FORTY-FOURTH DAY
(Monday, April 29, 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.
Pastor Roy Jones, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Austin, offered the invocation as follows:
Almighty God, we thank You for another day of life, for Your kindness, Your tender mercy and grace. We ask that You bless our endeavors as we strive to serve Your people. Give us direction as You remind us in the book of Proverbs, In all our ways acknowledge You and You will direct our path. O Father, direct us as we serve Your people, direct us as we commit to serving not only this great State of Texas, but direct us as we become an example to this whole nation. Give us clarity as we work together in love. Keep this State of Texas in Your care and continue to bless this great country, America. Also, Lord, bless these Senators who serve in a great capacity as well as their families as they serve You and this great state. We honor You on today, and we bless Your holy name. In the name of Jesus, 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, April 29, 2019 - 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 the designation of State Highway Loop 322 in Taylor County as the Officer Rodney T. Holder Memorial Highway.
Relating to information provided to minors during the driver's license application process.
Relating to reports by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about dams that have certain hazard classifications.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
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.
Relating to the registration and regulation of health clubs.
Relating to the automatic issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 60 years of age or older whose driver's license has been surrendered or revoked.
Relating to the procedure for adoption by a state agency of rules that may have an adverse economic effect on small businesses, micro-businesses, and rural communities.
Relating to employment protections for a person serving as a grand juror.
Relating to the power of certain counties to enact park use rules.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 288 in Harris County as the Barbara Jordan Memorial Parkway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Game Warden Justin Hurst Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Harris County as the Commissioner El Franco Lee Memorial Highway.
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to sell educational resources and services.
Relating to the designation of the portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Freestone County as the Trooper Damon Allen Memorial Highway.
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members.
Relating to the use of the skills development fund by certain entities.
Relating to the issuance of China Service Medal specialty license plates.
Relating to the sale by certain municipalities of leased land located near the shoreline of a lake.
Relating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord.
Relating to the designation of U.S. Highway 59 in Garrison as the Constable Darrell Lunsford Memorial Highway.
Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
Relating to the designation of the portion of U.S. Highway 84 in Limestone County as the Trooper Damon Allen Memorial Highway.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 565; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the appointment of bailiffs by the district courts and county courts at law in Grayson County.
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas A&M University--San Antonio; authorizing a fee.
HB 1443
Thompson, Senfronia
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Relating to the certification of an area's wet or dry status for the purpose of an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
Relating to a notice requirement regarding possible acts of school violence.
Relating to the terms and election of the members of the board of directors of the Elm Creek Watershed Authority.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
Relating to the composition of the Commission on Jail Standards.
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
Relating to the designation of the Kollyn Barton Memorial Highway.
Relating to the issuance of 173rd Airborne Brigade specialty license plates.
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
Relating to the mediation of the settlement of certain health benefit claims involving balance billing by out-of-network laboratories.
Relating to the confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records and certain records of at-risk youth.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 21 in Nacogdoches County as the Sergeant Tom Sitton Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 377 in Kimble County as the Governor Coke R. Stevenson Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Loop 111 in Travis County as the Richard Overton Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 287 as the Honorable Teel Bivins Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of the portion of United States Highway 259 in Nacogdoches County as the Deputy Sheriff Raymond Bradley Jimmerson Memorial Highway.
Relating to the criteria for awarding adult education and literacy program performance incentive funds.
Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 7 in Nacogdoches County as the Bataan and Corregidor Veterans Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 62 in Seminole as the Dell Ross Claiborne Memorial Highway.
Relating to admission of certain students to an open-enrollment charter school in certain counties.
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning license applicants who are military service members, military veterans, or military spouses.
Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 60 as the Martha Pattillo Siv Memorial Parkway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 385 in Seagraves as the Irvin "Butch" Hill Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 196 in Lamar County as the Nick S. Lingo Memorial Highway.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 173; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements.
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
Relating to the use of a biometric identity verification device to verify the age of an individual purchasing an alcoholic beverage.
Relating to the application requirements for first responder organizations to receive an initial license or to renew a license.
Relating to the confidentiality of the home or residence address of a state or federal judge or the judge's spouse in certain government records and documents.
Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts.
Relating to designating the week that includes the third Saturday in October as Veterinary Technician Week.
Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality.
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state.
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of self-liquidating navigation districts.
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 45 in Montgomery County as the George P. Mitchell Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 180 in Gaines County as the Bob Ford Memorial Highway.
Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 84 in McLennan County as the Waco Police Sgt. Bobby Vicha Memorial Highway.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge or Combat Infantryman Badge.
