to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SCRi3,iiClaiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over allpowers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S.Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certainmandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.

SCRi26,iiUrging Congress to review federal regulations on the oil and gas industry.

SCRi55,iiRequesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives tocreate a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.

SRi58,iiRecognizing March 2017 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

SRi193,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day.

SRi257,iiRecognizing February 23, 2017, as La Belle Day.

SRi258,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Texas BOMA Advocacy Day.



SRi314,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Texas Anesthesiologists Day.

SRi340,iiCommemorating Texas Independence Day 2017.

SRi467,iiIn memory of William Dowling.

SRi566,iiWelcoming the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops to the Capitol.

SRi579,iiRecognizing April 5 and 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of Republican WomenLegislative Days.

SRi608,iiRecognizing James and Leeshan Chuang Birney for their service to the Houstoncommunity.

SRi655,iiRecognizing Rita Polland on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

SRi713,iiIn memory of Joseph Ray Perry.

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SBi24,iiRelating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidenceconcerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.






SBi463,iiRelating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public highschool graduation requirements and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public highschool graduation requirements.

SBi522,iiRelating to issuing a marriage license and conducting a marriage ceremony.

SBi523,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft overcorrectional facility or critical infrastructure facility.

SBi524,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for the offense of abuse of a corpse.

SBi525,iiRelating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought inTravis County or a Travis County court.

SBi526,iiRelating to the abolishment of certain advisory committees and other state entities.

SBi527,iiRelating to a defendant ’s payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.

SBi528,iiRelating to the term of a chief administrative law judge.

SBi570,iiRelating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, disposal,processing, and reuse of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminaloffense.

SBi575,iiRelating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

SBi602,iiRelating to the establishment of a restructuring commission to evaluate each statesupported living center.

SBi611,iiRelating to appointments by certain state officials to a legislative agency or anadvisory committee.

SBi612,iiRelating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the TexasEthics Commission.




SBi627,iiRelating to notice of a property owner ’s rights relating to the examination or surveyof property by an entity with eminent domain authority.

SBi628,iiRelating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right torepurchase real property from a condemning entity.

SBi651,iiRelating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of anoccupational license.

SBi667,iiRelating to establishing a guardianship compliance program.

SBi670,iiRelating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human servicesagencies by the governor.

SBi678,iiRelating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.

SBi705,iiRelating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certainpersonal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor.

SBi706,iiRelating to the abolishment of the State Council on Competitive Government and thetransfer of its functions to the comptroller.

SBi707,iiRelating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abusevictims.

SBi708,iiRelating to an exemption from numbering for certain vessels propelled by trollingmotors.

SBi709,iiRelating to the applicability of the electronic filing requirement for personal financialstatements to certain appointed officers.

SBi710,iiRelating to a photograph on a driver ’s license.


SBi740,iiRelating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.

SBi741,iiRelating to compensation to a property owner for property acquired by an entity witheminent domain authority.

SBi742,iiRelating to requirements for a bona fide offer for the acquisition of property by anentity with eminent domain authority.

SBi750,iiRelating to restrictions on holders of package store permits.


SBi823,iiRelating to the powers and compensation of criminal law magistrates in TarrantCounty.

SBi902,iiRelating to a prohibition on the adoption of certain library standards by the TexasState Library and Archives Commission.

SBi903,iiRelating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischiefinvolving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.



SBi904,iiRelating to the creation of the Cresson Municipal Utility District No. 1 of HoodCounty; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi905,iiRelating to the creation of the Cresson Crossroads Municipal Utility District No. 2;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providingauthority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi906,iiRelating to the movement of portable building units over a state highway; authorizinga fee.

SBi907,iiRelating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement ofchildren in foster care.

SBi928,iiRelating to the establishment of the Tom Lea Trail.

SBi975,iiRelating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity.

SBi976,iiRelating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and ImprovementDistrict No. 1.

SBi1108,iiRelating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise taxby taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.

SBi1109,iiRelating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of thegeneral election for officers.

SBi1110,iiRelating to allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theftto complete an education program offered by a merchant.


SBi1406,iiRelating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a stateinnovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarialvalue and level of coverage requirements.

SBi1723,iiRelating to the collection of soil monitoring samples from land application unitswhere sewage sludge or domestic septage is applied.

SBi1724,iiRelating to a permit requirement for the land application of domestic septage.

SBi1725,iiRelating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequencesof a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

SBi1726,iiRelating to the franchise tax rate applicable to certain taxable entities that selltelephone prepaid calling cards.

SBi1727,iiRelating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to changethe tax rate in an emergency services district.

SBi1728,iiRelating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.

SBi1729,iiRelating to the reporting and disposition of certain state-owned real property.



SBi1730,iiRelating to the designation of the director of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council andthe director ’s authority and responsibilities.

SBi1731,iiRelating to the repeal of laws governing certain state entities, including thefunctions of those entities, and to certain duties, responsibilities, and functions of the TexasCommission on Environmental Quality on the abolishment of certain of those entities.

SBi1732,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 35W in JohnsonCounty as the Deputy Clifton Taylor Memorial Highway.

SBi1733,iiRelating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmentalofficials.

SBi1787,iiRelating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human ServicesCommission and the commission ’s office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste,and abuse in health and human services.

SBi1849,iiRelating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained orarrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement,conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that aremore likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.

SBi1893,iiRelating to the administrative judicial regions in this state.


SJRi34,iiProposing a constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholdersafter the expiration of the person ’s term of office.

SJRi38,iiRescinding certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United StatesCongress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitutionfor proposing any amendment to that Constitution.



SRi19,iiRecognizing Lou and Jim "Corky" Dawson on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi146,iiRecognizing this year ’s participants in the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of BaylorUniversity.

SRi165,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as Hood County Day.

SRi166,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Hill County Day.

SRi167,iiRecognizing Bobby Littlefield on the occasion of his retirement.



SRi185,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Baylor Day.

SRi302,iiRecognizing March 1 and 2, 2017, as Tarrant County Days.

SRi331,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Grand Prairie Day.

SRi362,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day.

SRi386,iiRecognizing March 15, 2017, as Waco Day.

SRi398,iiRecognizing March 16, 2017, as West Day.

SRi471,iiWelcoming the Ennis Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.

SRi491,iiWelcoming the Junior Leadership Granbury Class of 2016-2017 to the State Capitol.

SRi538,iiRecognizing the Lipan High School boys basketball team for winning a statechampionship.


SRi596,iiRecognizing the Academy at Nola Dunn for its commitment to excellence ineducation.

SRi597,iiRecognizing the Burleson Young Executives Alliance Class of 2017 for itscontributions to the community.

SRi632,iiRecognizing Billie Hopps for her 40 years of service to the children of Keene.

SRi686,iiRecognizing the leaders of Texas State Technical College for their achievements.


SRi747,iiIn memory of Thomas Paul Moore Jr.

SRi810,iiRecognizing Earl Gillum for his career in law enforcement.

SRi811,iiRecognizing D. L. Wilson for receiving a Lifesaving Award.

SRi812,iiRecognizing Chase Miller for saving the life of a young Texan.

SRi839,iiRecognizing the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees for theiraccomplishments.

SRi888,iiRecognizing Weller Hensell Harris Jr. for his achievements.

SRi939,iiSuspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1731.

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SBi27,iiRelating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish atrauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of TexasHealth Science Center at San Antonio.



SBi184,iiRelating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles broughtinto this state by certain current or former military personnel.

SBi299,iiRelating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at theHealth and Human Services Commission.

SBi323,iiRelating to the offense of female genital mutilation.



SBi324,iiRelating to the authority of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3 toenter into certain agreements relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property locatedin the district.

SBi347,iiRelating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regionalwater planning groups and their committees.

SBi394,iiRelating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty.

SBi407,iiRelating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law forinformation related to competition or bidding.

SBi408,iiRelating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the publicinformation law.

SBi419,iiRelating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certainschool districts.

SBi451,iiRelating to regulation of short-term rentals and short-term rental marketplaces bymunicipalities and counties.

SBi465,iiRelating to voting rights in the areas that are included in a municipality ’s annexationplan.

SBi510,iiRelating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem taxappraisal records.


SBi586,iiRelating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and ruralincumbent local exchange companies.


SBi630,iiRelating to documentation regarding an arrest of a person without a warrant.

SBi631,iiRelating to venue for the disposition of stolen property.

SBi632,iiRelating to the repeal of certain state procurement advisory and approval procedures.

SBi633,iiRelating to the release on personal bond of a person arrested for an out-of-countyoffense under certain circumstances.



SBi694,iiRelating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.

SBi697,iiRelating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.


SBi729,iiRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for thepayment of obligations related to hotel projects.





SBi850,iiRelating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.

SBi894,iiRelating to auditing and verification of information under certain health and humanservices programs, including the collection of certain payments following an investigation.

SBi922,iiRelating to the reimbursement of certain providers under the Medicaid program forthe provision of telehealth services.



SBi951,iiRelating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of wine and certain relatedactivities; authorizing a fee.

SBi986,iiRelating to a grant program to support the enforcement of immigration law by amunicipality or county.

SBi987,iiRelating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in theappraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than theappraised value.

SBi1040,iiRelating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescriptioneye drops.

SBi1041,iiRelating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a publicor private institution of higher education.


SBi1074,iiRelating to the persons authorized to make an anatomical gift.

SBi1075,iiRelating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to providecertain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.



SBi1149,iiRelating to the placement on a ballot of a proposition to amend the stateconstitution.

SBi1150,iiRelating to the content of local and state propositions on the ballot.




SBi1152,iiRelating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuingenlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas NationalGuard.

SBi1153,iiRelating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategiesused with public school students.

SBi1192,iiRelating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer ’s disease.

SBi1217,iiRelating to the sale of beer and ale by certain manufacturers for off-premisesconsumption.

SBi1248,iiRelating to municipal regulation of manufactured home communities.

SBi1293,iiRelating to a prohibition on requiring a gift or grant to be made to a district orcounty attorney or a commissioners court as a condition of a defendant ’s pretrialintervention agreement.

SBi1294,iiRelating to election of professional staff representatives to certain school districtplanning and decision-making committees.

SBi1362,iiRelating to notification and informational materials regarding mutual consentvoluntary adoption registries.

SBi1375,iiRelating to the use of clinical decision support software and laboratory benefitsmanagement programs by physicians and health care providers in connection withprovision of clinical laboratory services to health benefit plan enrollees.

SBi1376,iiRelating to a joint interim study regarding the state ’s response to modifications tofederal health care laws.

SBi1377,iiRelating to human trafficking signs at abortion facilities and offenses associatedwith human trafficking and coerced abortion; increasing criminal penalties.

SBi1424,iiRelating to criminal procedure, including grand jury proceedings and theappointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.

SBi1426,iiRelating to the calculation and dissemination of certain ad valorem tax rates.

SBi1457,iiRelating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transitionfrom military service to employment.

SBi1458,iiRelating to a prior authorization requirement for certain prescription eye drops andrelated medications.

SBi1464,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of obscene visualmaterial depicting a child.

SBi1630,iiRelating to cemeteries.

SBi1636,iiRelating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or aninsurer to audit claims.

SBi1704,iiRelating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.

SBi1739,iiRelating to the suspension, termination, and reinstatement of certain servicesprovided to military service members who are serving on active duty.



SBi1766,iiRelating to the content and placement of certain ballot propositions.

SBi1767,iiRelating to hearings and protests before appraisal review boards involving advalorem tax determinations.

SBi1768,iiRelating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver ’s license for veterans.

SBi1813,iiRelating to the adoption of common admission application forms for institutions ofhigher education.

SBi1831,iiRelating to an annual report on state programs not funded by appropriations.

SBi1832,iiRelating to creating a temporary charitable festival permit for the sale of alcoholicbeverages by certain charitable organizations; providing a penalty.

SBi1833,iiRelating to the labeling of wine as originating from this state.

SBi1834,iiRelating to the allocation of money associated with delays of transportation projects.

SBi1915,iiRelating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.

SBi1916,iiRelating to savings and loan associations, savings banks, residential mortgage loanoriginators and servicers, and other persons or entities under the regulatory jurisdiction ofthe Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the savings and mortgage lendingcommissioner; creating an offense.

SBi1917,iiRelating to an exemption for certain quarries from regulation as aggregateproduction operations.

SBi1918,iiRelating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of aninvestigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer.

SBi1919,iiRelating to the bond and other coverages required to be maintained by or for thebenefit of a savings bank.

SBi1971,iiRelating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas RacingCommission horse industry escrow account.

SBi2030,iiRelating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under thedirection of physicians.

SBi2031,iiRelating to the inclusion of a student loan repayment benefit in a cafeteria planadministered for state employees.

SBi2068,iiRelating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncoveredwater wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.

SBi2069,iiRelating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electricutilities.

SBi2070,iiRelating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues bycertain municipalities.

SBi2105,iiRelating to the requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission provide certainemployment information for secondary school students.

SBi2193,iiRelating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the TexasCommission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.



SBi2194,iiRelating to physician assistant services performed as volunteer care.

SBi2195,iiRelating to a health care entity making available to patients and prospective patientscharges for certain health care services, goods, or procedures; authorizing administrativepenalties.

SBi2196,iiRelating to the requirements for annexation by a municipality of certain municipalutility districts.

SBi2243,iiRelating to the powers and duties and election of the board of directors of the WestTravis County Municipal Utility District No. 3.

SBi2280,iiRelating to the name of the Burnet County Municipal Utility District No. 1.




SCRi13,iiThe 85th Legislature of the State of Texas call on all sheriffs ’offices in the state tocomply with requests included in an immigration detainer issued by the United StatesImmigration and Customs Enforcement.

SRi35,iiRecognizing the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders football team forwinning a national championship.


SRi318,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Texas Tech University System Day.

SRi377,iiIn memory of J. Fred Perry.

SRi378,iiIn memory of the life of Stanley Keith Guffey.

SRi379,iiRecognizing Jerod Daniel and Cory Davis for receiving the Medal of Valor.

SRi380,iiIn memory of Rosa Lea Meek Dickerson.

SRi381,iiIn memory of Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.

SRi382,iiRecognizing the Howard Payne University Moot Court team for its performance in anational championship.

SRi383,iiRecognizing Thor on the occasion of his retirement as a K-9 member of the AbilenePolice Department.

SRi384,iiIn memory of Julia "Judy" Jones Matthews.

SRi444,iiRecognizing Larry Gene Pullin for his work on behalf of veterans.



SRi446,iiRecognizing March 2017 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

SRi518,iiIn memory of James Michael Walker.

SRi519,iiIn memory of Joe H. Robbins.

SRi520,iiIn memory of Ivan Wayne "Doc" Schmedemann.

SRi541,iiRecognizing the Lake Travis High School football team for winning a statechampionship.

SRi565,iiRecognizing Richland Springs High School six-man football team for winning a statechampionship.

SRi570,iiIn memory of Fay Meyer Dudney.


SRi580,iiRecognizing Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School boys basketballteam for winning a state championship.

SRi595,iiRecognizing David Glynn Reynolds for his 50 years of ministerial service.

SRi603,iiIn memory of Jonathan J. Golden, Jordan B. Pierson, Ryan D. Hammond, and QuinnL. Johnson-Harris.

SRi615,iiRecognizing Charles Duncan for his heroism.

SRi616,iiIn memory of Hazel Ruth Preston Bassett.

SRi628,iiRecognizing Dian Graves Owen Stai for being inducted into the Texas Business Hallof Fame.

SRi629,iiRecognizing the 100th anniversary of the election of Ophelia "Birdie" CrosbyHarwood as mayor of Marble Falls.

SRi639,iiRecognizing John MacDonald, Matthew Harper, Chris Shelley, Brian Hammes, andClark Channell of the Killeen Fire Department.

SRi680,iiRecognizing Cheryl Jones for receiving the 2017 June Bratcher Award.

SRi681,iiRecognizing April 30, 2017, as Living Kidney Donors Day.

SRi692,iiRecognizing Norm Archibald for his service to the City of Abilene.

SRi700,iiRecognizing the Texas A&M University students participating in the Agricultural andNatural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program.


SRi862,iiRecognizing Rachel Garner for her victory at the National Junior Olympic ShootingChampionships.

SRi863,iiRecognizing Paula Hardy on the publication of her memoir.

SRi878,iiRecognizing Adyson Aus for winning the 2017 Most Unique Lemonade Award.

SRi879,iiRecognizing Pauline Moore on the occasion of her 105th birthday.

SRi880,iiRecognizing Marshall Crouch for his service to the Texas 4-H Conference Center.



SRi891,iiRecognizing Neice Bell and Ceslie Armstrong for launching a magazine.

SRi906,iiRecognizing Dustin Lauw for his craftsmanship.

SRi907,iiRecognizing Roland Williams for his contributions to his community.

SRi908,iiRecognizing the Peterson Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for its service to theKerrville community.

SRi924,iiHonoring the service of brothers Abran, Natividad, Nicholas, Albertano, Pilar, andReyes Gonzales of Fort Stockton during World War II.

SRi944,iiRecognizing A. R. "Babe" Schwartz for his contributions to the state.


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SBi241,iiRelating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities.

SBi242,iiRelating to the right of a child ’s parent to public school records and informationconcerning the child.

SBi243,iiRelating to the authority of a commissioners court to disapprove of certaincondemnations.

SBi244,iiRelating to the abolishment of the moving image industry incentive program.

SBi245,iiRelating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election toauthorize the issuance of bonds.

SBi271,iiRelating to the issuance of a citation or notice to appear for certain misdemeanorspunishable by a fine only.

SBi299,iiRelating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at theHealth and Human Services Commission.


SBi325,iiRelating to the procedure for expunction of arrest records and files for certain personswho are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.

SBi326,iiRelating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person whose criminalrecord has been expunged.

SBi327,iiRelating to the authority of a court to return certain fees to a person who is thesubject of an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.

SBi328,iiRelating to public school class size limits.

SBi380,iiRelating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal assetforfeiture in this state.

SBi381,iiRelating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.

SBi382,iiRelating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.

SBi383,iiRelating to eligibility for certain higher education grant programs.

SBi384,iiRelating to the scheduling of the administration of certain postsecondary readinessassessment instruments to public high school students.

SBi385,iiRelating to voter approval of local acceptance and use of federal funds for commuterrail projects.



SBi386,iiRelating to the use of federal funds by political subdivisions for payment of thepolitical subdivision ’s debt obligations.

SBi387,iiRelating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certainpolitical subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certainunspent bond proceeds.

SBi388,iiRelating to the repeal of the authorization for a governing body to conduct economicdevelopment negotiations in a closed meeting under the open meetings law.

SBi389,iiRelating to abolishing the Major Events reimbursement program.

SBi390,iiRelating to abolishing the Motor Sports Racing trust fund.

SBi391,iiRelating to abolishing the Events trust fund.

SBi392,iiRelating to abolishing the Major Events Trust fund, the Events trust fund, and theMotor Sports Racing trust fund.

SBi393,iiRelating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance ofthat fund.



SBi430,iiRelating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.


SBi446,iiRelating to the acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision.

SBi447,iiRelating to the selection of certain appraisal district officials.

SBi448,iiRelating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of advalorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.

SBi449,iiRelating to the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of certainbusinesses.

SBi450,iiRelating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearmaccessories, and firearm ammunition.

SBi479,iiRelating to informed consent to immunizations for children.

SBi480,iiRelating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader toseize forfeitable property.

SBi481,iiRelating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from assetforfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.


SBi494,iiRelating to an offense report prepared in the investigation of certain criminal cases.




SBi599,iiRelating to the deferral and reduction or waiver of certain surcharges assessed underthe driver responsibility program.

SBi600,iiRelating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act.

SBi622,iiRelating to itemizing certain public notice expenditures in certain politicalsubdivision budgets.

SBi623,iiRelating to the establishment of a public information Internet website.





SBi677,iiRelating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic creditand industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.




SBi824,iiRelating to compensation of certain justices and judges for performing extrajudicialservices.

SBi1077,iiRelating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals.

SBi1078,iiRelating to the offense of leaving a motor vehicle unattended.

SBi1079,iiRelating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this statethat do not prescribe a culpable mental state.

SBi1080,iiRelating to required disclosures for prenatal genetic screening; imposing a civilpenalty.

SBi1081,iiRelating to the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.







SBi1157,iiRelating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.

SBi1163,iiRelating to establishing and funding a grant program for testing evidence collectedin relation to sexual assaults or other sex offenses; authorizing voluntary contributions.

SBi1213,iiRelating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or onbehalf of patients.



SBi1501,iiRelating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to theelimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators;creating a criminal offense.


SBi1812,iiRelating to the authority of an appraisal district to use public money for lobbyingactivity.

SBi1816,iiRelating to abolishing the spaceport trust fund and the disposition of the balance ofthat fund.

SBi1817,iiRelating to the deposit of the gas utility pipeline tax to the credit of the oil and gasregulation and cleanup fund.

SBi1818,iiRelating to the dispensing of certain drugs by physicians.

SBi1819,iiRelating to the provision of a nursing facility quality-based payment incentivesprogram and a program to increase direct care staff and wages under Medicaid.

SBi1820,iiRelating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.

SBi1821,iiRelating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issuebonds.

SBi1822,iiRelating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this stateand certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previouslycompiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and toconforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided inthe Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civilpenalty.

SBi1823,iiRelating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wirelesscommunications device.

SBi1824,iiRelating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certaindefendants who commit the offense.

SBi1825,iiRelating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.



SBi1826,iiRelating to notification regarding the release of certain sex offenders and to thereporting of vehicle registration information for sex offenders.

SBi1827,iiRelating to a government course for public school students enrolled at the fifth andeighth grade levels.


SBi1836,iiRelating to a study on the adjudication of juveniles charged with misdemeanorspunishable by fine only and the use of certain terms signifying age in the criminal justiceand juvenile justice statutes of this state.

SBi1894,iiRelating to certain suits concerning real property.


SJRi25,iiProposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess ofthe constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the memberselected to each house of the legislature.



SCRi39,iiUrging Congress to reduce the amount of paperwork required of teachers by federallaw.

SRi4,iiRecognizing the Lions of Texas on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of thefounding of Lions Clubs International.

SRi283,iiRecognizing Jerry Jones on the occasion of his induction into the Pro Football Hallof Fame.


SRi576,iiRecognizing March 30, 2017, as Kennedale Day.



SRi895,iiRecognizing Betty Bob Stewart Massey on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

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SBi128,iiRelating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in thecurriculum of commercial driver ’s license training programs offered by public juniorcolleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercialdriver ’s licenses.

SBi173,iiRelating to the uniform election date.

SBi174,iiRelating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States inthe curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of thefounding documents of the United States in public school buildings.



SBi180,iiRelating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.

SBi195,iiRelating to funding under the transportation allotment for public school studentssubject to a high risk of violence while walking to school.

SBi198,iiRelating to voting eligibility requirements for members of a metropolitan planningorganization policy board.

SBi199,iiRelating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.

SBi200,iiRelating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certainpolitical subdivisions.

SBi201,iiRelating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debtobligations.

SBi239,iiRelating to a parent ’s right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy isperformed.

SBi250,iiRelating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by certainpublic institutions of higher education.

SBi277,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentivesrelating to wind-powered energy devices.

SBi287,iiRelating to the designation of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin asthe state botanical garden and arboretum.


SBi361,iiRelating to transportation network companies.




SBi399,iiRelating to nontolled lanes on a highway that has been converted from a nontolledhighway to a toll project.




SBi550,iiRelating to the sale or assignment of tax credits for the certified rehabilitation ofcertified historic structures.

SBi564,iiRelating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of agoverning body relating to information technology security practices.


SBi583,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by alicense holder.

SBi587,iiRelating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certaindependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses providedthrough the network.

SBi588,iiRelating to information regarding private employers who have veteran ’s employmentpreference policies.

SBi589,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavioranalysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.

SBi590,iiRelating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer ’s permit tomanufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities.

SBi601,iiRelating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools fromcertain municipal drainage requirements.


SBi605,iiRelating to procedures for the review and selection of certain instructional materialsby public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

SBi606,iiRelating to the authority of a school district of innovation to administer alternativeassessment instruments to district students.

SBi610,iiRelating to a study on expanding the state virtual school network.

SBi616,iiRelating to requirements for a ballot proposition for a proposed municipal charteramendment.





SBi637,iiRelating to audits of a regional mobility authority by the state auditor.

SBi640,iiRelating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to UniversityInterscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.


SBi659,iiRelating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official ormember of the legislature.

SBi671,iiRelating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language otherthan English.



SBi732,iiRelating to the authority of public junior colleges to offer certain courses andprograms, including under agreements with independent school districts.

SBi744,iiRelating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by amunicipality.

SBi751,iiRelating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date ofthe military base realignment and closure task force.

SBi752,iiRelating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.




SBi805,iiRelating to Texas women veterans.

SBi815,iiRelating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child.

SBi816,iiRelating to the rendition by a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship ofan order that is contrary to the expressed wishes of the child ’s parent.

SBi855,iiRelating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and anabortion facility or affiliate of the facility.

SBi892,iiRelating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.

SBi914,iiRelating to the creation of the Kendall County Water Control and ImprovementDistrict No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issuebonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi940,iiRelating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas WorkforceCommission ’s subsidized child care program.

SBi957,iiRelating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot.



SBi1005,iiRelating to the use of certain assessment instruments as secondary exit-levelassessment instruments to allow certain public school students to receive a high schooldiploma.


SBi1075,iiRelating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to providecertain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

SBi1094,iiRelating to parental rights regarding a student ’s participation in human sexualityinstruction in public schools.

SBi1134,iiRelating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

SBi1135,iiRelating to the first day of instruction at a public school in a district of innovation.






SBi1176,iiRelating to the creation of a water park permit in the Alcoholic Beverage Code;authorizing a fee.

SBi1198,iiRelating to the conversion of the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency to theAlliance Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the powerof eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.

SBi1199,iiRelating to service contract providers.

SBi1200,iiRelating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texasflags by public schools.

SBi1262,iiRelating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certainregulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employmentapplicant ’s or employee ’s criminal history record information.

SBi1276,iiRelating to designation of gender-neutral bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms,shower rooms, and similar facilities.

SBi1287,iiRelating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core statestandards in public schools.



SBi1324,iiRelating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating tomassage therapy.


SBi1385,iiRelating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservationeasement.

SBi1400,iiRelating to state banks, state bank holding companies, and branches of foreignbanks.

SBi1401,iiRelating to the regulation of banks and trust companies.

SBi1402,iiRelating to the regulation of cemeteries and the administration of perpetual caretrust funds.

SBi1403,iiRelating to the regulation of money services businesses.


SBi1427,iiRelating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibitingdiscriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminaloffenses.

SBi1436,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, ordisabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderlyindividual, or disabled individual.

SBi1440,iiRelating to the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at certain candidateevents under the open meetings law.

SBi1455,iiRelating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.

SBi1469,iiRelating to an election for the removal of a director serving on the board of directorsof certain water districts.

SBi1485,iiRelating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balancebilling of insureds for out-of-network health care services.

SBi1486,iiRelating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balancebilling of insureds for out-of-network health care services.

SBi1505,iiRelating to the application of certain taxes imposed on certain tobacco products andto the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes to increase funding for certain healthcare education programs.

SBi1536,iiRelating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services oraccept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis ofsincerely held religious beliefs.

SBi1553,iiRelating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premisesof a school and to the refusal of entry to or ejection from school district property.



SBi1602,iiRelating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortioncomplications; authorizing a civil penalty.


SBi1613,iiRelating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health careprovider.

SBi1614,iiRelating to a misleading representation or misrepresentation in an explanation ofbenefits provided by a health benefit plan issuer or administrator.

SBi1615,iiRelating to what constitutes balance billing of a health benefit plan enrollee by aphysician or health care provider for purposes of certain disclosure and medicationrequirements.

SBi1636,iiRelating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or aninsurer to audit claims.

SBi1677,iiRelating to information about services for women veterans provided through certainstate agency applications.

SBi1698,iiRelating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state.

SBi1759,iiRelating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings incertain municipalities.


SBi1797,iiRelating to regulation of electricians by local governments.

SBi1839,iiRelating to the preparation, certification, and classification of and professionaldevelopment for public school educators.

SBi1843,iiRelating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternativevocational aptitude test.

SBi1844,iiRelating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veteranstreatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participantswho successfully complete that program.

SBi1845,iiRelating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curriculafor which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course creditbased on military service.


SBi1883,iiRelating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the review ofchallenges by open-enrollment charter schools or school districts to accountabilitydeterminations.

SBi1901,iiRelating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.



SBi1909,iiRelating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects.

SBi1989,iiRelating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.

SBi2059,iiRelating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions ofhigher education.

SBi2060,iiRelating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition ofunclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty.

SBi2110,iiRelating to the composition of the Port Authority Advisory Committee.

SBi2114,iiRelating to certain duties of a parent or guardian regarding information in reportsprepared by the Department of Family and Protective Services in adoption cases.

SBi2198,iiRelating to interest that accrues under the Property Tax Code.

SBi2245,iiRelating to the creation of the North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providingauthority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi2255,iiRelating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board.

SBi2263,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Lerin Hills Municipal Utility District ofKendall County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.

SBi2273,iiRelating to the creation of the Kendall County Water Control and ImprovementDistrict No. 4; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issuebonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi2292,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Meyer Ranch Municipal Utility District ofComal County; affecting an existing limited power of eminent domain; providing authorityto issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.




SCRi21,iiRecognizing Texas as a Purple Heart State.

SCRi29,iiDesignating Dripping Springs as the official Wedding Capital of Texas for a 10-yearperiod beginning in 2017.

SCRi41,iiUrging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United StatesAfrica Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston.

SRi33,iiRecognizing Armando Perez who was named the recipient of a Star of Texas Award.



SRi56,iiRecognizing February 3, 2017, as National Wear Red Day in Texas.

SRi96,iiRecognizing Walter Penk for his achievements in the field of mental illness treatmentsfor veterans.

SRi191,iiRecognizing the Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State Library and ArchivesCommission for launching the Read Across Texas program.


SRi231,iiRecognizing Florence Roberta Key Fisher on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

SRi232,iiRecognizing the Texas World War I Centennial Commemoration Association.

SRi262,iiRecognizing Dick Cole as the last surviving Doolittle Raider.

SRi308,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as VIVA San Antonio Day.


SRi347,iiRecognizing the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100thanniversary.

SRi416,iiRecognizing October 13, 2017, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

SRi466,iiRecognizing Barton Middle School and Dr. T. C. McCormick Jr. Middle School fortheir commitment to excellence in education.

SRi484,iiRecognizing Blaine Scott and his family for their service to veterans.

SRi530,iiRecognizing the third anniversary of the dedication of the Texas Capitol VietnamVeterans Monument.

SRi557,iiHonoring Erwin J. De Luna for his contributions as president of the Fiesta SanAntonio Commission.


SRi583,iiRecognizing special needs theme park, Morgan ’s Wonderland.

SRi619,iiRecognizing April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Spouses Day.

SRi624,iiRecognizing the Texas Cavaliers and Michael Casillas for their contributions to theSan Antonio community.

SRi640,iiRecognizing Jan and Kay Heining on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary.

SRi685,iiRecognizing George "Iceman" Gervin on the occasion of his 65th birthday.


SRi740,iiRecognizing the fifth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for theircommitment to public service.

SRi760,iiCommemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of San Antonio.

SRi784,iiRecognizing Sharon Pierce on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi788,iiIn memory of Bertha Cuellar Gonzalez.



SRi809,iiRecognizing James Jennings Ulbrich on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SRi818,iiRecognizing Michael E. Thornton for his service to the nation.

SRi835,iiIn memory of Scott Deem.

SRi864,iiRecognizing the veterans who served as interns during the 85th Legislature for theirservice to the Texas Senate.

SRi881,iiRecognizing Cameron Tanner and Vanessa Cortez on the occasion of their marriage.

SRi916,iiRecognizing Roxanne ’s House on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.


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SBi28,iiRelating to the financing of ports in the state.



SBi86,iiRelating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on theowner ’s property.


SBi130,iiRelating to the computation of the franchise tax.

SBi131,iiRelating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of statefranchise taxes.


SBi133,iiRelating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for alimited period.


SBi135,iiRelating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spendingreduction measures.


SBi240,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value ofthe residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of apartially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteranby a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead.



SBi270,iiRelating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.

SBi289,iiRelating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rules

proposed by state agencies.

SBi293,iiRelating to the proof required to impose payment holds in certain cases of alleged

fraud by Medicaid providers.


SBi349,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain

prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.

SBi376,iiRelating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence

homestead for ad valorem taxation.

SBi415,iiRelating to a prohibition on the performance of dismemberment abortions; providing

penalties; creating a criminal offense.

SBi443,iiRelating to the Rayford Road Municipal Utility District.

SBi445,iiRelating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by

certain political subdivisions and other public entities.

SBi519,iiRelating to the training period for a temporary insurance agent ’s license.

SBi520,iiRelating to provisional permits for certain insurance agents.

SBi521,iiRelating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to

testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.



SBi594,iiRelating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relatingto the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax

purposes.

SBi598,iiRelating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for

certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

SBi621,iiRelating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain

claims arising from construction activities.

SBi626,iiRelating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition

of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.

SBi627,iiRelating to notice of a property owner ’s rights relating to the examination or survey

of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.

SBi628,iiRelating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to

repurchase real property from a condemning entity.

SBi629,iiRelating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as

agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.







SBi718,iiRelating to the regulation of insurance adjusters.

SBi764,iiRelating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence ofpersons who are not lawfully present in the United States.

SBi771,iiRelating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in theUnited States armed forces.


SBi806,iiRelating to a report concerning, and actions by certain state officers regarding, federalmoney provided to this state that is subject to a coercive federal condition.

SBi807,iiRelating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.

SBi873,iiRelating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses,manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities incharging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewaterservices.


SBi908,iiRelating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared stateof disaster.

SBi973,iiRelating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speedrail facility.

SBi974,iiRelating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.


SBi977,iiRelating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.

SBi979,iiRelating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.

SBi981,iiRelating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of traintechnology.

SBi991,iiRelating to providing road powers to the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No.1, of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds.

SBi992,iiRelating to providing road district powers to the Wood Trace Municipal UtilityDistrict No. 3 of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds.

SBi993,iiRelating to providing road district powers to the Montgomery County MunicipalUtility District No. 131; providing authority to issue bonds.



SBi994,iiRelating to providing road district powers to the Montgomery County MunicipalUtility District No. 130; providing authority to issue bonds.

