(Tuesday, March 19, 2019)

The Senate met at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President.

The roll was called and the following Senators were present:  Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.

Father Francisco D. Garcia II, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Selma, was introduced by Senator Campbell and offered the invocation as follows:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the many blessings we have received today, from the air that we breathe to the food that nourishes us. We thank You for the many gifts that You have given us like this new day and each and every one of us here. Help us to appreciate each other as Your gift so that we can work together as brothers and sisters to govern justly and wisely. Guide us so we can serve those who have placed their trust in us to be faithful stewards. Father, we humbly ask that You continue to watch over us, to bless us and our great State of Texas. 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.

The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:

March 19, 2019

Austin, Texas

TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH 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 State Board of Acupuncture Examiners for terms to expire as indicated:

Grant E. Weidler

Spring, Texas

Mary E. Hebert, M.D.

Nacogdoches, Texas

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Greg Abbott

Governor

Senator Hinojosa offered the following resolution:

SR 402, Recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas for their contributions to our state.

The resolution was read.

On motion of Senator Menéndez and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.

On motion of Senator Hinojosa, SR 402 was adopted without objection.

Senator Hinojosa, joined by Senator Menéndez, was recognized and introduced to the Senate representatives of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Texas including Megan Martinez, Kim Barrientos, Daniela Rivera, Sarafaye De La Garza, and Mark Martinez.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Campbell offered the following resolution:

SR 329, Recognizing Tammie Jo Shults for her heroic actions.

The resolution was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate.

Senator Campbell was recognized and introduced to the Senate Southwest Airlines Captain Tammie Jo Shults and her husband, Dean Shults, accompanied by Dave Newton.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

On motion of Senator Campbell and by unanimous consent, her remarks regarding SR 329 were ordered reduced to writing and printed in the Senate Journal as follows:

Thank you, Mr. President. Members, do I have an exciting introduction for you today. Today, it's my distinct honor to recognize Captain Tammie Jo Shults. As you recall, think back, Southwest Flight 1380 was en route from New York to Dallas when one of the engines exploded midair, ripping open the side of the plane, causing rapid decompression where one life was lost. But quick action saved 148 souls. Shults and her copilot were forced to even use hand signals to communicate because the cockpit was so loud and the plane was shaking. Shults, using her training as a U.S. Naval fighter pilot, calmly landed in Philadelphia. After the remarkable landing, you know, she walked back to the cabin. Goodness, it's a little more exciting than I thought. But she walked back to the cabin and personally comforted each of the surviving passengers, playing out an expectation that her mother instilled in her. Tammie Jo Shults has an accomplished aviation career, becoming one of the first females to fly the F/A-18 Hornet and ran drills in preparation for Desert Storm, just to name a few. She was awarded the rank of lieutenant commander in December 1995 and continued to serve in the Naval Reserve until August 2001. More recently, she was just inducted to the Texas Women's Hall of Fame. Her husband, Dean, is with her today. He's also a pilot for Southwest Airlines. They join us today on the Senate floor to honor her. I also want to recognize Dave Newton, who's up in the gallery. Stand up, Dave. He is the Chief Pilot for Southwest Airlines out of Houston, so he joins us also. I have the privilege of knowing Tammie Jo as an active member of Boerne, the Boerne community and an active member in her church where she teaches Sunday school. Her courage and grit are perhaps only surpassed by her kindness, her humility, and her empathy for others. Members, join me in honoring Captain Tammie Jo Shults for her courageous efforts to land Flight 1380 on April 17, 2018, and for her outstanding service in the United States Navy as a trailblazing female pilot. Captain Shults, Texas salutes you. Thank you.

Senator Buckingham was recognized and presented Dr. Sylvia Garcia-Beach of Dripping Spings as the Physician of the Day.

The Senate welcomed Dr. Garcia-Beach and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

Senator Paxton was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation from the Frisco ISD Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Kolkhorst offered the following resolution:

SR 384, Recognizing Norma Frances Tomanetz for her induction into the Barbecue Hall of Fame.

The resolution was again read.