Relating to the use of names by public insurance adjusters.
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds.
Relating to the transport of alcoholic beverages for personal consumption.
Relating to making a false statement or false representation in certain documents filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Relating to regulations for taking marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell.
Relating to the designation of State Highway 99 in Chambers County as the Deputy Sheriff Shane Detwiler Memorial Highway.
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.
Relating to perpetual care trust funds and a master trust account.
Relating to investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of home and community support services agencies providing inpatient hospice services.
Relating to designating July 20 as Space Exploration Day.
Relating to standards for water management in certain areas.
Relating to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reminders to public drinking water supply systems regarding reporting requirements.
Relating to the services provided by assisted living facilities.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Cleveland Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Montgomery County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Relating to the definition of a tier 1 county for purposes of municipal annexation.
Relating to reimbursement under certain health benefit plans for certain services and procedures performed by pharmacists.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 566; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 79 as the Sgt. Chris Kelley Memorial Highway.
Relating to the administration, collection, and remittance of the cigars and tobacco products tax; requiring a permit.
Relating to certain increases in benefits under the firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
Relating to the jurisdiction of county courts at law in Tarrant County.
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 6 as the Corporal David Anthony Gentry Memorial Bridge.
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 41 in Lubbock County as the David Nelson Memorial Highway.
Relating to cloud compatibility of certain state agency information technology purchases.
Relating to a study of the feasibility of the expansion of navigation on the Red River by the Red River Authority of Texas.
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.
Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board include the number of commercial driver's license training program certificates awarded by a public junior college in measuring the achievement of certificate and degree completion goals under the state's master plan for higher education.
Relating to the designation of State Highway Loop 480 in Maverick County as Loop JUNO.
Relating to retaliation for municipal annexation disapproval.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed or owned by certain municipalities.
Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.
Relating to the powers and duties of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 100.
Relating to the powers and duties of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 101.
Relating to the creation of the Bear Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Parker County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 176 of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 177 of Montgomery County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the effect of municipal annexation of territory in the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 147.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 441; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 571; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 12; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 436; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 239; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Recognizing human trafficking as a public health issue.
Urging Congress to designate the Butterfield Overland Trail as a National Historic Trail.
Urging Congress to enact H.R. 613/S. 164, the TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of PermiaCare.
Congratulating the Texas Tech University men's basketball team on advancing to the championship game of the 2019 NCAA Division I tournament.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Allergan company's Waco Manufacturing Facility.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
SB 234
Nelson
Sponsor: Morrison
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Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
SB 606
Watson
Sponsor: Nevárez
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Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 612
Hall
Sponsor: Nevárez
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
SB 614
Nichols
Sponsor: Lambert
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, to the training requirements applicable to the agencies overseen by the Finance Commission of Texas, and to the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses.
SB 625
Birdwell
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
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Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 626
Birdwell
Sponsor: Flynn
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Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 627
Birdwell
Sponsor: Nevárez
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Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SB 658
Zaffirini
Sponsor: Clardy
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Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks.
(Amended)
SB 812
Lucio
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
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Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Respectfully,
/s/Robert Haney, Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Kolkhorst was recognized and presented Dr. Alfred Wettermark of Katy as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Wettermark and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Rodríguez was recognized and introduced to the Senate the Marfa Martians from Marfa Elementary School: Madison Cash, Daniela Fernandez, Colette Fowlkes, Mabel Melgaard, Charlotte Browning, Ashley Marquez, and their teacher Cheri Aguero.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
BILLS AND RESOLUTION SIGNED
The President announced the signing of the following enrolled bills and resolution in the presence of the Senate after the captions had been read:
SB 213, SB 928, SB 1142, SJR 32, HB 1254.
INTRODUCTION OF
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED
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.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Fallon was recognized and introduced to the Senate former Major League Baseball Astros pitcher, Tom Griffin, and his wife, Laurie.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 643
Senator Buckingham offered the following resolution:
SR 643, Recognizing Laurie Brubaker for her contribution to Texas 4000.
BUCKINGHAM
ZAFFIRINI
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Buckingham was recognized and introduced to the Senate Laurie Brubaker, former CEO of Aetna Medicaid.
The Senate welcomed its guest.
