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TRACKED BILLS

SB 6 Author: Kolkhorst | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/16/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty. House Committee: N/A Senate Committee: State Affairs (Out) Companion: N/A

HB 1362 Author: Shaheen | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces. House Committee: State Affairs (In) Senate Committee: N/A Companion: N/A

HB 2899 Author: Simmons | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions. House Committee: State Affairs (In) Senate Committee: N/A Companion: N/A

Economic Development

SB 4 Author: Perry | et al. Sponsor: Geren | et al. Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Passed Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating 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. House State Affairs (Out) Committee: Senate State Affairs (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 611 by Leach | et al., Identical, 02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 754 by Fallon, Identical, 03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 889 by Geren | et al., Identical, 02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 1308 by Holland | et al., Identical, 02/27/2017 H Referred to State 1 Affairs Sanctuary Cities

HB 611 Author: Leach | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House State Affairs (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 4 by Perry | et al., Identical, 04/27/2017 H Passed HB 754 by Fallon, Duplicate, 03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 889 by Geren | et al., Duplicate, 02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 1308 by Holland | et al., Duplicate, 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs Sanctuary Cities

HB 754 Author: Fallon Sponsor: Last Action: 03/01/2017 H Referred to State Affairs Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons. House State Affairs (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 4 by Perry | et al., Identical, 04/27/2017 H Passed HB 611 by Leach | et al., Duplicate, 02/22/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 889 by Geren | et al., Duplicate, 02/23/2017 H Referred to State Affairs HB 1308 by Holland | et al., Duplicate, 02/27/2017 H Referred to State Affairs Sanctuary Cities

SB 100 Author: Hall Sponsor: 01/24/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Last Action: Development Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 393 Author: Burton Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic

2 Development Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 792 Author: Capriglione | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding. House Government Transparency & Operation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 407 by Watson | et al., Identical, 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation

HB 793 Author: Capriglione | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law. House Government Transparency & Operation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 408 by Watson | et al., Identical, 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation

SB 407 Author: Watson | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding. House Government Transparency & Operation (In) Committee: Senate Business & Commerce (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 792 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 408 Author: Watson | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 H Referred to Government Transparency & Operation Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the

3 public information law. House Government Transparency & Operation (In) Committee: Senate Business & Commerce (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 793 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 04/24/2017 H Left pending in committee

HB 102 Author: Guillen Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxes, the sales and use tax, and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 600 Author: Burton Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1352 Author: Pickett | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 S Received from the House Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. House Economic & Small Business Development (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 438 by Rodríguez, Identical, 02/06/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development

HB 1613 Author: Springer | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to adjustment of the rates of the franchise tax; providing for decreases in tax rates. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee:

4 Companion: N/A

SB 913 Author: Seliger Sponsor: 02/28/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Last Action: Development Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1618 by Smithee, Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means

SB 1028 Author: Estes Sponsor: 03/06/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Last Action: Development Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a periodic review of local government programs that award economic development incentives to business entities. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 794 Author: Miles | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/14/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the biennial report to the legislature on grants made to entities under the Texas Enterprise Fund. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 3086 Author: Murphy Sponsor: Last Action: 03/28/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 3176 Author: Button Sponsor: Last Action: 03/30/2017 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development

5 Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act. House Economic & Small Business Development (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 3360 Author: Button | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/02/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to a periodic review by the Economic Incentive Oversight Board of the ad valorem tax incentive program established by the Texas Economic Development Act. House Economic & Small Business Development (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

Education (PK-12)

SB 35 Author: Zaffirini | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 01/24/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 196 by González, Mary | et al., Identical, 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education HB 1858 by Reynolds, Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education

SB 161 Author: Rodríguez Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 177 by Lucio III | et al., Identical, 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education HB 193 by González, Mary, Similar, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Public Education

SB 192 Author: Garcia Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced

6 Caption: Relating to a comprehensive review by the Texas Education Agency of weights, allotments, and adjustments under the public school finance system. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 215 Author: Menéndez Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered to public school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 546 by Deshotel, Identical, 03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 290 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 353 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of revenue received as a result of the purchase of attendance credits to supplement the basic allotment under the public school finance system. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 356 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level and the guaranteed yield under the public school finance system. House N/A Committee:

7 Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 357 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the equalized wealth level and the cost of attendance credits under the public school finance system. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 358 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1037 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 03/06/2017 H Referred to Public Education HB 1673 by Hinojosa, Gina, Identical, 03/06/2017 H Referred to Public Education

SB 419 Author: Kolkhorst | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 308 by Burrows | et al., Similar, 02/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education HB 527 by Workman, Similar, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Public Education HB 811 by King, Ken | et al., Similar, 04/27/2017 H Reported favorably as substituted HB 856 by Schubert, Similar, 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Education

HB 77 Author: Metcalf Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. House Public Education (In)

8 Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 463 by Seliger | et al., Similar, 04/24/2017 S Placed on intent calendar HB 966 by Huberty | et al., Duplicate, 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education

HB 94 Author: Dutton Sponsor: Last Action: 03/07/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the basic allotment and the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 145 Author: Dutton Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to public school students evaluated for purposes of accountability ratings in certain school districts. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 177 Author: Lucio III | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment provided under the public school finance system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 161 by Rodríguez, Identical, 01/25/2017 S Referred to Education

HB 196 Author: González, Mary | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/14/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 35 by Zaffirini | et al., Identical, 01/24/2017 S Referred to Education HB 1858 by Reynolds, Duplicate, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public

9 Education

HB 286 Author: Rinaldi | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 311 Author: Johnson, Jarvis Sponsor: Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to public education and public school finance matters. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 615 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 05/02/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to removing certain requirements for public school grade-level promotion that are based on satisfactory performance on state assessment instruments. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 710 Author: Wu | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/14/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 789 Author: Meyer Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 S Received from the House Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to minimum scores required for students in certain school districts to pass an examination for acceleration or for credit. House Public Education (Out)

10 Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 795 Author: Johnson, Jarvis Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to public school accountability House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 843 Author: González, Mary Sponsor: Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to designations for rating the performance of public school districts and campuses for accountability purposes. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 870 Author: Bohac Sponsor: Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the study of public education performance. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 930 Author: Fallon Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization for a school district board of trustees to adopt or remove term limits. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: HB 154 by Simmons, Duplicate, 02/15/2017 H Referred to Public Education

HB 966 Author: Huberty | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced

11 Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 463 by Seliger | et al., Similar, 04/24/2017 S Placed on intent calendar HB 77 by Metcalf, Duplicate, 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education

SB 463 Author: Seliger | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 S Placed on intent calendar Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 77 by Metcalf, Similar, 02/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education HB 966 by Huberty | et al., Similar, 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education

SB 484 Author: Miles Sponsor: Last Action: 02/06/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the availability of free prekindergarten programs in public schools. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1845 by Coleman, Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education

HB 1069 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1287 by Huffines | et al., Very Similar, 03/13/2017 S Referred to Education

HB 1174 Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/26/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. House Public Education (Out)

SB 531 Author: Lucio Sponsor: Last Action: 02/08/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of individual graduation committee determinations for certain public school accountability and high school graduation purposes and to the use of other alternative methods for certain high school graduation purposes. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 22 Author: Taylor, Larry | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate Education (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 1237 by Lucio III | et al., Identical, 04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule HB 1842 by Giddings | et al., Identical, 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education

SB 603 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 604 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the determination of wealth per student for school districts with cost-effective spending and measurable student academic progress. House N/A Committee:

13 Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 606 Author: Huffines | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the authority of a school district of innovation to administer alternative assessment instruments to district students. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 609 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to elimination of the use of continuing contracts by school districts in employing teachers and other professionals. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 615 Author: Seliger Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to requirements regarding assessment instruments required for public high school graduation and the use of individual graduation committees to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 649 Author: Seliger | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1280 Author: González, Mary Sponsor:

14 Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the distribution to school districts of the annual apportionment of the available school fund. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1320 Author: Landgraf Sponsor: Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1333 Author: Isaac | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1388 Author: Giddings Sponsor: Last Action: 02/28/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1650 by Watson, Identical, 03/22/2017 S Referred to Education SB 2089 by West, Identical, 03/28/2017 S Referred to Education

