TWENTY-FIRST DAY
(Monday, March 6, 2017)
The Senate met at 2:00 p.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.
The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Estes, Garcia, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor of Galveston, Taylor of Collin, Uresti, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
Pastor David Catoe, Danbury Baptist Church, Danbury, offered the invocation as follows:
God, we love You and thank You for a day like today set aside to honor You in our labors. Even children know to pray, God is great and God is good, and so we echo that prayer this afternoon. You are great and You have made this nation great, and You have made this nation great by making the State of Texas great. So, may our leaders in this great state honor You today by doing great things. May the decisions and the discussion from this delegation reflect Your great mercy, Your great kindness, and Your great justice. We yield this afternoon to Your power, Your authority, and Your holy will, for great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. We believe Your will is good because You are good, yes, God is great and God is good. So, we pause to thank You for Your goodness. Your provision and Your protection bring with it Your peace and the reminder that You are good. Being reminded of Your goodness is a gift that helps us remember, You are good and do good when difficult times do come. May You prepare these officials today to lead in times of plenty and times of lean and to be the leaders You have equipped them to be. May You grow each of them in faithfulness, in fruitfulness, and in their fondness for this great state. God is great and God is good, and for that we are grateful. In Christ's name I pray. Amen.
Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.
The motion prevailed without objection.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
HOUSE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Monday, March 6, 2017 - 1
The Honorable President of the Senate
Senate Chamber
Austin, Texas
Mr. President:
I am directed by the house to inform the senate that the house has taken the following action:
THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the transfer of certain powers and duties from the Health and Human Services Commission.
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Morrison, Geanie W.
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Recognizing March 1, 2017, as University of Houston--Victoria Day at the State Capitol.
Respectfully,
/s/Robert Haney, Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Messages from the Governor were read and were referred to the Committee on Nominations:
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointment:
To be a member of the Texas Transportation Commission for a term to expire February 1, 2023:
Laura Ryan Heizer
Cypress, Texas
(Ms. Ryan Heizer is being reappointed)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
March 6, 2017
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
To be members of the Texas Judicial Council for terms to expire as indicated:
To Expire June 30, 2019:
Sonia V. Clayton
Spring, Texas
(replacing Richard S. "Rick" Figueroa of Brenham who resigned)
To Expire June 30, 2021:
Kenneth S. "Ken" Saks
San Antonio, Texas
(replacing Henry Nuss of Corpus Christi whose term expired)
Evan A. Young
Austin, Texas
(replacing Richard V. Battle of Austin whose term expired)
To be members of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for terms to expire February 1, 2023:
James Castro
Bergheim, Texas
(replacing Frederick L. "Fred" Henneke of Kerrville whose term expired)
Pama J. Hencerling
Victoria, Texas
(Ms. Hencerling is being reappointed)
Stephanie A. Moreno
Beeville, Texas
(replacing John A. Brieden, III of Brenham whose term expired)
Allison L. Palmer
San Angelo, Texas
(replacing Riley N. Shaw of Fort Worth whose term expired)
James R. "Jimmy" Smith
Midland, Texas
(replacing Rebecca A. "Becky" Gregory of Dallas whose term expired)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
SENATE RESOLUTION 262
Senator Campbell offered the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The United States was involved in a conflagration that engulfed the world in which thousands had answered the call to defend America, and 80 of those men called were later known as the Doolittle Raiders; and
WHEREAS, The daring and heroic Doolittle Raid consisted of 16 land-based B-25 bombers which were launched from the pitching deck of the USS Hornet aircraft carrier on a one-way mission to bomb Tokyo without fighter cover and the crews uncertain if they would survive; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders knew their mission was highly dangerous and risky, but they proceeded undaunted, knowing what the raid would mean for the morale of America; and
WHEREAS, The raid served as a demoralizing blow to the Empire of Japan and served notice that America would strike back after the horrific attack upon Pearl Harbor; it was widely celebrated throughout America and would be the subject of countless newspaper articles, newsreel films, books, movies, and speeches; and
WHEREAS, Three of the raiders died when forced to ditch their bomber, and three were executed by their Japanese captors; one died from the result of torture and mistreatment, and four were held as prisoners of war until the surrender of Japan over three years later; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend its deepest and most profound gratitude for the brave actions of the Doolittle Raiders 75 years ago this April 18, 2017; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate urge all Texans to commemorate the Doolittle Raid and encourage public awareness of how the actions of these 80 warriors changed the world for the better; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the last surviving Doolittle Raider, Lieutenant Colonel Dick Cole, of Comfort, Texas, as an expression of highest regard for him and his fellow Doolittle Raiders from the Texas Senate.