(Senator Creighton in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 647
Senator Menéndez offered the following resolution:
SR 647, Recognizing the members of the 10th class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Menéndez, joined by Senators Flores, Rodríguez, West, Lucio, and Zaffirini, was recognized and introduced to the Senate the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program 10th class: Aimee Jo Morales, Analicia D. Bañales, Danielle Zaragoza, Yisel Lopez, Isabella Rios, Alec Edward X. Mendoza, and Belén Iñiguez.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 651
Senator Alvarado offered the following resolution:
SR 651, Recognizing April 2019 as Financial Literacy Month.
ALVARADO
HALL
MENÉNDEZ
SCHWERTNER
WATSON
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL
The Presiding Officer at 11:52 a.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.
SENATE BILL 2296 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Powell and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 2296 at this time on its second reading:
SB 2296, Relating to definition of a common paymaster.
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 2296 ON THIRD READING
Senator Powell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 2296 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 1281 ON SECOND READING
Senator Birdwell moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1281 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1281, Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Campbell, Creighton, Hancock, Lucio, Nelson, and Taylor 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 the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Campbell, Creighton, Hancock, Lucio, Nelson, Taylor.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1281 ON THIRD READING
Senator Birdwell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1281 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Campbell, Creighton, Hancock, Lucio, Nelson, Taylor.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 686 ON SECOND READING
Senator Alvarado moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 686 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 686, Relating to courses in personal financial literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.
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.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 686 ON THIRD READING
Senator Alvarado moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 686 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)
(President Pro Tempore Watson in Chair)
SENATE BILL 1794 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1794 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1794, Relating to the calculation of costs in interagency contracts between certain state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
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 1794 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 SB 1794 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 583 ON SECOND READING
Senator Hinojosa moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 583 at this time on its second reading:
SB 583, Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Hancock, Huffman, Nichols, and Taylor 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: Hancock, Huffman, Nichols, Taylor.
SENATE BILL 583 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hinojosa moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 583 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hinojosa, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Hancock, Huffman, Nichols, Taylor.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2075 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Paxton and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 2075 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 2075, Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening, reading instrument requirements, and a requirement that a school district notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
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 2075 ON THIRD READING
Senator Paxton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 2075 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 2282 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator West and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 2282 at this time on its second reading:
SB 2282, Relating to providing mental health services and mental health education to public school students at school-based health centers.
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 2282 ON THIRD READING
Senator West moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 2282 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.
HOUSE BILL 41 ON SECOND READING
Senator Alvarado moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration HB 41 at this time on its second reading:
HB 41, Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Campbell 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 third reading by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to third reading except as follows:
Nays: Campbell.
HOUSE BILL 41 ON THIRD READING
Senator Alvarado moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 41 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Campbell.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1193 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Flores and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1193 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1193, Relating to the liability of and issuance of titles and permits for motor vehicles purchased from motor vehicle dealers that go out 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.
SENATE BILL 1193 ON THIRD READING
Senator Flores moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1193 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 2070 ON SECOND READING
Senator Menéndez moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 2070 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 2070, Relating to a prohibition of the land application of grease or grit trap waste.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Bettencourt, Hall, Hancock, and Hughes 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: Bettencourt, Hall, Hancock, Hughes.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2070 ON THIRD READING
Senator Menéndez moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 2070 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Hall, Hancock, Hughes.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 27, Nays 4. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2138 ON SECOND READING
Senator Hinojosa moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 2138 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 2138, Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to retain certain money received by the commission to administer certain Medicaid programs.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Nelson 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: Nelson.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2138 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hinojosa moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 2138 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Nelson.
The bill was read third time and was passed by a the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 641 ON SECOND READING
Senator Huffman moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 641 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 641, Relating to dangerous wild animals; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, and Nelson 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: Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Nelson.
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SENATE BILL 641 ON THIRD READING
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 CSSB 641 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Nelson.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
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SENATE BILL 1879 ON SECOND READING
Senator Schwertner moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1879 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1879, Relating to firearms training for county jailers.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hughes 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: Hughes.
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SENATE BILL 1879 ON THIRD READING
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 1879 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Hughes.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1258 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Buckingham and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1258 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1258, Relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code.
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 1258 ON THIRD READING
Senator Buckingham moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1258 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 2026 ON SECOND READING
Senator Perry moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 2026 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 2026, Relating to regulation of the production of retail public utility wells by a groundwater conservation district.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor.
Nays: Alvarado, Hinojosa, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor.
Nays: Alvarado, Hinojosa, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
SENATE BILL 723 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Campbell and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 723 at this time on its second reading:
SB 723, Relating to requiring an independent school district to post a superintendent's annual compensation on its Internet website.