SBi995,iiRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.154; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi996,iiRelating to the creation of the Trinity Lakes Municipal Utility District ofMontgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority toissue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.


SBi1012,iiRelating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on theinsurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state.

SBi1014,iiRelating to The Woodlands Township.

SBi1015,iiRelating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of localgovernment for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement.

SBi1016,iiRelating to the appointment and duties of court investigators for certain courts inguardianship proceedings.

SBi1018,iiRelating to the licensing of family residential centers by the Department of Familyand Protective Services and the detention of certain juveniles.

SBi1019,iiRelating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship inwhich the court has rendered a temporary order.

SBi1047,iiRelating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.

SBi1102,iiRelating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.

SBi1117,iiRelating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal.

SBi1118,iiRelating to the creation of the Blaketree Municipal Utility District No. 2 ofMontgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority toissue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.


SBi1221,iiRelating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality thatimposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.

SBi1260,iiRelating to the Chambers County Improvement District No. 2.


SBi1283,iiRelating to reciprocity requirements for nonresident insurance agents to offer or sellinsurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.



SBi1285,iiRelating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents toowners of life insurance policies.

SBi1289,iiRelating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States forcertain governmental entity projects.

SBi1290,iiRelating to access to criminal history record information by an emergencycommunication district.

SBi1291,iiRelating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.

SBi1292,iiRelating to the creation of a revolving loan program to finance ship channelimprovements.

SBi1301,iiRelating to verification of alcohol content for prior approval of malt beverages.

SBi1304,iiRelating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records.

SBi1306,iiRelating to the enforcement of workers ’ compensation compliance and practicerequirements.

SBi1361,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District ofJefferson County.

SBi1395,iiRelating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities.

SBi1405,iiRelating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a securityinstrument.


SBi1419,iiRelating to eliminating the automatic admission of students to certain publicinstitutions of higher education and scholarships for certain students who qualify forautomatic admission.

SBi1430,iiRelating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Qualityprovide an expedited procedure for acting on certain applications for an amendment to awater right by certain applicants that use desalinated seawater.

SBi1441,iiRelating to the right of certain appellants to supersede a judgment or order onappeal.

SBi1442,iiRelating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certainmunicipalities.

SBi1443,iiRelating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by recipients of benefits undercertain assistance programs.

SBi1468,iiRelating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certainpaid internship or similar programs.





SBi1528,iiRelating to the joint planning process for groundwater management.

SBi1529,iiRelating to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding theavailability and quality of the groundwater resources in this state by the Geo-TechnologyResearch Institute.


SBi1604,iiRelating to the establishment of a junior college by certain independent schooldistricts.

SBi1605,iiRelating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certaindistricts ’Internet websites.

SBi1606,iiRelating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians; authorizingfees.

SBi1607,iiRelating to the operation of vehicles transporting precast prestressed concreteproducts.

SBi1608,iiRelating to the operation of vehicles transporting mobile cranes.


SBi1760,iiRelating to product tastings of alcoholic beverages on certain permitted premises.

SBi1779,iiRelating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid underthe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SBi1847,iiRelating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll and related appraisalrecords.

SBi1872,iiRelating to the medical authorization required to release protected healthinformation in a health care liability claim.

SBi1923,iiRelating to infrastructure funding for state hospital facilities and other state facilities,including the creation of the state hospital fund.

SBi1943,iiRelating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition.

SBi1962,iiRelating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings andadmissions to certain amusement services.

SBi1963,iiRelating to requirements for educator preparation program support for certaincandidates for certification.

SBi1964,iiRelating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones State Forest.

SBi1965,iiRelating to enforcement of child support obligations.

SBi1966,iiRelating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.

SBi1967,iiRelating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offeredby certain health benefit plans.



SBi2014,iiRelating to the administration of certain water districts.

SBi2015,iiRelating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.

SBi2016,iiRelating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilitiesand the prosecution of a related criminal offense.

SBi2017,iiRelating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring anoccupational license and authorizing a fee for certain nonresident persons.

SBi2018,iiRelating to the donation of sick leave by state employees.

SBi2019,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a governmental record;increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi2020,iiRelating to voter information used for juror selections.


SBi2166,iiRelating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues in certainmunicipalities.

SBi2211,iiRelating to a demonstration program for real-time processing of workers ’compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.

SBi2221,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed againsta child with a disability.

SBi2222,iiRelating to insurance requirements for certain nonemergency medical transportation.

SBi2248,iiRelating to the powers of the Harris County Improvement District No. 17.

SBi2249,iiRelating to the creation of the East Lake Houston Management District; providingauthority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

SBi2250,iiRelating to the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater ConservationDistrict.


SBi2267,iiRelating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 555;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providingauthority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.


SBi2269,iiRelating to creation of the Bolivar Management District; providing authority toissue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi2271,iiRelating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority toissue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

SBi2272,iiRelating to the creation of the Beaumont Municipal Management District No. 1;providing authority to issue bonds and impose assessments, fees, or taxes.



SBi2274,iiRelating to the creation of the Lakewood Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting alimited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authorityto impose assessments, fees, and taxes.


SBi2276,iiRelating to the creation of Lakewood Improvement District of Harris County;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, ortaxes.



SBi2285,iiRelating to the boundaries of the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 58.

SBi2286,iiRelating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia ParkwayImprovement District; authorizing assessments.

SBi2287,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility DistrictNo. 525.


SBi2293,iiRelating to the creation of Montgomery County Improvement District No. 1;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, ortaxes.


SJRi14,iiProposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplusstate revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.

SJRi23,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for anexemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residencehomestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabledveteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitableorganization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizingcertain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.




SJRi28,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limitand provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residencehomestead for ad valorem taxation.




SCRi32,iiUrging Congress to provide sufficient federal funding for the construction of a stormsurge barrier along the Texas coast.

SCRi35,iiUrging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden ofthe federal government ’s responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.

SCRi51,iiUrging appropriate state agencies to support the establishment of a veteransmemorial in Conroe.

SCRi52,iiUrging Congress to pass S.2896, the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016.

SRi95,iiCommending Grayson Roach for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi117,iiRecognizing Gerdau ’s Beaumont Steel Mill on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SRi139,iiProclaiming February 6, 2017, as 9-1-1 Day.

SRi140,iiProclaiming February 6, 2017, as Texas Adoptee Rights Day.

SRi187,iiRecognizing Della Freeman on the occasion of her 103rd birthday.

SRi188,iiRecognizing March 5 through 7, 2017, as Golden Triangle Days.

SRi189,iiIn memory of John William Wiesner Jr.

SRi190,iiCommending Anthony Louis Fazzino for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.


SRi253,iiDeclaring February 22, 2017, Chambers County Day.

SRi254,iiRecognizing The Woodlands Family YMCA at Shadowbend on the occasion of its30th anniversary.

SRi309,iiRecognizing Lauren Holtkamp for receiving a 2017 Prudential Spirit of CommunityAward.

SRi310,iiRecognizing Farron C. Hunt for her contributions to her community.

SRi324,iiIn memory of Billy Ray "Wild Bill" Clark.

SRi333,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Galveston County Day.



SRi339,iiRecognizing the 181st anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration ofIndependence.

SRi363,iiCommending Will Easterby for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi365,iiCommending Daniel Scaramuzzi for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi366,iiCommending Will Pollard for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi367,iiCommending Michael Vickers for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi368,iiCommending Evan Loyka for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi369,iiCommending Ryan DeKoekkoek for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi375,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Montgomery County Day.

SRi396,iiCommending Kyle Pogue for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi422,iiCommending Jackson Fuja for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi423,iiCommending Ethan Hatch for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi425,iiRecognizing Richard J. Tramm for his contributions to the Lone Star GroundwaterConservation District.

SRi457,iiRecognizing Eunice and Nicholas Peet on the occasion of their 75th weddinganniversary.

SRi476,iiIn memory of Bobby G. Yancey.

SRi506,iiRecognizing March 23, 2017, as Community Impact Newspaper Day.

SRi507,iiIn memory of William Ross "Iron Bill" Dowling.

SRi544,iiRecognizing the Tin Roof BBQ Cook-off.


SRi648,iiRecognizing the Conroe Symphony Orchestra on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.



SRi732,iiCommending Aiden Joseph Vennard for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi742,iiRecognizing the dedication of the Salvation Army Wayne Bergstrom Center of Hope.

SRi754,iiIn memory of Thais Hamm Cochran.

SRi780,iiRecognizing The Red Brick Tavern for winning the Best Burger in Town contest.





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SBi26,iiRelating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs andmeasures to reduce emissions.

SBi31,iiRelating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motorvehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.



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SBi178,iiRelating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

SBi277,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives

relating to wind-powered energy devices.

SBi300,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas;

providing for the imposition of fees.


SBi570,iiRelating to the regulation of the retention, storage, transportation, disposal,

processing, and reuse of used or scrap tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal

offense.

SBi573,iiRelating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps

issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.


SBi580,iiRelating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of

industrial emergency response teams.

SBi586,iiRelating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural

incumbent local exchange companies.

SBi618,iiRelating to the liability of certain property owners who allow handguns to be carried

on certain property.

SBi619,iiRelating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration law

enforcement and efforts to enhance international border security.

SBi634,iiRelating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce

training program providers.



SBi775,iiRelating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property

regarding the impact of military installations.


SBi822,iiRelating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to

the Parks and Wildlife Department.

SBi832,iiRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the

municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.

SBi842,iiRelating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to

a firearm silencer.


SBi983,iiRelating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.



SBi1026,iiRelating to the method for determining whether a property owner has created thenumber of new qualifying jobs required for eligibility for a limitation on the appraisedvalue of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposesunder the Texas Economic Development Act.

SBi1027,iiRelating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the newjobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraisedvalue of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposesunder the Texas Economic Development Act.

SBi1028,iiRelating to a periodic review of local government programs that award economicdevelopment incentives to business entities.

SBi1045,iiRelating to the consolidation of public notice requirements for certain air qualitypermit applications.

SBi1046,iiRelating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.

SBi1054,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed by a personwho is unlawfully present in the United States; changing eligibility for parole andmandatory supervision.

SBi1105,iiRelating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oilrecycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.


SBi1171,iiRelating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas HealthReinsurance System.

SBi1386,iiRelating to the use of habitual toll violator remedies by certain toll project entities.

SBi1393,iiRelating to the services that require a structural pest control license; changing theapplicability of an occupational license.


SBi1421,iiRelating to access to criminal history record information by the RailroadCommission of Texas.

SBi1422,iiRelating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the RailroadCommission of Texas.

SBi1432,iiRelating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority.

SBi1446,iiRelating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.

SBi1447,iiRelating to the liability of a sport shooting range.

SBi1448,iiRelating to restricting employers from prohibiting certain employees from carrying,transporting, storing, or using handguns or ammunition.



SBi1454,iiRelating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.

SBi1514,iiRelating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem taxpurposes as qualified open-space land if the land begins to be used for oil and gasoperations.

SBi1530,iiRelating to the regulation of persons and business activities subject to regulation bycertain finance agencies.

SBi1541,iiRelating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of drill cuttings.

SBi1603,iiRelating to state agency investigations.

SBi1627,iiRelating to consulting agreements, limitation on appraised value, and supplementalpayments under the Texas Economic Development Act.

SBi1628,iiRelating to the replacement of contested case hearings for certain environmentalpermits with a petition for administrative review.

SBi1629,iiRelating to systems of prior authorization for the control, management, and disposalof certain nonhazardous, industrial solid wastes for which there are minimum federalrequirements.

SBi1720,iiRelating to the identification of breeder deer by use of microchip implants.

SBi1835,iiRelating to names of domestic and foreign filing entities for transacting business inthis state; creating an offense.

SBi2058,iiRelating to criminal history record information obtained by the savings andmortgage lending commissioner.

SBi2209,iiRelating to the regulation of package store permit holders.

SBi2246,iiRelating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.

SJRi20,iiProposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenuereceived from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.


SJRi51,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that theeligibility of open-space land for ad valorem taxation on the basis of its productivecapacity does not end because an oil and gas lessee begins conducting oil and gasoperations on the land if the land otherwise continues to be devoted to farm, ranch, orwildlife management purposes or timber production.



SCRi26,iiUrging Congress to review federal regulations on the oil and gas industry.



SCRi35,iiUrging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for bearing the financial burden ofthe federal government ’s responsibility to secure the Texas-Mexico international border.

SRi31,iiIn memory of Anita Palmer Hackley.

SRi32,iiRecognizing Nick Schreiber for being named the Texas Big Brother of the Year.

SRi83,iiRecognizing January 31, 2017, as Palo Pinto County Day.

SRi163,iiCelebrating February 16, 2017, as East Parker County Day.

SRi164,iiWelcoming members of the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association to theCapitol.

SRi274,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Liquefied Natural Gas Day.

SRi306,iiCelebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days.

SRi405,iiRecognizing Theodore Roosevelt IV for his commitment to conservation.

SRi411,iiIn memory of Donald Blair Lang Jr.

SRi412,iiCelebrating March 16, 2017, as Absolutely Incredible Kid Day.

SRi426,iiRecognizing March 21, 2017, as Tarleton State University Day.

SRi440,iiRecognizing March 21, 2017, as Stephenville Day.

SRi468,iiRecognizing March 22, 2017, as Texas Energy Day.

SRi515,iiRecognizing March 28 and 29, 2017, as Collin County Days.


SRi711,iiIn memory of Harrison Brown.


SRi718,iiRecognizing May 8 through 13, 2017, as Economic Development Week in Sherman,Texas.


SRi765,iiRecognizing Frenchy and Teri Rheault for their contributions to the Dentoncommunity.

SRi781,iiCongratulating the Texas Woman ’s University gymnastics team on winning the 2017USA Gymnastics Women ’s Collegiate National Championships.

SRi857,iiRecognizing the Aledo High School football team for winning a state championship.

SRi943,iiSuspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 2445.

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SBi47,iiRelating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions anddeferred dispositions for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.


SBi50,iiRelating to the offense of hazing.

SBi78,iiRelating to the disposition of state surplus or salvage data processing equipment by theTexas Department of Criminal Justice.

SBi82,iiRelating to prohibiting the temporary closure of segments of the state highway systemon days that certain scheduled events are being held in certain municipalities.

SBi87,iiRelating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violationdetected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.

SBi102,iiRelating to general officers within the state military department.

SBi115,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.

SBi128,iiRelating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in thecurriculum of commercial driver ’s license training programs offered by public juniorcolleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercialdriver ’s licenses.

SBi129,iiRelating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.

SBi143,iiRelating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.

SBi144,iiRelating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.

SBi145,iiRelating to a voter education program for high school seniors.

SBi146,iiRelating to automatic update of voter registration on issuance or change of a driver ’slicense or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.



SBi147,iiRelating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver ’s license oridentification card by the Department of Public Safety.

SBi148,iiRelating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election.

SBi149,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18 years of age topreregister to vote.


SBi165,iiRelating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation orgender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.

SBi166,iiRelating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.


SBi191,iiRelating to the ability of a nonexempt employee to participate in certain academic,disciplinary, college and career readiness, and developmental activities of the employee ’schild or grandchild.

SBi192,iiRelating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights,allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system.

SBi193,iiRelating to Texas community schools.

SBi194,iiRelating to the use of seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.


SBi196,iiRelating to a notification requirement if a public school, including anopen-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarianassigned to the school during all instructional hours.

SBi213,iiRelating to the office of ombudsman for the Department of Family and ProtectiveServices.

SBi227,iiRelating to certain substances listed in Penalty Group 2 of the Texas ControlledSubstances Act.

SBi278,iiRelating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in arear-facing child passenger safety seat system.

SBi312,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation;authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for theacquisition of replacement aircraft; creating a criminal offense.








SBi330,iiRelating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes asqualified open-space land.

SBi341,iiRelating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on aholder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person whoprovides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.

SBi344,iiRelating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certainemergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention.


SBi368,iiRelating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certaincounties.

SBi369,iiRelating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internalinvestigatory interviews.

SBi370,iiRelating to the discipline and behavior management of a student enrolled in a gradelevel below grade three at a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

SBi402,iiRelating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility ofpersons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.

SBi448,iiRelating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of advalorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.

SBi462,iiRelating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convictedof certain offenses involving wage theft.


SBi473,iiRelating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractorsand subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty.

SBi474,iiRelating to required provision of workers ’ compensation insurance coverage foremployees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.

SBi475,iiRelating to safety training for employees performing construction work under acontract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.

SBi476,iiRelating to claims for unpaid wages.

SBi489,iiRelating to recommendations regarding instruction in public schools to prevent theuse of e-cigarettes.



SBi506,iiRelating to certain voting systems.

SBi508,iiRelating to including student input before the adoption of a major curriculuminitiative by a school district.

SBi517,iiRelating to the compensation provided to the governing body of certain specialdistricts.


SBi546,iiRelating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems tostate supported living centers.

SBi552,iiRelating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants forcertain individuals.



SBi581,iiRelating to the requirements for a change of name for a person with a final felonyconviction or a person required to register as a sex offender.

SBi582,iiRelating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.

SBi584,iiRelating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists.


SBi666,iiRelating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually orientedbusinesses; creating a criminal offense.

SBi693,iiRelating to three-point seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.

SBi695,iiRelating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high schoolstudents.

SBi717,iiRelating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in adisaster.

SBi725,iiRelating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.

SBi727,iiRelating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout andcompletion rates for purposes of public school accountability.

SBi748,iiRelating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a specialeducation program.


SBi794,iiRelating to the biennial report to the legislature on grants made to entities under theTexas Enterprise Fund.





SBi900,iiRelating to penalties for certain family violence offenses and for assultive offensesagainst certain persons; imposing court costs.

SBi908,iiRelating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared stateof disaster.

SBi920,iiRelating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property,including access based on danger of family violence.

SBi925,iiRelating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.

SBi961,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman.

SBi962,iiRelating to requiring public institutions of higher education to develop and establishan online reporting system for sex offenses.

SBi968,iiRelating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of highereducation and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an optionto electronically report certain offenses to the institution.

SBi969,iiRelating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education toprovide amnesty to students who report certain incidents, including sexual harassment,sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.

SBi972,iiRelating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on whicha building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.

SBi989,iiRelating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loanprogram.

SBi997,iiRelating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places ofworship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.

SBi998,iiRelating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderlyindividual, or disabled individual.


SBi1063,iiRelating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected abuse or neglectof a child.

SBi1089,iiRelating to the certification of food service workers.

SBi1113,iiRelating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changingfacility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools;authorizing a civil penalty.

SBi1115,iiRelating to the revocation of certain water utilities ’certificate of public convenienceand necessity for major rules violations.

SBi1121,iiRelating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal casesinvolving theft by check or issuance of a bad check.



SBi1123,iiRelating to conditions on the receipt of tuition and fee exemptions at publicinstitutions of higher education for adopted students formerly in foster or other residentialcare.


SBi1139,iiRelating to the allocation of certain fees on the sale of cigarettes and cigarettetobacco products manufactured by certain companies to the permanent health fund forhigher education and to the use of money in that fund.



SBi1159,iiRelating to exempting course materials purchased, used, or consumed by certainstudents from the sales and use tax.

SBi1160,iiRelating to a prohibition on sex discrimination in compensation.

SBi1161,iiRelating to access to certain preventive health and family planning services.

SBi1162,iiRelating to the payment of gratuities to certain employees.


SBi1165,iiRelating to judicial proceedings on a petition to set aside a conviction or an order ofexpunction of arrest records and files for certain victims of trafficking of persons orcompelling prostitution who are convicted of certain offenses.

SBi1166,iiRelating to providing for the review of certain county departments of education bythe Sunset Advisory Commission.

SBi1189,iiRelating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergencycontraception to sexual assault survivors.

SBi1192,iiRelating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer ’s disease.

SBi1194,iiRelating to community outreach on the dangers of abusable synthetic substances.

SBi1195,iiRelating to studies and reports on the prosecution of criminal cases involvingabusable synthetic substances.

SBi1196,iiRelating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network orweb address.

SBi1203,iiRelating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to anonline service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.

SBi1214,iiRelating to a succession plan for a regional public defender ’s office that primarilyhandles capital cases.



SBi1220,iiRelating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, career

information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.

SBi1242,iiRelating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or

a person protected by a protective order.

SBi1244,iiRelating to the prima facie speed limit in an urban district.

SBi1245,iiRelating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate

traffic deaths in this state.

SBi1250,iiRelating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain

offenses involving family violence.

SBi1251,iiRelating to making a voluntary contribution to the Ending Homelessness fund when

registering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.

SBi1269,iiRelating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on

flood control infrastructure for Harris and Galveston Counties.


SBi1311,iiRelating to the creation of a Texas resident driver ’s permit, provisional Texas

resident driver ’s permit, and Texas resident driver ’s instruction permit and the amount and

allocation of state traffic fine funds; creating an offense.

SBi1341,iiRelating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of

associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.

SBi1342,iiRelating to prohibited nonconsensual genital surgery on certain minors with intersex

traits.

SBi1345,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a

charitable organization and used to provide tax return preparation and other financial

services without regard to the beneficiaries ’ability to pay.

SBi1398,iiRelating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained

classrooms or other settings providing special education services.


SBi1484,iiRelating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissioner

of education.

SBi1489,iiRelating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.

SBi1579,iiRelating to authorizing the secretary of state to terminate the existence of a domestic

filing entity if a substantial owner or governing person of the entity has been convicted of

human trafficking or compelling prostitution.

SBi1580,iiRelating to the testing of drinking water from and the replacement and repair of

drinking water outlets and water lines on publicly owned and operated property.

SBi1581,iiRelating to a public defender ’s investigation into a defendant ’s finances.



SBi1582,iiRelating to community supervision in this state and the waiver or modification of

certain fees, fines, and costs imposed on certain defendants; changing fees applicable to

community supervision or a defendant ’s participation in certain programs.

SBi1583,iiRelating to the commitment of a defendant who is found incompetent to stand trial

and who is a person with an intellectual disability.

SBi1584,iiRelating to the conditions of community supervision.

SBi1586,iiRelating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties and

municipalities to establish a minimum wage.

SBi1587,iiRelating to lead in drinking water at public schools.

SBi1599,iiRelating to maternal mortality reporting and investigation information.

SBi1609,iiRelating to regulation by a property owners ’ association of certain religious

displays.

SBi1656,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead

preservation districts and reinvestment zones.

SBi1693,iiRelating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well

Advisory Committee.

SBi1739,iiRelating to the suspension, termination, and reinstatement of certain services

provided to military service members who are serving on active duty.

SBi1757,iiRelating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence

offenses.

SBi1765,iiRelating to tax increment reinvestment zone transparency and accountability.

SBi1777,iiRelating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the violation of a rule adopted or

order issued under the Flood Control and Insurance Act.

SBi1778,iiRelating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide

prevention.

SBi1787,iiRelating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services

Commission and the commission ’s office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste,

and abuse in health and human services.

SBi1806,iiRelating to requiring the use of multidisciplinary teams appointed by children ’sadvocacy centers in certain child abuse investigations.

SBi1824,iiRelating to punishment for the offense of forgery and to a fee imposed on certain

defendants who commit the offense.

SBi1834,iiRelating to the allocation of money associated with delays of transportation projects.

SBi1836,iiRelating to a study on the adjudication of juveniles charged with misdemeanors

punishable by fine only and the use of certain terms signifying age in the criminal justice

and juvenile justice statutes of this state.




SBi1850,iiRelating to public outreach materials to foster awareness of certain public schoolcurriculum requirements.

SBi1851,iiRelating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victimsof certain sexual assault offenses.

SBi1852,iiRelating to a study on dropout prevention and recovery before the ninth grade.

SBi1853,iiRelating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole orto mandatory supervision.

SBi1857,iiRelating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Familyand Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or localjuvenile justice agency.

SBi1864,iiRelating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority.


SBi1911,iiRelating to the provision of certain self-help resources by state and county courts,including through the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk.

SBi1914,iiRelating to the examination of volunteer deputy registrars.

SBi1934,iiRelating to requiring the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to notify employeesof an open-enrollment charter school of the revocation, nonrenewal, expiration, orsurrender of a charter.

SBi1975,iiRelating to establishing the Texas Peace Officers ’Memorial Ceremony Committeeto recognize and honor peace officers who were killed in the line of duty.

SBi1977,iiRelating to the authority of the independent ombudsman for the Texas JuvenileJustice Department to investigate and evaluate certain juvenile facilities.

SBi1990,iiRelating to low income housing tax credits awarded for certain developments.

SBi1991,iiRelating to the administration of federal funds under the Cranston-GonzalezNational Affordable Housing Act.

SBi2100,iiRelating to a study of the fees charged by the Railroad Commission of Texas.

SBi2101,iiRelating to the inspection, maintenance, and repair of guardrails by the TexasDepartment of Transportation.

SBi2102,iiRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to lower speed limits on certainhighways.

SBi2103,iiRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to alter prima facie speed limits.






SBi2192,iiRelating to the economic impact of closures on the state highway system duringcertain periods.

SBi2238,iiRelating to certain sexual offenses and certain other offenses involving conduct of asexual nature, including the creation of the criminal offenses of sexual coercion, indecentassault, and possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child, and tocertain criminal acts committed in relation to those offenses.


SBi2294,iiRelating to the use of regional mobility authority toll projects by public schoolbuses.

SJRi16,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providingthat marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman andprohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizingany legal status identical or similar to marriage.

SJRi44,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the recognition of equal rights ofall people.


SCRi37,iiUrging Congress to increase appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fundto properly maintain ship channels.

SCRi38,iiUrging Congress to continue to support NAFTA.


SCRi42,iiDirecting the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt a Vision Zero strategy toreduce traffic fatalities and injuries.

SCRi46,iiDirecting the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building inthe Capitol Complex in honor of former president George H. W. Bush.

SRi39,iiRecognizing the Greater Houston League of United Latin American Citizens Council4241 for its commitment to civil rights.

SRi155,iiRecognizing the Houston Hispanic Forum on the occasion of its Career andEducation Day.

SRi252,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Literacy Education Day.

SRi272,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as the Day of the Fallen.

SRi341,iiRecognizing March 6, 2017, as Texas Social Work Day.



SRi345,iiRecognizing the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker in honor of James

Sherwood Lucas and his son, Alfred T. Lucas.

SRi364,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce Day.

SRi374,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Space Day.

SRi387,iiCelebrating March 13, 2017, as Houston Advocacy Day.

SRi452,iiRecognizing David L. Smith and Linda Smith on the occasion of their 25th pastoral

anniversary.

SRi474,iiRecognizing Amber Anderson Mostyn for being honored at the 2017 Annie ’s List

Houston Luncheon.

SRi547,iiRecognizing the Denver Harbor Little League on the occasion of its 58th anniversary.

SRi602,iiRecognizing April 10, 2017, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day.

SRi610,iiRecognizing the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its

40th anniversary.

SRi630,iiRecognizing the ninth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and

Fellows Program.

SRi653,iiRecognizing the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker in honor of the life

of James Robert Cade.

SRi654,iiRecognizing April 25, 2017, as San Jacinto College Day.

SRi684,iiRecognizing Johnny N. Mata on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

SRi710,iiRecognizing Fran Valenzuela for her contributions to her community.


SRi773,iiRecognizing Joe Fred Russell on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as pastor of

Greater Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.

SRi854,iiObserving National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2, 2017.

SRi892,iiRecognizing John G. Pohlman on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi925,iiRecognizing Diane Schenke for her contributions to the East End area of Houston.

HALL, BOB


SBi3,iiRelating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit

scholarship and educational expense assistance program.

SBi4,iiRelating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local

governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties

and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty;

creating a criminal offense.


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SBi38,iiRelating to certain procedural matters in courts exercising probate jurisdiction.



SBi40,iiRelating to the bond required and the bond insurance obtained for certain judges.


SBi84,iiRelating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas Department of Transportationprojects.

SBi85,iiRelating to the verification of employment authorization by state contractors and stategrant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program, and to authorization forthe suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employmentof persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.

SBi86,iiRelating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on theowner ’s property.



SBi89,iiRelating to the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rightsof the Texas Constitution.

SBi90,iiRelating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.

SBi91,iiRelating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.

SBi92,iiRelating to prohibition of certain regulations by a county, municipality, or otherpolitical subdivision.

SBi93,iiRelating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal orinternational laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition withinthe State of Texas.

SBi94,iiRelating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in supportof operations to secure the Texas border.

SBi95,iiRelating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products; adding a provisionsubject to a criminal penalty.

SBi96,iiRelating to Internet access to meetings of the board of directors of a regional mobilityauthority.

SBi97,iiRelating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valoremtaxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.

SBi98,iiRelating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special languageprograms for certain students of limited English proficiency.

SBi99,iiRelating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office inthe office of the governor and other incentives for media productions.

SBi100,iiRelating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance ofthat fund.



SBi101,iiRelating to commissioned security officers employed by the board of trustees of aschool district.

SBi102,iiRelating to general officers within the state military department.

SBi103,iiRelating to the provision of bags to customers of a business at the point of sale.

SBi104,iiRelating to prohibiting certain physician questions regarding firearms.

SBi105,iiRelating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trustfund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, andEvents trust fund.

SBi106,iiRelating to criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners.

SBi107,iiRelating to rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission relating to lobbyists or thereporting of political contributions or expenditures.

SBi108,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by aperson who is unlawfully present in the United States.




SBi246,iiRelating to the eligibility of applicants for the state bar examination.

SBi250,iiRelating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by certainpublic institutions of higher education.


SBi260,iiRelating to the abolishment of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and theGovernor ’s Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.



SBi372,iiRelating to regulation of title insurance.

SBi373,iiRelating to designating English as the official language of this state.


SBi405,iiRelating to voting and election procedures; creating an offense.

SBi406,iiRelating to certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth, fetal death certificates, and thedisposition of fetal remains; imposing administrative penalties.





SBi448,iiRelating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad

valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.

SBi454,iiRelating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit

affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.

SBi488,iiRelating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot

propositions.

SBi493,iiRelating to the sunset review of regional mobility authorities.


SBi501,iiRelating to the disclosure of certain contracts, services, and compensation in personal

financial statements filed by public officers and candidates.




SBi514,iiRelating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement;

authorizing fines and fees.


SBi578,iiRelating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteran

suicide prevention action plan.










SBi655,iiRelating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial

jurisdiction.


SBi813,iiRelating to recovery of damages, attorney ’s fees, and costs related to frivolous

regulatory actions by state agencies.



SBi822,iiRelating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System tothe Parks and Wildlife Department.

SBi943,iiRelating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations.

SBi1001,iiRelating to vehicle safety inspections, including vehicles exempt from thoseinspections.

SBi1068,iiRelating to physical fitness assessment of public school students.


SBi1125,iiRelating to the early voting period.

SBi1126,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 352 as the Staff SergeantJeremie S. Border Memorial Highway.



SBi1141,iiRelating to instruction of certain students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

SBi1142,iiRelating to providing for an automatic vote recount in the case of certain electiondiscrepancies; creating an offense.

SBi1143,iiRelating to a prohibition on converting high occupancy vehicle highway lanes totolled lanes.

SBi1144,iiRelating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.



SBi1173,iiRelating to evaluation of public school performance.


SBi1248,iiRelating to municipal regulation of manufactured home communities.


SBi1307,iiRelating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to disciplinejudges.

SBi1308,iiRelating to the program to provide free or reduced-price meals to certain publicschool students.



SBi1309,iiRelating to state requirements for teacher training and student instruction regarding

certain subjects in public schools.

SBi1310,iiRelating to elimination of the requirement that a school district establish a local

school health advisory council.

SBi1316,iiRelating to staff development in suicide prevention for public school educators.

SBi1356,iiRelating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.

SBi1357,iiRelating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental

entities; creating a criminal offense.

SBi1358,iiRelating to the sunset review of the Legislative Budget Board and a study by the

comptroller on the accuracy of fiscal notes prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.

SBi1437,iiRelating to payment for the use of a highway toll project.

SBi1714,iiRelating to the expenditure of proceeds and property from and the state ’s burden of

proof in asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

SBi1715,iiRelating to the use of corrugated stainless steel tubing in residential and commercial

structures.

SBi1716,iiRelating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.

SBi1717,iiRelating to the location and hours for early voting by personal appearance.

SBi1718,iiRelating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.

SBi1719,iiRelating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of trespass by certain persons

carrying handguns.

SBi1731,iiRelating to the repeal of laws governing certain state entities, including the

functions of those entities, and to certain duties, responsibilities, and functions of the Texas

Commission on Environmental Quality on the abolishment of certain of those entities.

SBi1733,iiRelating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental

officials.

SBi1736,iiRelating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property

owned, controlled, or managed by the person.


SBi1812,iiRelating to the authority of an appraisal district to use public money for lobbying

activity.

SBi1942,iiRelating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or

ammunition by a license holder in a motor vehicle in a parking area of a primary or

secondary school.

SBi2012,iiRelating to the study of an economic impact zone by the Texas Department of

Transportation.

SBi2090,iiRelating to procedures for uniform procedures for conducting an election.



SBi2091,iiRelating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by apolitical subdivision.

SBi2092,iiRelating to the process for review after a decision to terminate a teacher ’s contractor suspend a teacher without pay.

SBi2093,iiRelating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.



SBi2096,iiRelating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.

SBi2097,iiRelating to the use of gold and silver coins and bullion.

SBi2098,iiRelating to requirements for underground facility damage prevention and safety.

SBi2099,iiRelating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforcerequirements for the prevention of damage to interstate and intrastate undergroundfacilities.

SBi2145,iiRelating to the public school finance system.

SBi2172,iiRelating to determination of resident status.

SJRi7,iiProposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement offederal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution.

SJRi8,iiProposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who areunlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing afelony.

SJRi9,iiProposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn childrenand prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law.



SCRi2,iiUrging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the ParentalRights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.


SCRi5,iiDesignating Rockwall as the official Live Music Capital of North Texas.

SCRi30,iiGranting Barbara Stegall permission to sue the Texas Municipal League, TMLMultiState Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool, Inc., and UMR, Inc.



SCRi55,iiRequesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to

create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.

SRi198,iiRecognizing February 16, 2017, as Rowlett Day.

SRi199,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as Garland Day.

SRi280,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Van Zandt County Day.

SRi281,iiRecognizing February 26 through 28, 2017, as Rockwall County Days.

SRi283,iiRecognizing Jerry Jones on the occasion of his induction into the Pro Football Hall

of Fame.

SRi296,iiRecognizing March 27, 2017, as Kaufman County Day.

SRi297,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Fannin County Day.

SRi322,iiRecognizing March 2, 2017, as Hunt County Day.