SR 262 was read.
On motion of Senator Uresti and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Campbell, the resolution was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Campbell was recognized and introduced to the Senate Lieutenant Colonel Dick Cole and daughter, Cindy Chal; Lieutenant Colonel Paul Alford; Senior Master Sergeant Lynn Bailey; and Senior Airman Anthony Norris.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and presented Dr. Luis Benavides of Laredo as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Benavides and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The President acknowledged the presence of the Honorable Dan Forest, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
The Senate welcomed its guest.
(Senator Watson in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 337
Senator Perry offered the following resolution:
SR 337, Recognizing ABC Pro Rodeo on the occasion of the event's 75th anniversary.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Perry was recognized and introduced to the Senate an ABC Pro Rodeo delegation, accompanied by Rodeo Chairs Scott Peterson, 2017; Ray Short, 1997 and 2008; Will Calfin, 2000; and Cary Jones, 2010; and Assistant Rodeo Chair Doug Hargrave.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 341
Senator Garcia offered the following resolution:
SR 341, Recognizing March 6, 2017, as Texas Social Work Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Garcia was recognized and introduced to the Senate a National Association of Social Workers delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 188
Senator Creighton offered the following resolution:
SR 188, Recognizing March 5 through 7, 2017, as Golden Triangle Days.
The resolution was again read.
The resolution was previously adopted on Monday, February 13, 2017.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Creighton, joined by Senator Nichols, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Golden Triangle Days delegation, accompanied by Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick, Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames, and Port Arthur Mayor Derrick Freeman.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 244
Senator Rodríguez offered the following resolution:
SR 244, Recognizing March 6, 2017, as ATPE Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Rodríguez, joined by Senator Menéndez, was recognized and introduced to the Senate an Association of Texas Professional Educators delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
The Senate welcomed its guest.
INTRODUCTION OF
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED
The Presiding Officer announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading would be postponed until the end of today's session.
There was no objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Uresti, joined by Senators Campbell and Birdwell, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Mission: Readiness Advocacy Day delegation, accompanied by Major General Anthony Cucolo, Army Retired; Major General Susan Pamerleau, Air Force; Brigadier General Bill Weber, Army; Brigadier General Joseph Medina, Marine Corps; and Rear Admiral Jud Scott, Navy.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL
The Presiding Officer at 2:50 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.
SENATE BILL 413 ON SECOND READING
Senator Taylor of Collin moved that Senate Rule 7.13; Section 5, Article III of the Texas Constitution; and the regular order of business be suspended and that SB 413 be taken up for consideration at this time:
SB 413, Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record in certain counties.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 413 ON THIRD READING
Senator Taylor of Collin moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 413 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 49 ON SECOND READING
Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.13; Section 5, Article III of the Texas Constitution; and the regular order of business be suspended and that CSSB 49 be taken up for consideration at this time:
CSSB 49, Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 49 ON THIRD READING
Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 49 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE BILL 183 REREFERRED
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Uresti submitted a Motion In Writing requesting that SB 183 be withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Human Services and rereferred to the Committee on State Affairs.
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED
(Consideration of Bills in Committees)
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Kolkhorst submitted the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so that committees may meet during the reading and referral of bills.