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 723 ON THIRD READING
Senator Campbell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 723 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.
HOUSE BILL 1264 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Buckingham and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration HB 1264 at this time on its second reading:
HB 1264, Relating to pharmacist communications to prescribing practitioners regarding certain dispensed biological products.
The bill was read second time and was passed to third reading by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to third reading.
HOUSE BILL 1264 ON THIRD READING
Senator Buckingham moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that HB 1264 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.
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SENATE BILL 1205 ON SECOND READING
Senator Campbell moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1205 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1205, Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for the purpose of eradicating Carrizo cane, contingent on the receipt of federal funds for the same purpose.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Nichols 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: Nichols.
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SENATE BILL 1205 ON THIRD READING
Senator Campbell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1205 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Nichols.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
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SENATE BILL 562 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 562 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 562, Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
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.
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SENATE BILL 562 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 562 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 2381 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hughes moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 2381 at this time on its third reading and final passage:
SB 2381, Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Menéndez, Nelson, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Whitmire.
Nays: Alvarado, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Lucio, Miles, Nichols, Powell, Rodríguez, Watson, West, Zaffirini.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12. (Same as previous roll call)
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SENATE BILL 1778 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Paxton and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 1778 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1778, Relating to excess wear and use waivers in connection with the lease of motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.
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.
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SENATE BILL 1778 ON THIRD READING
Senator Paxton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1778 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 1779 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Paxton and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1779 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1779, Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Paxton offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 1779 (senate committee report) in SECTION 4 of the bill, in proposed Section 2061.0052(a), Government Code, by striking Subdivisions (3), (4), and (5) of Subsection (a) (page 3, lines 1-7) and substituting the following:
(3) recommendations for legislative action to increase the state's cybersecurity and protect against adverse impacts from a cybersecurity event; and
(4) an evaluation of a program that provides an information security officer to assist small state agencies and local governments that are unable to justify hiring a full-time information security officer [the costs and benefits of cybersecurity insurance; and
[(5)
an evaluation of tertiary disaster recovery options].
The amendment to SB 1779 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 1779 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 1779 ON THIRD READING
Senator Paxton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1779 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 1746 ON SECOND READING
Senator Miles moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1746 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1746, Relating to the inclusion of certain students as students at risk of dropping out of school.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Nichols 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: Nichols.
SENATE BILL 1746 ON THIRD READING
Senator Miles moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1746 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
Nays: Nichols.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 2286 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Fallon and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 2286 at this time on its second reading:
SB 2286, Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
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 2286 ON THIRD READING
Senator Fallon moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 2286 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 1757 ON SECOND READING
Senator Creighton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 1757 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1757, Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Hall and Kolkhorst 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: Hall, Kolkhorst.
SENATE BILL 1757 ON THIRD READING
Senator Creighton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1757 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Hall, Kolkhorst.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2316 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Hinojosa and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 2316 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 2316, Relating to controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; creating a criminal offense.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Schwertner offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 2316 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill:
SECTION ____. Section 481.076, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (a-6) to read as follows:
(a) The board may not permit any person to have access to information submitted to the board under Section 481.074(q) or 481.075 except:
(1) the board, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, with respect to the regulation of podiatrists [State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners], the State Board of Dental Examiners, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Texas Board of Nursing, or the Texas Optometry Board for the purpose of:
(A) investigating a specific license holder; or
(B) monitoring for potentially harmful prescribing or dispensing patterns or practices under Section 481.0762;
(2) an authorized officer or member of the department or authorized employee of the board engaged in the administration, investigation, or enforcement of this chapter or another law governing illicit drugs in this state or another state;
(3) the department on behalf of a law enforcement or prosecutorial official engaged in the administration, investigation, or enforcement of this chapter or another law governing illicit drugs in this state or another state;
(4) a medical examiner conducting an investigation;
(5) provided that accessing the information is authorized under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-191) and regulations adopted under that Act:
(A) a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician, as defined by Section 551.003, Occupations Code, acting at the direction of a pharmacist; or
(B) a practitioner who:
(i) is a physician, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse or is a physician assistant described by Section 481.002(39)(D) or an employee or other agent of a practitioner acting at the direction of a practitioner; and
(ii) is inquiring about a recent Schedule II, III, IV, or V prescription history of a particular patient of the practitioner;
(6) a pharmacist or practitioner who is inquiring about the person's own dispensing or prescribing activity; [or]
(7) one or more states or an association of states with which the board has an interoperability agreement, as provided by Subsection (j); or
(8) the patient or patient's authorized representative inquiring about the patient's prescription record, including persons who have accessed that record.