HB 1389 Author: Giddings Sponsor: Last Action: 03/14/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to class size limits for prekindergarten classes in public schools. House Public Education (In)

15 Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 724 by Miles, Similar, 02/21/2017 S Referred to Education

HB 1390 Author: Ashby | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/28/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 678 by Nichols | et al., Identical, 02/15/2017 S Referred to Education HB 1710 by Frank | et al., Duplicate, 03/06/2017 H Referred to Public Education

HB 1474 Author: González, Mary Sponsor: Last Action: 03/07/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the public school finance system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 704 by Rodríguez, Similar, 02/21/2017 S Referred to Education

SB 3 Author: Taylor, Larry | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 704 Author: Rodríguez Sponsor: Last Action: 02/21/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the public school finance system. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1474 by González, Mary, Similar, 03/07/2017 H Referred to Public Education

HB 1838 Author: Meyer Sponsor:

16 Last Action: 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1842 Author: Giddings | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/09/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the establishment of a Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program and to the repeal of the tech-prep program. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 22 by Taylor, Larry | et al., Identical, 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee HB 1237 by Lucio III | et al., Duplicate, 04/25/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule

HB 1867 Author: González, Mary Sponsor: Last Action: 04/10/2017 H Left pending in subcommittee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the applicability of educator certification and assignment requirements to school districts of innovation. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1993 Author: Anderson, Rodney Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the authorization of alternative assessment instruments for use under the public school accountability system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2132 Author: King, Ken Sponsor: Last Action: 03/13/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to evaluating public school performance and implementing

17 measures for public school accountability. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2231 Author: Gooden Sponsor: Last Action: 03/20/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the publication of performance ratings of school districts and campuses under the public school accountability system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 21 Author: Huberty | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 S Received from the House Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the public school finance system. House Public Education (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 22 Author: Huberty | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/03/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to public school accountability. House Public Education (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 4092 Author: Davis, Sarah | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 2118 by Seliger | et al., Identical, 04/24/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed

18 HB 4191 Author: Huberty Sponsor: Last Action: 03/31/2017 H Referred to Public Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the public school finance system. House Public Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1535 Author: Rodríguez Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to school districts of innovation. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1635 Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Last Action: 03/22/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 395 by Bell | et al., Very Similar, 03/07/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 2063 Author: Kolkhorst Sponsor: Last Action: 03/28/2017 S Referred to Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to eligibility for designation as and to accountability for districts of innovation. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 3635 by Krause | et al., Very Similar, 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 2145 Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the public school finance system. House N/A

19 Committee: Senate Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1407 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 04/10/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1890 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee

Higher Education

SB 352 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1580 by Howard, Identical, 04/27/2017 H No action taken in committee

SB 367 Author: Garcia Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 383 Author: Burton Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to eligibility for certain higher education grant programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee:

20 Companion: N/A

HB 832 Author: Clardy | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/28/2017 H Reported engrossed Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to state funding for baccalaureate degree programs offered at certain public junior colleges. House Higher Education (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 834 by Hughes, Similar, 02/27/2017 S Referred to Higher Education

HB 973 Author: Roberts | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 598 by Bettencourt | et al., Identical, 02/08/2017 S Referred to Higher Education

SB 598 Author: Bettencourt | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/08/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 973 by Roberts | et al., Identical, 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 634 Author: Estes Sponsor: Last Action: 04/04/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for certain skills development fund workforce training program providers. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A

21 SB 644 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 645 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1828 by Howard, Identical, 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee

HB 1212 Author: Phillips Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1602 Author: Keough | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1628 Author: Perez Sponsor: Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced

22 Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1828 Author: Howard Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 645 by Watson, Identical, 02/13/2017 S Referred to Higher Education

HB 2251 Author: Laubenberg | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/15/2017 H Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1328 by Taylor, Van, Identical, 03/14/2017 S Referred to Higher Education SB 1925 by Lucio, Similar, 03/23/2017 S Referred to Higher Education

HB 2901 Author: Muñoz, Jr. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/22/2017 H Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1328 by Taylor, Van, Similar, 03/14/2017 S Referred to Higher Education SB 1925 by Lucio, Identical, 03/23/2017 S Referred to Higher Education

HB 3527 Author: Vo Sponsor:

23 Last Action: 03/31/2017 H Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House Higher Education (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1328 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 03/14/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2251 by Laubenberg | et al., Identical, 03/15/2017 H Referred to Higher Education HB 2901 by Muñoz, Jr., Similar, 03/22/2017 H Referred to Higher Education

SB 1925 Author: Lucio Sponsor: Last Action: 03/23/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2251 by Laubenberg | et al., Similar, 03/15/2017 H Referred to Higher Education HB 2901 by Muñoz, Jr., Identical, 03/22/2017 H Referred to Higher Education

SB 1926 Author: Lucio Sponsor: Last Action: 03/27/2017 S Referred to Higher Education Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2902 by Muñoz, Jr., Identical, 03/22/2017 H Referred to Higher

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SB 2118 Author: Seliger | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/24/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs. House N/A Committee: Senate Higher Education (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 4092 by Davis, Sarah | et al., Identical, 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee

Healthcare

SB 52 Author: Zaffirini Sponsor: Last Action: 01/24/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of providers for the provision of certain home telemonitoring services under Medicaid. House N/A Committee: Senate Health & Human Services (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1950 by Laubenberg, Identical, 03/20/2017 H Referred to Public Health

HB 292 Author: Muñoz, Jr. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Appropriations Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid in certain counties under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. House Appropriations (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: HB 3493 by Alvarado, Duplicate, 04/03/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

HB 637 Author: White | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/25/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a committee formed to adopt a plan to deal with mental illness in the juvenile justice system. House Public Health (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

25 HB 727 Author: Guerra | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/02/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to the use of home telemonitoring services under Medicaid. House Public Health (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 853 Author: Reynolds | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Public Health Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the creation of a mental health treatment for incarceration diversion pilot program. House Public Health (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1107 Author: Schwertner | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Referred to Public Health Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to telemedicine and telehealth services. House Public Health (In) Committee: Senate Health & Human Services (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 2697 by Price | et al., Identical, 05/01/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars

SB 1428 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 03/20/2017 S Referred to Health & Human Services Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the provision of mental health telemedicine medical services. House N/A Committee: Senate Health & Human Services (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

Taxes & Spending

SB 2 Author: Bettencourt | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate Finance (Out)

26 Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 72 Author: Nelson Sponsor: Last Action: 01/24/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 112 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 130 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the computation of the franchise tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 131 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HB 538 by Metcalf | et al., Identical, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

SB 142 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 02/28/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced

27 Caption: Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2545 by Sanford, Identical, 04/05/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 172 Author: Nichols Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 178 Author: Estes Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1052 by Schubert, Identical, 03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee HB 1196 by Button, Identical, 02/21/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means

SB 376 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HB 376 by Metcalf | et al., Similar, 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means HB 586 by Bohac | et al., Similar, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means

SB 403 Author: Kolkhorst Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the market value of certain parcels of real property for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal. House N/A Committee:

28 Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SJR 14 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HJR41 by Metcalf | et al., Identical, 02/16/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

SB 9 Author: Hancock | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 H Referred to Appropriations Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations. House Appropriations (In) Committee: Senate Finance (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 936 by Schofield, Very Similar, 02/21/2017 H Referred to Appropriations HB 1025 by Leach, Identical, 03/06/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

SJR 29 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SJR 28 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised

29 value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SJR 26 Author: Perry Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing 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. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SJR 25 Author: Taylor, Van | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HJR82 by Rinaldi, Identical, 03/20/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

SJR 24 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SJR 23 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to

30 provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. House N/A Committee: Senate Veteran Affairs & Border Security (In) Committee: Companion: HJR21 by Bell | et al., Identical, 04/26/2017 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

SJR 20 Author: Estes Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HJR16 by Guillen, Identical, 03/20/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

SJR 19 Author: Nichols Sponsor: Last Action: 01/30/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SJR 15 Author: Hinojosa Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee:

31 Companion: N/A

SJR 1 Author: Campbell | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/14/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (Out) Committee: Companion: HJR86 by Button | et al., Identical, 04/26/2017 H Left pending in committee HJR88 by Fallon, Identical, 04/26/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 418 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead, the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units that have adopted such an exemption to reduce the amount of or repeal certain other exemptions, and the treatment of such an exemption in the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 44 Author: Keough | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 114 Author: Krause | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Appropriations Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and submission of a zero-based budget by and performance of a financial audit of an agency undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. House Appropriations (In)