SRi335,iiHonoring Bryan Shaw and Danny Shaw.

SRi392,iiRecognizing March 9, 2017, as Hopkins County Day.

SRi437,iiRecognizing the Forney BBQ Cook-Off and Festival.

SRi458,iiRecognizing March 30, 2017, as Balch Springs Day.

SRi459,iiRecognizing March 23, 2017, as Seagoville Day.

SRi473,iiRecognizing the fire departments that responded to a structure fire in Balch Springs.

SRi549,iiRecognizing April 2017 as Parkinson ’s Disease Awareness Month.

SRi579,iiRecognizing April 5 and 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of Republican Women

Legislative Days.

SRi586,iiRecognizing April 11 and 12, 2017, as Leadership Mesquite Days.

SRi587,iiRecognizing the dedication of the Dr. D. Arlington Talbot Building at Texas A&M

University–Commerce.

SRi598,iiRecognizing April 25, 2017, as Rains County Day.

SRi682,iiRecognizing May 7 through 9, 2017, as Hopkins County Adult Leadership Days.


SRi937,iiIn memory of James Clayton Young.

HANCOCK, KELLY





HANCOCK, KELLYi— i(Continued)





SBi5,iiRelating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal

penalty and increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi6,iiRelating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing

facility; authorizing a civil penalty.

SBi7,iiRelating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of

educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an

existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SBi8,iiRelating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human

fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of

action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.



SBi11,iiRelating to the provision of child protective services and other health and human

services by certain state agencies or under contract with a state agency, including foster

care, child protective, relative and kinship caregiver support, prevention and early

intervention health care, and adoption services.

SBi12,iiRelating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the

purchase of bulletproof vests and body armor.


SBi14,iiRelating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal

offenses.

SBi15,iiRelating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the

surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.

SBi16,iiRelating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to

carry a handgun.


SBi21,iiRelating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a

convention called under Article Vof the United States Constitution.

SBi23,iiRelating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic

verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

SBi24,iiRelating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence

concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.




SBi451,iiRelating to regulation of short-term rentals and short-term rental marketplaces bymunicipalities and counties.

SBi452,iiRelating to the effect of certain agreements with a collective bargaining organizationon certain state-funded public work contracts.

SBi453,iiRelating to the interests of certain holding companies in certain repair facilities.

SBi507,iiRelating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefitclaims involving balance billing.

SBi558,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 360 in Ellis and TarrantCounties as the Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway.

SBi559,iiRelating to the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies.

SBi560,iiRelating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card; providing a civil penalty.

SBi561,iiRelating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuitycontract proceeds.

SBi562,iiRelating to the provision of surplus lines insurance to certain commercial insureds.

SBi563,iiRelating to the definition of commercial property insurance for purposes of certainprovisions governing insurance rates and policy forms.

SBi620,iiRelating to a student ’s eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the statevirtual school network.

SBi679,iiRelating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certainother professions.

SBi680,iiRelating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connectionwith prescription drug coverage.

SBi681,iiRelating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.

SBi733,iiRelating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of watermaintained for public recreational purposes.

SBi734,iiRelating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of adistiller ’s and rectifier ’s permit.

SBi735,iiRelating to periodic rate adjustment by and to certain transactions involving electricutilities.

SBi736,iiRelating to a report on the sale of retail electric power by the General Land Office.

SBi737,iiRelating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.


SBi875,iiRelating to civil liability for damages caused by a person while intoxicated orotherwise related to the person ’s intoxication.

SBi876,iiRelating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review incertain workers ’compensation cases.



SBi877,iiRelating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers ’compensationactions.

SBi878,iiRelating to named driver policy disclosure requirements.

SBi951,iiRelating to the regulation of the manufacture and sale of wine and certain relatedactivities; authorizing a fee.

SBi952,iiRelating to enforcement of a lien on property in a self-service storage facility by asale conducted through an Internet website.

SBi953,iiRelating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises ofcertain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.

SBi954,iiRelating to the authority of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to offer a civilpenalty in lieu of suspending a permit or license.

SBi955,iiRelating to the rates of the taxes imposed on the first sale of ale, malt liquor, andbeer; reducing a tax rate.

SBi956,iiRelating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor.

SBi1002,iiRelating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemploymentbenefit expenses for electric utilities.

SBi1003,iiRelating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in thelifeline program.

SBi1004,iiRelating to the deployment of network nodes in public right-of-way; authorizingfees.

SBi1070,iiRelating to authorized reinsurance and financial statement credit and accounting forreinsurance.

SBi1071,iiRelating to the regulation of insurance holding company systems, includinginternationally active insurance groups; authorizing a fee.

SBi1072,iiRelating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvencyexamination of an insurance carrier.

SBi1073,iiRelating to registration statement and reporting requirements of insurers in aninsurance holding company system.

SBi1093,iiRelating to the inspection of certain commercial motor vehicles that are notdomiciled in this state.


SBi1147,iiRelating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas MusicFoundation; authorizing fees.




SBi1425,iiRelating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals;

providing a civil penalty.


SBi1427,iiRelating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting

discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal

offenses.

SBi1515,iiRelating to the authority to install a small wireless facility in a public right-of-way.

SBi1516,iiRelating to the registration and regulation of appraisal management companies;

authorizing fees; expanding the applicability of an occupational registration.

SBi1517,iiRelating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign

entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.

SBi1518,iiRelating to corporations, associations, real estate investment trusts, and related

entities; authorizing fees.

SBi1519,iiRelating to the definition of a public entertainment facility and the promotion,

sponsorship, or advertising of an entertainment event or venue or alcoholic beverage at

certain governmentally owned public entertainment facilities.

SBi1520,iiRelating to duties of physicians and certain other entities regarding patient records.

SBi2064,iiRelating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for

medical care.

SBi2065,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities.

SBi2066,iiRelating to the attachment of a hospital lien on a cause of action or claim of an

injured person who receives hospital services.

SBi2067,iiRelating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.

SBi2087,iiRelating to the creation of a temporary health insurance risk pool.

SBi2203,iiRelating to the business of title insurance.

SBi2204,iiRelating to the administration of the certified capital company program by the office

of the comptroller of public accounts.


SBi2206,iiRelating to information required to be disclosed by certain investors of publicly

traded companies whose headquarters are located in this state.

SBi2207,iiRelating to the appeal of a determination of the appraised value of certain property

for ad valorem tax purposes.

SBi2208,iiRelating to the transfer of the regulation of property tax professionals from the

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to the comptroller of public accounts;

providing civil and administrative penalties.

SBi2209,iiRelating to the regulation of package store permit holders.



SBi2210,iiRelating to health benefit plan provider network listings and directories; authorizingan assessment.

SBi2211,iiRelating to a demonstration program for real-time processing of workers ’compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.

SBi2212,iiRelating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certainfunctions of the Texas Real Estate Commission.

SBi2279,iiRelating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchiseddealer or dealership by certain manufacturers.


SJRi60,iiProposing a constitutional amendment establishing a lower amount for expenses thatcan be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for ahome equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan,changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the thresholdfor an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans onagricultural homesteads.



SRi3,iiAdopting Permanent Rules of the Senate of the 85th Legislature.


SRi268,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Irving Day.





SRi696,iiRecognizing Bill Meier on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the longestfilibuster in the Texas Senate.


SRi729,iiIn memory of Norman Lee Robinson.

SRi801,iiRecognizing search and rescue dog, Luca, for his life-saving actions.



SRi817,iiRecognizing Andre Caracciolo for his heroism.


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SBi35,iiRelating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.

SBi42,iiRelating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.

SBi48,iiRelating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university andcollege students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.

SBi154,iiRelating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a career andtechnical education workforce specialist pilot program.

SBi155,iiRelating to requirements for participants in extracurricular athletic activitiessponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League, including a suddencardiac arrest awareness form.

SBi156,iiRelating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings.

SBi157,iiRelating to certain statutory changes to reflect same-sex marriages, including therepeal of the statutory prohibition against the recognition of a civil union or similarrelationship entered into in another state between two persons of the same sex.


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SBi158,iiRelating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members andveterans.

SBi159,iiRelating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding theconstitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.




SBi183,iiRelating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt ofcigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

SBi203,iiRelating to removing the deadline for the Department of Family and ProtectiveServices to enter into permanency care assistance agreements.

SBi256,iiRelating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims offamily violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.

SBi267,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing theamount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals;authorizing the imposition of a fee.



SBi292,iiRelating to the creation of grant programs to reduce recidivism, arrest, andincarceration of individuals with mental illness.

SBi293,iiRelating to the proof required to impose payment holds in certain cases of allegedfraud by Medicaid providers.

SBi294,iiRelating to a prohibition against the use of stun guns and Tasers against public schoolstudents.

SBi295,iiRelating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by politicalsubdivisions.

SBi296,iiRelating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans withDisabilities Act.

SBi297,iiRelating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of theDepartment of Public Safety.

SBi298,iiRelating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commissionoperating account.



SBi301,iiRelating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System ofTexas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administeredby the agency.

SBi302,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.

SBi303,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.

SBi304,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of ChiropracticExaminers; authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi305,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to theregulation of the practice of nursing.

SBi306,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi311,iiRelating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to thecontinuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers,psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemicaldependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health ExecutiveCouncil; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.


SBi313,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners;imposing fees.

SBi314,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizinga reduction in fees.

SBi315,iiRelating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics,and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board.

SBi316,iiRelating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlledsubstances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration tothe prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset AdvisoryCommission.

SBi317,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of PhysicalTherapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical TherapyExaminers, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.

SBi318,iiRelating to transfer of the regulation of podiatry to the Texas Department ofLicensing and Regulation; authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi319,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Veterinary MedicalExaminers; authorizing a reduction in fees; providing penalties.







SBi401,iiRelating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.





SBi536,iiRelating to the punishment for burglary and theft of controlled substances.

SBi537,iiRelating to requiring the disclosure of special course fees at public institutions ofhigher education.

SBi538,iiRelating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.

SBi539,iiRelating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.

SBi540,iiRelating to the filing fee imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County and CameronCounty.

SBi541,iiRelating to the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates convicted of theoffense of continuous trafficking of persons.







SBi673,iiRelating to a notification requirement if a public school campus or open-enrollmentcharter school does not have a nurse assigned to the campus during all instructional hours.



SBi674,iiRelating to licensing for certain health professions, including an expedited process for

certain physicians specializing in psychiatry; authorizing a fee.


SBi694,iiRelating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.

SBi695,iiRelating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school

students.

SBi712,iiRelating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.

SBi713,iiRelating to investigative and laboratory tests and processes conducted with respect to

unidentified human remains.

SBi717,iiRelating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a

disaster.

SBi783,iiRelating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of

municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.

SBi784,iiRelating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement

of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran.

SBi785,iiRelating to the use of the rural water assistance fund.


SBi802,iiRelating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course credit

between public institutions of higher education.

SBi814,iiRelating to the board of directors of the Agua Special Utility District.

SBi887,iiRelating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loan

program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loan

debt information to certain students.

SBi910,iiRelating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of

cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; providing penalties.

SBi933,iiRelating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human

Services Commission ’s duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for home

and community support services agencies.

SBi957,iiRelating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot.

SBi972,iiRelating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which

a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.

SBi997,iiRelating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of

worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.


SBi1025,iiRelating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.




SBi1101,iiRelating to the prescription of epinephrine auto-injectors to and administration ofepinephrine auto-injectors in day-care centers; limiting liability.

SBi1105,iiRelating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oilrecycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.

SBi1107,iiRelating to telemedicine and telehealth services.

SBi1124,iiRelating to the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commissionto the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.

SBi1129,iiRelating to franchises granted by navigation districts.

SBi1130,iiRelating to the creation and administration of a reinvestment allowance for certainlong-term care facilities.

SBi1131,iiRelating to the powers and duties of a designated officer of a navigation district.

SBi1132,iiRelating to the temporary continuation of medical assistance for certain individualswith intellectual or developmental disabilities.

SBi1133,iiRelating to the exemption from taxes and special assessments of property of anavigation district.

SBi1136,iiRelating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certainmunicipalities.




SBi1174,iiRelating to the provision of prosthetic devices for certain recipients under Medicaid.

SBi1175,iiRelating to the dissolution of water districts.

SBi1187,iiRelating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility.

SBi1253,iiRelating to the electronic recording and admissibility of certain custodialinterrogations.

SBi1334,iiRelating to the allocation categories for state funding of public transportation.

SBi1335,iiRelating to the amount of a fine or cost imposed in a criminal case by a justice ormunicipal court and to the court ’s authority to order a defendant confined in jail for failureto pay a fine or cost or for contempt.



SBi1336,iiRelating to the establishment by the commissioner of education of an advancedcomputer science program for high school students.

SBi1337,iiRelating to charitable raffles conducted by certain professional sports teamcharitable foundations.

SBi1339,iiRelating to the licensing and practice of psychological associates.

SBi1367,iiRelating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors bypublic institutions of higher education; providing immunity.

SBi1387,iiRelating to certain requirements for designation as a qualified business under theenterprise zone program.

SBi1388,iiRelating to the termination by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider.

SBi1389,iiRelating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capitalinvestments.

SBi1390,iiRelating to taxes and fees imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products,including an exemption to the cigarette tax, related administrative matters, and theelements of certain related offenses.

SBi1391,iiRelating to penalties imposed on a holder of an alcoholic beverage license or permiton the basis of a criminal prosecution.


SBi1423,iiRelating to the supervision of water districts by the Texas Commission onEnvironmental Quality.


SBi1459,iiRelating to incentives to encourage landowners to destroy, remove, or treat citrustrees located in a pest management zone.

SBi1460,iiRelating to the issuance of childhood cancer awareness license plates.

SBi1461,iiRelating to the punishment for certain possession offenses under the TexasControlled Substances Act; changing eligibility for community supervision.

SBi1462,iiRelating to the creation and operation of certain local health care providerparticipation programs.

SBi1505,iiRelating to the application of certain taxes imposed on certain tobacco products andto the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes to increase funding for certain healthcare education programs.

SBi1506,iiRelating to mechanic ’s, contractor ’s, or materialman ’s liens; authorizing a fee;changing the eligibility for community supervision.

SBi1507,iiRelating to the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ofthe discharge, diversion, and transfer or other reuse of return flows derived from treatedbrackish groundwater.

SBi1508,iiRelating to filing fees imposed in civil cases in Hidalgo County, Cameron County,and Willacy County.



SBi1509,iiRelating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain mental healthprofessional education loans.

SBi1568,iiRelating to the filing of certain actions involving preauthorized medical care orhealth care services in the Medicaid program.

SBi1586,iiRelating to the minimum wage, including authorizing certain counties andmunicipalities to establish a minimum wage.

SBi1588,iiRelating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and theimposition of replacement fees.

SBi1593,iiRelating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County.

SBi1594,iiRelating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Hidalgo County.

SBi1595,iiRelating to penalties imposed on a holder of an alcoholic beverage license or permit.

SBi1680,iiRelating to a task force of border health officials.

SBi1695,iiRelating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public healthpurpose.


SBi1745,iiRelating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to securethe payment of taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of theaddition to the appraisal roll of property or appraised value that was erroneously exemptedin a prior year.

SBi1746,iiRelating to workforce continuing education offered by public junior colleges.

SBi1747,iiRelating to the categories used to record the race or ethnicity of persons stopped foror convicted of traffic offenses.

SBi1748,iiRelating to use of tax revenue by certain development corporations for job-relatedskills training.

SBi1749,iiRelating to the calculation of interest on an ad valorem tax refund resulting from thefinal determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner ’s liability.

SBi1757,iiRelating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violenceoffenses.

SBi1775,iiRelating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the stateparticipation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for thedevelopment of certain facilities.

SBi1776,iiRelating to the administration and operation of the Medicaid program in a managedcare model.




SBi1814,iiRelating to the transference of certain territory from one groundwater conservation

district to another.

SBi1815,iiRelating to the eligibility of public institutions of higher education for formula

funding for health-related institutions.

SBi1849,iiRelating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or

arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement,

conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are

more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.

SBi1851,iiRelating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims

of certain sexual assault offenses.

SBi1873,iiRelating to a report regarding certain health and safety information prepared by the

Texas Education Agency.

SBi1874,iiRelating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a

criminal offense.

SBi1875,iiRelating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and the

requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.

SBi1913,iiRelating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines,

fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain

criminal offenses.

SBi2123,iiRelating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain counties

to connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.

SBi2140,iiRelating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial

assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

SBi2219,iiRelating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and

judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.

SBi2227,iiRelating to an increase in the fee for permits issued for the movement of oversize or

overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Hidalgo County.

SBi2228,iiRelating to the provision of eye health care by certain professionals and institutions

as providers in the Medicaid managed care program.

SBi2241,iiRelating to the elimination of double taxation of property due to jurisdictional

disputes of like taxing units.

SBi2242,iiRelating to the resolution of disputes or errors involving the ad valorem taxation of

the same property by multiple taxing units of the same type as a result of disputed,

overlapping, or erroneously applied boundaries.

SBi2254,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District

No. 1 and the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and the

Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.




SJRi15,iiProposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducingstate debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.


SJRi49,iiProposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitablefoundations conducting charitable raffles.

SJRi55,iiProposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property onthe tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, andinterest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll ofproperty or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year.

SJRi61,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financialassistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

SCRi31,iiExpressing opposition to using eminent domain for the construction of a wall orfence along the U.S.-Mexico border.

SCRi36,iiEncouraging Congress to pass legislation allowing the State of Texas to manage theGulf of Mexico red snapper fishery out to 200 nautical miles.

SCRi37,iiUrging Congress to increase appropriations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fundto properly maintain ship channels.


SCRi57,iiRequesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study state judicial salaries.

SRi15,iiCommending Homero Hernandez for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi73,iiCommending Frankie Salinas for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi74,iiRecognizing the League of United Latin American Citizens and the 2017 OutstandingCommunity Leadership honorees on the occasion of National LULAC Week.

SRi121,iiRecognizing Kresten L. Cook on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi122,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Rio Grande Valley Day.

SRi123,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Jim Wells County Day.

SRi124,iiRecognizing February 8, 2017, as Coastal Bend Day.

SRi196,iiRecognizing Gloria Dean Randle Scott for her contributions to her community.

SRi197,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Day.

SRi243,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Texas State Aquarium Day.



SRi245,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Mission Day.

SRi269,iiRecognizing Diane Lowrance for her contributions to the Behavioral Health Center

of Nueces County.

SRi270,iiRecognizing Libby Averyt on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi271,iiRecognizing Charles Smith on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi298,iiRecognizing February 27, 2017, as La Joya ISD Day.

SRi300,iiRecognizing the 35th anniversary of Grupo Folklorico Tobasco and Mariachi Los

Coyotes of La Joya High School.

SRi355,iiRecognizing Eddie Lucio Jr. for being selected 2017 Border Texan of the Year.

SRi373,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Palmview Day.

SRi397,iiRecognizing CITGO Texas Operations for its 80 years of community involvement.

SRi413,iiRecognizing Fidel Jasso on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi460,iiIn memory of Ricco Diaman Delgado.

SRi461,iiRecognizing the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education Fund for its commitment

to Texas workers.

SRi508,iiRecognizing Lynn Burton on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi530,iiRecognizing the third anniversary of the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam

Veterans Monument.

SRi535,iiIn memory of Eligio "Kika" de la Garza.

SRi536,iiRecognizing Terry Mills for receiving the 2016 FBI Director ’s Community

Leadership Award.


SRi582,iiRecognizing the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Texas State Court on the

occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SRi585,iiRecognizing Luis Magdaleno for his contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

SRi589,iiCommending John Ryan Rodriguez for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.


SRi607,iiRecognizing La Conversacion Valiosa for its service to Hidalgo County.


Fellows Program.


SRi716,iiRecognizing Rex Cafe and Bakery on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.

SRi717,iiRecognizing the Feria de las Flores queen, Ariana Jones, and the 2017 Scholarship

Pageant contestants.



SRi748,iiRecognizing Todd Moulder for being selected as a finalist for the 2017 H-E-B

Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award.

SRi753,iiRecognizing Cynthia Cooksey for being named the 2017 Librarian of the Year.

SRi786,iiRecognizing Martha May Tevis on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi787,iiIn memory of Rebecca Molina.

SRi791,iiRecognizing the inaugural class of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship

Program.

SRi816,iiRecognizing Carlos J. Cardenas for his election as president of the Texas Medical

Association.

SRi840,iiRecognizing Daniel Vaughn on the occasion of his graduation.

SRi841,iiRecognizing Rhonda Pena for receiving an H-E-B Excellence in Education Lifetime

Achievement Award.

SRi842,iiRecognizing Robert Rosell for his achievements.

SRi851,iiRecognizing Falfurrias High School students who participated in the 2016 National

History Day competition.

SRi852,iiRecognizing the Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery, Incorporated, for 75 years of

service to the Corpus Christi community.

SRi909,iiIn memory of Jake Frederick.

SRi917,iiIn memory of Mario E. Ramirez.


SRi940,iiIn memory of Sam Fore Keach Jr.

SRi941,iiRecognizing Martin Pena on the occasion of his retirement.

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SBi5,iiRelating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal

penalty and increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi6,iiRelating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing

facility; authorizing a civil penalty.


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SBi109,iiRelating to the establishment of a limit on the number of terms a judge or justice mayserve on a court in this state.

SBi110,iiRelating to term limits for elected officers of political subdivisions.

SBi111,iiRelating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic enforcement systems.


SBi113,iiRelating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passengertransportation.

SBi114,iiRelating to Texas Department of Transportation expenditures for toll facilityacquisition and construction.


SBi116,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission.

SBi117,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas WorkforceCommission.

SBi118,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of CriminalJustice.

SBi119,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission.

SBi120,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Medical Board.

SBi121,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Nursing.

SBi122,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Optometry Board.

SBi123,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of DentalExaminers.

SBi124,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas State Board ofPharmacy.

SBi125,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Funeral ServiceCommission.

SBi126,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of VeterinaryMedical Examiners.

SBi127,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board ofProfessional Land Surveying.



SBi136,iiRelating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.

SBi171,iiRelating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Alcoholic BeverageCommission.



SBi238,iiRelating to daylight saving time.


SBi259,iiRelating to jury summons questionnaires.

SBi260,iiRelating to the abolishment of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and theGovernor ’s Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.


SBi280,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.






SBi409,iiRelating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.




SBi458,iiRelating to the offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.

SBi459,iiRelating to the regulation or taxation of firearms, air guns, knives, or ammunition bya municipality or county.


SBi467,iiRelating to a requirement for ballot propositions.







SBi566,iiRelating to the qualifications for a person conducting an adoption evaluation.

SBi603,iiRelating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject

to recapture under the public school finance system.

SBi604,iiRelating to the determination of wealth per student for school districts with

cost-effective spending and measurable student academic progress.

SBi605,iiRelating to procedures for the review and selection of certain instructional materials

by public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

SBi606,iiRelating to the authority of a school district of innovation to administer alternative

assessment instruments to district students.

SBi607,iiRelating to transportation of students entitled to a public education grant.

SBi608,iiRelating to public school class size limits in certain grades.

SBi609,iiRelating to elimination of the use of continuing contracts by school districts in

employing teachers and other professionals.

SBi610,iiRelating to a study on expanding the state virtual school network.

SBi612,iiRelating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas

Ethics Commission.







SBi635,iiRelating to the award of court costs and attorney ’s fees in certain actions challenging

an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an

officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.

SBi636,iiRelating to procedures for certain municipalities to adopt or amend a national model

building code.

SBi637,iiRelating to audits of a regional mobility authority by the state auditor.

SBi638,iiRelating to restrictions on legislative lobbying by a regional mobility authority or an

employee of a regional mobility authority.

SBi639,iiRelating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects.

SBi640,iiRelating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University

Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.

SBi655,iiRelating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial

jurisdiction.

SBi661,iiRelating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.



SBi662,iiRelating to the reporting of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedingsunder the Code of Criminal Procedure.

SBi663,iiRelating to disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedingsunder the Code of Criminal Procedure.

SBi664,iiRelating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses.

SBi674,iiRelating to licensing for certain health professions, including an expedited process forcertain physicians specializing in psychiatry; authorizing a fee.

SBi680,iiRelating to step therapy protocols required by a health benefit plan in connectionwith prescription drug coverage.

SBi701,iiRelating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.

SBi702,iiRelating to a minimum voter turnout requirement for an election authorizing theissuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision.

SBi703,iiRelating to prohibiting movable early voting polling places.


SBi727,iiRelating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout andcompletion rates for purposes of public school accountability.


SBi764,iiRelating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence ofpersons who are not lawfully present in the United States.

SBi765,iiRelating to providing the financial cost incurred by the Texas Education Agency as aresult of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in theUnited States.

SBi766,iiRelating to accounting for costs incurred by the health and human services system asa result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the UnitedStates.

SBi767,iiRelating to accounting for costs incurred by the Texas Department of Criminal Justiceas a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in theUnited States.




SBi844,iiRelating to the active supervision of occupational licensing authorities by the attorneygeneral.

SBi845,iiRelating to an occupational licensing database.

SBi846,iiRelating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.

SBi847,iiRelating to abolishing the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.



SBi848,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safetyeducation.

SBi849,iiRelating to an exemption from licensing requirements for physicians associated withcertain sports teams.

SBi850,iiRelating to the mandatory spinal screening of public and private school students.



SBi985,iiRelating to the abolishment of the County Court at Law No. 3 of Dallas County,County Court at Law No. 4 of Dallas County, and County Court at Law No. 5 of DallasCounty and the transfer of cases to the County Court at Law No. 1 of Dallas County andCounty Court at Law No. 2 of Dallas County.

SBi1055,iiRelating to assistance provided to employees of state agencies abolished under theTexas Sunset Act.









SBi1280,iiRelating to the minimum amount of student instruction required to be provided byschool districts.

SBi1281,iiRelating to an exemption from motor carrier registration for certain vehiclestransporting household goods.

SBi1282,iiRelating to prohibiting the use of automated traffic control systems.




SBi1408,iiRelating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteeremergency services personnel.



SBi1711,iiRelating to the claim process for unclaimed property.

SBi1712,iiRelating to the elimination of certain charges and programs associated with theuniversal service fund.

SBi2168,iiRelating to the disclosure of records produced in the course of an investigationrelated to educator misconduct.

SBi2169,iiRelating to treating ale and malt liquor in the same manner as beer for purposes ofalcoholic beverage regulation.

SBi2170,iiRelating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participationprogram by the Dallas County Hospital District.

SBi2171,iiRelating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicleinspection stations.

SBi2178,iiRelating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.


SJRi10,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as amember of the Texas Legislature.

SJRi11,iiProposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of terms for whicha person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.

SJRi12,iiProposing a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of limits on thenumber of terms judges and justices may serve on courts in this state.

SJRi13,iiProposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state tolimit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of thepolitical subdivision.

SJRi30,iiProposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting this state or a political subdivisionof this state from adopting or enforcing a law, ordinance, order, or other regulationrequiring the registration of a firearm.

SJRi33,iiProposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools and home schoolsfrom state and local regulation.

SJRi35,iiProposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and theuse of certain revenue for toll roads.



SJRi40,iiApplying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V ofthe United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to theconstitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.


SJRi53,iiProposing a constitutional amendment relating to limiting the permissible uses ofmoney appropriated from the economic stabilization fund.



SCRi8,iiDesignating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.

SCRi13,iiThe 85th Legislature of the State of Texas call on all sheriffs ’offices in the state tocomply with requests included in an immigration detainer issued by the United StatesImmigration and Customs Enforcement.


SRi198,iiRecognizing February 16, 2017, as Rowlett Day.

SRi199,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as Garland Day.



SRi400,iiRecognizing March 9, 2017, as Coppell Day.



SRi588,iiWelcoming the Dallas County Council of Republican Women to the Capitol.


SRi703,iiRecognizing Tony Romo for his many achievements.



SRi768,iiRecognizing Patrick and Fay Cosgrove on the occasion of their 70th weddinganniversary.


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SBi227,iiRelating to certain substances listed in Penalty Group 2 of the Texas ControlledSubstances Act.

SBi274,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing acriminal penalty.


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SBi401,iiRelating to the seizure of property by a peace officer.







SBi763,iiRelating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.

SBi787,iiRelating to the award of court costs and attorney ’s fees in actions to determine theapplicability of certain local government regulations.

SBi788,iiRelating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas Public SchoolRetired Employees Group Benefits Act.

SBi789,iiRelating to the administration of and benefits payable under the Texas SchoolEmployees Uniform Group Health Coverage Act.


SBi827,iiRelating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct; providing a civil penalty.

SBi869,iiRelating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a motor vehicle at theowner ’s death.

SBi899,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a personbecause of the person ’s status as a peace officer, a firefighter, or emergency medicalservices personnel.



SBi911,iiRelating to the form of a marriage license and an application for a marriage license.

SBi912,iiRelating to certain powers of an associate judge under the Family Code.





SBi1011,iiRelating to the establishment of an educational and vocational training pilot programfor certain state jail felony defendants.

SBi1048,iiRelating to state contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the TexasPublic School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.



SBi1226,iiRelating to prostitution and trafficking of persons and to certain criminal and civilconsequences of that conduct.

SBi1232,iiRelating to inappropriate conduct between a person and an animal; creating acriminal offense.

SBi1247,iiRelating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner ofeducation against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and toreattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of educationto achieve the equalized wealth level.

SBi1257,iiRelating to coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under theMedicaid and child health plan programs.

SBi1262,iiRelating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certainregulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employmentapplicant ’s or employee ’s criminal history record information.

SBi1264,iiRelating to psychological counseling for certain grand jurors.

SBi1296,iiRelating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivisionelections.

SBi1297,iiRelating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.

SBi1298,iiRelating to the selection and summons of prospective grand jurors.

SBi1299,iiRelating to access to criminal history record information.

SBi1320,iiRelating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regardto the registry.

SBi1329,iiRelating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicialbranch of state government; increasing a fee.

SBi1333,iiRelating to the reporting of attempted child abductions.



SBi1346,iiRelating to disclosure of state agency contract information regarding administratorservices for group health benefit plans.

SBi1463,iiRelating to settlement of claims and actions against a governmental unit.

SBi1569,iiRelating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related totrafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offensesinvolving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims whoare children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child;increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.

SBi1570,iiRelating to the care and transportation provided to a sexual assault survivor by ahealth care facility.

SBi1571,iiRelating to the release of a child taken into possession by a law enforcement officer.

SBi1663,iiRelating to contributions to, benefits from, late fees imposed by, and theadministration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System ofTexas.

SBi1664,iiRelating to contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and the administration ofsystems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SBi1665,iiRelating to the investment authority of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SBi1666,iiRelating to the conduct of primary elections and certain other election practices;increasing a criminal penalty; creating criminal offenses.


SBi1807,iiRelating to the application of certain handgun license laws to certain federal andstate attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.

SBi1808,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for an offense committed against a personbecause of bias or prejudice on the basis of service as a peace officer and to an educationcampaign regarding the importance of peace officers in the community.

SBi1809,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certainmedical centers in certain counties.

SBi2147,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of engaging in organized election fraudactivity.

SBi2148,iiRelating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Boardof Criminal Justice.


SBi2150,iiRelating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor ’s death.

SBi2151,iiRelating to certain political contributions by judicial candidates and officeholdersand certain political committees.

SBi2152,iiRelating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.

SBi2189,iiRelating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.



SBi2190,iiRelating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.

SBi2213,iiRelating to state fiscal matters related to general government.

SBi2220,iiRelating to the distribution of the consolidated court cost.



SCRi46,iiDirecting the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building inthe Capitol Complex in honor of former president George H. W. Bush.

SRi37,iiRecognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day.

SRi141,iiRecognizing February 8, 2017, as Mental Illness Awareness Day.

SRi286,iiIn memory of Dimitri Peter Pappas.

SRi301,iiRecognizing the Greater Houston Women ’s Chamber of Commerce on the occasionof its 10th anniversary.

SRi350,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Brazoria County Day.

SRi478,iiWelcoming members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association to the Capitol.


SRi509,iiRecognizing the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club.

SRi539,iiRecognizing March 30, 2017, as Texas Doctors ’Day.

SRi563,iiRecognizing April 4, 2017, as Texas Women Judges ’Day.



SRi613,iiRecognizing the City of Stafford for its property tax abatement.

SRi656,iiRecognizing the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for theMorse-Bragg Cemetery.


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SBi276,iiRelating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter schoolpilot program.








SBi419,iiRelating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain

school districts.

SBi451,iiRelating to regulation of short-term rentals and short-term rental marketplaces by

municipalities and counties.

SBi463,iiRelating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high

school graduation requirements and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high

school graduation requirements.






SBi651,iiRelating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an

occupational license.




SBi801,iiRelating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials

adopted by the State Board of Education.

SBi813,iiRelating to recovery of damages, attorney ’s fees, and costs related to frivolous

regulatory actions by state agencies.


SBi833,iiRelating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas

Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.

SBi834,iiRelating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public

junior colleges.

SBi857,iiRelating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation

programs; authorizing fees.

SBi859,iiRelating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.

SBi874,iiRelating to the mandatory dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child

relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.


SBi893,iiRelating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding

marriage.




SBi909,iiRelating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped course restrictionsfor students enrolled in accelerated, affordable baccalaureate programs at publicinstitutions of higher education.

SBi911,iiRelating to the form of a marriage license and an application for a marriage license.

SBi915,iiRelating to captive insurance companies.

SBi929,iiRelating to continuing education requirements for county tax assessor-collectors.

SBi935,iiRelating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees RetirementSystem of Texas.

SBi941,iiRelating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive andprocedural matters related to that age.

SBi942,iiRelating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certainmunicipalities.

SBi944,iiRelating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money JudgmentsRecognition Act.

SBi959,iiRelating to the adoption of the Compact for a Balanced Budget.


SBi1044,iiRelating to the suspension of a driver ’s license issued to a person who fails to payan administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

SBi1052,iiRelating to certain retail installment contracts and leases for vehicles; providing fora civil penalty.

SBi1069,iiRelating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by survivors of fire fighters.

SBi1081,iiRelating to the administration of prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.

SBi1130,iiRelating to the creation and administration of a reinvestment allowance for certainlong-term care facilities.


SBi1157,iiRelating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.

SBi1177,iiRelating to requirements for charter schools established for the benefit of certainjuvenile offenders.

SBi1180,iiRelating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcementofficers and employees killed in the line of duty.