(a-6) A patient or the patient's authorized representative is entitled to a copy of the patient's prescription record as provided by Subsection (a)(8), including a list of persons who have accessed that record, if the patient or representative submits to the board a completed patient data request form and any supporting documentation required by the board. The board may charge a reasonable fee for providing the copy. The board shall adopt rules to implement this subsection, including rules prescribing the patient data request form, listing the documentation required for receiving a copy of the prescription record, and setting the fee.
(2) In SECTION 2 of the bill, strike added Section 481.0768, Health and Safety Code (page 2, lines 23-28), and substitute the following:
Sec. 481.0768. CRIMINAL OFFENSES RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION. (a) A person authorized to receive information under Section 481.076(a) commits an offense if the person discloses or uses the information in a manner not authorized by this subchapter or other law.
(b) A person requesting information under Section 481.076(a-6) commits an offense if the person makes a material misrepresentation or fails to disclose a material fact in the request for information under that subsection.
(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) An offense under Subsection (b) is a Class C misdemeanor.
(3) Renumber SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
SCHWERTNER
HINOJOSA
The amendment to CSSB 2316 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.
Senator Buckingham offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend CSSB 2316 (senate committee printing) by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. The State Auditor's Office, in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code, shall audit the Texas State Board of Pharmacy with respect to the information submitted to the board and access to that information under Sections 481.074, 481.075, 481.076, and 481.0761, Health and Safety Code. The audit must consider the economy and efficiency and the effectiveness of the systems for submission of and access to the information, including vendor performance and contract management. The audit must be completed not later than December 1, 2024.
The amendment to CSSB 2316 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. 2.
CSSB 2316 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
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SENATE BILL 2316 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hinojosa moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 2316 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 1593 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Rodríguez and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1593 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1593, Relating to training by the Texas Department of Transportation on the recognition and prevention of smuggling and trafficking of persons.
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 1593 ON THIRD READING
Senator Rodríguez moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1593 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 347 ON SECOND READING
Senator Flores moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 347 at this time on its second reading:
SB 347, Relating to eligibility for service on the board of directors of an appraisal district.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Seliger, Taylor, Watson.
Nays: Creighton, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 20, Nays 11. (Same as previous roll call)
(President in Chair)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1
ON SECOND READING
Senator Creighton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSCR 1 at this time on its second reading:
CSSCR 1, Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor.
Nays: Alvarado, Hinojosa, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The resolution was read second time and was adopted by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12. (Same as previous roll call)
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SENATE BILL 1412 ON SECOND READING
Senator Perry moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1412 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1412, Relating to the creation of accelerated campus excellence turnaround plans for low-performing schools and the authority of the commissioner of education.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Menéndez and Rodríguez asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Perry offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 1412 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 39A.105(b)(5)(E), Education Code (page 2, line 30), after "opportunities;" insert "and".
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 39A.105(b), Education Code (page 2, lines 33-35), strike the following:
; and
(7) any other requirements adopted by the commissioner by rule
(3) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONs of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. The commissioner of education may adopt rules necessary to implement this Act.
The amendment to CSSB 1412 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.
Senator Watson offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend CSSB 1412 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 39A.105(b)(5)(D), Education Code (page 2, line 27), strike "and" after the underlined semicolon.
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 39A.105(b)(5)(E), Education Code (page 2, line 30), insert the following immediately after the underlined semicolon:
and
(F) providing student services before or after the instructional day that improve student performance, which may include tutoring, extracurricular activities, counseling services, and offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all students at the campus;
The amendment to CSSB 1412 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. 2.
CSSB 1412 as amended 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: Menéndez, Rodríguez.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1412 ON THIRD READING
Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1412 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Menéndez, Rodríguez.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 806 ON SECOND READING
Senator Johnson moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 806 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 806, Relating to eligibility to serve as an interpreter in an election.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Hancock, and Schwertner 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: Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Hancock, Schwertner.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 806 ON THIRD READING
Senator Johnson moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 806 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Buckingham, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Hancock, Schwertner.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1793 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1793 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1793, Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.
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 1793 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 SB 1793 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 2322 ON SECOND READING
Senator Creighton moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 2322 at this time on its second reading:
SB 2322, Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson.