HB 150 Author: Bell | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/26/2017 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 240 by Creighton, Identical, 01/30/2017 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security

HB 151 Author: Simmons | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/03/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt. House Elections (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 167 Author: Bell | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/14/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 212 Author: Springer | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Elections Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to elections for the authorization of certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. House Elections (In) Committee: Senate N/A

HB 217 Author: Canales | et al. Sponsor: Hinojosa Last Action: 05/01/2017 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead. House Ways & Means (Out) Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 301 Author: Larson Sponsor: Last Action: 04/26/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes in the tax year following a year in which the appraised value of the property is lowered as a result of an agreement, protest, or appeal. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 345 Author: Canales Sponsor: Last Action: 02/15/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 376 Author: Metcalf | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 376 by Creighton, Similar, 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance HB 586 by Bohac | et al., Duplicate, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means

34 HB 388 Author: Murphy | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 486 Author: VanDeaver | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/02/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district. House Ways & Means (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1267 by Taylor, Larry, Identical, 04/26/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed HB 390 by Howard | et al., Duplicate, 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee

HB 586 Author: Bohac | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 376 by Creighton, Similar, 02/01/2017 S Referred to Finance HB 376 by Metcalf | et al., Duplicate, 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means

HB 599 Author: Schofield | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 613 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Appropriations

35 Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations for certain categories of spending. House Appropriations (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 855 Author: Capriglione | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/03/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, including the determination of a sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund. House Appropriations (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1222 by Taylor, Van, Very Similar, 03/09/2017 S Referred to Finance

HB 888 Author: Raymond | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to honesty in state taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1017 Author: Perez Sponsor: Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a municipality. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1025 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Appropriations Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations. House Appropriations (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 9 by Hancock | et al., Identical, 04/18/2017 H Referred to

36 Appropriations

HJR 17 Author: Keough | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HJR 21 Author: Bell | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/26/2017 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SJR23 by Creighton, Identical, 01/30/2017 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security

HJR 22 Author: Raymond Sponsor: Last Action: 03/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HJR 26 Author: Bell | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/14/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House Ways & Means (In)

HJR 30 Author: Larson Sponsor: Last Action: 04/26/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes in a tax year if in the preceding tax year the owner of the property disputed the appraisal of the property and the appraised value was lowered as a result. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HJR 33 Author: Metcalf | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/16/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: HJR43 by Bohac, Duplicate, 02/20/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means

HB 1095 Author: Shaheen Sponsor: Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1144 Author: Davis, Sarah Sponsor: Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1196 Author: Button Sponsor: Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 178 by Estes, Identical, 01/25/2017 S Referred to Finance HB 1052 by Schubert, Duplicate, 03/29/2017 H Left pending in committee

SB 1 Author: Nelson Sponsor: Zerwas Last Action: 04/24/2017 S Rules suspended Caption Version: Introduced Caption: General Appropriations Bill. House Appropriations (Out) Committee: Senate Finance (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 575 Author: Schwertner | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/28/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 650 Author: Bettencourt Sponsor: Last Action: 04/04/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to tax increment financing. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 17 Author: Nelson | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/22/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (Out)

HB 1 Author: Zerwas Sponsor: Last Action: 03/30/2017 H Meeting cancelled Caption Version: Introduced Caption: General Appropriations Bill. House Appropriations (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1164 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 03/09/2017 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to adopt fees that generate substantial revenue. House N/A Committee: Senate Intergovernmental Relations (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1266 Author: Nelson Sponsor: Last Action: 03/13/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1267 Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Last Action: 04/26/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates. House N/A Committee: Senate Education (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 390 by Howard | et al., Identical, 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee HB 486 by VanDeaver | et al., Identical, 05/02/2017 H Placed on General State Calendar

HB 2 Author: Zerwas Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 S Referred to Finance Caption Version: Engrossed

40 Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations. House Appropriations (Out) Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1407 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 04/10/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1890 by Capriglione | et al., Identical, 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee

HB 15 Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/06/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 669 Author: Nelson | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/18/2017 H Referred to Ways & Means Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate Finance (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1890 Author: Capriglione | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill. House Ways & Means (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee:

41 Companion: SB 1407 by Taylor, Van, Identical, 04/10/2017 S Left pending in committee

Transportation

SB 84 Author: Hall Sponsor: Last Action: 05/01/2017 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas Department of Transportation projects. House N/A Committee: Senate Finance (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 114 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 01/25/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to Texas Department of Transportation expenditures for toll facility acquisition and construction. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 385 Author: Burton Sponsor: Last Action: 03/28/2017 S Placed on intent calendar Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to voter approval of local acceptance and use of federal funds for commuter rail projects. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 4160 by Pickett, Very Similar, 03/31/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 399 Author: Kolkhorst | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to nontolled lanes on a highway that has been converted from a nontolled highway to a toll project. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: SB 1127 by Hall, Duplicate, 03/07/2017 S Referred to Transportation

HB 432 Author: Metcalf | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/21/2017 H Referred to Appropriations Caption Version: Introduced

42 Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House Appropriations (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 766 Author: Burkett Sponsor: Last Action: 02/20/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the sunset review of regional tollway authorities. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 857 Author: Shaheen Sponsor: Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the alignment for the proposed Regional Outer Loop project in certain counties. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: HB 1071 by Leach | et al., Duplicate, 02/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 637 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 05/01/2017 S Placed on intent calendar Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to audits of a regional mobility authority by the state auditor. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 639 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1518 by Leach | et al., Identical, 03/13/2017 H Referred to

43 Transportation SB 1909 by Campbell, Duplicate, 03/23/2017 S Referred to Transportation

SJR 35 Author: Huffines Sponsor: Last Action: 02/13/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HJR65 by Leach, Identical, 03/20/2017 H Referred to Transportation

HB 1235 Author: Martinez, "Mando" Sponsor: Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to allocation of grants from the transportation infrastructure fund. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1282 Author: Shaheen | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/23/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 668 by Kolkhorst, Similar, 02/15/2017 S Referred to Transportation

HB 1385 Author: Muñoz, Jr. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/01/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1518 Author: Leach | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/13/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. House Transportation (In) Committee:

44 Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 639 by Huffines, Identical, 02/13/2017 S Referred to Transportation SB 1909 by Campbell, Identical, 03/23/2017 S Referred to Transportation

HJR 65 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 03/20/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SJR35 by Huffines, Identical, 02/13/2017 S Referred to Transportation

SB 668 Author: Kolkhorst Sponsor: Last Action: 02/15/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1282 by Shaheen | et al., Similar, 02/23/2017 H Referred to Transportation

HB 1589 Author: Oliveira | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: HB 2915 by Lucio III, Duplicate, 03/23/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 768 Author: Zaffirini Sponsor: 02/22/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Last Action: Development Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (In) Committee:

45 Companion: N/A

SB 858 Author: Watson Sponsor: Last Action: 02/27/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1762 by Israel, Identical, 03/14/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 891 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 02/28/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a prohibition on converting state highway lanes to tolled or other types of managed lanes. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 1311 by Sanford | et al., Identical, 02/27/2017 H Referred to Transportation

HB 2179 Author: Cook | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. House Land & Resource Management (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 979 by Schwertner | et al., Identical, 04/19/2017 H Received from the Senate

SB 979 Author: Schwertner | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 2179 by Cook | et al., Identical, 03/21/2017 H Referred to Land & Resource Management

HB 2164 Author: Wray | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation

46 Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of private activity bonds to finance high-speed rail service. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2163 Author: Wray | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the elevation of high-speed rail tracks in certain counties. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2162 Author: Wray | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 981 by Kolkhorst | et al., Identical, 04/19/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar

HB 2161 Author: Wray | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to clarification of the law regarding the authority of a high-speed rail company to exercise the power of eminent domain. House Land & Resource Management (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2160 Author: Wray | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages for certain condemnations by a high-speed rail company. House Land & Resource Management (In) Committee: Senate N/A