SBi1184,iiRelating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcementofficers, firefighters, and other public employees killed in the line of duty.



SBi1190,iiRelating to judicial review of certain decisions under the Texas Workers ’Compensation Act.

SBi1191,iiRelating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state.



SBi1215,iiRelating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study issues related toconstruction contracts.

SBi1223,iiRelating to suits against The University of Texas at Tyler.

SBi1263,iiRelating to the regulation of a service contract.


SBi1321,iiRelating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by theAutomobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.

SBi1331,iiRelating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center.

SBi1340,iiRelating to the eligibility of a criminal defendant for an order of nondisclosure ofcriminal history record information.

SBi1343,iiRelating to the capture, use, or recording of certain items for commercial purposes,including the prosecution of criminal offenses regarding unauthorized recordings.

SBi1381,iiRelating to photo identification for certain debit or credit card transactions.

SBi1382,iiRelating to energy savings performance contracts.

SBi1394,iiRelating to the calculation of longevity pay for state judges and justices.

SBi1404,iiRelating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to reportcertain information regarding expanded learning opportunities.

SBi1415,iiRelating to the child protective service functions of the Department of Family andProtective Services.

SBi1427,iiRelating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibitingdiscriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminaloffenses.


SBi1479,iiRelating to the election of the board of directors of the Panola County GroundwaterConservation District.

SBi1480,iiRelating to the guarantee of school district and charter district bonds by thepermanent school fund.

SBi1734,iiRelating to full-time online programs provided through the state virtual schoolnetwork.



SBi1735,iiRelating to the repeal of certain obsolete laws governing state pensions and othersimilar benefits.

SBi1736,iiRelating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on propertyowned, controlled, or managed by the person.

SBi1837,iiRelating to financial accountability standards for charter schools operated by apublic institution of higher education.


SBi1839,iiRelating to the preparation, certification, and classification of and professionaldevelopment for public school educators.

SBi1840,iiRelating to the creation and operations of health care provider participationprograms in certain counties.

SBi1935,iiRelating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings betweencertain health benefit plans and state employees.

SBi1936,iiRelating to the issuance of specially marked driver ’s licenses and personalidentification certificates to disabled veterans.

SBi1937,iiRelating to the participation of certain counties in the collection improvementprogram.

SBi1938,iiRelating to the method of calculating the salary of state judges.

SBi1939,iiRelating to permits for the movement of intermodal shipping containers; authorizinga fee.

SBi1940,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 271 as the VeteransMemorial Highway.

SBi1941,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of neurodiagnostic practitioners andneurodiagnostic technologists; requiring an occupational license; creating an offense;providing penalties and authorizing fees.


SBi1943,iiRelating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition.

SBi1944,iiRelating to the issuance of specialty plates to honor recipients of the DistinguishedFlying Cross medal with Valor.

SBi1945,iiRelating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

SBi1946,iiRelating to an award of costs an attorney ’s fees in a motion to dismiss for certainactions that have no basis in law or fact.

SBi1947,iiRelating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with stateagencies.

SBi1948,iiRelating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility.

SBi1949,iiRelating to the regulation of certain sweepstakes in this state.



SBi1950,iiRelating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.

SBi1951,iiRelating to wage surveys for the determination of prevailing wage rates for certaincontracts for public works.

SBi1952,iiRelating to off-site sales by a dealer for antique or special interest vehicles that havebeen subject to a retail sale.

SBi1953,iiRelating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certaingovernmental contracts.

SBi1954,iiRelating to participation in and contributions to the optional retirement program forcertain employees of institutions of higher education.

SBi1955,iiRelating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.

SBi2001,iiRelating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.

SBi2016,iiRelating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilitiesand the prosecution of a related criminal offense.

SBi2054,iiRelating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.


SBi2174,iiRelating to the appointment of a bailiff by district courts and county courts at law inBowie County.

SBi2175,iiRelating to the elimination of straight-party voting.

SBi2176,iiRelating to the placement of certain substances in Penalty Groups 1 and 3 of theTexas Controlled Substances Act for the purposes of prosecution of criminal offensesinvolving those substances.

SBi2191,iiRelating to certain sexual offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminalpenalty.

SBi2247,iiRelating to the Paris Junior College District.

SBi2278,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in TitusCounty as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.




SCRi25,iiRecognizing the Mount Tabor Indian Community for its contributions to this state.

SCRi44,iiIn memory of Frances Debora McBride Collins.



SCRi45,iiIn memory of Dennis H. Boerner.

SCRi47,iiUrging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a regulationfreedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

SCRi49,iiIn memory of the life of Robert Russell Barnett.

SCRi60,iiInstructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1839.


SRi97,iiRecognizing the Mineola High School football team for winning a state championship.

SRi98,iiRecognizing the Carthage High School football team for winning a statechampionship.

SRi99,iiIn memory of Leona Horn.

SRi100,iiRecognizing Kenneth Christopher Ashby for his graduation from basic training.

SRi101,iiRecognizing Joan and Forrest Clair on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi102,iiIn memory of Frank Hodges.

SRi103,iiRecognizing James and Sylvia Turrentine on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi104,iiRecognizing Douglas and Jane Lee on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi105,iiRecognizing Jack and Gladys Hamilton on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi106,iiIn memory of Evelyn Loyd Hooton.

SRi107,iiRecognizing Doyle and JoAnna Nelson on the occasion of their 65th weddinganniversary.

SRi108,iiIn memory of Mary Elizabeth Tatum.

SRi109,iiIn memory of Mary Lois Pittman McGahey.

SRi110,iiRecognizing Johnny and Bonnie Cates on the occasion of their 62nd weddinganniversary.

SRi111,iiRecognizing Nolan and Juanece Smith on the occasion of their 70th weddinganniversary.

SRi114,iiIn memory of Marion Violet Laffoon.

SRi130,iiRecognizing Roger Pace for his service to Wood County.

SRi131,iiRecognizing Church on the Rock on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

SRi132,iiIn memory of Bill Parrott.

SRi136,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Panola County Day.

SRi153,iiRecognizing Janette Gillespie on the occasion of her 107th birthday.




SRi203,iiIn memory of Tommie Lou Cosby.

SRi204,iiRecognizing Daphne Mae Smith on the occasion of her 99th birthday.

SRi212,iiRecognizing Payton McKenna Kennington for her perfect attendance record.

SRi213,iiIn memory of Marvin H. Maberry Jr.

SRi214,iiIn memory of Martha Eaves Craig.

SRi215,iiIn memory of Curtis Lee Evetts.

SRi216,iiRecognizing First United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 170th anniversary.

SRi217,iiIn memory of Paul W. Powell.

SRi218,iiIn memory of Everett Blanford Scott.

SRi219,iiIn memory of Hamp Atkinson.

SRi220,iiIn memory of Billy Pat Martin.

SRi221,iiRecognizing the Carthage High School football team for winning a statechampionship.

SRi222,iiRecognizing Doyle and Judy Hughes on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi223,iiRecognizing Jack Newman on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi224,iiRecognizing Timothy Boswell on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi225,iiIn memory of Cecil Ira Hollingshead.

SRi226,iiRecognizing Helen and Darnell Thomas Sr., on the occasion of their 65th weddinganniversary.

SRi261,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Texas FFA Day.

SRi287,iiRecognizing Tim Boswell on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi299,iiIn memory of Daphene Gimble Caudle.

SRi304,iiCelebrating March 1, 2017, as Texas A&M University–Texarkana Day.

SRi349,iiRecognizing John Mio on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi356,iiIn memory of Ted E. Hall.

SRi357,iiRecognizing Thelma Hope Roach on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SRi358,iiIn memory of Sue Sharp.

SRi359,iiIn memory of Yolanda JoAn Davis.

SRi418,iiIn memory of the life of Robert Russell Barnett.

SRi419,iiRecognizing George A. Faber on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi420,iiIn memory of Yolanda JoAn Davis.

SRi438,iiRecognizing Nikita Fridia for her appointment as justice of the peace.



SRi439,iiRecognizing Franklin and Marjorie Willis on the occasion of their 70th weddinganniversary.

SRi462,iiRecognizing Jeffrey Patrick Morris for his service to Young Conservatives of Texas.

SRi469,iiRecognizing March 29 and 30, 2017, as Rusk County Days.

SRi511,iiRecognizing March 27 and 28, 2017, as Upshur County Days.

SRi514,iiRecognizing William Terry on the occasion of his 95th birthday.


SRi587,iiRecognizing the dedication of the Dr. D. Arlington Talbot Building at Texas A&MUniversity–Commerce.

SRi591,iiRecognizing Michael P. Smith and Renard Group Advertising Consultants for theircontributions to the community.

SRi666,iiRecognizing the Winnsboro Wrestling Club for its achievements.

SRi671,iiRecognizing Tyler Beverages for receiving a Lone Star Safety Award.

SRi674,iiRecognizing Doice Grant on his induction into the Stephen F. Austin State UniversityBand Directors ’Hall of Fame.

SRi675,iiRecognizing the Kilgore High School boys ’ soccer team for winning a statechampionship.

SRi689,iiRecognizing the John Tyler High School ethics bowl team for its participation in the2017 National High School Ethics Bowl Finals.

SRi697,iiRecognizing the Winnsboro Wrestling Club for its achievements.

SRi698,iiRecognizing Michael and Margaret Moulton on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.



SRi733,iiRecognizing Congregation Beth El on the occasion of its 130th anniversary.

SRi734,iiRecognizing Allan Cain on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi736,iiIn memory of Billy Ray Thompson.

SRi743,iiRecognizing May 18, 2017, as American Heritage Girls Day.

SRi749,iiRecognizing Louise Kanold on the occasion of her 102nd birthday.

SRi755,iiRecognizing Tom and Pat Bingham on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi756,iiRecognizing James Greer for his service to Harrison County.

SRi757,iiRecognizing Rebecca Simpson on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi796,iiRecognizing Clifton L. Holmes on the occasion of his retirement.



SRi798,iiRecognizing Brad Chappell on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi799,iiIn memory of Howard Payne Coghlan.

SRi819,iiIn memory of Shirley Chadwick.

SRi820,iiRecognizing the 100th anniversary of the first landing at Mineola-Wisener FieldAirport.

SRi886,iiIn memory of Julian E. Kastrop.

SRi919,iiRecognizing Zachary Cousin for his heroism.

SRi928,iiRecognizing David Land and Hannah Sbarbaro on the occasion of their wedding.


SRi932,iiRecognizing William and Kathryn Reagan on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi933,iiIn memory of Barbara Smith Conrad.

SRi952,iiRecognizing The Winnsboro News for being presented with a Texas TreasureBusiness Award.

SRi953,iiRecognizing Gladewater National Bank on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

SRi954,iiRecognizing J. Glen Dossett on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi959,iiRecognizing Hayden L. Wolf for being selected as the 2015 American HoneyPrincess.

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SBi364,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of Alternate United States Highway 90 inLavaca County as the Sheriff Ronnie Dodds Memorial Highway.

SBi365,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 95 in Lavaca County as theSergeant David M. Furrh Memorial Highway.

SBi394,iiRelating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty.

SBi397,iiRelating to the consultation policies of local mental health authorities with respect tosheriffs and their representatives.

SBi398,iiRelating to a study conducted by the State Auditor ’s Office to compare the projectedcost estimate attached to certain bills and resolutions to the actual cost to the state of thebills and resolutions.




SBi400,iiRelating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and containedin reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.

SBi403,iiRelating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the market value of certain parcelsof real property for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.

SBi404,iiRelating to prohibiting certain health care practitioners from providing alcoholicbeverages to certain persons; imposing an administrative penalty.





SBi516,iiRelating to a study and report concerning faculty productivity at general academicteaching institutions.

SBi535,iiRelating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County ParkBeautification and Improvement Program.

SBi539,iiRelating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.

SBi546,iiRelating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems tostate supported living centers.

SBi547,iiRelating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a statesupported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a statesupported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees forthose services.

SBi548,iiRelating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that theelectric utility owns, occupies, or leases.

SBi549,iiRelating to refunds of certain bingo licensing and registration fees.

SBi551,iiRelating to inaccurate or incomplete permit applications for solid waste facilities.

SBi552,iiRelating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants forcertain individuals.

SBi553,iiRelating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.

SBi554,iiRelating to notice requirements for certain special districts that hold board meetingsoutside the district.

SBi555,iiRelating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority;providing a criminal penalty.





SBi625,iiRelating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain specialpurpose districts; imposing a civil penalty.




SBi666,iiRelating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually orientedbusinesses; creating a criminal offense.

SBi668,iiRelating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.


SBi721,iiRelating to treatment and care provided by licensed medical professionals to animalsin certain facilities.

SBi738,iiRelating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

SBi739,iiRelating to the postponement of certain hearings in suits affecting the parent-childrelationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.


SBi741,iiRelating to compensation to a property owner for property acquired by an entity witheminent domain authority.

SBi742,iiRelating to requirements for a bona fide offer for the acquisition of property by anentity with eminent domain authority.

SBi743,iiRelating to the abolition of the fee established by the commissioner of the GeneralLand Office for processing applications for terminal facility discharge prevention andresponse certificates.


SBi745,iiRelating to the exemption of certain services performed by certain employees fromthe sales and use tax.

SBi746,iiRelating to a prohibition of the land application of grit or grease trap waste.

SBi747,iiRelating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of apermit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a municipality.


SBi810,iiRelating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.



SBi811,iiRelating to sex offender registration and a prohibition on certain registered sexoffenders from being in a motor vehicle with a minor who is not a family member.

SBi812,iiRelating to repayment of money contributed by the Texas Department ofTransportation or the Texas Transportation Commission for toll projects and to a limitationon toll projects.



SBi890,iiRelating to Medicaid beds in nursing facilities.


SBi947,iiRelating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that theelectric utility owns, occupies, or leases.

SBi948,iiRelating to certain information provided to prospective adoptive parents by theDepartment of Family and Protective Services.

SBi949,iiRelating to a limitation on the amount of attorney ’s fees awarded in a case assignedto a special three-judge district court.





SBi1013,iiRelating to the disclosure of personal information contained in motor vehiclerecords; providing an administrative penalty.





SBi1322,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense ofpossession or promotion of child pornography.







SBi1542,iiRelating to a requirement that a condominium receive prior approval from a countyprior to its creation.

SBi1544,iiRelating to financial reporting requirements of regional planning commissions.

SBi1545,iiRelating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of themunicipal hotel occupancy tax.

SBi1554,iiRelating to establishing a Federal Medicaid Funding and Reform WaiversLegislative Oversight Committee.

SBi1555,iiRelating to Texas Department of Transportation consideration of financiallyindependent state highway toll projects.

SBi1556,iiRelating to the management of commercial oyster boats in this state.

SBi1557,iiRelating to the administration of gasoline and diesel fuel motor fuels taxes and thefee on the delivery of certain petroleum products.

SBi1558,iiRelating to automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions forvaledictorians of certain high school graduating classes.

SBi1561,iiRelating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day andacademic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in publicschools.

SBi1562,iiRelating to enforcement for violations of duplicate state and federal regulations bylong-term facilities.

SBi1563,iiRelating to audits of the fiscal accounts and records of emergency services districts.

SBi1564,iiRelating to pharmacy benefit networks and pharmacy benefit managers.

SBi1565,iiRelating to the procedure for ordering medical or dental services for certain personsadmitted to or committed to care at certain state facilities.

SBi1566,iiRelating to certain powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independentschool district and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school and toabolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and officesof county school superintendent.

SBi1567,iiRelating to the reimbursement of prescription drugs under Medicaid and the childhealth plan program.

SBi1573,iiRelating to a study to identify and address inefficiencies in state health careregulations.

SBi1574,iiRelating to the electronic sharing of protected health information and certification ofand enforcement actions against certain covered entities.





SBi1920,iiRelating to electric industry market power rules.

SBi1921,iiRelating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement ofoversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

SBi1927,iiRelating to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to evaluate andimplement changes to the Medicaid and child health plan programs to make the programsmore cost-effective, increase competition among providers, and improve health outcomesfor recipients.

SBi1928,iiRelating to the frequency and location of certain meetings required by a prescriptiveauthority agreement.

SBi1929,iiRelating to maternal mortality and morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths,including postpartum depression.

SBi1969,iiRelating to the nonsubstantive revision of the Texas Racing Act, includingconforming amendments.

SBi1970,iiRelating to fantasy sports contests.

SBi1971,iiRelating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas RacingCommission horse industry escrow account.

SBi1972,iiRelating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certainpari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.

SBi1973,iiRelating to the set aside, collection, and transfer of certain money for the TexasRacing Commission.

SBi2017,iiRelating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring anoccupational license and authorizing a fee for certain nonresident persons.

SBi2061,iiRelating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.

SBi2062,iiRelating to the membership of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.

SBi2063,iiRelating to eligibility for designation as and to accountability for districts ofinnovation.


SBi2173,iiRelating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository;depository agents; and to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, andother amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for thatpurpose.

SBi2217,iiRelating to state fiscal matters.



SBi2229,iiRelating to directing Blinn College to transfer control and custody of the

Washington-on-the-Brazos Museum Building and its contents to the Texas Historical

Commission.

SBi2230,iiRelating to the transfer of the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site from the

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission.

SBi2231,iiRelating to directing Blinn College to transfer control and custody of the

Washington-on-the-Brazos Museum Building and its contents to the Parks and Wildlife

Department.

SBi2251,iiRelating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 224;

granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing

authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi2256,iiRelating to the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses of the directors of

the Aliana Management District.

SBi2257,iiRelating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 554;

granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing

authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi2258,iiRelating to the conversion of the Grand Northwest Municipal Utility District to the

Grand Northwest Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds;

providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

SBi2259,iiRelating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management District

No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees,

or taxes.

SBi2260,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District

No. 130; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.

SBi2261,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District

No. 50; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.

SBi2264,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Management

District No. 1; authorizing the imposition of a tax.

SJRi31,iiProposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation

and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state

agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and

contributions to purchase such items.


SCRi3,iiClaiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all

powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S.

Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain

mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.

SCRi8,iiDesignating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.



SCRi11,iiAuthorizing the lieutenant governor and the speaker to appoint interim jointcommittees.

SCRi33,iiApproving the amended 2009 settlement agreement between the State of Texas andthe U.S. Department of Justice.

SCRi34,iiUrging Congress to ensure the fair allocation of Medicare funding for graduatemedical education to all states.

SCRi43,iiRecognizing Ginger Fagan for her contributions to this state.

SCRi48,iiRecognizing the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for 100 years of serviceto the community.



SRi34,iiIn memory of Bette-Jo Simpson Buhler.

SRi60,iiRecognizing Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association on the occasion ofits 125th anniversary.

SRi61,iiRecognizing January 31, 2017, as Waller County Day.

SRi69,iiRecognizing Silver Wings Ballroom on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SRi72,iiRecognizing Leroy Dreyer on his induction into the American Baseball CoachesAssociation Hall of Fame.


SRi135,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Matagorda County Day.

SRi184,iiRecognizing the "Dam" Lakefest BBQ Cook-off.

SRi208,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Washington County Day.

SRi209,iiRecognizing February 23, 2017, as Aransas County Day.

SRi210,iiRecognizing February 23, 2017, as Smith-Hughes Day.

SRi276,iiRecognizing the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs for its contributions toyoung Texans.

SRi277,iiCelebrating February 28, 2017, as Prairie View A&M University Day.

SRi278,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Wharton County Day.

SRi311,iiRecognizing the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker at the site of theoriginal Pleasant Hill School.

SRi312,iiCelebrating March 8, 2017, as Golden Crescent Day.

SRi329,iiRecognizing Diana Glenz on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi343,iiCelebrating September 30, 2017, as Czech Heritage Day.

SRi370,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Blinn College Day.

SRi371,iiRecognizing the 2017 Brenham Maifest.



SRi372,iiIn memory of the life of S. A. Pleasants.

SRi432,iiRecognizing the Treasury Operations division of the Office of the Comptroller of

Public Accounts.

SRi433,iiRecognizing Pam Bennett Young on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi434,iiRecognizing Martha Haydon on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi435,iiRecognizing the Brenham Children ’s Chorus on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.

SRi489,iiRecognizing Fayette Electric Cooperative, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 80th

anniversary.


SRi537,iiRecognizing April 5, 2017, as Austin County Day.

SRi556,iiRecognizing April 4, 2017, as Port Aransas Day.


Legislative Days.

SRi643,iiRecognizing the Victoria Catholic War Veterans, Saint John ’s Post 1269, on the


SRi647,iiWelcoming Daikin Industries, Limited, to Texas.

SRi667,iiRecognizing United Evangelical Lutheran Church on the occasion of its 150th

anniversary.


SRi740,iiRecognizing the fifth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their

commitment to public service.

SRi794,iiRecognizing Milton Fred Paul Fuchs on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SRi847,iiRecognizing the Brenham Fire Department on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

SRi881,iiRecognizing Cameron Tanner and Vanessa Cortez on the occasion of their marriage.

SRi955,iiCommending Hector Meza for his service to the Texas Senate and congratulating him

for earning a 2017 Betty King Public Service Award.

SRi956,iiCommending Susan Fontenette for her service to the Texas Senate and congratulating

her for earning a 2017 Betty King Public Service Award.

SRi958,iiIn memory of Dwight Dale Conway.

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SBi461,iiRelating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations bypolitical subdivisions.


SBi465,iiRelating to voting rights in the areas that are included in a municipality ’s annexationplan.

SBi466,iiRelating to certain petitions filed with home-rule municipalities.

SBi467,iiRelating to a requirement for ballot propositions.

SBi468,iiRelating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities in coastal bordercounties.

SBi471,iiRelating to the inclusion of certain areas in a municipal annexation plan.

SBi472,iiRelating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military servicemembers and military veterans.

SBi477,iiRelating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding certain employeeissues.



SBi490,iiRelating to school counselors in public schools.


SBi529,iiRelating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondaryeducators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.

SBi531,iiRelating to the use of individual graduation committee determinations for certainpublic school accountability and high school graduation purposes and to the use of otheralternative methods for certain high school graduation purposes.

SBi544,iiRelating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistantveterans county service officers.

SBi545,iiRelating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders.






SBi578,iiRelating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteransuicide prevention action plan.




SBi591,iiRelating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veteransbenefits and services.

SBi592,iiRelating to the classification of workers for purposes of the Texas UnemploymentCompensation Act; providing a penalty.

SBi595,iiRelating to the eligibility of individuals from low-income households to pay the advalorem taxes imposed on the individual ’s residence homestead in installments.

SBi596,iiRelating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used tomake certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.

SBi597,iiRelating to abolishing the death penalty.



SBi672,iiRelating to the collection and publication of the number of security personnel orcommissioned peace officers employed by each school district and assigned to each districtcampus.


SBi679,iiRelating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certainother professions.



SBi696,iiRelating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Qualityobtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.




SBi730,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangiblepersonal property having a value of less than a certain amount.

SBi751,iiRelating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date ofthe military base realignment and closure task force.




SBi840,iiRelating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.

SBi856,iiRelating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games.





SBi1038,iiRelating to evaluation of public schools based on academic achievement andfinancial resources.

SBi1065,iiRelating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.

SBi1090,iiRelating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.

SBi1097,iiRelating to funding for apprenticeship training programs through a lottery game.



SBi1114,iiRelating to financial assistance provided for the demolition and replacement ofunsafe housing and the purchase of manufactured homes by individuals and families ofvery low income.

SBi1116,iiRelating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities inpublic schools.



SBi1295,iiRelating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities;imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.



SBi1302,iiRelating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food andbeverages.

SBi1303,iiRelating to the establishment of school district policies regarding the marketing andcommercial advertising of food products on school district property.

SBi1398,iiRelating to the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-containedclassrooms or other settings providing special education services.

SBi1462,iiRelating to the creation and operation of certain local health care providerparticipation programs.

SBi1589,iiRelating to suspending the statute of limitations in the Texas UnemploymentCompensation Act during a lawsuit.

SBi1590,iiRelating to allowing the Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) to cash awarrant with a restricted or conditional endorsement without settling the amount of moneydue to the Commission.

SBi1591,iiRelating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in thisstate.


SBi1616,iiRelating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.

SBi1658,iiRelating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and managementof assets of an open-enrollment charter school.

SBi1668,iiRelating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by theDepartment of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SBi1669,iiRelating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parentengagement and education programs provided by state agencies.

SBi1670,iiRelating to a historic structure assistance program operated by a municipally ownedutility in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.

SBi1671,iiRelating to the waiver of governmental immunity of a county or sheriff ’sdepartment for claims arising from a final decision of certain civil service commissions.

SBi1672,iiRelating to the purposes of the Texas Department of Housing and CommunityAffairs.

SBi1673,iiRelating to natural disaster housing recovery.

SBi1674,iiRelating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those countiesto address population growth and prevent the proliferation of substandard dwellings;providing a penalty.

SBi1675,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of animal export-import processingfacilities; providing penalties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.

SBi1676,iiRelating to the veterans county service office.



SBi1677,iiRelating to information about services for women veterans provided through certainstate agency applications.

SBi1678,iiRelating to the members of a school district ’s local school health advisory council.

SBi1679,iiRelating to the use of the fund for veterans ’assistance to provide grants to supportveterans county service offices.

SBi1680,iiRelating to a task force of border health officials.

SBi1681,iiRelating to the establishment of the Communicable Disease and Public HealthCenter.

SBi1682,iiRelating to a building used as a prescribed pediatric extended care center.

SBi1683,iiRelating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.

SBi1684,iiRelating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector bycertain entities.

SBi1685,iiRelating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons withintellectual disabilities.

SBi1686,iiRelating to coordinated health programs for public school students.

SBi1687,iiRelating to a list of best practice-based programs and research-based practices incertain areas for implementation in public schools.

SBi1688,iiRelating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the TexasEducation Agency.

SBi1689,iiRelating to confidential mental health screenings for students in public primary andsecondary schools.

SBi1690,iiRelating to the requirements for a school district improvement plan.

SBi1691,iiRelating to the commissioner of education establishing an annual conference onmethods to improve the mental health of students in public schools.

SBi1692,iiRelating to the creation of a nutrition education task force.

SBi1693,iiRelating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas WellAdvisory Committee.

SBi1694,iiRelating to suicide prevention training for certain mental health professionals.

SBi1695,iiRelating to mosquito control districts established for an urgent public healthpurpose.

SBi1696,iiRelating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study onparticipation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.

SBi1697,iiRelating to the establishment of a multi-stakeholder advisory committee on healthliteracy.

SBi1698,iiRelating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state.

SBi1699,iiRelating to a model framework to address certain barriers to student learning.



SBi1753,iiRelating to positive behavioral interventions and supports for students enrolled inpublic school who receive special education services.

SBi1754,iiRelating to the school district grievance procedures for resolving complaintsreceived by students ’parents or guardians.

SBi1755,iiRelating to a graduation progress committee for certain public school students in theconservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.


SBi1805,iiRelating to the multiuse training and operations center facility.

SBi1841,iiRelating to the provision of telecommunications services through statewidetechnology centers.

SBi1842,iiRelating to an application for the amendment of a certificate of public convenienceand necessity in an area within the boundaries of a political subdivision.


SBi1858,iiRelating to an alert system for public health or safety threat notifications.

SBi1859,iiRelating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department ofPublic Safety of the State of Texas.

SBi1860,iiRelating to agreements between this state and other jurisdictions concerningreciprocal licensure of mental health professionals.

SBi1861,iiRelating to a comprehensive plan for increasing and improving the workforce in thisstate that serves persons with mental health and substance use issues.

SBi1862,iiRelating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state.

SBi1863,iiRelating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.



SBi1956,iiRelating to the expiration date of hunting and fishing licenses.

SBi1957,iiRelating to a pilot program to reduce the cost of hunting and fishing licenses fornonresidents.

SBi1958,iiRelating to the residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses.

SBi1959,iiRelating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the TexasDepartment of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.

SBi1960,iiRelating to firearm safety awareness; decreasing the application and license fee for alicense to carry a handgun.



SBi1961,iiRelating to the relationship between public employers and fire and policeemployees.

SBi1986,iiRelating to the creation of an advisory committee on mental health issues affectingveterans within the Texas Veterans Commission.

SBi1987,iiRelating to the notice and procedural requirements for bills proposing the creation ofor annexation of land to certain special purpose districts.

SBi1988,iiRelating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water andwastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.


SBi2071,iiRelating to the first day of instruction for an open-enrollment charter school.

SBi2072,iiRelating to the appeal to the commissioner of education of certain actions ordecisions of an open-enrollment charter school governing body.

SBi2112,iiRelating to creating a single countywide school district in certain counties.

SBi2113,iiRelating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to conduct a study regardingschool district consolidation in Cameron County.

SBi2123,iiRelating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain countiesto connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.

SBi2132,iiRelating to certain identifying information regarding career school or collegestudents.

SBi2133,iiRelating to the political activities of certain county elections administrators.

SBi2134,iiRelating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealthservices in this state.

SBi2135,iiRelating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanoror felony offense.

SBi2136,iiRelating to the establishment of a matching grant program for communitydevelopment in certain municipalities and counties.

SBi2137,iiRelating to a fee associated with a required inspection of a motor vehicle for certaintitle transfers; authorizing a fee.

SBi2138,iiRelating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital driver ’slicenses.

SBi2139,iiRelating to the creation of regional transit authorities; granting the power of eminentdomain; providing authority to issue bonds and charge fees; creating a criminal offense.

SBi2140,iiRelating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financialassistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.


SBi2199,iiRelating to the powers and duties of a county or municipality to impose taxes onbehalf of a navigation district.



SBi2200,iiRelating to improving the quality of teachers employed by a school district, teacherperformance appraisals, and the hiring of mentor teachers.

SBi2201,iiRelating to curriculum requirements in American history at institutions of highereducation.

SBi2202,iiRelating to the authority of school districts and school district students to participatein University Interscholastic League competitions.


SBi2270,iiRelating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program forfunding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early highschool graduation programs.

SBi2291,iiRelating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award.

SBi2294,iiRelating to the use of regional mobility authority toll projects by public schoolbuses.


SJRi61,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additionalgeneral obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financialassistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

SCRi9,iiUrging Congress to explore and negotiate the creation of a binational frameworkallowing the United States and Mexico to address the threat of communicable diseases.


SCRi22,iiUrging Congress to recognize the importance of trade between Texas and Mexico.

SCRi25,iiRecognizing the Mount Tabor Indian Community for its contributions to this state.



SCRi40,iiUrging Congress to preserve federal funding for community health centers.


SRi13,iiRecognizing Isauro G. Farias on the occasion of his 87th birthday.

SRi25,iiIn memory of Sandra Longoria Yturria.

SRi27,iiIn memory of Alberto "Beto" Medrano.

SRi28,iiIn memory of Billy R. Bradford Sr.

SRi29,iiIn memory of Garrison Good Card.



SRi62,iiIn memory of Maria Guadalupe Cisneros Perez.

SRi63,iiRecognizing the Lopez Early College High School Band for winning a statechampionship.

SRi66,iiRecognizing Eddie Cavazos on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi67,iiCommending William Grace for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi68,iiRecognizing Emily Irene Hamrick Harding on the occasion of her 93rd birthday.

SRi76,iiRecognizing January 31, 2017, as Brownsville Day.

SRi84,iiRecognizing Leopoldo "Polo" Palacios for his contributions to the Pharr community.

SRi85,iiRecognizing Ruthie Ewers for her contributions to Texas State Technical College andthe Rio Grande Valley.

SRi86,iiIn memory of Mauricio G. Flores.

SRi87,iiRecognizing January 31, 2017, as Kleberg County Day.

SRi92,iiRecognizing Domingo P. Sepulveda for his contributions to the Weslaco community.

SRi115,iiCongratulating Bobby Joe Morrow on being named the 2016 Texas Legend for theEddie Lucio Scholarship Fund.

SRi119,iiIn memory of Eduardo Genis Aguilar.



SRi125,iiIn memory of Charles Bryan Isbell.

SRi126,iiRecognizing Francisco "Pancho" Ochoa Sr. for his achievements.

SRi127,iiRecognizing Roberto "El Primo" Pulido for his contributions to the musical legacy ofSouth Texas.

SRi128,iiWelcoming Class XII of Leadership Mid Valley to the Capitol.

SRi137,iiCelebrating February 6 through 10, 2017, as School Counseling Week.

SRi148,iiRecognizing F. B. "Lico" Reyes for his work as an advocate for civil rights and laborrights.

SRi157,iiCommending Gilberto Sanchez III for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi158,iiIn memory of Matias G. Farias.

SRi159,iiRecognizing Fernando Landeros Verdugo for being named Mr. Amigo 2016.

SRi195,iiRecognizing February 14, 2017, as Rita L. Littlefield Kidney Day.

SRi207,iiRecognizing Cecilia Abbott for her contributions to the state.

SRi235,iiCommending Jason Padilla for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi236,iiCommending Klay Teegardin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi237,iiCommending Avery Vega for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.



SRi246,iiRecognizing Tropical Texas Behavioral Health on the occasion of its 50thanniversary.

SRi247,iiWelcoming citizens of Harlingen and San Benito to the Capitol.

SRi288,iiRecognizing Enrique Perez for his contributions to agriculture in this state.

SRi289,iiRecognizing Juan Reymundo Anciso for his contributions to agriculture in this state.

SRi290,iiRecognizing the 80th annual Charro Days Fiesta.

SRi332,iiRecognizing Perry Homes on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SRi338,iiRecognizing Frutoso M. Gomez Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi346,iiRecognizing the Pan American Round Tables of Texas on the occasion of theorganization ’s 100th anniversary.

SRi352,iiRecognizing Naval Air Station-Kingsville on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

SRi385,iiIn memory of Gilbert Lozano.

SRi393,iiRecognizing March 8, 2017, as Brownsville Chamber of Commerce Day.

SRi403,iiRecognizing Olmito Water Supply Corporation on the occasion of its 50thanniversary.

SRi415,iiRecognizing May 3, 2017, as County Government Day.

SRi424,iiRecognizing March 22, 2017, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day.

SRi436,iiRecognizing Fred Farias III for being selected as the 2016 Optometrist of the Year.

SRi443,iiIn memory of Bernadette Richardson.

SRi475,iiRecognizing Daniel Breeden Elementary School for its commitment to excellence ineducation.

SRi516,iiRecognizing March 29, 2017, as Texas Rural Water Day.

SRi554,iiRecognizing the North Alamo Water Supply Corporation on the occasion of its 50thanniversary.


SRi571,iiRecognizing Texas Department of Transportation District 21 for its service to thepeople of South Texas.

SRi572,iiIn memory of Donna Michelle Jones.