The resolution was previously adopted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Senator Kolkhorst was recognized and introduced to the Senate Norma Frances "Tootsie" Tomanetz and a delegation from Lee County.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Flores was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation from Kinney County including County Judge Tully Shahan and Ronald Winburn.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Kolkhorst was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation from Port Aransas.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

Senator Campbell offered the following resolution:

SR 351, Recognizing the Military Ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church of Selma for their service.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

Senator Campbell was recognized and introduced to the Senate representatives of the Military Ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

The President 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.

The President at 11:46 a.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.

Senator Hancock moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 476 at this time on its second reading:

SB 476, Relating to requirements for and municipal regulation of dogs in an outdoor dining area of a food service establishment.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Seliger asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.

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 except as follows:

Nays:  Seliger.

Senator Hancock moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 476 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1.

Nays:  Seliger.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)

On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 467 at this time on its second reading:

CSSB 467, Relating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

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.

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 467 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.

Senator Schwertner moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 554 at this time on its second reading:

CSSB 554, Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Alvarado and Miles asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.

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 engrossment except as follows:

Nays:  Alvarado, Miles.

Senator Schwertner moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 554 be placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:  Yeas 29, Nays 2.

Yeas:  Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:  Alvarado, Miles.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:  Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)

On motion of Senator Hall and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 743 at this time on its second reading:

SB 743, Relating to the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board.

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.

Senator Hall moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 743 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.

On motion of Senator Huffman and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 752 at this time on its second reading:

SB 752, Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.

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.

Senator Huffman moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 752 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.

On motion of Senator Hancock and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 401 at this time on its second reading:

SB 401, Relating to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects.

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.

Senator Hancock moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 401 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.

On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 41 at this time on its second reading:

CSSB 41, Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.

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.

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 41 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.

On motion of Senator Hall and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 83 at this time on its second reading:

CSSB 83, Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1570 and Spur 1570 in Hunt County as the John L. Horn Memorial Parkway.

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.

Senator Hall moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 83 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.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 748 at this time on its second reading:

SB 748, Relating to newborn screening and the newborn screening preservation account.

The bill was read second time.

Senator Buckingham offered the following amendment to the bill:

Amend SB 748 (senate committee report) as follows:

(1)  In SECTION 2 of the bill, strike added Section 33.054, Health and Safety Code (page 2, lines 10-22), and substitute the following:

(2)  Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:

SECTION ____.  Notwithstanding Section 33.054, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act, the Department of State Health Services shall submit the first report required by that section not later than December 1, 2019.

The amendment to SB 748 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of Floor Amendment No. 1.

SB 748 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 748 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.

Senator Buckingham 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, Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority:  Phillip Gause, Bexar County.

Member, Board, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:  Brett Hillman Graham, Grayson County.

Members, Board of Directors, Brazos River Authority:  Jennifer Lee Henderson, Williamson County; Judy Ann Krohn, Williamson County; Traci Garrett LaChance, Brazoria County; Royce Lesley, Comanche County; Alan Keith Sandersen, Fort Bend County; Jarrod David Smith, Brazoria County; Roger Wilson, Robertson County.

Members, Correctional Managed Health Care Committee:  Rodney Dale Burrow, Camp County; John William Burruss, Collin County; Frank P. Hudson, Travis County; Preston Johnson, Fort Bend County; Erin Amanda Wyrick, Potter County.

Administrator, Nonresident Violator Compact:  Amanda Anna Arriaga, Travis County.

Members, Board of Regents, Stephen F. Austin State University:  Karen Gregory Gantt, Collin County; Michael Thomas Mason, Dallas County; Kenton Edward Schaefer, Cameron County.

Justice, Supreme Court of Texas:  Justin Busby, Harris County.

Members, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation:  Gerald Raymond Callas, Jefferson County; Joel Salvador Garza, Brazoria County.

Members, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement:  Janna Ann Atkins, Taylor County; Ronald Eugene Hood, Hays County; Jack Wayne Taylor, Travis County.

Members, Texas Funeral Service Commission:  Dianne Walsh Hefley, Randall County; Kristin Deyon Tips, Bexar County.