Nays: Alvarado, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9. (Same as previous roll call)
(President Pro Tempore Watson in Chair)
SENATE BILL 2304 ON SECOND READING
Senator Taylor moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration SB 2304 at this time on its second reading:
SB 2304, Relating to eligibility to establish a multiple employer welfare arrangement.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor.
Nays: Alvarado, Johnson, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 21, Nays 10. (Same as previous roll call)
SENATE BILL 1125 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Hinojosa and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 1125 at this time on its second reading:
SB 1125, Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Huffman offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 1125 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 1 of the bill, by striking added Article 38.076(b)(1), Code of Criminal Procedure (page 1, lines 29-30), and substituting the following:
(1) the use of video teleconferencing is approved by the court and all parties;
The amendment to SB 1125 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 1125 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 1125 ON THIRD READING
Senator Hinojosa moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 1125 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 511 ON SECOND READING
Senator Rodríguez moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 511 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 511, Relating to the installation of unsafe motor vehicle tires; providing a civil penalty.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Buckingham, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Paxton, Perry.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Rodríguez offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 511 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 547.612(f), Transportation Code (page 1, line 49), between "not" and "install", by inserting "knowingly".
The amendment to CSSB 511 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.
CSSB 511 as amended was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Buckingham, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Paxton, Perry.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2026 ON THIRD READING
Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 2026 be placed on its third reading and final passage:
CSSB 2026, Relating to regulation of the production of retail public utility wells by a groundwater conservation district.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, Zaffirini.
Nays: Alvarado, Johnson, Menéndez, Powell, West, Whitmire.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 19, Nays 12.
Yeas: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor.
Nays: Alvarado, Hinojosa, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Powell, Rodríguez, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1120 ON SECOND READING
Senator Lucio moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1120 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1120, Relating to health professional continuing education to address communicable and other diseases in border counties.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Birdwell, Hall, Hancock, Nelson, Schwertner.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1120 ON THIRD READING
Senator Lucio moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1120 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Birdwell, Hall, Hancock, Nelson, Schwertner.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 26, Nays 5. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 2060 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Menéndez and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 2060 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 2060, Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
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 2060 ON THIRD READING
Senator Menéndez moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 2060 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 511 ON THIRD READING
Senator Rodríguez moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 511 be placed on its third reading and final passage:
CSSB 511, Relating to the installation of unsafe motor vehicle tires; providing a civil penalty.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Hall, Hancock, Kolkhorst, Paxton, Perry.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 23, Nays 8.
Yeas: Alvarado, Birdwell, Buckingham, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Campbell, Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Kolkhorst, Paxton, Perry.
SENATE BILL 2135 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Powell and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 2135 at this time on its second reading:
SB 2135, Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Powell offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 2135 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) Strike the recital to SECTION 3 of the bill (page 2, lines 29 and 30) and substitute the following:
SECTION 3. Section 58.008, Family Code, is amended by amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (d-1) to read as follows:
(2) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 58.008(d)(5), Family Code (page 2, line 39), strike "superintendent or superintendent's" and substitute "chief executive officer or the officer's".
(3) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 58.008(d)(5), Family Code (page 2, line 40), strike "public".
(4) In SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 58.008, Family Code (page 2, between lines 42 and 43), insert the following:
(d-1) For purposes of Subsection (d), "chief executive officer" includes:
(1) the superintendent of a public school;
(2) the director of an open-enrollment charter school; and
(3) the chief executive officer of a private school.
The amendment to SB 2135 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 2135 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.
All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.
SENATE BILL 2135 ON THIRD READING
Senator Powell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 2135 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.
(President in Chair)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 11 ON SECOND READING
Senator Taylor moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 11 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 11, Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Hall and Hughes asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of the regular order of business.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Taylor offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) by striking SECTION 2 of the bill, adding Subchapter E, Chapter 8, Education Code (page 1, line 45, through page 3, line 42), and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.
The amendment to CSSB 11 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.
Senator Taylor offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 2
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 15 of the bill, in added Section 37.220(b), Education Code (page 13, line 12), strike "and".
(2) In SECTION 15 of the bill, in added Section 37.220(b), Education Code (page 13, line 15), between "29.004" and the underlined period, insert the following:
; and
(3) a student or school personnel to anonymously report dangerous, violent, or unlawful activity that occurs or is threatened to occur on school property or that relates to a student or school personnel
The amendment to CSSB 11 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. 2.
Senator Taylor offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 3
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 15 of the bill, in added Section 37.220(a), Education Code (page 13, line 6), between "center" and "shall", by inserting ", in coordination with the agency,".