SRi573,iiRecognizing Edmundo Nieto for his service to his country.

SRi584,iiRecognizing the Brownsville High School Class of 1967 on the occasion of their50th anniversary reunion.

SRi592,iiRecognizing the anniversary of the fall of Saigon.

SRi593,iiIn memory of Joe S. Bono.

SRi605,iiRecognizing the Cameron County Mental Health Task Force on the occasion of its10th anniversary.



SRi612,iiIn memory of Sergio A. Cisneros Sr.

SRi630,iiRecognizing the ninth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars andFellows Program.

SRi633,iiRecognizing Michael Salgado for his contributions to the music industry.

SRi634,iiIn memory of Hernan Ilufi "Tito" Orellana.

SRi652,iiIn memory of Romeo L. Lomas.

SRi657,iiRecognizing Homero Martinez III for being named associate director of the VeteransAffairs Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System.

SRi659,iiRecognizing the Oliveira Middle School Symphonic Band for its achievements.

SRi660,iiIn memory of Fernando S. Flores.

SRi661,iiIn memory of Orlando A. "Lonnie" Correa.

SRi670,iiRecognizing Conjunto Halcon of Los Fresnos High School.

SRi678,iiRecognizing Gonzalez Place tavern on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

SRi679,iiIn memory of Juan Gonzales Sr.


SRi702,iiIn memory of Renato E. Cardenas.


SRi719,iiRecognizing Bertha A. Lucio Caballero on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi720,iiRecognizing Michelle del Castillo-Davis on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi735,iiRecognizing Rose E. Longoria for her contributions to the field of education.

SRi737,iiRecognizing Maria Lourdes Villarreal on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi738,iiRecognizing Joe Villalon on the occasion of his 28th year in the priesthood.

SRi739,iiRecognizing Jacoba Hampton on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi744,iiRecognizing Cynthia S. Castro for her service to the Brownsville Independent SchoolDistrict.

SRi746,iiRecognizing Ramiro Ramirez Gonzalez for his contributions to the Rio GrandeValley community.

SRi758,iiRecognizing Gaspar Garcia for his service to Oliveira Middle School.

SRi764,iiIn memory of Robert Gene Brashear.

SRi772,iiRecognizing Conrado Lucio for his public service.

SRi791,iiRecognizing the inaugural class of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative InternshipProgram.

SRi813,iiRecognizing the members of the Rising Scholars Academy of South Texas LadyRockets soccer team for winning a state championship.



SRi846,iiIn memory of Laura Lee Milner Traylor.

SRi858,iiRecognizing the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter on the occasion of its

100th anniversary.

SRi859,iiRecognizing Eluteria "Susie" Gonzalez for her contributions to her community.

SRi885,iiIn memory of Natalie Cowen Gonzalez.

SRi903,iiRecognizing Celeste Zepeda Sanchez for her service to the City of San Benito.

SRi904,iiRecognizing Gonzalez Elementary School in Brownsville on the occasion of its 30th

anniversary.

SRi905,iiIn memory of the life of David Irvine Rucker.


SRi922,iiRecognizing Amanda Fuentes on the occasion of her graduation.

SRi923,iiRecognizing Valerie A. Martinez for her contributions to the Austin community.

SRi924,iiHonoring the service of brothers Abran, Natividad, Nicholas, Albertano, Pilar, and

Reyes Gonzales of Fort Stockton during World War II.

SRi927,iiIn memory of Gloria Rodriguez.


SRi947,iiRecognizing Carlos Cisneros Lucio Jr. on the occasion of his graduation.

SRi960,iiRecognizing Larry Jokl on the occasion of his retirement.

MENENDEZ, JOSE












SBi22,iiRelating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School

(P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program.

SBi24,iiRelating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence

concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.


MENENDEZ, JOSEi— i(Continued)



SBi160,iiRelating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solelyon the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.



SBi181,iiRelating to civil liability for bullying of a child.

SBi182,iiRelating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claiminvolving injury to or death of a minor.


SBi211,iiRelating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster childfor monetary assistance.

SBi212,iiRelating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receivesupplemental financial assistance and be assigned as protective payees for financialassistance payments.

SBi213,iiRelating to the office of ombudsman for the Department of Family and ProtectiveServices.

SBi214,iiRelating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based on thenumber or percentage of students receiving special education services.

SBi215,iiRelating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered topublic school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.

SBi216,iiRelating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.

SBi217,iiRelating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System ofTexas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.

SBi218,iiRelating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by theTeacher Retirement System of Texas.

SBi219,iiRelating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SBi220,iiRelating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on thepremises of certain mental health facilities.

SBi221,iiRelating to prohibiting the transfer of a firearm to a person listed in the terroristscreening database maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

SBi222,iiRelating to designating June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.



SBi223,iiRelating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment ofcompensation.

SBi229,iiRelating to the minimum wage.

SBi230,iiRelating to participation in the countywide polling place program.


SBi232,iiRelating to providing for voter registration at a polling place.

SBi233,iiRelating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.

SBi234,iiRelating to a prohibition against the use by a career school or college of certainadvertising designed to mislead or deceive prospective students.

SBi235,iiRelating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance,for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.

SBi236,iiRelating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability ofhomosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.

SBi237,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protectionsprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupationallicenses.

SBi238,iiRelating to daylight saving time.


SBi269,iiRelating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation,and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certaindebilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testingfacilities; authorizing fees.


SBi275,iiRelating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers toprovide job training and placement services to certain persons.










SBi571,iiRelating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees.

SBi572,iiRelating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Division of EmergencyManagement regarding the use of United States Postal Service employees, resources, andassets during a declared disaster.






SBi755,iiRelating to the authority of a school district to donate food to a nonprofit organizationto be served to students of the district.

SBi756,iiRelating to required coverage for obesity under group health benefit plans.

SBi757,iiRelating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school andafter-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

SBi758,iiRelating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.

SBi759,iiRelating to the designation of Remember the Alamo Day as a state holiday.

SBi760,iiRelating to county authority to regulate fireworks.

SBi761,iiRelating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility fordeferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certainintoxication offenses.

SBi762,iiRelating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing acriminal penalty.


SBi966,iiRelating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholicbeverages by a minor.






SBi1031,iiRelating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federalgovernment.




SBi1154,iiRelating to coverage for serious mental illness under certain group health benefitplans.

SBi1155,iiRelating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection withcertain extensions of consumer credit.

SBi1156,iiRelating to the Alamo complex account; making an appropriation.



SBi1199,iiRelating to service contract providers.

SBi1228,iiRelating to the approval by a property owners ’association of repairs to residentialproperty after a weather-related or naturally occurring event.

SBi1229,iiRelating to solid waste services and solid waste management programs in theextraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities in certain counties; authorizing penalties.

SBi1232,iiRelating to inappropriate conduct between a person and an animal; creating acriminal offense.

SBi1255,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of Loop 1604 in Bexar County as theVietnam Veterans Memorial Overpass.

SBi1366,iiRelating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain lawenforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.

SBi1367,iiRelating to policies and training regarding the use of epinephrine auto-injectors bypublic institutions of higher education; providing immunity.

SBi1368,iiRelating to a study on the provision of vision services benefits to older individualsin this state.

SBi1369,iiRelating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, ordisabled individual.



SBi1370,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of Loop 1604 in Bexar County as theBorinqueneers Memorial Overpass.

SBi1371,iiRelating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of theCommendation Medal with Valor and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.

SBi1372,iiRelating to the operation of an electric unicycle.

SBi1373,iiRelating to the applicability of municipal zoning ordinances to certainopen-enrollment charter schools.

SBi1374,iiRelating to the expunction of records in residential eviction suits.

SBi1409,iiRelating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer creditcard or debit card information; providing a civil penalty.

SBi1410,iiRelating to establishing a pilot program to assist small business in obtaining capital.

SBi1411,iiRelating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing acriminal penalty and authorizing a fee.



SBi1546,iiRelating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veteransand their families.

SBi1547,iiRelating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.

SBi1548,iiRelating to post-discharge services offered by a juvenile board or juvenile probationdepartment to a child after the child ’s probation period ends.

SBi1549,iiRelating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to provide notificationof a failure to appear in federal court.

SBi1550,iiRelating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the effects ofrestricting trucks from the use of one lane of a highway.

SBi1551,iiRelating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.

SBi1552,iiRelating to an environmental service fee charged by an institution of highereducation.



SBi1785,iiRelating to appraisal of public school teachers.

SBi1791,iiRelating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfullycompleting those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veteranstreatment court programs; changing a fee.



SBi1792,iiRelating to conditions of community supervision for defendants convicted of certaincriminal offenses involving animals.

SBi1793,iiRelating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers,detention officers, county jailers, and fire fighters.

SBi1794,iiRelating to the elimination of a specific requirement that certain school districtsdevelop and implement a plan to increase enrollment of the district ’s students atinstitutions of higher education.

SBi1795,iiRelating to education employees uniform group health coverage.

SBi1796,iiRelating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent intoany water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springssegment of the Edwards Aquifer.


SBi1878,iiRelating to the service plan for the annexation by certain municipalities of territoryincluded in an emergency services district.

SBi1879,iiRelating to registration and regulation of dangerous wild animals; providingpenalties, creating a criminal offense, and authorizing a fee.

SBi1880,iiRelating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schooldistricts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technologytraining programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public schoolstudents participating in career or technology programs.

SBi1881,iiRelating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve aseducational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Departmentof Family and Protective Services.


SBi1913,iiRelating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines,fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certaincriminal offenses.

SBi2073,iiRelating to a mechanic ’s or materialman ’s lien for retained funds under certainconstruction contracts.

SBi2106,iiRelating to authorizing a fee for certain pretrial intervention programs.

SBi2107,iiRelating to the requirements for the issuance of identification documentation forfoster care youth.

SBi2108,iiRelating to registration and regulation of real-time captioning providers; imposing acivil penalty; authorizing fees.



SBi2109,iiRelating to a requirement that each public institution of higher education developand implement a strategic plan for the prevention of sexual assault and unplannedpregnancy.


SBi2111,iiRelating to creating an offense for the administration of illegal drugs to breeder deer.

SBi2180,iiRelating to financial records and audits of nonprofit corporations.

SBi2181,iiRelating to prohibited adverse employment action against an employee who in goodfaith reports child abuse or neglect.

SBi2182,iiRelating to measures to increase participation in state programs relating to savingmoney or prepaying for college.

SBi2183,iiRelating to the creation of an innocence project grant program.

SBi2192,iiRelating to the economic impact of closures on the state highway system duringcertain periods.

SBi2234,iiRelating to the collection of past due assessments and certain other charges by aproperty owners ’association.

SBi2235,iiRelating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion and crisis stabilization unitpilot program.

SBi2236,iiRelating to the independent ombudsman for county jails.

SBi2237,iiRelating to prescription medications for the care and treatment of inmates andprisoners in county jails.


SJRi22,iiProposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.

SJRi56,iiProposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from theeconomic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veteransexemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.

SCRi4,iiAuthorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board,to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at theState Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.

SCRi16,iiEncouraging the President of the United States to refrain from threatening electedofficials.



SRi147,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Blue and White Day.




SRi330,iiRecognizing Joe J. Bernal on the occasion of his 90th birthday.


SRi510,iiRecognizing the Society of Mary on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.

SRi540,iiWelcoming the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the Capitol.




SRi609,iiRecognizing Texas PTA for its work on behalf of the state ’s youth.




SRi662,iiRecognizing the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi.

SRi663,iiRecognizing Ismael G. Casanova for his service to the Archdiocese of San Antonio.




SRi770,iiCongratulating Fred Hines on the occasion of his retirement.


SRi797,iiRecognizing Raynaldo T. Lopez on the occasion of his retirement.


SRi869,iiRecognizing Jenny Browne as the 2017 State Poet Laureate.

SRi870,iiRecognizing George Strait as the 2017 State Musician.

SRi871,iiRecognizing Intocable for its contributions to music.

SRi872,iiRecognizing Carol Coffee Reposa as the 2018 State Poet Laureate.

SRi873,iiRecognizing Marcia Ball as the 2018 State Musician.

SRi874,iiRecognizing Beili Liu as the 2018 State Three-Dimensional Artist.

SRi875,iiRecognizing Kermit Oliver as the 2017 State Two-Dimensional Artist.

SRi876,iiRecognizing Sedrick Huckaby as the 2018 State Two-Dimensional Artist.




SRi961,iiIn memory of David Solis.

MILES, BORRIS



SBi143,iiRelating to the provision of the reason for rejecting a voter registration application.










SBi482,iiRelating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster careyouth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.

SBi483,iiRelating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public informationlaw of certain complaints alleging official oppression.

SBi484,iiRelating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

SBi485,iiRelating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for theTexas Department of Criminal Justice.

SBi486,iiRelating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.

SBi487,iiRelating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of officialoppression.


MILES, BORRISi — i(Continued)


SBi574,iiRelating to the expansion of applied workforce learning opportunities in this state,including through the establishment of the Texas Industry Internship Challenge.



SBi677,iiRelating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic creditand industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.



SBi723,iiRelating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthycorner store revolving loan fund program.

SBi724,iiRelating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.


SBi790,iiRelating to the continuation of the women ’s health advisory committee.

SBi791,iiRelating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financialinstitutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty;creating criminal offenses.

SBi792,iiRelating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse ofelderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.

SBi793,iiRelating to restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.


SBi795,iiRelating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit certainhistorically underutilized businesses.


SBi808,iiRelating to coverage for certain services related to maternal depression under theMedicaid and child health plan programs.

SBi809,iiRelating to the automatic enrollment of certain women in the Texas women ’s healthprogram.






SBi970,iiRelating to a sexual assault policy at public and private institutions of highereducation.




SBi1158,iiRelating to food managers in food establishments in certain counties.

SBi1218,iiRelating to transitional child-care services in the Temporary Assistance for NeedyFamilies (TANF) program.

SBi1219,iiRelating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Boardconduct an annual comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the top 10 percent automaticadmissions law.

SBi1220,iiRelating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, careerinformation, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.

SBi1224,iiRelating to the establishment of a statewide system for stroke response andtreatment.

SBi1225,iiRelating to eligibility requirements for the repayment of certain physician educationloans.

SBi1258,iiRelating to discretionary disciplinary action by public school districts regardingnonviolent offenses and the adjudication of a child who engages in conduct that constitutesa nonviolent offense on school property.

SBi1265,iiRelating to HIV and AIDS tests and to health benefit plan coverage of HIV andAIDS tests.

SBi1269,iiRelating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study onflood control infrastructure for Harris and Galveston Counties.

SBi1270,iiRelating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulfof Mexico ports.

SBi1271,iiRelating to the development of a statewide online education and career advising tooland to a study and report on certain courses offered for college credit to public schoolstudents.

SBi1272,iiRelating to an annual proclamation related to hurricane preparedness.

SBi1312,iiRelating to the deadline for adoption of desired future conditions in groundwaterconservation districts.





SBi1364,iiRelating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized

businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.

SBi1365,iiRelating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain

municipalities.

SBi1453,iiRelating to the definition of regular eligible student used in determining the

transportation allotment under the school finance system for a municipal school district.

SBi1588,iiRelating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the

imposition of replacement fees.

SBi1598,iiRelating to applications for permits issued by the Texas Commission on

Environmental Quality for certain new or expanded facilities in certain low-income and

minority communities.

SBi1599,iiRelating to maternal mortality reporting and investigation information.

SBi1600,iiRelating to the issuance of standard permits for certain concrete plants.

SBi1601,iiRelating to the establishment by certain counties and municipalities of disease

control programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases;

authorizing fees.

SBi1737,iiRelating to the enforcement of conciliation agreements entered into under the Texas

Fair Housing Act.

SBi1738,iiRelating to historically underutilized businesses.



SBi1740,iiRelating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a

person with an intellectual disability.

SBi1741,iiRelating to attorneys in certain counties who are qualified for appointment to

represent a defendant with a mental illness.

SBi1742,iiRelating to county approval for the locations at which a junkyard or automotive

wrecking and salvage yard may be operated.

SBi1769,iiRelating to a pilot program for providing services to certain children under the

Medicaid medical transportation program.

SBi1770,iiRelating to the regulation of licensed specialists in school psychology.

SBi1771,iiRelating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.

SBi1772,iiRelating to the right of an employee to time off from work to vote; creating a

criminal offense.

SBi1773,iiRelating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period.



SBi1774,iiRelating to the use of certain controlled substances by women who are pregnant ormay become pregnant and the designation of neonatal abstinence syndrome fromsubstance use as a reportable condition.

SBi1801,iiRelating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public schooldisciplinary actions.

SBi1802,iiRelating to petty cash funds for county welfare departments in certain populouscounties.

SBi1803,iiRelating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.


SBi1867,iiRelating to the joint or separate prosecution of a capital felony charged against twoor more defendants.

SBi1983,iiRelating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority.

SBi1984,iiRelating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and thecreation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming.

SBi1985,iiRelating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience andnecessity for water utilities in a service area.

SBi2034,iiRelating to creation of a task force to study the health effects of concrete and rockcrushing.


SBi2184,iiRelating to new capital investment in the state.

SBi2185,iiRelating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount andallocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.

SBi2266,iiRelating to the creation of the Stadium Park Management District; providingauthority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.

SJRi48,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicatedgeneral revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.


SCRi54,iiExpressing support for the creation of the Sam Houston Republic of TexasPresidential Library at Sam Houston State University.

SRi20,iiRecognizing January 24, 2017, as Texas Southern University Day.

SRi82,iiRecognizing February 2, 2017, as Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation Johnnie L.Cochran Jr. Salute to Excellence Day.

SRi279,iiRecognizing February 27, 2017, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day.

SRi305,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as University of Houston Day.



SRi529,iiRecognizing the United Health Foundation and the University of Houston for theircommitment to improved health outcomes.

SRi542,iiRecognizing March 30, 2017, as Vietnamese American Day.



SRi631,iiRecognizing 100 Black Men of America for its service to African American youth.


SRi714,iiRecognizing May 3, 2017, as Asian Real Estate Association of America Day.

SRi893,iiCommending the 2017 Fellows from the University of Houston Hobby School PublicAffairs.

SRi894,iiRecognizing the John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science.

SRi951,iiIn memory of Elouise Jacquelyn Clark McLemore.

NELSON, JANE

SBi1,iiGeneral Appropriations Bill.











NELSON, JANEi — i(Continued)





SBi19,iiRelating to performance-based tuition limitations for and a temporary limitation on theamount of tuition and fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.






SBi74,iiRelating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents,and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.

SBi75,iiRelating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union.

SBi76,iiRelating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders fromchild safety zones in the municipality.

SBi77,iiRelating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of thechild ’s other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights wereterminated.

SBi78,iiRelating to the disposition of state surplus or salvage data processing equipment by theTexas Department of Criminal Justice.

SBi79,iiRelating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessiblewebsite.

SBi80,iiRelating to certain required reports prepared by state agencies and other governmentalentities.

SBi81,iiRelating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas;authorizing a trust company to charge the institute an investment fee.

SBi82,iiRelating to prohibiting the temporary closure of segments of the state highway systemon days that certain scheduled events are being held in certain municipalities.




SBi224,iiRelating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute ofTexas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.


SBi268,iiRelating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the TemporaryAssistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.












SBi532,iiRelating to information collected about and purchases of information technology bygovernmental entities.

SBi533,iiRelating to governmental entity contracting and procurement.












SBi851,iiRelating to the requirements for meetings of certain special districts.

SBi852,iiRelating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on newconstruction.

SBi853,iiRelating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver ’s licenseoffices.

SBi854,iiRelating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Division of EmergencyManagement for certain persons.

SBi1021,iiRelating to reports on the consolidation and certain functions of the health andhuman services system, including advisory committees within the system, and there-creation of the Texas system of care framework.

SBi1022,iiRelating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counselingprofessions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SBi1023,iiRelating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected bycertain airport governing boards.

SBi1024,iiRelating to the use of certain lighting equipment on airport security vehicles.





SBi1178,iiRelating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County and thejurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Denton.

SBi1179,iiRelating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated countytransportation authorities.


SBi1266,iiRelating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustmentauthority regarding appropriations.

SBi1324,iiRelating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating tomassage therapy.





SBi1569,iiRelating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related totrafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offensesinvolving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims whoare children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child;increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.






SBi2128,iiRelating to the Health and Human Services Commission ’s procurement andoversight of managed care organization contracts serving individuals in Texas Medicaidwith serious mental illness.

SBi2129,iiRelating to the establishment of a program for marketing, promotion, research, andeducation efforts regarding Texas wine; authorizing assessments.

SBi2218,iiRelating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury,the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated moneyfrom use for general governmental purposes.




SCRi18,iiRelating to the approval of a sufficient balance of the constitutional economicstabilization fund by the 85th Legislature.

SRi38,iiIn memory of Jerry Ronald Walker.

SRi40,iiRecognizing Tim Weaver on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi41,iiIn memory of Lynda Arnold.



SRi42,iiRecognizing the City of The Colony on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SRi43,iiCelebrating January 31, 2017, as Children ’s Advocacy Centers of Texas LegislativeDay.


SRi154,iiRecognizing February 16, 2017, as CASA Day.

SRi183,iiRecognizing February 14, 2017, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day.

SRi248,iiProclaiming February 28, 2017, Nurse Day.

SRi249,iiRecognizing Leadership Lewisville for its contributions to the community.



SRi306,iiCelebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days.

SRi441,iiRecognizing members and alumni of Leadership Grapevine for their civic leadership.

SRi463,iiIn memory of Mollie Ann Newcom.

SRi465,iiRecognizing Patsy Spaw, Secretary of the Texas Senate.

SRi472,iiProclaiming March 28, 2017, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day.

SRi513,iiWelcoming the first class of Regional Advantage–Leadership Northwest Metroport tothe Capitol.


SRi594,iiWelcoming Leadership Flower Mound.

SRi622,iiRecognizing April 20, 2017, as Doctors of Osteopathic Medical Excellence Day andApril 16 through 22, 2017, as Texas Osteopathic Medicine Week.

SRi668,iiRecognizing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

SRi694,iiCelebrating May 1 through 7, 2017, as Healthy Texas Week.


SRi704,iiRecognizing May 9, 2017, as Texas Medical Association Ernest and Sarah ButlerAwards for Excellence in Science Teaching Day.


SRi745,iiRecognizing Four Price for receiving the Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt Award forMental Health.

SRi765,iiRecognizing Frenchy and Teri Rheault for their contributions to the Dentoncommunity.



SRi767,iiWelcoming Edith Royal to the Capitol and recognizing her many contributions to ourstate.

SRi782,iiIn memory of Marjory Kent Vickery.





NICHOLS, ROBERT














NICHOLS, ROBERTi— i(Continued)









SBi172,iiRelating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residencehomestead for ad valorem taxation.

SBi175,iiRelating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services ofthe United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.


SBi286,iiRelating to the governing board of the Trinity Valley Community College District.




SBi307,iiRelating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority,following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

SBi308,iiRelating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of theSunset Advisory Committee.

SBi309,iiRelating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the SunsetAdvisory Commission.











SBi320,iiRelating to the creation of River Ranch Improvement District of Liberty County;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, ortaxes.

SBi321,iiRelating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District of LibertyCounty and the Riverside Municipal Utility District of Liberty County; granting a limitedpower of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority toimpose assessments, fees, or taxes.


SBi412,iiRelating to requiring a presidential elector to vote for the candidates for president andvice president who won the popular vote in this state for those offices.



SBi564,iiRelating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of agoverning body relating to information technology security practices.


SBi577,iiRelating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on thepremises of state hospitals.











SBi786,iiRelating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property forrecreational purposes.


SBi960,iiRelating to the regulation of prescribed burning by the Texas Commission onEnvironmental Quality.

SBi1006,iiRelating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal forad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

SBi1007,iiRelating to the disclosure to public schools of certain records of students placed inresidential facilities.

SBi1064,iiRelating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consistingof plant growth.


SBi1145,iiRelating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks incertain non-ERCOT areas.

SBi1146,iiRelating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of statehospitals; providing a civil penalty.


SBi1205,iiRelating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of StateHealth Services and the Department of Public Safety.

SBi1298,iiRelating to the selection and summons of prospective grand jurors.

SBi1305,iiRelating to the grant program using money from the transportation infrastructurefund.



SBi1381,iiRelating to photo identification for certain debit or credit card transactions.

SBi1397,iiRelating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends

to enter into a contract with a property tax lender.

SBi1406,iiRelating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state

innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial

value and level of coverage requirements.

SBi1456,iiRelating to the building code standards for new residential construction in the

unincorporated area of certain counties; creating a criminal offense and affecting the

prosecution of a criminal offense.

SBi1522,iiRelating to the composition of the aviation advisory committee.

SBi1523,iiRelating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway

public transportation systems.

SBi1524,iiRelating to the movement of certain vehicles, including vehicles transporting an

intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.

SBi1578,iiRelating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation

programs in certain counties.

SBi1744,iiRelating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices.

SBi1837,iiRelating to financial accountability standards for charter schools operated by a

public institution of higher education.


SBi1937,iiRelating to the participation of certain counties in the collection improvement

program.

SBi2216,iiRelating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.

SBi2250,iiRelating to the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation

District.

SBi2252,iiRelating to granting road powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility

District No. 100; providing authority to issue bonds.

SBi2253,iiRelating to providing road powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility

District No. 101; providing authority to issue bonds.

SBi2282,iiRelating to the dissolution of the Angelina County Water Control and Improvement

District No. 3 and the territory of the Angelina County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.

SJRi2,iiApplying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of

the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more

amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to

limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office

of federal officials and members of Congress.



SJRi19,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit themaximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and topermit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent onthe maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.

SJRi37,iiApplying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V ofthe United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to theconstitution to impose term limits for justices of the United States Supreme Court and toallow the states to overturn a decision of the United States Supreme Court.


SCRi4,iiAuthorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board,to approve and permit the relocation of the Texas Game Warden Memorial to a site at theState Capitol, south of the Sam Houston Building, just outside of the historic grounds.

SCRi6,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at theState Capitol.


SRi10,iiRecognizing San Jacinto County on the occasion of the signing of the CommunityWildfire Protection Plan.

SRi26,iiRecognizing Bascom W. Bentley III for his contributions to his community.

SRi116,iiRecognizing Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.

SRi117,iiRecognizing Gerdau ’s Beaumont Steel Mill on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SRi118,iiCelebrating February 7, 2017, as Athens Day.

SRi138,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Leadership Jacksonville Day.

SRi139,iiProclaiming February 6, 2017, as 9-1-1 Day.

SRi186,iiRecognizing the First State Bank of Brownsboro on the occasion of its 100thanniversary.

SRi211,iiRecognizing February 16, 2017, as Nacogdoches-SFA Day.

SRi228,iiRecognizing Montgomery County Historical Commission on the occasion of thededication of the Lake Creek Settlement Official Texas Historical Marker.

SRi229,iiCelebrating July 21, 2017, as First Lady Frances Cox Henderson Day.

SRi263,iiRecognizing February 22 and 23, 2017, as Palestine Days.

SRi321,iiRecognizing Ronald H. Hufford on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi375,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Montgomery County Day.

SRi428,iiRecognizing parents and family members of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

SRi451,iiRecognizing the Texas Department of Transportation for its work.




SRi672,iiRecognizing the 100th anniversary of the first license plate issued by the State ofTexas.

SRi673,iiRecognizing the Leadership Athens Class of 2016-2017 for its contributions toHenderson County.



SRi741,iiRecognizing Mary Ann Whiteker on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi742,iiRecognizing the dedication of the Salvation Army Wayne Bergstrom Center of Hope.

SRi792,iiRecognizing the Deep East Texas Council of Governments and EconomicDevelopment District on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SRi793,iiRecognizing July 19, 2017, as Back the Badge Day in Hardin County.

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SBi263,iiRelating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry ahandgun.

SBi264,iiRelating to an application made by a peace officer, county jailer, or state correctionalofficer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.

SBi272,iiRelating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset reviewprocess.

SBi282,iiRelating to the entitlement of a public school student to transfer to a public schoolcampus with a higher overall performance rating under the school accountability system.



SBi339,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection forvictims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense.

SBi340,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.

SBi341,iiRelating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on aholder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person whoprovides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.

SBi342,iiRelating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer ’s services inexecuting or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.

SBi343,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of improper sexual activity with a personunder supervision.



SBi362,iiRelating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or

disqualified from jury service.

SBi363,iiRelating to the uniform election dates for certain political subdivisions.

SBi377,iiRelating to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.

SBi378,iiRelating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.

SBi379,iiRelating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.

SBi407,iiRelating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for

information related to competition or bidding.

SBi408,iiRelating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public

information law.



SBi419,iiRelating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain

school districts.

SBi420,iiRelating to a partial exemption for a county from taxes imposed on gasoline and

diesel fuel purchased for the county ’s exclusive use.

SBi454,iiRelating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit

affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.

SBi459,iiRelating to the regulation or taxation of firearms, air guns, knives, or ammunition by

a municipality or county.

SBi463,iiRelating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high

school graduation requirements and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high

school graduation requirements.


SBi565,iiRelating to the creation of records of the DNA of certain defendants for inclusion in

the DNA database system.

SBi566,iiRelating to the qualifications for a person conducting an adoption evaluation.




SBi613,iiRelating to services provided by the Health and Human Services Commission to

sexually violent offenders who are incompetent to attend sex offender treatment.







SBi649,iiRelating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and theextension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.

SBi651,iiRelating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of anoccupational license.

SBi658,iiRelating to a landowner ’s liability for injuries incurred during certain recreationalactivities.





SBi696,iiRelating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Qualityobtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.


SBi720,iiRelating to rules regarding the carcasses of certain birds or animals.


SBi722,iiRelating to a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program of the Parksand Wildlife Department.


SBi753,iiRelating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and politicalsubdivisions of this state.

SBi754,iiRelating to the extension and modification of a public school district depositorycontract.

SBi774,iiRelating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from agroundwater conservation district.

SBi797,iiRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for thepayment of obligations related to hotel projects.




SBi842,iiRelating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect toa firearm silencer.

SBi843,iiRelating to disclosure and use of certain information regarding the Crime Victims ’Compensation Act.



SBi862,iiRelating to the award of attorney ’s fees and other costs in certain proceedingsinvolving a groundwater conservation district.

SBi863,iiRelating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of uniqueecological value.

SBi864,iiRelating to the procedure for obtaining a right to use state water if the applicantproposes an alternative source of water that is not state water.

SBi865,iiRelating to a groundwater conservation district ’s use of electronic fund transfers.

SBi866,iiRelating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.

SBi872,iiRelating to reporting requirements by physicians and certain health care facilitiesregarding complications resulting from an abortion.

SBi883,iiRelating to the disclosure of life-sustaining treatment policies and to life-sustainingtreatment for a patient under 18 years of age.

SBi889,iiRelating to collecting and reporting certain information by the Department of Familyand Protective Services relating to certain alcohol and controlled substance use.



SBi921,iiRelating to a late fee for failing to pay rent under a residential lease.

SBi923,iiRelating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.

SBi924,iiRelating to informal dispute resolutions for violations of health and safety standardsat certain long-term care facilities; authorizing the imposition of costs.





SBi982,iiRelating to a report by the Texas Department of Transportation and the LegislativeBudget Board on high-speed rail projects.

SBi984,iiRelating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner ’s health benefitscoverage information.

SBi986,iiRelating to a grant program to support the enforcement of immigration law by amunicipality or county.

SBi1009,iiRelating to administrative completeness requirements for permit and permitamendment applications for groundwater conservation districts.




SBi1033,iiRelating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from TexasTech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

SBi1034,iiRelating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the feasibility ofcertain improvements to Interstate Highway 27.

SBi1035,iiRelating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers ’Compensation Act.

SBi1036,iiRelating to the designation of a liaison to assist first responders with workers ’compensation claims.

SBi1037,iiRelating to the designation of the structure on State Highway 6 in Eastland Countyadjacent to Lake Cisco connecting the north and south banks of Sandy Creek as theBedford-Carmichael Bridge.

SBi1053,iiRelating to an appeal of a desired future condition in a groundwater managementarea.

SBi1056,iiRelating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which theexecutor or administrator of a decedent ’s estate resides.

SBi1062,iiRelating to documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle title.


SBi1083,iiRelating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services.

SBi1089,iiRelating to the certification of food service workers.

SBi1099,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 as the Trooper JonathanThomas McDonald Memorial Highway.



SBi1172,iiRelating to the regulation of seed by a political subdivision.

SBi1173,iiRelating to evaluation of public school performance.

SBi1182,iiRelating to the prosecution, punishment, and certain civil consequences of conductcausing the birth of a child born addicted to a controlled substance; creating an offense.

SBi1183,iiRelating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be personswith a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to the period for which a person maybe committed to receive certain temporary mental health services.

SBi1197,iiRelating to fees charged by the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District;authorizing a fee.



SBi1203,iiRelating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to anonline service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.

SBi1204,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving the deathof a head of cattle or horses.

SBi1206,iiRelating to access to certain health records and information regarding a child placedfor adoption.

SBi1210,iiRelating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special educationprograms available in public schools.


SBi1214,iiRelating to a succession plan for a regional public defender ’s office that primarilyhandles capital cases.

SBi1231,iiRelating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public FinanceAuthority to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.

SBi1300,iiRelating to the designation of the San Angelo State Supported Living Center as aforensic state supported living center.


SBi1326,iiRelating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be personswith a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of CourtAdministration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.

SBi1383,iiRelating to the operation of vehicles transporting fluid milk; authorizing a fee.

SBi1384,iiRelating to the designation of certain legislation on contract carriers as the JustinLittle Act.

SBi1392,iiRelating to groundwater conservation districts.

SBi1416,iiRelating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supplyprojects, treatment works, and flood control measures.

SBi1429,iiRelating to the creation and operations of health care provider participationprograms in certain counties.

SBi1430,iiRelating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Qualityprovide an expedited procedure for acting on certain applications for an amendment to awater right by certain applicants that use desalinated seawater.


SBi1510,iiRelating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certainplaces of worship.

SBi1511,iiRelating to the state and regional water planning process and the funding of projectsincluded in the state water plan.

SBi1525,iiRelating to studies by the Texas Water Development Board of water needs andavailability in this state.



SBi1536,iiRelating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services oraccept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis ofsincerely held religious beliefs.

SBi1559,iiRelating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain militaryservicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other firstresponders.

SBi1575,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of assault and harassment by personscommitted to certain facilities; increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi1576,iiRelating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of theTexas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi1577,iiRelating to measures to prevent wrongful convictions.