Member, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board:  Donna Nelson Williams, Tarrant County.

Members, Board of Regents, Texas State Technical College System:  Antonio Abad, McLennan County; Curtis Charles Cleveland, McLennan County; Charles Patrick McDonald, Fort Bend County; Alejandro G. Meade, Hidalgo County; Tiffany Mary Tremont, Comal County.

Members, Texas Veterans Commission:  Kimberlee Paige Shaneyfelt, Denton County; Laura Grace Koerner, Bexar County.

Member, Board of Regents, Texas Woman's University:  Teresa Doggett, Travis County.

Members, Board of Directors, Upper Colorado River Authority:  Ronny Dale Alexander, Concho County; Erica Elizabeth Hall, Taylor County; Eva Waring Horton, Tom Green County; Wade T. Mahan, Menard County; Kathryn Ann Wright Mews, Menard County; Hugh Lamar Stone,Tom Green County.

Senator Buckingham gave notice that she would tomorrow submit to the Senate for consideration nominations to agencies, boards, and commissions of the state.

Senator Hughes 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.

HUGHES

The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.

On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 12:25 p.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Shirley Spellerberg and Baker Pattillo, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The following bills and resolutions, filed on or before Friday, March 8, 2019, were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:

SB 1901 by Fallon

Relating to the encouragement of intra-state commerce.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1902 by Fallon

Relating to the creation of the office of criminal district attorney of Cooke County, the abolition of the office of county attorney in Cooke County, the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 235th Judicial District, and the compensation of a county auditor in certain counties.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1903 by Fallon

Relating to the exemption of precious metals held in a depository in this state from ad valorem taxation.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1904 by West

Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day.

To Committee on Administration.

SB 1905 by Campbell

Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a tuition equalization grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1906 by Campbell

Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1907 by Lucio

Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1908 by Lucio

Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1909 by Lucio

Relating to certain policies and procedures for the placement and use of video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms or other settings providing special education services.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1910 by Lucio

Relating to the requirement that motor vehicle dealers apply for the registration of and title for certain vehicles sold by the dealer.

To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1911 by Johnson

Relating to the information included in a foster child's health passport.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1912 by Johnson

Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1913 by Johnson

Relating to requiring certain cities to hold elections on the November uniform election date.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1914 by Johnson

Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1915 by Alvarado

Relating to navigation districts.

To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1916 by Alvarado

Relating to an exception from required disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information obtained by certain flood control districts.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1917 by Alvarado

Relating to the prevailing wage for work associated with public work contracts; authorizing a penalty.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1918 by Alvarado

Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1919 by Alvarado

Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages from the premises of a mixed beverage permittee.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1920 by Alvarado

Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by peace officers and prosecutors.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1921 by Alvarado

Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1922 by Rodríguez

Relating to a demonstration project that allows federally qualified health centers to test innovative health care delivery systems and data sharing under certain public benefits programs.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1923 by West

Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.

To Committee on Higher Education.

SB 1924 by Fallon

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1925 by Fallon

Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.

To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

SB 1926 by Fallon

Relating to the procedures for accepting certain voters without photo identification; providing for additional elements and prosecutorial authority to related offenses.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1927 by Fallon

Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1928 by Fallon

Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1929 by Fallon

Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1930 by Zaffirini

Relating to the eligibility of property used for a water desalination project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1931 by Zaffirini

Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct background checks.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1932 by Hinojosa

Relating to the eligibility of the children of public school educators for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1933 by Hinojosa

Relating to movements of gasoline and diesel fuel within the bulk transfer system.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1934 by Hinojosa

Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1935 by Hinojosa

Relating to the creation of magistrates for Hidalgo County.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1936 by Hinojosa

Relating to imposing additional fees for filing civil cases and recording certain documents in Nueces County.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1937 by Hinojosa

Relating to the situs for ad valorem tax purposes of certain docks and piers located in more than one county.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1938 by Hancock

Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1939 by Hancock, Perry

Relating to the storage of grapes in a public warehouse.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1940 by Hancock

Relating to the administration of a temporary health insurance risk pool.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1941 by Hancock

Relating to the use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1942 by Watson

Relating to the classification and operation of mopeds and certain motorcycles.