The amendment to CSSB 11 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. 3.
Senator Watson offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 4
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 8 of the bill, in amended Section 37.108(c), Education Code (page 7, lines 3-4), by striking "by the district's board of trustees and superintendent" and substituting the following:
by:
(1) for a school district, the district's board of trustees and superintendent; or
(2) for a public junior college district, the president of the junior college district
The amendment to CSSB 11 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. 4.
Senator Huffman offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 5
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) in SECTION 11 of the bill, in added Section 37.115(a)(1), Education Code (page 9, line 54), between "weapon," and "or", by inserting "sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, stalking,".
The amendment to CSSB 11 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. 5.
Senator Menéndez offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 6
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Section 28.004(c), Education Code, is amended to read as follows:
(c) The local school health advisory council's duties include recommending:
(1) the number of hours of instruction to be provided in health education;
(2) policies, procedures, strategies, and curriculum appropriate for specific grade levels designed to prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and mental health concerns, including suicide, through coordination of:
(A) health education;
(B) physical education and physical activity;
(C) nutrition services;
(D) parental involvement;
(E) instruction to prevent the use of e-cigarettes, as defined by Section 161.081, Health and Safety Code, and tobacco;
(F) school health services;
(G) counseling and guidance services;
(H) a safe and healthy school environment; and
(I) school employee wellness;
(3) appropriate grade levels and methods of instruction for human sexuality instruction;
(4) strategies for integrating the curriculum components specified by Subdivision (2) with the following elements in a coordinated school health program for the district:
(A) school health services;
(B) counseling and guidance services;
(C) a safe and healthy school environment; and
(D) school employee wellness; [and]
(5) if feasible, joint use agreements or strategies for collaboration between the school district and community organizations or agencies; and
(6) strategies to increase parental awareness regarding:
(A) risky behaviors and early warning signs of suicide risks and behavioral health concerns, including mental health disorders and substance use disorders; and
(B) available community programs and services that address risky behaviors, suicide risks, and behavioral health concerns.
SECTION ____. Section 161.325(d), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows:
(d) A school district may develop practices and procedures concerning each area listed in Subsection (a-1), including mental health promotion and intervention, substance abuse prevention and intervention, and suicide prevention, that:
(1) include a procedure for providing educational material to all parents and families in the district that contains information on identifying risk factors, accessing resources for treatment or support provided on and off campus, and accessing available student accommodations provided on campus;
(2) include a procedure for providing notice of a recommendation for early mental health or substance abuse intervention regarding a student to a parent or guardian of the student within a reasonable amount of time after the identification of early warning signs as described by Subsection (b)(2);
(3) [(2)] include a procedure for providing notice of a student identified as at risk of committing suicide to a parent or guardian of the student within a reasonable amount of time after the identification of early warning signs as described by Subsection (b)(2);
(4) [(3)] establish that the district may develop a reporting mechanism and may designate at least one person to act as a liaison officer in the district for the purposes of identifying students in need of early mental health or substance abuse intervention or suicide prevention; and
(5) [(4)] set out available counseling alternatives for a parent or guardian to consider when their child is identified as possibly being in need of early mental health or substance abuse intervention or suicide prevention.
SECTION ____. Section 28.004, Education Code, as amended by this Act, applies beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.
The amendment to CSSB 11 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. 6.
Senator Menéndez offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 7
Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Section 28.002, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (z) to read as follows:
(z) The State Board of Education by rule shall require each school district to incorporate instruction in digital citizenship into the district's curriculum, including information regarding the potential criminal consequences of cyberbullying. In this subsection:
(1) "Cyberbullying" has the meaning assigned by Section 37.0832.
(2) "Digital citizenship" means the standards of appropriate, responsible, and healthy online behavior, including the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act on all forms of digital communication.
SECTION ____. Section 28.002(z), Education Code, as added by this Act, applies beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.
The amendment to CSSB 11 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. 7.
CSSB 11 as amended 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: Hall, Hughes.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 11 ON THIRD READING
Senator Taylor moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 11 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Hall, Hughes.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1119 ON SECOND READING
Senator Lucio moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up for consideration CSSB 1119 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 1119, Relating to the establishment of a border public health initiative by the Department of State Health Services.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9.
Yeas: Alvarado, Buckingham, Campbell, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Nelson, Paxton, Schwertner.
The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9. (Same as previous roll call)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 1119 ON THIRD READING
Senator Lucio moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 1119 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
Yeas: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Birdwell, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Nelson, Schwertner.