SBi1587,iiRelating to lead in drinking water at public schools.



SBi1633,iiRelating to the supervision of pharmacist-interns, pharmacy technicians, andpharmacy technician trainees by a pharmacist and the provision of pharmacy servicesthrough a telepharmacy system; establishing a remote dispensing site license.

SBi1764,iiRelating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estatein relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience(ABLE) Program.

SBi1876,iiRelating to disputes regarding the compensability of an injury by certain doctorsunder the Texas Workers ’Compensation Act.

SBi1877,iiRelating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail.

SBi1896,iiRelating to the requirements for and inspection of a retail fireworks site.

SBi1897,iiRelating to the declaration of a local state of disaster.


SBi2057,iiRelating to the creation, administration, and funding of a state infrastructureendowment fund outside of the state treasury.

SBi2088,iiRelating to the reimbursement of rural hospitals in the Texas Medicaid program.


SBi2124,iiRelating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gainpermanent self-sufficiency.





SBi2262,iiRelating to the dissolution of the Central Colorado River Authority.

SBi2283,iiRelating to the regulation of dangerous dogs and dogs that attack persons in certain

municipalities.

SJRi2,iiApplying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of

the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more

amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to

limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office

of federal officials and members of Congress.

SJRi6,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to

provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state

statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may

enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.

SJRi26,iiProposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic

stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum

amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the

permissible uses of that appropriated money.

SJRi36,iiProposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a tax on the sale or purchase of

water at wholesale.

SJRi46,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to set aside general revenue as dedicated to

pay for certain state infrastructure projects.

SJRi47,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation

bonds to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.

SJRi58,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic

stabilization fund to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state

infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.

SJRi59,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic

stabilization fund and certain general revenue to pay for certain state infrastructure

projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of

those projects.

SJRi61,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional

general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial

assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.


SCRi3,iiClaiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all

powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S.

Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain

mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.



SCRi19,iiRequesting the Texas Workforce Commission to seek a TANF waiver that would

allow TWC to partner with charitable organizations and community colleges for child

care, education, and job training.

SCRi24,iiUrging the United States Congress to continue joint federal-state funding of Texas

Medicaid while transferring administration of the program to the Texas Legislature.

SCRi27,iiDesignating Stamford as the Western Art Show Capital of Texas for a 10-year period

beginning in 2017.

SRi64,iiRecognizing the Borden County Coyotes football team for winning a state

championship.

SRi65,iiRecognizing Robert R. Owen for his service as a certified public accountant.

SRi88,iiRecognizing members of the Abernathy High School Graduating Class of 1967 on the

occasion of their 50th anniversary reunion.

SRi89,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Texas Midwest Day.

SRi91,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Child Protection and Home Visiting Day.

SRi143,iiRecognizing Feeding Texas for its work on behalf of low-income families.

SRi144,iiRecognizing Johnny Anderson for his contributions to the Texas cotton industry.

SRi160,iiRecognizing Miles Elementary School for being designated a 2016 National Blue

Ribbon School.

SRi161,iiRecognizing Elta Joyce Murphey McAfee for being named 2016 Citizen of the Year

by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce.

SRi201,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Lubbock Day.

SRi230,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Small and Rural Incumbent Local Exchange

Carriers Day.

SRi259,iiIn memory of Andy C. Esparza Jr.

SRi307,iiRecognizing March 8, 2017, as Wilbarger County and City of Vernon Day.

SRi313,iiRecognizing the Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders for being

named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School.


SRi327,iiRecognizing the month of March as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month in

Texas.

SRi328,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as United Way Day.

SRi336,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Ward County Day.

SRi337,iiRecognizing ABC Pro Rodeo on the occasion of the event ’s 75th anniversary.

SRi488,iiRecognizing Keri Powell as the 2016 Texas Big Sister of the Year.

SRi516,iiRecognizing March 29, 2017, as Texas Rural Water Day.




SRi625,iiIn memory of William Taylor "Spike" Dykes.


SRi721,iiRecognizing the Texas Water Development Board on the occasion of its 60thanniversary.


SRi912,iiRecognizing the Commission on State Emergency Communications for its service toTexas communities.

SRi913,iiRecognizing the Texas Tech University Legislative Internship Program participantsfor their work in the 85th Legislature.


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SBi30,iiRelating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in therequired curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses andto civilian interaction training for peace officers.


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SBi157,iiRelating to certain statutory changes to reflect same-sex marriages, including therepeal of the statutory prohibition against the recognition of a civil union or similarrelationship entered into in another state between two persons of the same sex.

SBi160,iiRelating to a prohibition of a monitoring system performance indicator based solelyon the number or percentage of students receiving special education services.

SBi161,iiRelating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public schoolfinance system.

SBi162,iiRelating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.

SBi163,iiRelating to covered benefits under the child health plan.

SBi164,iiRelating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination or medicaltreatment related to childbirth and contraception.



SBi167,iiRelating to the registration of voters at a polling place during early voting by personalappearance and related procedures.

SBi168,iiRelating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and WildlifeDepartment, and state military forces in the border region.

SBi169,iiRelating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding thenationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.

SBi170,iiRelating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain smallamounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drugparaphernalia.

SBi251,iiRelating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages andparenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality orunacceptability of homosexual conduct.














SBi421,iiRelating to the bilingual education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

SBi422,iiRelating to the admission policy of an open-enrollment charter school.

SBi423,iiRelating to a study regarding the costs of educating educationally disadvantagedstudents and students of limited English proficiency in public schools.

SBi424,iiRelating to the secure confinement of certain children.

SBi425,iiRelating to the availability under the public information law of information containedin a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded.

SBi426,iiRelating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.

SBi427,iiRelating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimumwage.

SBi428,iiRelating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facilityentrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.

SBi429,iiRelating to minimum education requirements for child protective servicescaseworkers.

SBi430,iiRelating to the regulation of the practice of dental hygiene.

SBi431,iiRelating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse to sign or issuecertain documents.

SBi432,iiRelating to a report identifying each provision of state law that has been declaredunconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court.

SBi433,iiRelating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances bycertain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.

SBi434,iiRelating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

SBi435,iiRelating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.

SBi436,iiRelating to the operation of the special education continuing advisory committee.

SBi437,iiRelating to the establishment of a public law school in El Paso County.



SBi438,iiRelating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose ofeconomic development.


SBi440,iiRelating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue toimprove or expand certain airports.

SBi441,iiRelating to eligibility of surviving spouses of disabled veterans for specialty licenseplates.

SBi442,iiRelating to a limitation on the amount of tuition charged by public institutions ofhigher education.



SBi473,iiRelating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractorsand subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty.

SBi474,iiRelating to required provision of workers ’ compensation insurance coverage foremployees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.

SBi475,iiRelating to safety training for employees performing construction work under acontract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.

SBi476,iiRelating to claims for unpaid wages.





SBi511,iiRelating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for aguardian arises.

SBi512,iiRelating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.

SBi513,iiRelating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.


SBi556,iiRelating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offensecommitted when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.



SBi557,iiRelating to the period for filing a claim for reimbursement for certain ancillaryservices under the Medicaid program.

SBi567,iiRelating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violatingcertain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, orcertificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.

SBi568,iiRelating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet websiteof certain enforcement information.

SBi569,iiRelating to a review and report by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding theoversight and enforcement of unpermitted discharges of oil and gas waste or of othersubstances or materials associated with certain operations or activities regulated by thecommission.


SBi593,iiRelating to the governance of certain housing authorities.

SBi617,iiRelating to trusts.

SBi622,iiRelating to itemizing certain public notice expenditures in certain politicalsubdivision budgets.

SBi623,iiRelating to the establishment of a public information Internet website.


SBi654,iiRelating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primarycare or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.

SBi665,iiRelating to education requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee.


SBi681,iiRelating to the licensing and authority of advanced practice registered nurses.

SBi687,iiRelating to the collection and use of certain information relating to child abuse andneglect and the provision of prevention and early intervention services; creating an offense.

SBi691,iiRelating to the fees collected by justices of the peace on the filing of certain civilactions to fund a law library.

SBi692,iiRelating to regulation by certain counties of lots in platted subdivisions that haveremained undeveloped.




SBi728,iiRelating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.




SBi776,iiRelating to including in the minimum attendance requirement of a public schoolstudent any absence of the student to participate in an extracurricular activity.

SBi777,iiRelating to the availability of school counselors at public middle, junior high, andhigh school campuses.


SBi799,iiRelating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.

SBi819,iiRelating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.

SBi830,iiRelating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certainloans secured by a lien on residential real property.

SBi831,iiRelating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practiceregistered nurses who are military veterans.

SBi835,iiRelating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.

SBi836,iiRelating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and acredit services organization or related business.


SBi918,iiRelating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting bycosmetology license holders.

SBi919,iiRelating to the authority of an advanced practice registered nurse or physicianassistant to sign a death certificate in limited situations.

SBi926,iiRelating to durable powers of attorney.

SBi927,iiRelating to a special education recovery program operated by the Texas EducationAgency.


SBi958,iiRelating to the deadline for filing an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a deathpenalty case.

SBi964,iiRelating to the Jeff Davis County Underground Water Conservation District;authorizing a fee.


SBi1017,iiRelating to decedents ’estates and certain posthumous gifts.

SBi1025,iiRelating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.

SBi1111,iiRelating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.

SBi1113,iiRelating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changingfacility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools;authorizing a civil penalty.



SBi1138,iiRelating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an

individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement

officer.

SBi1152,iiRelating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing

enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National

Guard.

SBi1153,iiRelating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies

used with public school students.

SBi1233,iiRelating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against certain judges.

SBi1234,iiRelating to the possession of a child on the child ’s birthday under a standard

possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

SBi1235,iiRelating to the rendition of certain temporary orders during the pendency of a suit

for modification of an order that provides for the conservatorship, support, or possession of

or access to a child.

SBi1236,iiRelating to child custody evaluations; creating an offense.

SBi1237,iiRelating to procedures in a suit for dissolution of a marriage or a suit affecting the

parent-child relationship.

SBi1238,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income

housing tax credits.

SBi1240,iiRelating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.

SBi1241,iiRelating to law enforcement ’s duty to report to the National Crime Information

Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family

violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.

SBi1242,iiRelating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or

a person protected by a protective order.

SBi1243,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of improper contact with an adult victim of a

criminal offense and providing certain rights to a victim and the victim ’s family regarding

contact by an inmate or an inmate ’s representative.

SBi1244,iiRelating to the prima facie speed limit in an urban district.

SBi1245,iiRelating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate

traffic deaths in this state.

SBi1246,iiRelating to the salary of a bailiff in El Paso County.

SBi1273,iiRelating to the procedures for an application for a writ of habeas corpus in certain

felony cases where the state agrees to relief.

SBi1274,iiRelating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road

user; creating a criminal offense.



SBi1311,iiRelating to the creation of a Texas resident driver ’s permit, provisional Texasresident driver ’s permit, and Texas resident driver ’s instruction permit and the amount andallocation of state traffic fine funds; creating an offense.

SBi1313,iiRelating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of havingmental illness or intellectual disability.

SBi1314,iiRelating to the regulation of substance abuse facilities and programs for juveniles.

SBi1315,iiRelating to the duties of a personal bond pretrial release office.

SBi1332,iiRelating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.

SBi1341,iiRelating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance ofassociated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.


SBi1472,iiRelating to granting to the board of trustees of certain municipally owned utilitiesthe authority to set the compensation of employees necessary to provide service andprotect against interruption.

SBi1473,iiRelating to the authority to establish a customer assistance program for certainmunicipally owned utilities.

SBi1521,iiRelating to recording certain criminal proceedings.

SBi1531,iiRelating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program tolower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields.

SBi1532,iiRelating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted anoccupational driver ’s license; providing for an administrative fee.

SBi1533,iiRelating to mental health first aid training for university employees.

SBi1534,iiRelating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanorsinvolving family violence.

SBi1535,iiRelating to school districts of innovation.

SBi1584,iiRelating to the conditions of community supervision.



SBi1596,iiRelating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which agovernmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and conveythem to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with modelsubdivision rules.

SBi1597,iiRelating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation andsubmit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackishgroundwater on real property owned by the state.



SBi1631,iiRelating to the child safety zone applicable to a person released on parole or tomandatory supervision.

SBi1632,iiRelating to the Whole Woman ’s Health Act.

SBi1657,iiRelating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public highschool graduation requirements for certain individuals who are no longer enrolled inschool.

SBi1700,iiRelating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders,concerning magistrate ’s orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions ofbond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse,stalking, or trafficking case.

SBi1701,iiRelating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent DefenseCommission.

SBi1828,iiRelating to treatment and registration of juveniles adjudicated for a sexual offense.

SBi1829,iiRelating to common nuisances.

SBi1830,iiRelating to the use of connected braking systems to maintain distance betweenvehicles.



SBi1993,iiRelating to the licensing and other regulation of wrap lenders.

SBi1994,iiRelating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential realestate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing requirements;authorizing an administrative penalty.

SBi1995,iiRelating to disclosures in connection with certain wrap mortgage loan transactions;providing a criminal penalty.

SBi2026,iiRelating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state.

SBi2027,iiRelating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities inthis state for individuals with an intellectual disability.

SBi2028,iiRelating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxationof pollution control property.

SBi2029,iiRelating to funding for new and existing migrant labor housing facilities;establishing an interagency task force to provide support for migrant agricultural workers.

SBi2073,iiRelating to a mechanic ’s or materialman ’s lien for retained funds under certainconstruction contracts.



SBi2074,iiRelating to examination requirements for certain applicants for a license to practicemedicine.

SBi2075,iiRelating to vehicle registration.

SBi2076,iiRelating to the titling of motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense and authorizingfees.


SBi2223,iiRelating to Medicaid funding in this state, including the federal government ’sparticipation in that funding.

SBi2224,iiRelating to health benefit plan coverage in this state.

SBi2225,iiRelating to speech protections for student newspapers in public schools.

SBi2226,iiRelating to the renewal of the Texas Health Care Transformation and QualityImprovement Program waiver under Medicaid.



SJRi17,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession,cultivation, and sale of cannabis.

SJRi18,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession,cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.

SJRi44,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the recognition of equal rights ofall people.




SRi2,iiRecognizing February 22 and 23, 2017, as El Paso Days.

SRi133,iiRecognizing February 2 through 8, 2017, as Chicano History Week.

SRi134,iiRecognizing Project Vida on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

SRi233,iiRecognizing Hudspeth County on the occasion of its centennial celebration.

SRi234,iiIn memory of Robert Lyons.



SRi244,iiRecognizing March 6, 2017, as ATPE Day.

SRi272,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as the Day of the Fallen.

SRi315,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Culberson County Day.

SRi316,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Presidio County Day.


SRi340,iiCommemorating Texas Independence Day 2017.

SRi395,iiIn memory of Joseph E. Torres.

SRi454,iiRecognizing Nancy Hurt Tovar for her contributions to the Texas ElementaryPrincipals and Supervisors Association.

SRi455,iiRecognizing A Smoke-Free Paso del Norte on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.

SRi456,iiCommending the Texas Army National Guard on its commitment to pursuing energyefficiency and water conservation.

SRi568,iiRecognizing March 31, 2017, as Transgender Visibility Day.



SRi693,iiRecognizing the members of the Texas Silver Student Study Group for theircontributions to the state.

SRi706,iiHonoring the economic contributions made by immigrants to the Lone Star State.


SRi785,iiRecognizing the El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program for itscontributions to the community.

SRi866,iiIn memory of Arcadio Duran Jr.

SRi867,iiRecognizing Zuill Bailey for receiving two Grammy Awards.

SRi868,iiRecognizing Leah Esther Loredo on the occasion of her birthday.

SRi901,iiRecognizing the Dixon Water Foundation for receiving the 2017 LeopoldConservation Award for Texas.

SRi902,iiRecognizing the Texas Senate District 29 Environmental Advisory Committee fororganizing the Water Resources and Conservation Symposium.


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SBi141,iiRelating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.


SBi248,iiRelating to the dissolution of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.

SBi249,iiRelating to the submission of an affordability and access report by public institutionsof higher education.



SBi250,iiRelating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by certain

public institutions of higher education.

SBi254,iiRelating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic

verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

SBi267,iiRelating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the

amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals;

authorizing the imposition of a fee.

SBi292,iiRelating to the creation of grant programs to reduce recidivism, arrest, and

incarceration of individuals with mental illness.

SBi293,iiRelating to the proof required to impose payment holds in certain cases of alleged

fraud by Medicaid providers.

SBi304,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic

Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi305,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the

regulation of the practice of nursing.

SBi306,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;

authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi311,iiRelating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the

continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers,

psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical

dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive

Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.

SBi312,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation;authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the

acquisition of replacement aircraft; creating a criminal offense.

SBi313,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners;

imposing fees.

SBi314,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing

a reduction in fees.

SBi315,iiRelating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics,

and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board.

SBi316,iiRelating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled

substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to

the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory

Commission.

SBi317,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical

Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy

Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.












SBi555,iiRelating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority;providing a criminal penalty.


















SBi887,iiRelating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loanprogram administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loandebt information to certain students.


SBi932,iiRelating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and HumanServices Commission ’s duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for certainlong-term care facilities.

SBi933,iiRelating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and HumanServices Commission ’s duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for homeand community support services agencies.

SBi934,iiRelating to health care liability insurance for certain long-term care facilities.




SBi978,iiRelating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the TexasDepartment of Transportation.


SBi980,iiRelating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speedrail owned by a private entity.



SBi1067,iiRelating to the dissolution of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.

SBi1076,iiRelating to amounts charged to an enrollee in a health benefit plan for prescriptiondrugs covered by the plan.

SBi1087,iiRelating to the regulation of the hours of instruction for cosmetology licensing.

SBi1088,iiRelating to the regulation of cosmetology.




SBi1138,iiRelating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an

individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement

officer.

SBi1148,iiRelating to maintenance of certification by a physician or an applicant for a license

to practice medicine in this state.

SBi1207,iiRelating to the repeal of certain contracting requirements under the Medicaid

managed care delivery model.

SBi1208,iiRelating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide

child-care services.

SBi1216,iiRelating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

SBi1288,iiRelating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument for public

high school students.

SBi1406,iiRelating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to request a state

innovation waiver for certain small group health benefit plans of certain federal actuarial

value and level of coverage requirements.

SBi1412,iiRelating to the powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled

substances and to the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration

to the prescribers or dispensers.

SBi1413,iiRelating to health maintenance organization contracts with certain entities to providehealth care services.

SBi1414,iiRelating to a recipient ’s disenrollment from a Medicaid managed care plan.


SBi1443,iiRelating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by recipients of benefits under

certain assistance programs.


SBi1592,iiRelating to the amount of an administrative penalty assessed against freestanding

emergency medical care facilities.

SBi1602,iiRelating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion

complications; authorizing a civil penalty.

SBi1733,iiRelating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental

officials.

SBi1758,iiRelating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in the

conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receiving

transitional living services.

SBi1787,iiRelating to the functions and administration of the Health and Human Services

Commission and the commission ’s office of inspector general in relation to fraud, waste,

and abuse in health and human services.



SBi1922,iiRelating to contract requirements for prescription drug benefits provided byMedicaid managed care organizations and a study regarding Medicaid prior authorizationrequirements for certain prescription drugs.


SBi1924,iiRelating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and ResearchInstitute of Texas.

SBi1978,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of theft of cattle, horses, exotic livestock,exotic fowl, sheep, swine, or goats; increasing a criminal penalty; imposing a fee.

SBi1979,iiRelating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valoremtax purposes as agricultural land if the use of the land changes as a result of acondemnation.

SBi1980,iiRelating to performance bonds for certain public improvements in certainmunicipalities.

SBi1981,iiRelating to selection of statewide competition locations by the UniversityInterscholastic League.

SBi1982,iiRelating to the establishment of a university system center located in Brazos Countyas part of The Texas A&M University System.

SBi2214,iiRelating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and stateagencies administering health and human services programs.

SBi2289,iiRelating to the Fairfield Hospital District.

SJRi57,iiProposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum amount of the annualdistribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund.



SRi5,iiRecognizing the Sam Houston State University Bearkats football team and head coachK. C. Keeler.

SRi6,iiCommending the state ’s certified registered nurse anesthetists.

SRi7,iiRecognizing the members of the Chancellor ’s Student Advisory Council of The TexasA&M University System for their commitment to education.

SRi8,iiRecognizing the members of the Texas Association of Authors for supporting Texaswriters and literacy programs.

SRi16,iiRecognizing Jeremiah Briscoe for being named the recipient of the 2016 WalterPayton Award.

SRi70,iiRecognizing Jerry Vance on the occasion of his retirement.



SRi71,iiCommending Benjamin O ’Neill Seago for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi81,iiRecognizing Leander Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its 160th anniversary.

SRi162,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Texas Trauma and Emergency Healthcare Day.


SRi206,iiRecognizing Adrian B. Nettles on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi239,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Sheriffs ’Association of Texas Day.

SRi266,iiCelebrating February 28, 2017, as Texas Pharmacy Day.

SRi267,iiRecognizing the staff and volunteers of the Austin Dog Alliance for theircontributions to the community.

SRi282,iiRecognizing Eugene Adrian Van Zelfden Jr. for his contributions to this state.

SRi291,iiRecognizing Georgetown Independent School District on the occasion of its 100thanniversary.

SRi351,iiRecognizing the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory on theoccasion of its 50th anniversary.

SRi370,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Blinn College Day.

SRi388,iiRecognizing William and Doris Moore on the occasion of their 70th weddinganniversary.

SRi389,iiRecognizing Clear Creek Heat and Air for being named the 2016 Business of theYear.

SRi390,iiRecognizing the Texas A&M University women ’s swimming and diving team forwinning the Southeastern Conference championship.

SRi401,iiRecognizing Texas Task Force 1 on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.

SRi414,iiProclaiming March 16, 2017, Williamson County Day.


SRi490,iiRecognizing Ray Young as a Saint David ’s Georgetown Hospital Frist HumanitarianAward recipient.

SRi505,iiRecognizing the 183rd Recon Aviation Company on the occasion of its reunion.


SRi517,iiRecognizing Don and Cathy Truxillo on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi532,iiIn memory of John Millard Fultz.

SRi533,iiRecognizing Ron and Mary Lee Hull on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi534,iiRecognizing Bremond Polish Festival Days, Polskı Dzıen, on the occasion of its 30thanniversary.

SRi543,iiRecognizing the Brazos County World War I Centennial Committee for their work onbehalf of local veterans.


SCHWERTNER, CHARLESi — i(Continued)SRi550,iiWelcoming the members of the Northwest Austin Republican Women to the Capitol.

SRi551,iiWelcoming the members of the Georgetown Area Republican Women to the Capitol.

SRi552,iiWelcoming the members of the Grimes County Republican Women to the Capitol.

SRi553,iiWelcoming the members of the Williamson County Republican Women to theCapitol.

SRi562,iiRecognizing the Texas A&M University men ’s track and field team for winning aDivision I championship.


SRi569,iiCommending Chuck Norris for his contributions to our state.


SRi617,iiRecognizing April 20, 2017, as Fairfield Day.

SRi650,iiRecognizing Margo and Edward Whitmore on the occasion of their 50th weddinganniversary.

SRi651,iiRecognizing Georgetown on the 20th anniversary of its designation as a Main StreetCity.

SRi676,iiCelebrating May 9, 2017, as Hutto Day.

SRi677,iiRecognizing the Texas A&M University equestrian team for winning a nationalchampionship.

SRi687,iiRecognizing Alan McGraw for his service as Mayor of Round Rock.

SRi690,iiRecognizing the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for New HopeMissionary Baptist Church.

SRi695,iiRecognizing the Sam Houston State University students participating in the AustinInternship Program.


SRi701,iiDesignating May 2017 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Texas.

SRi708,iiRecognizing Terri Henry for receiving an Ernest and Sarah Butler Award forExcellence in Science Teaching.

SRi709,iiRecognizing Rhonda Farney for receiving the Pat Summitt Trophy and being nameda national coach of the year.


SRi730,iiRecognizing Donna L. Nelson on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi731,iiRecognizing Nelson Richard Barrett on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SRi761,iiRecognizing Ferdinand and Laverne Tonn on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi774,iiCommending Alejandro Nunes for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.



SRi775,iiCommending Cohen Ward for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi776,iiCommending Jacob Barker for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi777,iiRecognizing Hutto Lutheran Church on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

SRi778,iiRecognizing Barbara and Jess Barrier on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi814,iiRecognizing the Brazos Valley Council of Governments on the occasion of its 50thanniversary.

SRi815,iiRecognizing F. Ellsworth Peterson for his contributions to the Georgetowncommunity.

SRi821,iiRecognizing Shayan Zahrooni on the occasion of his graduation.

SRi822,iiRecognizing the James Earl Rudder High School boys ’gymnastics team for winninga state championship.

SRi823,iiRecognizing Brianna Matias on the occasion of her graduation.

SRi824,iiRecognizing Isaac Zeringue on the occasion of his graduation.


SRi848,iiRecognizing Dale Bottoms for receiving a French Legion of Honour Award.

SRi849,iiRecognizing Craig Hunter on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi896,iiRecognizing the staff members of the Legislative Reference Library for their service.

SRi897,iiRecognizing Audrey and Fred Verri on the occasion of their 60th weddinganniversary.

SRi898,iiRecognizing Robert Hollas for being named the Region 6 Child Protective ServicesCaseworker of the Year.

SRi942,iiRecognizing the Texas Family Reunion in Senate District 5.

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SBi19,iiRelating to performance-based tuition limitations for and a temporary limitation on theamount of tuition and fees charged by certain public institutions of higher education.





SBi322,iiRelating to authorizing current and former members of the state legislature to conducta marriage ceremony.



SBi543,iiRelating to performance-based tuition limitations for certain public institutions ofhigher education and a temporary tuition limitation for those institutions.


SBi614,iiRelating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a militaryrecruitment center.

SBi615,iiRelating to requirements regarding assessment instruments required for public highschool graduation and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain publichigh school graduation requirements.






SBi647,iiRelating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take actionto reduce wealth per student and inclusion of the cost of education adjustment in thecomputation of weighted average daily attendance.


SBi649,iiRelating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and theextension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.

SBi654,iiRelating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a primarycare or network provider for certain governmental and other health benefit plans.

SBi675,iiRelating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities incertain municipalities.

SBi676,iiRelating to the listing of separate interests in minerals in place in ad valorem taxappraisal records.

SBi683,iiRelating to determining eligibility of a county for a grant from the transportationinfrastructure fund.

SBi684,iiRelating to the local regulation of the operation of utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles,and recreational off-highway vehicles on public roadways.

SBi685,iiRelating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the electedclass of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SBi689,iiRelating to the powers and election dates of the Hemphill County UndergroundWater Conservation District.

SBi714,iiRelating to certain account disclosures provided by a financial institution to acustomer.

SBi726,iiRelating to elections held by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.

SBi779,iiRelating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibilityprogram.


SBi800,iiRelating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a countyfor the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or otherathletic facility.


SBi802,iiRelating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course creditbetween public institutions of higher education.



SBi803,iiRelating to a study on the feasibility of requiring certain researchers to make researchpapers available to the public.

SBi821,iiRelating to the qualifications for membership on the Texas Water DevelopmentBoard.


SBi828,iiRelating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutionsof higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.

SBi837,iiRelating to requirements for student elections to authorize or increase certain fees atpublic institutions of higher education.

SBi867,iiRelating to the designation of United States Highway 287 in Armstrong and DonleyCounties as the Colonel Charles Goodnight Memorial Highway.

SBi868,iiRelating to the designation of State Highway 191 in Ector County as the Chris KyleMemorial Highway.

SBi885,iiRelating to the maximum number of semester credit hours allowed for and fundingsources used to supplement a TEXAS grant and to the removal of obsolete referencesrelated to the Teach for Texas grant program.

SBi886,iiRelating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program.

SBi887,iiRelating to a requirement that certain participating institutions under the student loanprogram administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provide loandebt information to certain students.

SBi888,iiRelating to the sale of lottery tickets by certain wine and beer retailers.

SBi895,iiRelating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drugcoverage provided by certain health benefit plans.

SBi896,iiRelating to the status, regulation, and taxation of powdered alcohol as an alcoholicbeverage; creating an offense.

SBi897,iiRelating to an election of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County HospitalDistrict.


SBi913,iiRelating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person mayagree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district underthe Texas Economic Development Act.

SBi916,iiRelating to the regulation of the sale of dextromethorphan to minors; providing civilpenalties.


SBi931,iiRelating to the authority to waive certain penalties and interest in order to facilitatethe settlement of an ad valorem tax appeal.



SBi950,iiRelating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of highereducation.

SBi1008,iiRelating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates ofseverance taxes on oil and gas production.

SBi1010,iiRelating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports andimmunization exemption information and reports.


SBi1086,iiRelating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information.


SBi1092,iiRelating to access to certain meetings and information of private or independentinstitutions of higher education.

SBi1137,iiRelating to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact wastedisposal facility.



SBi1268,iiRelating to the taxing power of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

SBi1319,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of an unmanned aircraft overcertain facilities.

SBi1327,iiRelating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department ofTransportation to temporarily lower speed limits.

SBi1330,iiRelating to funding for the operations of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive WasteDisposal Compact Commission.

SBi1380,iiRelating to alternative education loans and to the use of higher education privateactivity bonds by qualified alternative education loan lenders.

SBi1396,iiRelating to the Clarendon College District.

SBi1451,iiRelating to the designation of a water conservation coordinator by a retail publicwater utility to implement a water conservation plan.


SBi1471,iiRelating to the establishment of the emergency medical services assistance program.

SBi1476,iiRelating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.

SBi1667,iiRelating to the nature, funding, and functions of the Texas Low-Level RadioactiveWaste Compact Commission.



SBi1707,iiRelating to funding for county transportation infrastructure projects in counties withsignificant oil and gas production.

SBi2083,iiRelating to the sale of beer and ale by the holders of Manufacturer ’s Licenses andBrewer ’s permits.

SBi2116,iiRelating to a revision of rules applicable to hospital construction by the Departmentof State Health Services.

SBi2117,iiRelating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participationprogram by the City of Amarillo Hospital District.



SBi2120,iiRelating to the continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

SBi2121,iiRelating to a defense against a libel claim based on the claimant ’s status as a publicofficial or public figure.

SBi2281,iiRelating to election of the board of directors of the Deaf Smith County HospitalDistrict.


SJRi41,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil andgas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balancefor the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil andgas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.




SCRi14,iiExpressing support for the completion of La Entrada al Pacifico international tradecorridor.

SCRi17,iiDesignating Big Spring as the Lighted Poinsettia Capital of Texas.

SRi21,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Community College Day.

SRi59,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Panhandle Day.



SRi75,iiRecognizing the 17th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Chili and Bar-B-Que

Cook-Off.

SRi94,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Andrews County Day.

SRi112,iiRecognizing February 7, 2017, as Midland-Odessa Day.

SRi113,iiCelebrating February 23, 2017, as Howard County Day.


SRi361,iiRecognizing the Texas Bison Student Study Group for its efforts in behalf of the

State Bison Herd of Texas.

SRi487,iiRecognizing April 4, 2017, as Texas Realtor Appreciation Day.

SRi555,iiWelcoming the members of the Midland County Republican Women to the Capitol.


Legislative Days.

SRi618,iiRecognizing Malnor Arthur on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SRi704,iiRecognizing May 9, 2017, as Texas Medical Association Ernest and Sarah Butler

Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching Day.

SRi712,iiUrging Congress to enact legislation to expand and extend the current federal tax

credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage under Section 45Q of the Internal

Revenue Code.


SRi723,iiRecognizing Tana Christie for 50 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.

SRi724,iiRecognizing Ginny Turner for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.

SRi725,iiRecognizing Pam Sibley for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.

SRi726,iiRecognizing Jan Bullock for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.

SRi727,iiRecognizing Tammy Harris for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.

SRi728,iiRecognizing Rosie Moncrief for 26 years of membership in the Senate Ladies Club.

SRi740,iiRecognizing the fifth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars for their

commitment to public service.

SRi751,iiRecognizing Edie Carter for receiving the 2017 Faculty Innovation Award.

SRi762,iiRecognizing Cherylyn Murray on the occasion of her 60th birthday.

SRi766,iiRecognizing May 18, 2017, as Texas Cattle Feeders Association Day.

SRi800,iiRecognizing Mark Wade Sheffield Sr. on the occasion of his 60th birthday.


SRi853,iiRecognizing the Valley High School track team for winning a state championship.




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SBi113,iiRelating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passengertransportation.













SBi734,iiRelating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of adistiller ’s and rectifier ’s permit.




SBi825,iiRelating to school district discretion to administer college preparation assessmentinstruments to public school students at state cost.

SBi826,iiRelating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses and mathematicscourses in schools and conforming changes.





SBi949,iiRelating to a limitation on the amount of attorney ’s fees awarded in a case assignedto a special three-judge district court.


SBi1001,iiRelating to vehicle safety inspections, including vehicles exempt from thoseinspections.

SBi1029,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certainports.

SBi1030,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to andused by certain schools.

SBi1031,iiRelating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federalgovernment.

SBi1032,iiRelating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certainboats and boat motors.

SBi1042,iiRelating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 69;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providingauthority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi1043,iiRelating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 70;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providingauthority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

SBi1095,iiRelating to certain procedures for tax redeterminations and refund claims.

SBi1100,iiRelating to the creation of the Brazoria County Management District No. 1;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, andtaxes.




SBi1211,iiRelating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner ofeducation and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessaryfunding.

SBi1212,iiRelating to the use of alternative or substitute exit-level assessment instruments toallow certain public school students to receive a high school diploma.



SBi1267,iiRelating to school district ad valorem tax rates.

SBi1277,iiRelating to a requirement that online admission application forms for publicinstitutions of higher education include a link to certain employment data relating to fieldsof study.

SBi1278,iiRelating to educator preparation programs.

SBi1279,iiRelating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personallyidentifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, ormobile application for a school purpose.

SBi1288,iiRelating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument for publichigh school students.


SBi1306,iiRelating to the enforcement of workers ’ compensation compliance and practicerequirements.

SBi1353,iiRelating to state funding for school districts, including a school district to which anacademically unacceptable school district is annexed.


SBi1449,iiRelating to an insurer ’s compliance with National Association of InsuranceCommissioners requirements.

SBi1450,iiRelating to the regulatory authority of the commissioner of insurance and the TexasDepartment of Insurance.