To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1943 by Watson

Relating to the ad valorem taxation of heir property.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1944 by Watson

Relating to the permanent health fund for higher education.

To Committee on Higher Education.

SB 1945 by Watson

Relating to a court's authority to temporarily restrict the ability of a proposed patient for court-ordered mental health services to possess a firearm.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1946 by Watson

Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1947 by Watson

Relating to monitoring the ordering and distribution of controlled substances by veterinarians.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1948 by Watson

Relating to caseworker visitation standards for certain child protective services caseworkers.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1949 by Watson, Birdwell, Buckingham

Relating to the applicability of Texas law to consumer financial transactions extended to persons located in this state at the time the transaction is entered into.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1950 by Seliger

Relating to the Donley County Hospital District.

To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1951 by Seliger

Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 as the Honorable Teel Bivins Memorial Highway.

To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1952 by Zaffirini

Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1953 by Zaffirini

Relating to the execution capability readiness scoring of major information resources projects.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1954 by Zaffirini

Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1955 by Zaffirini

Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1956 by Zaffirini

Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1957 by Zaffirini

Relating to the personal needs allowance for participants in home and community-based waiver programs.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1958 by Creighton

Relating to financially impaired fraternal benefit societies.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1959 by Creighton

Relating to the maritime port plans, reports, and programs prepared by the Port Authority Advisory Committee.

To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1960 by Rodríguez

Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1961 by Zaffirini

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1962 by Zaffirini

Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1963 by Zaffirini

Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1964 by Zaffirini

Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1965 by Zaffirini

Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor or public defender.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1966 by Zaffirini

Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for property used in the production of motion picture, video, or audio recordings and broadcasts.

To Committee on Finance.

SB 1967 by Zaffirini

Relating to the duties of the Texas School Safety Center and school districts regarding public school safety and security.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1968 by Zaffirini

Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1969 by Hancock

Relating to ratification of defective corporate acts of nonprofit corporations.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1970 by Hancock

Relating to the filing of an assumed name certificate by certain business entities.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1971 by Hancock

Relating to domestic corporations and other domestic entities.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1972 by Hancock

Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.

To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1973 by Zaffirini

Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1974 by Zaffirini

Relating to the issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or birth record to a homeless individual.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1975 by Zaffirini

Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1976 by Zaffirini

Relating to the fee collected for a municipal solid waste permit application; increasing a fee.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1977 by Hughes

Relating to the registration and certification of certain investment products made available to public school employees.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1978 by Hughes

Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions, including beliefs and convictions regarding marriage.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1979 by Hughes

Relating to the annual salary of a statutory probate judge.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1980 by Hughes

Relating to direct campaign expenditures by political committees.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1981 by Hughes

Relating to actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1982 by Hughes

Relating to speech protections for student journalism at public institutions of higher education.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1983 by Hughes

Relating to excluding certain students from the computation of dropout and completion rates for purposes of public school accountability.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1984 by Hughes

Relating to alternative public school accountability interventions.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1985 by Hughes

Relating to the regulation of certain health organizations certified by the Texas Medical Board; providing an administrative penalty.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1986 by Creighton

Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1987 by Creighton

Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board in certain counties; authorizing a fee.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 1988 by Fallon

Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1989 by Zaffirini

Relating to the use of restraint, seclusion, and time-out in public schools.

To Committee on Education.

SB 1990 by Zaffirini

Relating to changes to an application for an environmental permit before a contested case hearing on the application.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1991 by Buckingham

Relating to claims and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on health care providers under Medicaid and other public benefits programs.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1992 by Buckingham

Relating to physician delegation of the provision of anesthesia services to certain anesthesiologist assistants.

To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1993 by Birdwell

Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1994 by Birdwell

Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.

To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

SB 1995 by Birdwell

Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.

To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1996 by Birdwell

Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.

To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1997 by Kolkhorst

Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.

To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

SB 1998 by Kolkhorst

Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.

To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

SB 1999 by Hinojosa

Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators.

To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 2000 by Alvarado

Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.

To Committee on Higher Education.