KOLKHORST
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Senator Birdwell submitted the following report from the Committee on Nominations:
We, your Committee on Nominations, to which were referred the following appointments, have had same under consideration and report them back to the Senate with a recommendation that they be confirmed:
Member, Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands: Clifton Earl Bickerstaff, Potter County.
Members, Commission on State Emergency Communications: William H. Buchholtz, Bexar County; Ernestine Marie Robles, Comal County.
Criminal District Attorney, Dallas County: Faith Simmons Johnson, Dallas County.
Criminal District Attorney, Kendall County: Nicole Short Bishop, Kendall County.
Adjutant General, Texas Military Department: John Frederick Nichols, Comal County.
NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS
Senator Birdwell gave notice that he would tomorrow submit to the Senate for consideration nominations to agencies, boards, and commissions of the state.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 3:02 p.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Senator Roy Blake Sr., upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 12:00 p.m. tomorrow.
(Senator Campbell in Chair)
SENATE BILLS ON FIRST READING
The following bills were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 27 by Campbell
Relating to the mental health program for veterans.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
SB 28 by Creighton
Relating to the financing of ports in the state.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 304 by Taylor of Collin, Hinojosa, Nichols, Schwertner, Watson
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 305 by Hinojosa, Nichols, Schwertner, Taylor of Collin, Watson
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 306 by Taylor of Collin, Hinojosa, Nichols, Schwertner, Watson
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 307 by Nichols, Taylor of Collin
Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.
SB 308 by Nichols, Taylor of Collin
Relating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Committee.
To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.
SB 309 by Nichols, Taylor of Collin
Relating to the Palo Duro River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.
SB 310 by Taylor of Collin
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 311 by Hinojosa, Nichols, Schwertner, Taylor of Collin, Watson
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 312 by Nichols, Taylor of Collin
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the acquisition of replacement aircraft.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 976 by Birdwell
Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 977 by Schwertner
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 978 by Schwertner
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 979 by Schwertner
Relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 980 by Schwertner
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 981 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 982 by Perry
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Legislative Budget Board on high-speed rail projects.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 983 by Estes
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 984 by Perry
Relating to certain duties of a sheriff regarding a county jail prisoner's health benefits coverage information.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 986 by Buckingham, Perry
Relating to a grant program to support the enforcement of immigration law by a municipality or county.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 987 by Buckingham
Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 988 by Zaffirini
Relating to the participation of a county judge in a meeting of a commissioners court conducted by videoconference call.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 989 by Watson
Relating to the amount of money transferred to the owner-builder revolving loan fund and the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loan program.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 990 by Watson
Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 991 by Creighton
Relating to providing road powers to the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 992 by Creighton
Relating to providing road district powers to the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 3 of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 993 by Creighton
Relating to providing road district powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 131; providing authority to issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 994 by Creighton
Relating to providing road district powers to the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 130; providing authority to issue bonds.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 995 by Creighton
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 154; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 996 by Creighton
Relating to the creation of the Trinity Lakes Municipal Utility District of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 997 by Garcia, Hinojosa, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Rodríguez, Uresti, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 998 by West
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 999 by West
Relating to procedures for taking possession of a child and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1000 by Taylor of Galveston, Bettencourt, Creighton, Garcia, Hinojosa, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Zaffirini
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1001 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1002 by Hancock
Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1003 by Hancock
Relating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in the lifeline program.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1004 by Hancock
Relating to the deployment of network nodes in public rights-of-way; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1005 by Campbell
Relating to the use of the SAT or the ACT as a secondary exit-level assessment instrument to allow certain public school students to receive a high school diploma.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1006 by Nichols
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1007 by Nichols
Relating to the disclosure to public schools of certain records of students placed in residential facilities.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1008 by Seliger
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1009 by Perry
Relating to administrative completeness requirements for permit and permit amendment applications for groundwater conservation districts.
