Texas Bills

Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate; making conforming changes.

Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

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

Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

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

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the market value of all new improvements to the property.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

Relating to the text of and information that must be included on the ballot for debt obligation elections and on a voter information document.

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

Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of certain residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provisions that require that land be devoted to agricultural use for a specified period to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and that subject land appraised on that basis to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.

Relating to a prohibition on the acceptance of a political contribution by members of the legislature and certain political committees during a period when a house of the legislature does not have a quorum present.

Relating to a prohibition of the application of biosolids to certain land.

Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.

Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Johnson County, Texas; creating a criminal offense.

Relating to the eligibility of certain land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and the consequences for those purposes of a change of use or sale of the land.

Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state.

Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.

Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district.

Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district.

Relating to making an appropriation to Galveston County for certain legal expenses incurred by the county.

Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.

Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.

Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to acquire real property for the taking or transportation of water.

Relating to a study and report by the Texas Water Development Board, in consultation with certain other entities, of risks from and solutions to flooding.

Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees.

Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.

Relating to disaster behavioral health coordination and response.

Relating to requiring river authorities to coordinate with counties in emergency preparedness planning.

Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees.

Relating to flood projects financed through the flood infrastructure fund.

Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the threshold of voter approval for a school district bond election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of certain low-income persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.

Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.

Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.

Relating to electronic voter registration.

Relating to increasing the threshold of voter approval for a school district bond election.

Relating to requiring congregate living facilities to maintain a flood disaster plan and conduct an annual flood disaster plan drill; authorizing a civil penalty.

Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of certain low-income individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Relating to a grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities and counties that use helicopters to respond to disasters.

Relating to the composition of the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.

Relating to the revocation of certain licenses of persons found to have engaged in price gouging during a declared disaster.

Relating to a grant program to assist nonprofit organizations, regional planning commissions, and emergency communication districts in the provision of emergency communications services in this state.

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.

Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of certain state funds by a registered lobbyist.

Relating to the regulation of recreational vehicle parks by a political subdivision; authorizing a fee.

Relating to the production and ownership of brine.