SJR 62 by Fallon

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authorization to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metals.

To Committee on Property Tax.

SJR 63 by Lucio

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an appraisal district or the appraisal review board for an appraisal district from requiring a property owner to pay a fee in connection with a protest filed by the owner with the board.

To Committee on Property Tax.

On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Fallon will be shown as Co-author of SB 5.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Fallon will be shown as Co-author of SB 6.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Campbell, Fallon, Johnson, Rodríguez, and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 7.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Fallon will be shown as Co-author of SB 15.

On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 16.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 17.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 20.

On motion of Senator Lucio, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 24.

On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 68.

On motion of Senator Nelson, Senators Powell and Zaffirini will be shown as Co-authors of SB 71.

On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 72.

On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Powell will be shown as Co-author of SB 208.

On motion of Senator Lucio, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author of SB 295.

On motion of Senator Watson, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 307.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 387.

On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 408.

On motion of Senator Miles, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 418.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-author of SB 421.

On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Menéndez will be shown as Co-author of SB 476.

On motion of Senator Watson, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 479.

On motion of Senator Seliger, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 505.

On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senators Creighton and Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-authors of SB 554.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 556.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Schwertner will be shown as Co-author of SB 572.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Buckingham will be shown as Co-author of SB 633.

On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senator Campbell will be shown as Co-author of SB 702.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 732.

On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator Fallon will be shown as Co-author of SB 745.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 748.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Lucio will be shown as Co-author of SB 752.

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 923.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1050.

On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1060.

On motion of Senator Taylor, Senator Powell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1081.

On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Powell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1097.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Hall and Perry will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1107.

On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1264.

On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 1332.

On motion of Senator Watson, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1348.

On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Powell will be shown as Co-author of SB 1359.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 1391.

On motion of Senator Taylor, Senator Bettencourt will be shown as Co-author of SB 1455.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1466.

On motion of Senator Watson, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 1640.

On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 1658.

On motion of Senator Buckingham, Senators Campbell and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1667.

On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-author of SB 2089.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 2238.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Powell will be shown as Co-author of SB 2400.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Powell will be shown as Co-author of SB 2401.

On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Schwertner will be shown as Co-author of SB 2416.

On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senators Rodríguez and West will be shown as Co-authors of SJR 50.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:

SR 404 by Nelson, In memory of Shirley Spellerberg.

SR 437 by Flores, In memory of J. Taylor Brite.

SR 439 by West, In memory of Norman Leon Moorehead.

SR 440 by Lucio, In memory of Nestor Garza Jr.

SR 441 by Lucio, In memory of Francisco Daniel Yturria.

SR 414 by Birdwell, Recognizing Susan Jones for receiving the Project Lead The Way Computer Science Teacher of the Year award.

SR 431 by Rodríguez, Recognizing Robert Weist for being selected for the Employee Spotlight by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

SR 438 by Flores, Congratulating the 2017 and 2018 recipients of the Lone Star Land Steward Awards and the Leopold Conservation Awards.

SR 442 by Lucio, Recognizing Lisa Garcia on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 443 by Lucio, Recognizing Carlos L. Garcia for his service to the Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.

SR 413 by Birdwell, Recognizing April 10, 2019, as Waco Day.

SR 430 by Campbell, Recognizing April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.

SR 432 by Rodríguez, Recognizing April 2, 2019, as National Service Recognition Day.

SR 433 by Flores, Recognizing March 25, 2019, as Medina County Day.

SR 434 by Flores, Recognizing March 19, 2019, as Kinney County Day.

SR 435 by Flores, Recognizing April 2, 2019, as Atascosa County Day.

SR 436 by Flores, Recognizing March 27, 2019, as Real County Day.

Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 12:42 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Shirley Spellerberg and Baker Pattillo, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:

STATE AFFAIRS — SB 548

FINANCE — CSSB 1273

SB 40, SB 230, SB 282, SB 489

SR 401, SR 415, SR 416, SR 417, SR 418, SR 419, SR 420, SR 421, SR 423, SR 424, SR 425, SR 426, SR 427, SR 428, SR 429