To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1010 by Seliger
Relating to requirements for and the transparency of epidemiological reports and immunization exemption information and reports.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1011 by Huffman
Relating to the establishment of an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1012 by Creighton
Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1013 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the disclosure of personal information contained in motor vehicle records; providing an administrative penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1014 by Creighton
Relating to The Woodlands Township.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1015 by Creighton
Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1016 by Creighton
Relating to the appointment and duties of court investigators for certain courts in guardianship proceedings.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1017 by Rodríguez
Relating to decedents' estates and certain posthumous gifts.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1018 by Hughes, Perry
Relating to the licensing of family residential centers by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the detention of certain juveniles.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
SB 1019 by Creighton
Relating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court has rendered a temporary order.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1020 by Taylor of Collin
Relating to cybercrime; creating criminal offenses.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1021 by Nelson
Relating to a report on the consolidation of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1022 by Nelson
Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1023 by Nelson
Relating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected by certain airport governing boards.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1024 by Nelson
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1025 by Rodríguez, Hinojosa
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1026 by Estes
Relating to the method for determining whether a property owner has created the number of new qualifying jobs required for eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1027 by Estes
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1028 by Estes
Relating to a periodic review of local government programs that award economic development incentives to business entities.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1029 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1030 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1031 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1032 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1033 by Perry
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1034 by Perry
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the feasibility of certain improvements to Interstate Highway 27.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1035 by Perry
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1036 by Perry
Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist first responders with workers' compensation claims.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1037 by Perry
Relating to the designation of the structure on State Highway 6 in Eastland County adjacent to Lake Cisco connecting the north and south banks of Sandy Creek as the Bedford-Carmichael Bridge.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1038 by Lucio
Relating to evaluation of public schools based on academic achievement and financial resources.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1039 by Uresti
Relating to the filing requirements for certain documents in mental health cases.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1040 by Buckingham
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for accelerated refills of certain prescription eye drops.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1041 by Buckingham
Relating to prohibiting certain sex offenders from residing on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1042 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 69; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1043 by Taylor of Galveston
Relating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 70; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1044 by Hughes
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license issued to a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1045 by Estes
Relating to the consolidation of public notice requirements for certain air quality permit applications.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1046 by Estes
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1047 by Creighton
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1048 by Huffman
Relating to state contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1049 by Uresti
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1050 by Watson
Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1051 by Watson
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1052 by Hughes
Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain loans and retail installment contracts and to amounts charged for certain agreements offered in connection with certain loans and retail installment contracts.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1053 by Perry
Relating to an appeal of a desired future condition in a groundwater management area.
To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1054 by Estes
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1055 by Huffines
Relating to assistance provided to employees of state agencies abolished under the Texas Sunset Act.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1056 by Perry
Relating to venue for a proceeding to admit a will to probate or for the granting of letters testamentary or of administration.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1057 by West
Relating to inspection of certain vacant properties for abandoned animals; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1058 by West
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1059 by West
Relating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1060 by West
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1061 by Taylor of Collin
Relating to the powers and duties of the commissioner of education regarding granting additional charters for open-enrollment charter schools.
To Committee on Education.
SB 1062 by Perry
Relating to documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle title.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1063 by Perry
Relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1064 by Nichols
Relating to volunteer firefighter supervision of outdoor burning of waste consisting of plant growth.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 1065 by Lucio
Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1066 by Schwertner, Buckingham, Campbell, Huffman, Nelson
Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of new medical degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Higher Education.
SB 1067 by Schwertner
Relating to the dissolution of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.
To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
SB 1068 by Hall
Relating to physical fitness assessment of public school students.