HB 2165 Author: Wray | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to entry onto property to survey for a high-speed rail facility. House Land & Resource Management (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2167 Author: Schubert | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 980 by Schwertner, Identical, 04/10/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed

HB 2169 Author: Schubert | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 975 by Birdwell | et al., Identical, 04/25/2017 H Received from the Senate

HB 2172 Author: Ashby | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 05/04/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 977 by Schwertner | et al., Identical, 04/19/2017 H Received from the Senate

HB 2181 Author: Cook Sponsor: Last Action: 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced

48 Caption: Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 974 by Creighton, Identical, 03/01/2017 S Referred to Transportation

HB 2368 Author: Muñoz, Jr. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/16/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the sunset review of regional mobility authorities. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 973 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 03/01/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2168 by Schubert | et al., Identical, 03/21/2017 H Referred to Land & Resource Management

SB 974 Author: Creighton Sponsor: Last Action: 03/01/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2181 by Cook, Identical, 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 975 Author: Birdwell | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/25/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 2169 by Schubert | et al., Identical, 03/21/2017 H Referred to

49 Transportation

SB 977 Author: Schwertner | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 2172 by Ashby | et al., Identical, 05/04/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

SB 980 Author: Schwertner Sponsor: Last Action: 04/10/2017 S Committee report printed and distributed Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 2167 by Schubert | et al., Identical, 05/04/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

SB 981 Author: Kolkhorst | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 S Not again placed on intent calendar Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 2162 by Wray | et al., Identical, 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 982 Author: Perry Sponsor: Last Action: 03/06/2017 S Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Legislative Budget Board on high-speed rail projects. House N/A Committee: Senate Transportation (In) Committee: Companion: HB 2173 by Ashby | et al., Identical, 03/21/2017 H Referred to Transportation

SB 1046 Author: Estes | et al. Sponsor:

50 Last Action: 04/25/2017 S Placed on intent calendar Caption Version: Senate Committee Report Caption: Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan. House N/A Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 1311 Author: Sanford | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 02/27/2017 H Referred to Transportation Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to a prohibition on converting state highway lanes to tolled or other types of managed lanes. House Transportation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 891 by Taylor, Van, Identical, 02/28/2017 S Referred to Transportation

HB 2861 Author: Phillips | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/28/2017 H Committee report sent to Calendars Caption Version: House Committee Report Caption: Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements. House Transportation (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

Water & Environment

SB 226 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 04/19/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right. House N/A Committee: Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs (Out) Committee: Companion: HB 3314 by Frank, Identical, 05/03/2017 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

SB 225 Author: Taylor, Van Sponsor: Last Action: 04/03/2017 S Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an

51 application for a water right. House N/A Committee: Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs (In) Committee: Companion: HB 3525 by Price, Identical, 03/31/2017 H Referred to Natural Resources TCEQ Application for Water Rights

HB 614 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Natural Resources Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. House Natural Resources (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 623 Author: Leach Sponsor: Last Action: 02/22/2017 H Referred to Natural Resources Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to remove directors of certain conservation and reclamation districts. House Natural Resources (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 1239 by Taylor, Van, Identical, 05/01/2017 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

HB 815 Author: Burkett | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/14/2017 H Withdrawn from schedule Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House Environmental Regulation (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SB 939 by Bettencourt, Similar, 03/01/2017 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development

HJR 36 Author: González, Mary | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas. House Natural Resources (In) Committee:

52 Senate N/A Committee: Companion: SJR61 by Lucio | et al., Very Similar, 05/01/2017 S Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

HB 2264 Author: Frank | et al. Sponsor: Last Action: 03/22/2017 H Left pending in committee Caption Version: Introduced Caption: Relating to the priority applicable to certain interbasin transfers of water. House Natural Resources (In) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

HB 2948 Author: Larson Sponsor: Last Action: 04/27/2017 S Received from the House Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the state and regional water planning process. House Natural Resources (Out) Committee: Senate N/A Committee: Companion: N/A

SB 1511 Author: Perry Sponsor: Last Action: 04/20/2017 H Received from the Senate Caption Version: Engrossed Caption: Relating to the state and regional water planning process and the funding of projects included in the state water plan. House N/A Committee: Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs (Out) Committee: Companion: N/A