SBi1465,iiRelating to the authority of certain ex officio members of the board of directors of atax increment financing reinvestment zone to elect not to serve on the board.

SBi1466,iiRelating to maximum liability limits for windstorm and hail insurance coverageprovided through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

SBi1475,iiRelating to windstorm and hail insurance coverage issued by the FAIR PlanAssociation in catastrophe areas.

SBi1481,iiRelating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open educationresource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technologyplan.

SBi1482,iiRelating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporatedigital teaching and learning in public schools.

SBi1483,iiRelating to the creation of the Technology Lending Program to provide grants toschool districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

SBi1484,iiRelating to the creation of an instructional materials web portal by the commissionerof education.



SBi1489,iiRelating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.

SBi1512,iiRelating to replacement cost coverage in policies issued by the Texas Windstorm

Insurance Association.

SBi1537,iiRelating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies

issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing

fees.

SBi1559,iiRelating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military

servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first

responders.

SBi1560,iiRelating to the offense of operating certain vehicles without a license plate.

SBi1634,iiRelating to a reduction in required days of service for educators in public schools

under certain circumstances.

SBi1635,iiRelating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential

knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications

curriculums.

SBi1658,iiRelating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management

of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.

SBi1659,iiRelating to the commissioner of education accepting contributions for the public

school system, adopting rules regarding grant compliance, and establishing grants for

high-quality educational programs.

SBi1660,iiRelating to the minutes of operation required for public school districts, charter

schools, and other education programs and to calculating the average daily attendance for

certain education programs.

SBi1784,iiRelating to open-source instructional material for public schools.

SBi1864,iiRelating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority.

SBi1865,iiRelating to a study by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles of alternative

registration technologies for commercial motor vehicles.

SBi1866,iiRelating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business.

SBi1895,iiRelating to the assessment of administrative penalties under the Texas Workers ’Compensation Act.

SBi2049,iiRelating to the adoption and administration of certain assessment instruments in

primary and secondary education.

SBi2050,iiRelating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public

school educators regarding digital education methods.

SBi2051,iiRelating to evaluating public school performance.

SBi2052,iiRelating to the first day of the school year for public schools.



SBi2078,iiRelating to the duties of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, the TexasEducation Agency, and the Texas School Safety Center regarding multihazard emergencyoperations plans and other school safety measures.

SBi2079,iiRelating to a requirement that a student ’s postsecondary transcript include theaverage or median grade awarded in each class.

SBi2080,iiRelating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schoolsreport certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residentialfacilities.

SBi2081,iiRelating to information regarding the number of public school students receivingcertain special education services.

SBi2082,iiRelating to the work-study student mentorship program administered by the TexasHigher Education Coordinating Board.

SBi2084,iiRelating to calculation of average daily attendance for public school students inblended learning programs.

SBi2115,iiRelating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing and booting.

SBi2127,iiRelating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.

SBi2141,iiRelating to requirements for a representative for a student in a special education dueprocess hearing.

SBi2142,iiRelating to the repeal of the high school allotment under the Foundation SchoolProgram.

SBi2143,iiRelating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program.



SBi2146,iiRelating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxesimposed by municipalities and counties.

SBi2153,iiRelating to the hours of instruction provided in barbering and cosmetology schools.

SBi2179,iiRelating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutualinsurance companies.

SBi2188,iiRelating to the average daily attendance calculation for students over 18 years ofage who are in an off home campus instructional arrangement.

SBi2215,iiRelating to state fiscal matters related to public education.

SBi2233,iiRelating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities anddevelopment corporations.

SBi2240,iiRelating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certainfreestanding emergency medical care facilities.






SJRi42,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from advalorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarilyfor the purpose of engaging in educational functions.

SJRi54,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a municipal charter amendmentelection to be held on certain election dates.






SRi36,iiRecognizing January 24, 2017, as Oyster Day.

SRi55,iiRecognizing January 30, 2017, as Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day.

SRi145,iiRecognizing February 8, 2017, as Communities In Schools Day.



SRi238,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Pearland Day.

SRi250,iiRecognizing Cynthia Lusignolo for her commitment to education.

SRi293,iiRecognizing William A. Staples on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi294,iiRecognizing the 2016-2017 class of Leadership La Porte.

SRi295,iiRecognizing Patricia Hanks on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi333,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Galveston County Day.

SRi334,iiRecognizing the League City Music Festival and Bar-B-Q Cook-Off.



SRi350,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Brazoria County Day.

SRi374,iiRecognizing March 7, 2017, as Space Day.

SRi376,iiRecognizing March 6, 2017, as USTATexas Day.

SRi431,iiRecognizing Galveston College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SRi492,iiRecognizing Tristan Gene Autry on the occasion of his high school graduation.

SRi493,iiRecognizing Rafe Jordan Borne on the occasion of his high school graduation.

SRi494,iiRecognizing Michael Laurence Baldridge on the occasion of his high schoolgraduation.

SRi495,iiRecognizing Brianna C. Brown on the occasion of her high school graduation.

SRi496,iiRecognizing Karley E. Frankum on the occasion of her high school graduation.

SRi497,iiRecognizing Rebekah Elaine Bullman on the occasion of her high school graduation.

SRi498,iiRecognizing Kayley Marie Fuqua on the occasion of her high school graduation.

SRi499,iiRecognizing Tyler Layne Hennig on the occasion of his high school graduation.

SRi500,iiRecognizing Hannah Christine Henson on the occasion of her high schoolgraduation.

SRi501,iiRecognizing Garrett M. Horning on the occasion of his high school graduation.

SRi502,iiRecognizing Derek Ryan Meyer on the occasion of his high school graduation.

SRi503,iiRecognizing Madeline Meylor on the occasion of her high school graduation.

SRi504,iiRecognizing Seth Albert Miles on the occasion of his high school graduation.


SRi601,iiRecognizing the 111th Attack Squadron, Texas Air National Guard, on the occasionof its 100th anniversary.

SRi621,iiRecognizing Tina Taylor for her contributions to the Deer Park community.

SRi623,iiRecognizing Eddie Janek on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SRi688,iiRecognizing Joseph Christopher Doyle on the occasion of his retirement.



SRi750,iiIn memory of Lyda Ann Thomas.


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SBi136,iiRelating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.

SBi137,iiRelating to lobbying activities engaged in by state employees.

SBi138,iiRelating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying toobtain a license to carry a handgun.

SBi139,iiRelating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions bycertain health and human services agencies.

SBi140,iiRelating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of officialinformation by public servants.

SBi141,iiRelating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.

SBi142,iiRelating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing thefranchise tax.

SBi151,iiRelating to voter approval of obligations for certain municipal liabilities to a publicpension fund.

SBi177,iiRelating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depletingreservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee.

SBi225,iiRelating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to theState Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a waterright.

SBi226,iiRelating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to awater right.

SBi252,iiRelating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business withIran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization.

SBi253,iiRelating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certaininvestments of public money.


SBi257,iiRelating to judicial review of protective orders and the duration of those orders.


SBi281,iiRelating to limitations on the use of a biometric identifier by a governmental body.

SBi289,iiRelating to the preparation of government growth impact statements for rulesproposed by state agencies.

SBi300,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas;providing for the imposition of fees.



SBi301,iiRelating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of

Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered

by the agency.



SBi304,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic

Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi305,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the

regulation of the practice of nursing.

SBi306,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;

authorizing a reduction in fees.

SBi307,iiRelating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority,

following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.

SBi308,iiRelating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the

Sunset Advisory Committee.

SBi309,iiRelating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset

Advisory Commission.

SBi310,iiRelating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that

process.

SBi311,iiRelating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the

continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers,

psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical

dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive

Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.

SBi312,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation;

authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the

acquisition of replacement aircraft; creating a criminal offense.

SBi313,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners;

imposing fees.

SBi314,iiRelating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Optometry Board; authorizing

a reduction in fees.

SBi315,iiRelating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics,

and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board.

SBi316,iiRelating to powers and duties of certain prescribers and dispensers of controlled

substances and the regulatory agencies that issue a license, certification, or registration to

the prescriber or dispenser; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory

Commission.







SBi338,iiRelating to the first day of the school year for public schools.

SBi350,iiRelating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhandwatches.

SBi374,iiRelating to the time period for the withdrawal of a candidate for a general primaryelection.

SBi375,iiRelating to providing a voter in a party primary notice of party conventions.



SBi413,iiRelating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record in certaincounties.

SBi414,iiRelating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices byelectronic display.


SBi444,iiRelating to school marshals for private schools.

SBi456,iiRelating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor,committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmentalinformation for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense.

SBi478,iiRelating to a requirement that a school district or open-enrollment charter schoolterminate certain employees convicted of certain offenses.









SBi515,iiRelating to the right of certain public officers to access public information,documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses.

SBi579,iiRelating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at orin transit to or from off-campus school events.

SBi619,iiRelating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration lawenforcement and efforts to enhance international border security.

SBi624,iiRelating to the rate of interest on certain tax refunds.


SBi652,iiRelating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the EmployeesRetirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certainemployees convicted of certain offenses.

SBi653,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain employees or annuitants convicted of certainfelony offenses.

SBi711,iiRelating to the date for prepayment of taxes on a dealer ’s heavy equipment inventory.


SBi728,iiRelating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.

SBi778,iiRelating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and theammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a publicjunior college.



SBi804,iiRelating to the eligibility of a person to serve on an appraisal review board.

SBi841,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking deviceor malicious software.

SBi891,iiRelating to a prohibition on converting state highway lanes to tolled or other types ofmanaged lanes.

SBi917,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of improper contact with an adult victim.

SBi930,iiRelating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.

SBi938,iiRelating to certain rental-purchase agreements.

SBi943,iiRelating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations.

SBi1020,iiRelating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses.

SBi1061,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of education regardinggranting additional charters for open-enrollment charter schools.





SBi1112,iiRelating to the examination attempt limits for certain applicants seeking a license topractice medicine.


SBi1128,iiRelating to access to the central child abuse and neglect registry by certainchild-care facilities.


SBi1143,iiRelating to a prohibition on converting high occupancy vehicle highway lanes totolled lanes.

SBi1164,iiRelating to the authority of a municipality or county to adopt fees that generatesubstantial revenue.

SBi1193,iiRelating to the adoption of the Texas Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to DigitalAssets Act.

SBi1222,iiRelating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.

SBi1239,iiRelating to the authority of a municipality to remove directors of the North TexasMunicipal Water District.

SBi1254,iiRelating to the practice of and the billing codes used by certain mental healthprofessionals.

SBi1275,iiRelating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain nonexempt propertyused for low-income or moderate-income housing.

SBi1284,iiRelating to prescriber and dispenser reporting and access to patient prescriptioninformation under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

SBi1318,iiRelating to designation of mathematics innovation zones by the commissioner ofeducation and to the establishment of pay for success programs to provide necessaryfunding.


SBi1344,iiRelating to reporting on investments by certain public retirement systems.

SBi1386,iiRelating to the use of habitual toll violator remedies by certain toll project entities.


SBi1407,iiRelating to the information required to be included in or with a school district advalorem tax bill.



SBi1417,iiRelating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to

receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.

SBi1428,iiRelating to the provision of mental health telemedicine medical services.

SBi1474,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of impersonating a public servant.

SBi1504,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of

nondisclosure.

SBi1561,iiRelating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day and

academic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in public

schools.

SBi1609,iiRelating to regulation by a property owners ’ association of certain religious

displays.

SBi1610,iiRelating to open-enrollment charter schools.

SBi1611,iiRelating to requiring an election for the issuance of certain certificates of obligation

by a municipality or county.

SBi1612,iiRelating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department

of Criminal Justice.

SBi1620,iiRelating to the regulation of raising or keeping six or fewer chickens by a political

subdivision.

SBi1637,iiRelating to requiring a canvassing authority to explain a discrepancy between the

number of voters accepted and the ballots cast in an election.

SBi1647,iiRelating to participation of state agency employees in the review of the agency by

the Sunset Advisory Commission.

SBi1705,iiRelating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage

of a minor.

SBi1706,iiRelating to forcing or coercing a child to enter into a marriage.



SBi1788,iiRelating to the execution of a warrant issued for certain individuals who violate a

condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.

SBi1789,iiRelating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in

good faith.

SBi1790,iiRelating to the punishment for the offense of fraudulent destruction, removal, or

concealment of a writing that is attached to tangible property.

SBi1810,iiRelating to a limitation on the cost of an attendance credit under the public school

finance system and the effect of such a limitation on the calculation of the rollback tax rate

of a school district.



SBi1811,iiRelating to the investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in certain public benefitsprograms by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human ServicesCommission.

SBi1812,iiRelating to the authority of an appraisal district to use public money for lobbyingactivity.



SBi2007,iiRelating to the reimbursement of certain dentists under the Medicaid program.

SBi2008,iiRelating to claiming an exemption from required immunizations for public schoolstudents.

SBi2009,iiRelating to requiring a supplemental actuarial analysis by certain public retirementsystems.

SBi2010,iiRelating to procedures for the determination of the validity of certain petitions filedin connection with an election.

SBi2011,iiRelating to the location and hours for early voting by personal appearance.

SBi2012,iiRelating to the study of an economic impact zone by the Texas Department ofTransportation.

SBi2013,iiRelating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.

SBi2122,iiRelating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between publicinstitutions of higher education.

SBi2232,iiRelating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for thepurpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas ControlledSubstances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.

SJRi21,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature andthe lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periodsunless the legislature has passed the state ’s budget and that budget is certified by thecomptroller.

SJRi24,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to bededicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan forretired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, thepermanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.


SJRi27,iiProposing a constitutional amendment repealing county authority to provide formanual labor poor houses and farms.



SJRi32,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide forlegislative review or approval of state agency rules.



SCRi53,iiIn memory of Dana Sean Shurtleff.

SRi78,iiCongratulating the Southwest Movers Association on the occasion of its 100thanniversary.


SRi406,iiRecognizing the Clark Middle School band for receiving the 2016 Sudler Cup.

SRi448,iiRecognizing Bob L. Townsend on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi449,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Sachse Day.

SRi450,iiIn memory of Rudolph P. Miller Jr.


SRi515,iiRecognizing March 28 and 29, 2017, as Collin County Days.

SRi564,iiRecognizing Megan Pettibon for being named the 2017 Texas Honey Queen.


SRi581,iiRecognizing the Collin County Sheriff ’s Office for its service to its community.

SRi606,iiHonoring U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson for his service to his state and nation.

SRi646,iiRecognizing Geoffrey W. Dennis for his service to the Texas Senate.

SRi664,iiIn memory of Kathy Staples Boobar.

SRi691,iiRecognizing the 2017 Thin Blue Line Ball.


SRi705,iiRecognizing Lucas Earl Lane for his service to the Texas Senate.


SRi715,iiCommemorating the 100th anniversary of J. C. Penney Corporation in Texas.

SRi722,iiRecognizing Craig Curry for his service to the Texas Senate.


SRi783,iiCongratulating Ian Rawn on his fourth place finish in the 2017 Special OlympicsWorld Winter Games figure skating competition.

SRi806,iiRecognizing Chris Girata for his service to the Texas Senate.

SRi882,iiRecognizing William Dickerson for his service to the Texas Senate.



SRi883,iiRecognizing Robert J. Posner Jr. for his service to the Texas Senate.

SRi884,iiIn memory of Barbara Diane Madden.


SRi945,iiRecognizing Jake Rogers for his service to the Texas Senate.

SRi946,iiRecognizing Hyman Vego on the occasion of his 95th birthday.

URESTI, CARLOS







SBi184,iiRelating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles broughtinto this state by certain current or former military personnel.

SBi185,iiRelating to electronic voter registration.



SBi188,iiRelating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motorvehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.

SBi189,iiRelating to notice of an application for a permit to drill certain injection wells withina certain distance of a groundwater conservation district.

SBi190,iiRelating to the administrative closure of certain reported cases of child abuse orneglect made to the Department of Family and Protective Services.



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SBi228,iiRelating to the authority of a municipality to limit the possession, purchase,consumption, sale, distribution, or receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products.



SBi495,iiRelating to certain procedural measures in a suit affecting a parent-child relationshipto protect a child against child neglect or physical or sexual abuse.

SBi496,iiRelating to the participation of the school of osteopathic medicine at the University ofthe Incarnate Word in certain state programs supporting graduate medical educationprograms.

SBi497,iiRelating to the creation of an office of data analytics in the Department of Family andProtective Services.





SBi686,iiRelating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.

SBi687,iiRelating to the collection and use of certain information relating to child abuse andneglect and the provision of prevention and early intervention services; creating an offense.

SBi688,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of aggravated kidnapping.



SBi757,iiRelating to creating a voluntary program to recognize licensed before-school andafter-school programs that promote healthy eating and physical activity.

SBi772,iiRelating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing officialduties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.

SBi773,iiRelating to the authority of a judge to compel a criminal defendant who lackscapacity to take psychoactive medication.





SBi879,iiRelating to a review of a person ’s disqualification to serve as a relative or otherdesignated caregiver for a child.

SBi880,iiRelating to a documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texashunting certain deer.

SBi881,iiRelating to the board of directors of the Maverick County Hospital District.

SBi882,iiRelating to pretrial hearings in felony cases.




SBi999,iiRelating to procedures for taking possession of a child and for certain hearings in asuit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family andProtective Services.

SBi1039,iiRelating to the filing requirements for certain documents in mental health cases.

SBi1049,iiRelating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.





SBi1168,iiRelating to the disqualification of directors of the Middle Pecos GroundwaterConservation District.

SBi1169,iiRelating to confinement as a condition of community supervision.

SBi1208,iiRelating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that providechild-care services.

SBi1209,iiRelating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes asqualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.


SBi1255,iiRelating to the designation of a portion of Loop 1604 in Bexar County as theVietnam Veterans Memorial Overpass.

SBi1256,iiRelating to export fees charged by the Middle Pecos Groundwater ConservationDistrict; changing a fee.



SBi1317,iiRelating to the earliest day a public school teacher may be required to report forservice.

SBi1363,iiRelating to diaper changing stations in restrooms in buildings operated by agovernmental entity.

SBi1433,iiRelating to requiring registration as a sex offender of certain defendants convictedof the offense of continuous trafficking of persons.



SBi1513,iiRelating to continuing education requirements for noncertified surgicaltechnologists.


SBi1585,iiRelating to the reimbursement of certain services provided by respiratory carepractitioners under Medicaid.



SBi1621,iiRelating to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and county tax assessor-collectorvehicle titling and registration duties and fees associated with those duties.

SBi1622,iiRelating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.

SBi1623,iiRelating to certain persons who are acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminalcase and who are dangerous to the person ’s self.

SBi1624,iiRelating to the definition of "non-physician mental health professional" for purposesof the Texas Mental Health Code.

SBi1625,iiRelating to the Texas Physician Assistant Board and the licensing and regulation ofphysician assistants.

SBi1626,iiRelating to the authority of a state agency to impose continuing educationrequirements on an occupational license holder.

SBi1707,iiRelating to funding for county transportation infrastructure projects in counties withsignificant oil and gas production.

SBi1708,iiRelating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located inareas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including administration ofcounty energy transportation reinvestment zones.

SBi1713,iiRelating to a study on sales and use tax compliance.




SBi1758,iiRelating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in theconservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receivingtransitional living services.

SBi1785,iiRelating to appraisal of public school teachers.


SBi1854,iiRelating to requiring the review of public school district paperwork to limitpaperwork requirements.

SBi1855,iiRelating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in acompany or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.

SBi1881,iiRelating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve aseducational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Departmentof Family and Protective Services.



SBi2104,iiRelating to a study on the feasibility of using the statewide system of health caredata collection to create a public database of charges billed by health care providers.


SJRi39,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe ofTexas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing forlicensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.



SRi205,iiRecognizing members of the Texas Court Reporters Association on the occasion oftheir visit to the Capitol.

SRi227,iiRecognizing Amber Simpson for receiving a 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award.

SRi256,iiRecognizing February 21, 2017, as Zavala County Day at the State Capitol.

SRi264,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Kinney County Day.

SRi265,iiRecognizing the 2017 recipients of the Texas Medal of Arts Awards.



SRi285,iiRecognizing Jason and Erika Hassay on the birth of their son, Harrison MichaelHassay.



SRi409,iiIn memory of Weston Gray Frost.

SRi427,iiIn memory of Lisa Gonzales Ortiz.

SRi470,iiRecognizing March 21, 2017, as Dimmit County Day.

SRi545,iiRecognizing April 2017 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.


SRi561,iiRecognizing April 4, 2017, as Sul Ross State University Day.


SRi590,iiRecognizing the Paint the Town Project on the occasion of its 11th anniversary.

SRi614,iiRecognizing April 12, 2017, as Val Verde County Day.




SRi665,iiRecognizing April 24-28, 2017, as Every Kid Healthy Week.




SRi769,iiRecognizing Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre for her selection as the South TexasCounseling Association 2015-2016 Middle School Counselor of the Year.

SRi770,iiCongratulating Fred Hines on the occasion of his retirement.



SRi805,iiRecognizing Carl Keller on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi807,iiRecognizing the members of the Crockett Middle School drama club for theirShakespeare quote-a-thon.

SRi808,iiIn memory of Douglas Sterling Cain.


SRi845,iiRecognizing Rene M. Pena for his service to the 81st Judicial District.




SRi950,iiRecognizing Jeff Hassay and Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer on the occasion of the birth ofthe their daughter, Zooey Maybellene Sophia Lehrer-Hassay.

WATSON, KIRK






SBi69,iiRelating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in orremoving certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.



SBi185,iiRelating to electronic voter registration.


SBi224,iiRelating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute ofTexas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.


SBi265,iiRelating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences ofa plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

SBi266,iiRelating to the driver responsibility program.



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SBi276,iiRelating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter schoolpilot program.

SBi283,iiRelating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.

SBi284,iiRelating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.

SBi285,iiRelating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an electionidentification certificate.

SBi287,iiRelating to the designation of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin asthe state botanical garden and arboretum.

SBi288,iiRelating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways duringperiods of traffic congestion.

SBi290,iiRelating to the state ’s contribution to the financing of public education.


SBi301,iiRelating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System ofTexas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administeredby the agency.


















SBi346,iiRelating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals.

SBi347,iiRelating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regionalwater planning groups and their committees.

SBi348,iiRelating to the authority of the board of directors of an appraisal district to acquire orconvey real property or construct or renovate a building or other improvement.

SBi351,iiRelating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.


SBi353,iiRelating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendancecredits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system.

SBi354,iiRelating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deafor hard of hearing.

SBi355,iiRelating to the adoption and implementation of a recess policy by public schooldistricts.

SBi356,iiRelating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the publicschool finance system.

SBi357,iiRelating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under thepublic school finance system.

SBi358,iiRelating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take actionto reduce wealth per student.

SBi359,iiRelating to the new instructional facility allotment under the foundation schoolprogram.

SBi360,iiRelating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation SchoolProgram.



SBi371,iiRelating to the grounds for refusal, cancellation, or suspension of certain alcoholicbeverage licenses.

SBi381,iiRelating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.



SBi410,iiRelating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.

SBi411,iiRelating to the participation of campus-based mental health professionals in certainhealth benefit plans.

SBi416,iiRelating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.

SBi417,iiRelating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property andcasualty insurance policies.

SBi418,iiRelating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a schooldistrict to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollaramount, of the appraised value of an individual ’s residence homestead, the authority of thegoverning body of certain taxing units that have adopted such an exemption to reduce theamount of or repeal certain other exemptions, and the treatment of such an exemption inthe calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.


SBi464,iiRelating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed bylobbyists.

SBi491,iiRelating to the statewide preceptorship program in family medicine.





SBi643,iiRelating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.



SBi660,iiRelating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.




SBi698,iiRelating to certain duties of the Department of Family and Protective Servicesregarding parental child safety placements.

SBi699,iiRelating to the establishment of a kinship caregiver navigator program by the Healthand Human Services Commission.

SBi749,iiRelating to certain charges by the Bastrop County Water Control and ImprovementDistrict No. 2; authorizing an increase in a fee.

SBi769,iiRelating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the CombatMedical Badge.

SBi770,iiRelating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certaintraining regarding self-insured health benefit plans.


SBi817,iiRelating to certain mental health screenings under the Texas Health Steps program.

SBi818,iiRelating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and trainingfor employees at those facilities.

SBi820,iiRelating to leave for state employees who are foster parents or prospective fosterparents.

SBi858,iiRelating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapidtransit authorities.

SBi861,iiRelating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemicaldependency under certain health benefit plans.


SBi935,iiRelating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees RetirementSystem of Texas.

SBi966,iiRelating to criminal offenses regarding the consumption or possession of alcoholicbeverages by a minor.

SBi967,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexualassault.






SBi989,iiRelating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loanprogram.

SBi990,iiRelating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax creditallocation from the nonprofit set-aside.


SBi1050,iiRelating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center islocated.

SBi1051,iiRelating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in drivereducation; authorizing a fee.

SBi1084,iiRelating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animalshelters and releasing agencies.

SBi1103,iiRelating to the establishment of the Texas Returning Adult Student Grant Programfor certain students enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs at certain postsecondaryeducational institutions.

SBi1104,iiRelating to human sexuality education in public schools.




SBi1147,iiRelating to the establishment of the Texas State Music Museum and Texas MusicFoundation; authorizing fees.

SBi1221,iiRelating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality thatimposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.


SBi1341,iiRelating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance ofassociated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.

SBi1345,iiRelating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by acharitable organization and used to provide tax return preparation and other financialservices without regard to the beneficiaries ’ability to pay.


SBi1347,iiRelating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for publicinformation.




SBi1349,iiRelating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over realproperty and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department ofTransportation.

SBi1350,iiRelating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication securecorrectional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of thosejuveniles.

SBi1351,iiRelating to allowing the placement and maintenance of traffic-control signals inmunicipalities to permit emergency vehicles to safely enter a highway.

SBi1352,iiRelating to notice of facility fees charged by freestanding emergency medical carefacilities.

SBi1359,iiRelating to the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products on propertyowned by or leased for a state agency.

SBi1360,iiRelating to the information required to be included in or with a school district advalorem tax bill.


SBi1538,iiRelating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.

SBi1539,iiRelating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services.

SBi1540,iiRelating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partnersand the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family orprimary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including theprovision of those services under the medical assistance program.

SBi1572,iiRelating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers ordistributors.


SBi1638,iiRelating to waiver of a political subdivision ’s governmental immunity for certainemployment benefit claims.

SBi1639,iiRelating to allowing certain wholesalers and distributors to purchase beer, ale, andmalt liquor from the holder of a brewpub license.

SBi1640,iiRelating to the creation of additional judicial districts in Travis County.

SBi1641,iiRelating to the Texas Peace Officers ’Memorial Monument.

SBi1642,iiRelating to allowing the holder of a brewpub license to sell beer, ale, and maltliquor to certain qualified persons outside the state.

SBi1643,iiRelating to certain disclosures of electronic toll collection customer accountinformation by a toll project entity.

SBi1644,iiRelating to the operations of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.



SBi1645,iiRelating to the approval by the Texas Department of Transportation of certaintransportation projects of a regional mobility authority.

SBi1646,iiRelating to the public information law.

SBi1647,iiRelating to participation of state agency employees in the review of the agency bythe Sunset Advisory Commission.

SBi1648,iiRelating to the public availability of certain information related to criminal conductin connection with an election.

SBi1649,iiRelating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense ofcriminal trespass.

SBi1650,iiRelating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providingcertain full-day prekindergarten programs.

SBi1651,iiRelating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession ofsmall amounts of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, orparaphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

SBi1652,iiRelating to the designation of an area of highway by a municipality as an immediateremoval area.

SBi1653,iiRelating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who have been determinedincompetent to stand trial.

SBi1654,iiRelating to the electronic transmission of a notice of toll nonpayment by the TexasDepartment of Transportation.

SBi1655,iiRelating to the availability of certain information under the public information law.

SBi1656,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homesteadpreservation districts and reinvestment zones.


SBi1990,iiRelating to low income housing tax credits awarded for certain developments.


SBi1992,iiRelating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximategeographical areas.




SBi1996,iiRelating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1;providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.



SBi1997,iiRelating to establishing a pilot program for professional support service providerservices for persons who are deaf-blind.

SBi1998,iiRelating to the formal recognition of the Dell Medical School at The University ofTexas at Austin and the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valleyand the participation of those schools in the Joint Admission Medical Program.

SBi1999,iiRelating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.

SBi2000,iiRelating to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

SBi2001,iiRelating to the conduct that constitutes the practice of psychology.

SBi2002,iiRelating to regional or local health care programs for eligible individuals andemployees of small employers.

SBi2003,iiRelating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicleretirement program and local initiative air quality projects.

SBi2004,iiRelating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entitieson an improved shoulder.

SBi2005,iiRelating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the property knownas the French Legation to the Texas Historical Commission and to certain historic sitesunder the commission ’s jurisdiction.

SBi2006,iiRelating to erecting or maintaining certain outdoor signs regulated by the TexasDepartment of Transportation.


SJRi29,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a politicalsubdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxationof a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual ’sresidence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of apolitical subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of orrepealing the exemption.


SCRi56,iiRequesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives tocreate a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws.

SRi11,iiIn memory of Jack Crosby.

SRi12,iiRecognizing Marvin R. "Randy" Billings on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi23,iiIn memory of Charles William Mays Jr.

SRi24,iiCelebrating February 7, 2017, as Bastrop County Day.

SRi57,iiRecognizing Regina L. Parker on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi79,iiRecognizing Rena Hemphill Bennett on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi120,iiRecognizing Seana Beckerman Willing on the occasion of her retirement.



SRi129,iiIn memory of Harry Middleton.

SRi141,iiRecognizing February 8, 2017, as Mental Illness Awareness Day.

SRi146,iiRecognizing this year ’s participants in the Bob Bullock Scholars Program of Baylor

University.

SRi149,iiCelebrating February 18, 2017, as Verlin Callahan Day.

SRi150,iiIn memory of Joseph Borowski Jr.

SRi168,iiRecognizing Cynthia J. Rokovich for 40 years of service to the State of Texas.



SRi202,iiRecognizing Eugene Tai on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi240,iiIn memory of Shelby H. Carter Jr.

SRi241,iiIn memory of Betty Baker.

SRi242,iiRecognizing George Sampleton for his contributions to his community.

SRi251,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as TASBO Day.

SRi260,iiRecognizing K. R. Wood for his musical achievements.

SRi273,iiIn memory of Richard Moya.

SRi284,iiRecognizing Roland P. Cochran on the occasion of his 50th birthday.

SRi285,iiRecognizing Jason and Erika Hassay on the birth of their son, Harrison Michael

Hassay.

SRi319,iiRecognizing Paul S. Lewis on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi344,iiRecognizing the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard on the


SRi348,iiIn memory of Garland Hartman.

SRi353,iiRecognizing the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated,

on the occasion of its 76th Regional Conference.

SRi354,iiRecognizing the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association on the


SRi394,iiRecognizing John Trevino for his service to his community.

SRi402,iiIn memory of Jack Pope.

SRi407,iiDeclaring May 3, 2017, Moonlight Tower Day.

SRi410,iiCongratulating Caroline Morgan and Marshall Maher on the birth of their daughter,Penelope Zara Morgan-Maher.

SRi421,iiRecognizing Altrusa International, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 100thanniversary.



SRi429,iiRecognizing Alex Graves, Tex "T." Mitchell IV, Aaron Walls, and Jake Yepez fortheir courage.

SRi430,iiRecognizing Charles F. Pelphrey on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

SRi456,iiCommending the Texas Army National Guard on its commitment to pursuing energyefficiency and water conservation.

SRi463,iiIn memory of Mollie Ann Newcom.

SRi477,iiRecognizing Donald Thomas Burns on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi481,iiIn memory of Janice Evelyn Christensen May.

SRi482,iiRecognizing Lifeline Chaplaincy for its hospital ministry work.

SRi483,iiRecognizing Tom "Smitty" Smith on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi485,iiWelcoming members of the Girls ’School of Austin fourth-grade class to the StateCapitol.

SRi486,iiRecognizing Linda Mitchell on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi512,iiRecognizing Joe Henry Morin on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi548,iiRecognizing Clayton Johnson on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi574,iiIn memory of Howard Vance Rose Jr.

SRi575,iiRecognizing Will Kocurek and Julie Kocurek.

SRi577,iiRecognizing Dianna Schuster on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi578,iiRecognizing the Travis County Mental Health Public Defender Office on theoccasion of its 10th anniversary.

SRi599,iiIn memory of Joe Sawyer.


SRi627,iiRecognizing Mark L. Madrid for his contributions to this state.


SRi635,iiRecognizing Sylvia Kay Daves for her 50 years of service to the people of Texas.

SRi636,iiRecognizing Andrew Asdell and Joe LeBlanc on the occasion of their marriage.

SRi637,iiIn memory of William Charles Akins.

SRi641,iiRecognizing Kayline Ballard Cabe on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi642,iiProclaiming May 2017 Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Texas.

SRi649,iiRecognizing Richard Overton on the occasion of his 111th birthday.

SRi658,iiRecognizing the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators on theoccasion of its 50th anniversary.

SRi669,iiRecognizing Catholic War Veterans Post 1805 in Austin on the occasion of its 60thanniversary.






SRi752,iiRecognizing the Texas Podiatric Medical Association on the occasion of its 100th

anniversary.


SRi767,iiWelcoming Edith Royal to the Capitol and recognizing her many contributions to our

state.

SRi779,iiRecognizing Elan Southpark Meadows on the occasion of Older Americans Month.

SRi790,iiRecognizing Samuel P. Perry for his contributions to Baylor University.

SRi804,iiRecognizing Jesus Garza on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi843,iiRecognizing Elizabeth Lankford on the occasion of her retirement.


SRi855,iiRecognizing Julia J. Weng on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi856,iiRecognizing Lester Simpson on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi887,iiEncouraging the public to learn about meningococcal disease and the role of

vaccination in prevention.

SRi914,iiRecognizing Jon Weizenbaum on the occasion of his retirement.


SRi933,iiIn memory of Barbara Smith Conrad.

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SBi14,iiRelating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal

offenses.




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SBi202,iiRelating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in therequired curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interactiontraining for peace officers.


SBi204,iiRelating to student loan repayment assistance for certain employees of theDepartment of Family and Protective Services.

SBi205,iiRelating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certaingrandparents.

SBi206,iiRelating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase ofcertain weapons; increasing a criminal penalty.

SBi207,iiRelating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.

SBi208,iiRelating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing an administrativepenalty; creating a criminal offense.

SBi209,iiRelating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function,and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.