To Committee on Education.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 6
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Burton and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 6.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 10
On motion of Senator Hancock, Senators Bettencourt and Taylor of Collin will be shown as Co-authors of SB 10.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 49
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Garcia will be shown as Co-author of SB 49.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 179
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Taylor of Galveston will be shown as Co-author of SB 179.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 183
On motion of Senator Uresti, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 183.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 380
On motion of Senator Burton, Senator Schwertner will be shown as Co-author of SB 380.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 827
On motion of Senator Seliger, Senator Huffman will be shown as Co-author of SB 827.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 910
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 910.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1130
On motion of Senator Hinojosa, Senator Hughes will be shown as Co-author of SB 1130.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1148
On motion of Senator Buckingham, Senator Huffines will be shown as Co-author of SB 1148.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1
On motion of Senator Buckingham, Senator Taylor of Collin will be shown as Co-author of SCR 1.
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Memorial Resolutions
SR 356 by Hughes, In memory of Ted E. Hall.
SR 358 by Hughes, In memory of Sue Sharp.
SR 359 by Hughes, In memory of Yolanda JoAn Davis.
SR 372 by Kolkhorst, In memory of the life of S. A. Pleasants.
SR 377 by Buckingham, In memory of J. Fred Perry.
SR 378 by Buckingham, In memory of the life of Stanley Keith Guffey.
SR 380 by Buckingham, In memory of Rosa Lea Meek Dickerson.
SR 381 by Buckingham, In memory of Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.
SR 384 by Buckingham, In memory of Julia "Judy" Jones Matthews.
SR 385 by Lucio, In memory of Gilbert Lozano.
Congratulatory Resolutions
SR 313 by Perry, Recognizing the Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders for being named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School.
SR 349 by Hughes, Recognizing John Mio on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 351 by Schwertner, Recognizing the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 352 by Lucio, Recognizing Naval Air Station-Kingsville on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 353 by Watson, Recognizing the Southwestern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 76th Regional Conference.
SR 354 by Watson, Recognizing the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 355 by Hinojosa and Zaffirini, Recognizing Eddie Lucio Jr. for being selected 2017 Border Texan of the Year.
SR 357 by Hughes, Recognizing Thelma Hope Roach on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 361 by Seliger, Recognizing the Texas Bison Student Study Group for its efforts in behalf of the State Bison Herd of Texas.
SR 363 by Creighton, Commending Will Easterby for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 365 by Creighton, Commending Daniel Scaramuzzi for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 366 by Creighton, Commending Will Pollard for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 367 by Creighton, Commending Michael Vickers for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 368 by Creighton, Commending Evan Loyka for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 369 by Creighton, Commending Ryan DeKoekkoek for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
SR 371 by Kolkhorst, Recognizing the 2017 Brenham Maifest.
SR 379 by Buckingham, Recognizing Jerod Daniel and Cory Davis for receiving the Medal of Valor.
SR 382 by Buckingham, Recognizing the Howard Payne University Moot Court team for its performance in a national championship.
SR 383 by Buckingham, Recognizing Thor on the occasion of his retirement as a K-9 member of the Abilene Police Department.
Official Designation Resolutions
SR 362 by Birdwell, Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Corsicana and Navarro County Day.
SR 376 by Taylor of Galveston, Recognizing March 6, 2017, as USTA Texas Day.
SR 386 by Birdwell, Recognizing March 15, 2017, as Waco Day.
SR 387 by Garcia, Celebrating March 13, 2017, as Houston Advocacy Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 3:21 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Senator Roy Blake Sr., until 12:00 p.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
March 6, 2017
STATE AFFAIRS — SB 37, SB 36, SB 658, SB 566, SB 495, CSSB 454, CSSB 25, CSSB 40, CSSB 41, CSSB 38
EDUCATION — CSSB 7
FINANCE — CSSB 532
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SB 26
FINANCE — CSSB 17, SB 73, SB 132, SB 135, SB 492, SB 594
BILLS ENGROSSED
March 1, 2017
SB 11, SB 46
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 1, 2017
SR 94, SR 272, SR 294, SR 305, SR 316, SR 318, SR 320, SR 327, SR 331, SR 333, SR 334, SR 335, SR 336, SR 338, SR 339, SR 340, SR 342, SR 343, SR 344, SR 345, SR 347, SR 348