SBi331,iiRelating to the temporary approval of a private or independent college or universityto continue to participate in the tuition equalization grant program.

SBi332,iiRelating to the electronic monitoring of certain defendants as an alternative toconfinement.

SBi333,iiRelating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed oncommunity supervision for certain intoxication offenses.

SBi334,iiRelating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county.

SBi335,iiRelating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certaincounties.

SBi336,iiRelating to the disposition of organs, organ parts, or medically implanted devices oncompletion of an autopsy.

SBi337,iiRelating to the age at which a person may purchase aerosol paint.

SBi344,iiRelating to the authority of emergency medical services personnel of certainemergency medical services providers to transport a person for emergency detention.

SBi345,iiRelating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certainhotel-related bonds or other obligations.


SBi416,iiRelating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.


SBi469,iiRelating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney adlitem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and ProtectiveServices.

SBi470,iiRelating to the establishment of one or more supplemental county civil servicecommissions in certain counties.


SBi492,iiRelating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonoredchecks and invoices; authorizing a fee.

SBi499,iiRelating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs ’Property Act.

SBi506,iiRelating to certain voting systems.





SBi530,iiRelating to the authorization of monetary assistance and support services forcaregivers of children in parental child safety placements.

SBi534,iiRelating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board forcertain public junior colleges to offer early childhood education baccalaureate degreeprograms.





SBi585,iiRelating to the opportunity of certain patriotic societies to present informationregarding the society to public school students during regular school hours.

SBi591,iiRelating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veteransbenefits and services.

SBi690,iiRelating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying avoting station.



SBi780,iiRelating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and ProtectiveServices to certain relatives and designated caregivers.

SBi793,iiRelating to restrictions on the location and operation of concrete crushing facilities.


SBi796,iiRelating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenderscommitted to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.


SBi802,iiRelating to a study and report regarding best practices in the transfer of course creditbetween public institutions of higher education.






SBi828,iiRelating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutionsof higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.





SBi998,iiRelating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderlyindividual, or disabled individual.

SBi999,iiRelating to procedures for taking possession of a child and for certain hearings in asuit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family andProtective Services.

SBi1047,iiRelating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.

SBi1057,iiRelating to inspection of certain vacant properties for abandoned animals; providinga civil penalty.

SBi1058,iiRelating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.

SBi1059,iiRelating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord.

SBi1060,iiRelating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of theability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.







SBi1185,iiRelating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certainprivate entities; providing a civil penalty.



SBi1186,iiRelating to requirements for mental health assignment certification for municipalpolice departments and sheriff ’s departments.

SBi1187,iiRelating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility.

SBi1188,iiRelating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on thepremises of certain recreation centers.

SBi1201,iiRelating to the release of a body worn camera recording to the subject of thatrecording.

SBi1202,iiRelating to the rehabilitation, demolition, or change in use of residential propertyoccupied by a tenant.

SBi1220,iiRelating to ensuring continuity of education and access to higher education, careerinformation, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.

SBi1227,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order ofnondisclosure of criminal history record information.

SBi1249,iiRelating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against othercotenant heirs.

SBi1250,iiRelating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certainoffenses involving family violence.

SBi1251,iiRelating to making a voluntary contribution to the Ending Homelessness fund whenregistering a motor vehicle or renewing a motor vehicle registration.

SBi1252,iiRelating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of deathbenefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing exemplarydamages.


SBi1354,iiRelating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue forthe payment of obligations related to hotel projects.

SBi1355,iiRelating to the calculation of absences for truancy purposes and to attendance attruancy court adjudication hearings by certain parents.


SBi1404,iiRelating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to reportcertain information regarding expanded learning opportunities.

SBi1418,iiRelating to a landlord ’s duty to maintain property and casualty insurance coveragefor loss of or damage to a leased premises.

SBi1444,iiRelating to de novo hearings in child protection cases.

SBi1445,iiRelating to methods of payment of rent and security deposits to residential landlordsand authorizing associated service charges.



SBi1467,iiRelating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program forthe off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of highereducation.

SBi1477,iiRelating to ransomware; creating a criminal offense.

SBi1478,iiRelating to the designation of January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

SBi1487,iiRelating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment andrecordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.

SBi1488,iiRelating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enactedcodes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted fromenacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 84th Legislature to otherActs of that legislature.

SBi1543,iiRelating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of aportion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health careservices for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including theMedicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigentresidents of the county.



SBi1617,iiRelating to the reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peaceofficers.

SBi1618,iiRelating to billing and reimbursement for certain emergency and health careservices provided to a sexual assault survivor.

SBi1619,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of electronic access interference.

SBi1658,iiRelating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and managementof assets of an open-enrollment charter school.

SBi1767,iiRelating to hearings and protests before appraisal review boards involving advalorem tax determinations.

SBi1781,iiRelating to the regulation of certain educational institutions by the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board; providing administrative penalties.

SBi1782,iiRelating to the elimination of certain formula funding and dropped courserestrictions for returning adult students at public institutions of higher education and to thetuition rate that may be charged to those students for certain excessive undergraduatehours.

SBi1783,iiRelating to continued monitoring of certain public school campuses that have beenassigned a campus intervention team.

SBi1798,iiRelating to the collection and reporting of child safety data in certain child-carefacilities and establishing child safety standards in those facilities.



SBi1799,iiRelating to the student loan default prevention and financial aid literacy pilotprogram.

SBi1800,iiRelating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offenseof improper relationship between educator and student.

SBi1813,iiRelating to the adoption of common admission application forms for institutions ofhigher education.

SBi1845,iiRelating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curriculafor which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course creditbased on military service.


SBi1898,iiRelating to authorizing the purchase of certain insurance coverage by public schooldistricts for the benefit of businesses and students participating in career or technologytraining programs and providing for immunity from liability of certain public schoolstudents participating in career or technology programs.

SBi1899,iiRelating to common admission application forms for institutions of highereducation.

SBi1900,iiRelating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.

SBi1902,iiRelating to continued monitoring of certain public school campuses that have beenassigned a campus intervention team.

SBi1903,iiRelating to statewide goals for dual credit programs provided by school districts.

SBi1904,iiRelating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of anopen-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, orsurrendered.

SBi1929,iiRelating to maternal mortality and morbidity and pregnancy-related deaths,including postpartum depression.

SBi1930,iiRelating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research at publicinstitutions of higher education.

SBi1931,iiRelating to community land trusts.

SBi1932,iiRelating to eligibility requirements for registration as an interior designer.

SBi1933,iiRelating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for an order ofnondisclosure of criminal history record information.

SBi2053,iiRelating to the distribution of the consolidated court cost.


SBi2055,iiRelating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, ormaintenance of aircraft.



SBi2085,iiRelating to certain identifying information regarding career school or collegestudents.

SBi2086,iiRelating to measures to facilitate the transfer of students and course credit within thepublic higher education system.

SBi2089,iiRelating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providingcertain full-day prekindergarten programs.

SBi2122,iiRelating to the coordination of the transfer of course credit between publicinstitutions of higher education.

SBi2124,iiRelating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gainpermanent self-sufficiency.

SBi2130,iiRelating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school and tothe expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.

SBi2131,iiRelating to efforts to facilitate the completion by students of undergraduatecertificate and degree programs.


SBi2167,iiRelating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers.

SBi2170,iiRelating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participationprogram by the Dallas County Hospital District.

SBi2187,iiRelating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.


SBi2244,iiRelating to the creation of the University Hills Municipal Management District;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments or fees.

SJRi52,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from advalorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of aphysician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seekpayment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state orthe federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaidrecipients.


SCRi62,iiInstructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1500.

SRi17,iiRecognizing Shirley M. Murray on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

SRi18,iiRecognizing Herman L. Murray Jr. on the occasion of his 40th birthday.

SRi22,iiRecognizing January 23, 2017, as Expanded Learning Opportunities Day.

SRi44,iiRecognizing Johnie Mae Gillespie Anderson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SRi45,iiRecognizing the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Incorporated, on the occasion of its Founders ’Day Luncheon.



SRi46,iiRecognizing Jacqueline Walters for her accomplishments.

SRi47,iiRecognizing Cheryl Benson for her contributions to the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter ofAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi48,iiRecognizing Beverly Randall for her contributions to the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter ofAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi49,iiRecognizing Kassie Gossom for her contributions to the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter ofAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi50,iiRecognizing Constance Washington for her 50-year membership in Alpha KappaAlpha Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi51,iiRecognizing Felicia Hammons for her 50-year membership in Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Incorporated.

SRi52,iiRecognizing the 25-year members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi80,iiIn memory of Roger Lee Jones.

SRi90,iiIn memory of Samuel Washington Sr.

SRi93,iiIn memory of Carolyn Y. Rogers Jones.

SRi142,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as Best Southwest Day.

SRi151,iiIn memory of Hollis Brashear.

SRi152,iiRecognizing the second annual Queenish Professional Women ’s Club SouthwestWriters Showcase.

SRi156,iiRecognizing City Credit Union ’s 75 years of service to the Dallas community.

SRi169,iiCongratulating the DeSoto High School football team for winning the 2016University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division II state championship.

SRi170,iiRecognizing Alice Lias for 50 years of service to the Dallas Alumnae Chapter ofDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi171,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the Collin County Alumnae Chapter for their 25 yearsof service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi172,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter for their 25 years ofservice to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi173,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter for their25 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi174,iiRecognizing Cynthia Jones for her 25 years of service to the Denton CountyAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi175,iiRecognizing Connie Henderson for her 50 years of service to the Fort WorthAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi176,iiRecognizing Tia Baker for her 25 years of service to the North Central TexasAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.



SRi177,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the Arlington Alumnae Chapter for their 25 years ofservice to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi178,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter for their 25years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi179,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter for their 25 years ofservice to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi180,iiRecognizing Silver Sorors of the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter for their25 years of service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi181,iiRecognizing Sabra Jackson Richard for her 50 years of service to the Collin CountyAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi200,iiRecognizing Tomasita Lyle on the occasion of her retirement.


SRi275,iiRecognizing Alyce Roberta Gay Goff for her 75 years of service to the DallasAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.


SRi292,iiIn memory of Harold Boyd Sr.

SRi303,iiRecognizing the Young Men ’s Leadership Academy at Fred Florence Middle School.


SRi323,iiWelcoming the South Central Region of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, tothe Capitol.

SRi325,iiRecognizing February 28, 2017, as Grammy Texas Music Advocacy Day.

SRi326,iiRecognizing the Trinity Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, for its commitment toservice.


SRi360,iiRecognizing March 8, 2017, Parkland Health and Hospital System Day.

SRi391,iiIn memory of Bobbie Bolds Lander.

SRi399,iiRecognizing Byron V. Garrett for his work in the fields of education and familyrelations.

SRi442,iiRecognizing Homer Hogues on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

SRi445,iiRecognizing March 21, 2017, as Paul Quinn College Day.

SRi453,iiIn memory of Luther D. Edwards Jr.

SRi464,iiRecognizing Charles Ray Sims for being named a 2017 Lifetime AchievementHonoree.

SRi527,iiRecognizing Bennett Tubbs for his achievements.

SRi528,iiRecognizing Michael J. Sorrell for his 10 years of leadership at Paul Quinn College.



SRi546,iiIn memory of Roy H. Williams.

SRi558,iiIn memory of Billy James Smith.



SRi604,iiRecognizing Gladys M. Ross on the occasion of her 75th birthday.

SRi611,iiRecognizing Reginald L. Williams Sr. for his service to the Church of God in Christ.

SRi626,iiRecognizing Hiawatha Williams on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of WilliamsChicken.


SRi631,iiRecognizing 100 Black Men of America for its service to African American youth.

SRi638,iiCongratulating the Duncanville High School girls ’basketball team on winning the2017 University Interscholastic League 6A state championship.

SRi645,iiIn memory of Reginald Stanley Kay.

SRi707,iiRecognizing Kevin John Kaley on the occasion of his retirement.


SRi729,iiIn memory of Norman Lee Robinson.

SRi763,iiRecognizing the Successful Treatment of Addiction through Collaboration Court ofDallas County on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

SRi771,iiRecognizing Lee F. Jackson on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi789,iiCommending Donovan Dwayne Bryant for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi795,iiRecognizing the Texas Legislative Internship Program Class of the 85th Legislature.

SRi825,iiCommending Howard L. Dennie III for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi826,iiCommending Malcolm M. Lloyd for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi827,iiCommending Niegel Stevens for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi828,iiRecognizing Kathryn M. Clarke for her work as a legislative intern in the office ofSenator Royce West.

SRi829,iiRecognizing Cassie Davis for her work as a legislative intern in the office of SenatorRoyce West.

SRi830,iiRecognizing Brandy D. Douglas for her work as a legislative intern in the office ofSenator Royce West.

SRi831,iiRecognizing Dillon Lucas for his work as a legislative intern in the office of SenatorRoyce West.

SRi832,iiRecognizing Holly K. Stephens for her work as a legislative intern in the office ofSenator Royce West.



SRi833,iiRecognizing Myzar Mendoza for his work as a legislative intern in the office ofSenator Royce West.

SRi834,iiRecognizing Alex Shahrestani for his work as a legislative intern in the office ofSenator Royce West.

SRi836,iiRecognizing Louis A. Bedford IV for his work as a legislative intern in the office ofSenator Royce West.

SRi837,iiCommending Ari ’yan Woods for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi865,iiRecognizing the City of Dallas for its contributions to the State of Texas.

SRi877,iiRecognizing the members of the Williams-Livingston family on the occasion of theirfamily reunion.

SRi890,iiIn memory of Leary Barrett.

SRi900,iiRecognizing Ernestine Hodges Cohee for her 70 years of service to Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Incorporated.


SRi920,iiRecognizing David Leon Ford Jr. on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi921,iiRecognizing Fred Davis III on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi934,iiCommending Aidan Ravnik for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SRi962,iiRecognizing Martha Blaine on the occasion of her retirement.

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WHITMIRE, JOHNi— i(Continued)





SBi273,iiRelating to inclusion of instruction regarding police officers in the requiredcurriculum for ninth grade public school students.

SBi291,iiRelating to the issuance of a writ of attachment for certain witnesses.


SBi581,iiRelating to the requirements for a change of name for a person with a final felonyconviction or a person required to register as a sex offender.

SBi582,iiRelating to the discharge of a prisoner from a county jail.

SBi612,iiRelating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the TexasEthics Commission.

SBi613,iiRelating to services provided by the Health and Human Services Commission tosexually violent offenders who are incompetent to attend sex offender treatment.




SBi920,iiRelating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property,including access based on danger of family violence.




SBi1181,iiRelating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance ofrelated risk management services for the University of Houston System and the componentinstitutions of that system.

SBi1269,iiRelating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study onflood control infrastructure for Harris and Galveston Counties.



SBi1289,iiRelating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for

certain governmental entity projects.

SBi1338,iiRelating to bail and to judicial education regarding bail practices.



SBi1399,iiRelating to confinement in a community corrections facility of a defendant

participating in a pretrial intervention program.

SBi1439,iiRelating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and

certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.

SBi1588,iiRelating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the

imposition of replacement fees.

SBi1721,iiRelating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.

SBi1722,iiRelating to the eligibility of a firefighter or a peace officer for workers ’compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.

SBi1849,iiRelating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or

arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement,

conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are

more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.

SBi1856,iiRelating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of CriminalProcedure, including conforming amendments.

SBi1857,iiRelating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family

and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local

juvenile justice agency.

SBi1974,iiRelating to certain alcoholic beverage auction and raffle permits.

SBi1975,iiRelating to establishing the Texas Peace Officers ’Memorial Ceremony Committee

to recognize and honor peace officers who were killed in the line of duty.

SBi1976,iiRelating to benefit programs provided by retail electric providers and certificated

telecommunications utilities for low-income customers.

SBi1977,iiRelating to the authority of the independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile

Justice Department to investigate and evaluate certain juvenile facilities.

SJRi16,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providingthat marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and

prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing

any legal status identical or similar to marriage.

SJRi50,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a

person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person ’s appearance incourt and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.



SCRi7,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, and ending on Tuesday, January 17,2017.

SCRi10,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, and ending on Monday, January 30,2017.

SCRi12,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, and ending on Monday, February 6,2017.

SCRi15,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, and ending on Monday, February 13,2017.

SCRi20,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, and ending on Tuesday, February21, 2017.

SCRi23,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, and ending on Monday, February27, 2017.

SCRi28,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, and ending on Monday, March 6, 2017.


SCRi50,iiGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, and ending on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

SRi1,iiSenate Caucus Report.

SRi9,iiGranting the Texas DeMolay Association permission to use the Senate Chamber onFebruary 11 and 12, 2017.

SRi30,iiCongratulating Jeff Bagwell on his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.


SRi317,iiRecognizing the 2017 Profiles of Prominence honorees of the Houston NorthwestChapter of National Women of Achievement, Incorporated.

SRi342,iiRecognizing the National Black Law Students Association on the occasion of its 49thAnnual Convention.

SRi404,iiIn memory of Margaret Merle Roberts.

SRi447,iiRecognizing Johnny Villarreal for his service as a firefighter.

SRi521,iiRecognizing Ruby Jewel Bennett for her service to the Acres Homes community.

SRi522,iiRecognizing Joseph Baker for his service to the Acres Homes community.

SRi523,iiRecognizing Raymond G. Glass II for his service to the Acres Homes community.



SRi524,iiRecognizing Terrence J. Reed for his service to the Acres Homes community.

SRi525,iiRecognizing Sylvester Turner for his public service.

SRi526,iiRecognizing Johnnie Tatum for his service to the Acres Homes community.

SRi559,iiRecognizing Mark Clark for his advocacy on behalf of law enforcement agencies.

SRi560,iiRecognizing Sylvester Turner for his contributions to Houston and the state.

SRi600,iiRecognizing Andrew M. Landry Sr. on the occasion of his 10th anniversary as pastorof Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church.



SRi684,iiRecognizing Johnny N. Mata on the occasion of his 80th birthday.



SRi957,iiSenate Caucus Report.

ZAFFIRINI, JUDITH








SBi32,iiRelating to the establishment and operation of the Texas B-On-time student loanprogram.


ZAFFIRINI, JUDITHi — i(Continued)

SBi33,iiRelating to eligibility for a TEXAS Grant and to administration of the TEXAS grantprogram.

SBi34,iiRelating to outcomes-based funding for general academic teaching institutions.

SBi35,iiRelating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.

SBi36,iiRelating to the regulation of certain guardianship programs.

SBi37,iiRelating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons inguardianship proceedings.

SBi38,iiRelating to certain procedural matters in courts exercising probate jurisdiction.

SBi39,iiRelating to estates and to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durablepowers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.

SBi40,iiRelating to the bond required and the bond insurance obtained for certain judges.

SBi41,iiRelating to the demand for an accounting from an attorney in fact or agent of aprincipal by certain persons.

SBi42,iiRelating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.

SBi43,iiRelating to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; authorizing fees; providingpenalties.

SBi44,iiRelating to requirements relating to an application for a place on the ballot.

SBi45,iiRelating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the JudicialRetirement System of Texas Plan Two who resume service.

SBi46,iiRelating to allowing judges to use juror identification numbers when polling the jury.

SBi47,iiRelating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions anddeferred dispositions for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.

SBi48,iiRelating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university andcollege students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.


SBi50,iiRelating to the offense of hazing.

SBi51,iiRelating to financial eligibility for the Texas home living (TxHmL) waiver program.

SBi52,iiRelating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain hometelemonitoring services under Medicaid.

SBi53,iiRelating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.

SBi54,iiRelating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunizationregistry.

SBi55,iiRelating to a study of the use of a patient-reported outcomes registry in conjunctionwith health coverage for certain governmental employees.

SBi56,iiRelating to the acknowledgment by management of risks identified in state agencyinformation security plans.



SBi57,iiRelating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employeewhile operating a motor vehicle.

SBi58,iiRelating to notification requirements applicable to certain state contracts.

SBi59,iiRelating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements forstate agencies and institutions of higher education.

SBi60,iiRelating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities, includingpublic institutions of higher education, to agricultural products produced, processed, orgrown in this state.

SBi61,iiRelating to public school accountability for bilingual education and English as asecond language and other special language programs.

SBi62,iiRelating to erecting certain signs on private property before an election.

SBi63,iiRelating to the electronic filing of reports of political contributions and expendituresand of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates and thecontent of those statements.

SBi64,iiRelating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority.

SBi65,iiRelating to the regulation of funeral services, funeral homes, cemeteries, andcrematories; imposing penalties.

SBi66,iiRelating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain militaryservicemembers serving on active duty.

SBi67,iiRelating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motorvehicle; creating a criminal offense.

SBi68,iiRelating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the EmployeesRetirement System of Texas of certain elected officials convicted of certain offenses.

SBi69,iiRelating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in orremoving certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.

SBi70,iiRelating to the required earnings statement provided by employers.

SBi71,iiRelating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos.

SBi77,iiRelating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of thechild ’s other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights wereterminated.




SBi181,iiRelating to civil liability for bullying of a child.

SBi182,iiRelating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claiminvolving injury to or death of a minor.



SBi188,iiRelating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motorvehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.

SBi235,iiRelating to the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance,for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.

SBi247,iiRelating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologistand audiologist education loans.

SBi255,iiRelating to contracts with and training for governmental entities and vendors,including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees.

SBi261,iiRelating to the bulk purchase of information technology commodity items by theDepartment of Information Resources.

SBi262,iiRelating to certain purchasing by state agencies and local governments.



SBi278,iiRelating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in arear-facing child passenger safety seat system.

SBi279,iiRelating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.



SBi366,iiRelating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions andexpenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices.

SBi378,iiRelating to the persons authorized to conduct an inquest in certain counties.

SBi382,iiRelating to donation of unused prescription drugs; authorizing a fee.

SBi396,iiRelating to the designation of Business State Highway 123-B in Guadalupe Countyas the Texas Game Warden Teyran "Ty" Patterson Memorial Highway.

SBi402,iiRelating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility ofpersons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.


SBi455,iiRelating to the operations of the Employment-First Task Force.





SBi491,iiRelating to the statewide preceptorship program in family medicine.

SBi496,iiRelating to the participation of the school of osteopathic medicine at the University ofthe Incarnate Word in certain state programs supporting graduate medical educationprograms.

SBi498,iiRelating to the use of person first respectful language instead of the term "ward."
















SBi656,iiRelating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office.

SBi657,iiRelating to the filing of oaths of office and signed statements by certain judicialofficers and judicial appointees with the secretary of state.




SBi671,iiRelating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language otherthan English.

SBi682,iiRelating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.




SBi700,iiRelating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes asqualified open-space land.



SBi719,iiRelating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect,study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.


SBi758,iiRelating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.

SBi762,iiRelating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing acriminal penalty.

SBi768,iiRelating to the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the eligibility for grants fornatural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.

SBi781,iiRelating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities.

SBi790,iiRelating to the continuation of the women ’s health advisory committee.





SBi860,iiRelating to access to and benefits for mental health conditions and substance usedisorders.

SBi861,iiRelating to coverage for serious mental illness, other disorders, and chemicaldependency under certain health benefit plans.



SBi937,iiRelating to county law libraries.

SBi963,iiRelating to the establishment of a guardianship court pilot program.



SBi965,iiRelating to the authority of certain counties to designate a county water recreationsafety zone along certain rivers; authorizing a fee.




SBi971,iiRelating to eligibility to serve on the appraisal review board of certain appraisaldistricts.


SBi988,iiRelating to the participation of a county judge in a meeting of a commissioners courtconducted by videoconference call.



SBi1034,iiRelating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the feasibility ofcertain improvements to Interstate Highway 27.




SBi1096,iiRelating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.

SBi1098,iiRelating to recordings, acknowledgments, and proofs of certain written instruments.


SBi1119,iiRelating to an annual report on employment positions provided through the Texascollege work-study program.

SBi1120,iiRelating to the prohibition of local motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas andliquefied natural gas.




SBi1133,iiRelating to the exemption from taxes and special assessments of property of anavigation district.


SBi1140,iiRelating to the prohibition against sexual harassment in the workplace.



SBi1198,iiRelating to the conversion of the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency to theAlliance Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the powerof eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.


SBi1323,iiRelating to the academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students by generalacademic teaching institutions and to certain reports regarding certain costs of thoseinstitutions.

SBi1325,iiRelating to authorizing counties to establish public guardians to serve as guardiansfor certain incapacitated persons.

SBi1326,iiRelating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be personswith a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of CourtAdministration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.

SBi1338,iiRelating to bail and to judicial education regarding bail practices.


SBi1369,iiRelating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, ordisabled individual.

SBi1378,iiRelating to the abatement of a pending sale to foreclose an ad valorem tax lien on aresidence homestead.

SBi1379,iiRelating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain countiesand appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.

SBi1394,iiRelating to the calculation of longevity pay for state judges and justices.

SBi1420,iiRelating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.

SBi1431,iiRelating to escrow payments for a loan secured by a new dwelling.

SBi1434,iiRelating to compensation of county auditors and assistant auditors in certaincounties.



SBi1435,iiRelating to the removal from office of a county auditor.

SBi1438,iiRelating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.

SBi1452,iiRelating to the application of the open meetings law to district judges performing

certain management or administrative functions.

SBi1470,iiRelating to the powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources

regarding cybersecurity.

SBi1490,iiRelating to the premium surcharge certain automobile insurers are required to assess

against an insured convicted of certain offenses.

SBi1491,iiRelating to domestic surplus lines insurers; authorizing and imposing a tax.

SBi1492,iiRelating to rules adopted by the commissioner of insurance to stabilize long-term

care premium rates.

SBi1493,iiRelating to changing statutory references to hearing officer and hearings officer to

administrative law judge under the workers ’compensation system.

SBi1494,iiRelating to preauthorization and concurrent review of certain health care services

under the workers ’compensation system.

SBi1495,iiRelating to access by the division of workers ’compensation to certain designated

doctor contracts under the workers ’compensation system.

SBi1496,iiRelating to certain workers ’compensation reporting requirements.

SBi1497,iiRelating to the eligibility requirements for employment as an ombudsman of the

Office of Injured Employee Counsel under the Texas Workers ’Compensation Act.

SBi1498,iiRelating to the regulation of temporary common worker employers.

SBi1499,iiRelating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.

SBi1500,iiRelating to certain vehicle protection products.

SBi1501,iiRelating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the

elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators;


SBi1502,iiRelating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.

SBi1503,iiRelating to abolishing shampoo apprentice permits and shampoo specialty

certificates.

SBi1533,iiRelating to mental health first aid training for university employees.

SBi1709,iiRelating to the requirement of a guardian to provide information regarding a ward ’shealth and residence to certain relatives of the ward.

SBi1710,iiRelating to applications for the complete restoration of a ward ’s capacity or

modification of a guardianship.

SBi1729,iiRelating to the reporting and disposition of certain state-owned real property.



SBi1743,iiRelating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilitiesto The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for HealthyChildren.

SBi1756,iiRelating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas stateflags.

SBi1758,iiRelating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in theconservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receivingtransitional living services.

SBi1761,iiRelating to the cost of transporting a body for the purpose of performing an autopsy.

SBi1762,iiRelating to the regulation of the parking and removal of vehicles on the campus of apublic institution of higher education.

SBi1763,iiRelating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

SBi1764,iiRelating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estatein relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience(ABLE) Program.

SBi1780,iiRelating to the amount of compensation and allowances of a county auditor incertain counties.

SBi1868,iiRelating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permitto drill an oil or gas well.

SBi1869,iiRelating to the implementation of county solid waste management programs incertain counties.

SBi1870,iiRelating to county prohibition of the possession of glass containers within theboundaries of a state-owned riverbed; creating an offense.

SBi1871,iiRelating to the creation of the offense of theft of petroleum products.

SBi1893,iiRelating to the administrative judicial regions in this state.

SBi1910,iiRelating to state agency information security plans, information technologyemployees, and online and mobile applications.

SBi1911,iiRelating to the provision of certain self-help resources by state and county courts,including through the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk.

SBi1912,iiRelating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedingsinvolving persons with mental illness and representation of proposed patients inproceedings for court-ordered mental health services.


SBi1938,iiRelating to the method of calculating the salary of state judges.

SBi1968,iiRelating to the state flag code.






SBi2020,iiRelating to voter information used for juror selections.

SBi2021,iiRelating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participatingin the purchasing from people with disabilities program.

SBi2022,iiRelating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.

SBi2023,iiRelating to the implementation of the community living options information processfor residents of certain facilities.

SBi2024,iiRelating to the personal needs allowance for participants in home andcommunity-based waiver programs.

SBi2025,iiRelating to the establishment of a peer support program for residents of statesupported living centers.

SBi2035,iiRelating to the regulation of athlete agents.

SBi2036,iiRelating to liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for personsholding certain alcoholic beverage permits; authorizing a fee.

SBi2037,iiRelating to a request for 9-1-1 services by text message.

SBi2038,iiRelating to the composition of the Contract Advisory Team.

SBi2039,iiRelating to the development and use of instructional modules and training for publicschools on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and participation by thehuman trafficking prevention task force in that development.

SBi2040,iiRelating to the content of an application for Medicaid.

SBi2041,iiRelating to a human papillomavirus immunization report.

SBi2042,iiRelating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by apharmacist.

SBi2077,iiRelating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certaininvestigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Familyand Protective Services.


SBi2123,iiRelating to the creation of a pilot program to allow high schools in certain countiesto connect to high-speed fiber-optic networks.

SBi2125,iiRelating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who isfound incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearingto determine whether the defendant ’s release is appropriate.

SBi2126,iiRelating to the development of a quality-based outcome measure for the child healthplan program and Medicaid regarding certain persons with HIV.



SBi2154,iiRelating to the amendment to an existing permit for a municipal solid waste landfillfacility to accept increased amounts of Class 1 industrial solid waste.

SBi2155,iiRelating to the issuance or amendment of a permit for a solid waste landfill facilityor hazardous waste land disposal unit to be located in a special flood hazard area.

SBi2156,iiRelating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.

SBi2157,iiRelating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee;amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.

SBi2158,iiRelating to the requirements for a mass gathering or outdoor music festival permit.

SBi2159,iiRelating to standards for advertising land for sale in certain border counties before asubdivision plat for the land has been approved; affecting the prosecution of a criminaloffense.

SBi2160,iiRelating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of landbefore a subdivision plat is approved in certain border counties.

SBi2161,iiRelating to the approval or disapproval by county referendum of an application for apermit for a commercial surface disposal facility.

SBi2162,iiRelating to a prohibition on the approval by the Railroad Commission of Texas ofan application for a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near certainreservoirs.

SBi2163,iiRelating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain countyemployees.

SBi2164,iiRelating to staff-to-child ratios and group sizes in licensed day-care centers andreporting certain information related to child safety.

SBi2165,iiRelating to day habilitation services for individuals with an intellectual disability;imposing an administrative penalty.


SBi2186,iiRelating to the Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District.

SBi2242,iiRelating to the resolution of disputes or errors involving the ad valorem taxation ofthe same property by multiple taxing units of the same type as a result of disputed,overlapping, or erroneously applied boundaries.


SBi2270,iiRelating to expansion of a pilot program under the foundation school program forfunding prekindergarten programs provided by certain school districts with early highschool graduation programs.

SBi2295,iiRelating to the temporary board of and financing of certain facilities andimprovements by the LaSalle Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority toimpose an assessment.








SJRi6,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court toprovide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a statestatute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court mayenter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.




SRi14,iiRecognizing Taft Independent School District on the occasion of its 95th anniversary.

SRi53,iiRecognizing the members of the Washington ’s Birthday Celebration Association onthe occasion of its 120th birthday celebration.

SRi54,iiRecognizing January 25, 2017, as Laredo Legislative Day.

SRi77,iiIn memory of Roberto Mendoza.




SRi182,iiRecognizing Portland First United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 90thanniversary.

SRi192,iiRecognizing February 14, 2017, as Bee County Day.




SRi194,iiRecognizing February 15, 2017, as San Patricio County Day.

SRi255,iiRecognizing February 22, 2017, as Texas Breastfeeding Coalition Legislative Action

Day.

SRi286,iiIn memory of Dimitri Peter Pappas.


SRi320,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.

SRi328,iiRecognizing March 1, 2017, as United Way Day.

SRi347,iiRecognizing the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital on the occasion of its 100th

anniversary.

SRi355,iiRecognizing Eddie Lucio Jr. for being selected 2017 Border Texan of the Year.

SRi408,iiRecognizing March 13, 2017, as Girl Scout Legislative Day.

SRi465,iiRecognizing Patsy Spaw, Secretary of the Texas Senate.

SRi479,iiRecognizing Fred P. Nardini on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi480,iiRecognizing the legacy of John Coffee Hays, Hays County namesake.

SRi531,iiRecognizing the fifth anniversary of the dedication of the Tejano Monument.

SRi557,iiHonoring Erwin J. De Luna for his contributions as president of the Fiesta San

Antonio Commission.



SRi567,iiRecognizing the Texas Office of Court Administration on the occasion of its 40thanniversary.



SRi620,iiRecognizing Eric Rendell Tarver on the occasion of his 15th pastoral anniversary.

SRi624,iiRecognizing the Texas Cavaliers and Michael Casillas for their contributions to the

San Antonio community.


Fellows Program.

SRi644,iiRecognizing Victor Villarreal for his appointment as a Webb County judge.

SRi683,iiRecognizing Our Lady of the Rivers Court 2376 of the Catholic Daughters of the

Americas on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.






SRi767,iiWelcoming Edith Royal to the Capitol and recognizing her many contributions to ourstate.


SRi791,iiRecognizing the inaugural class of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative InternshipProgram.


SRi802,iiRecognizing Philip and Elizabeth Wales for their service to the nation.

SRi803,iiRecognizing STCH Ministries on the occasion of its 65th anniversary.

SRi809,iiRecognizing James Jennings Ulbrich on the occasion of his 90th birthday.


SRi838,iiIn memory of Dickie Lee Person.


SRi850,iiRecognizing San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church on the occasion of its 164thanniversary.

SRi861,iiRecognizing the Taft Public Library on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.

SRi889,iiIn memory of Lilia Pena.

SRi914,iiRecognizing Jon Weizenbaum on the occasion of his retirement.

SRi915,iiRecognizing The Arc of the Capital Area for its pro bono guardianship program.

SRi916,iiRecognizing Roxanne ’s House on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.



SRi930,iiRecognizing the Zapata County Independent School District on the occasion of its60th anniversary.


SRi963,iiRecognizing June 30, 2018, as Vaquero Day.

SRi964,iiRecognizing June 30, 2017, as Vaquero Day.


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