The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 22, Nays 9.
Yeas: Alvarado, Buckingham, Campbell, Fallon, Flores, Hinojosa, Huffman, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menéndez, Miles, Nichols, Perry, Powell, Rodríguez, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Nays: Bettencourt, Birdwell, Creighton, Hall, Hancock, Hughes, Nelson, Paxton, Schwertner.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:
April 29, 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 appointment:
To be a member of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term to expire November 15, 2023:
Jason E. Boatright
Dallas, Texas
(replacing Steven M. Weinberg, M.D. of Colleyville whose term expired)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
SENATE RULE 7.07(b) SUSPENDED
(Permission to Introduce)
(Motion In Writing)
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended for SB 2556.
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED
(Consideration of Bills in Committees)
(Motion In Writing)
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.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 3:23 p.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Samantha Isaacs Van de Putte, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
SENATE BILL AND RESOLUTION ON FIRST READING
The following bill and resolution were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 2556 by Creighton
Relating to the modernization of the law governing the Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas.
To Committee on Texas Ports.
SR 627 by Paxton
Condemning the systematic, state-sanctioned harvesting of organs from prisoners of conscience in the People's Republic of China.
To Committee on State Affairs.
HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
The following bills and resolutions received from the House were read first time and referred to the committees indicated:
HB 39 to Committee on Administration.
HB 69 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 98 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 321 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 333 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 391 to Committee on Education.
HB 455 to Committee on Education.
HB 461 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 489 to Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.
HB 511 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 531 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 566 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 574 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 616 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 625 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 695 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 696 to Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
HB 700 to Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
HB 800 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 837 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 843 to Committee on Education.
HB 872 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 916 to Committee on Finance.
HB 933 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 971 to Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
HB 994 to Committee on Property Tax.
HB 1002 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1026 to Committee on Education.
HB 1028 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1038 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 1079 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1089 to Committee on Finance.
HB 1140 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1168 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1176 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1186 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1211 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1262 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1276 to Committee on Education.
HB 1318 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1343 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 1346 to Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
HB 1374 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 1415 to Committee on Administration.
HB 1439 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1443 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1455 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1494 to Committee on Administration.
HB 1537 to Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.
HB 1576 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1618 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1625 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 1639 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1655 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1667 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1669 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1693 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1694 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1717 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 1735 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 1742 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 1743 to Committee on Property Tax.
HB 1760 to Committee on Administration.
HB 1856 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 1973 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 2004 to Committee on Administration.
HB 2027 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 2053 to Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.
HB 2079 to Committee on Administration.
HB 2140 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 2167 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2174 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 2195 to Committee on Education.
HB 2287 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 2298 to Committee on Administration.
HB 2331 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2380 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 2393 to Committee on Education.
HB 2399 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2419 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2422 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2423 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2424 to Committee on Education.
HB 2452 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2458 to Committee on Finance.
HB 2461 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 2486 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2496 to Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
HB 2502 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 2546 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2551 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2565 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2577 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2597 to Committee on Administration.
HB 2615 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2624 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 2630 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2650 to Committee on Property Tax.
HB 2694 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 2701 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 2706 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 2742 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 2757 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 2789 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 2830 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2837 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2855 to Committee on Transportation.
HB 2914 to Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.
HB 2955 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 2968 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 2984 to Committee on Education.
HB 3007 to Committee on Education.
HB 3011 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 3018 to Committee on Education.
HB 3070 to Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.
HB 3079 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 3116 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 3165 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 3188 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 3195 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 3329 to Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 3361 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 3441 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 3442 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 3599 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 3636 to Committee on Criminal Justice.
HB 3706 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 3786 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 3808 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 3834 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 3881 to Committee on Education.
HB 4120 to Committee on Business and Commerce.
HB 4205 to Committee on Education.
HB 4257 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4310 to Committee on Education.
HB 4451 to Committee on State Affairs.
HB 4465 to Committee on Higher Education.
HB 4628 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4629 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4638 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4640 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4641 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4649 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4650 to Committee on Administration.
HB 4651 to Committee on Administration.
HB 4654 to Committee on Administration.
HB 4659 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4673 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HB 4674 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
HCR 40 to Committee on Administration.
HCR 59 to Committee on Administration.
HJR 143 to Committee on State Affairs.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 11
On motion of Senator Taylor, Senators Creighton, Hinojosa, Lucio, and Zaffirini will be shown as Co-authors of SB 11.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 511
On motion of Senator Rodríguez, Senator Lucio will be shown as Co-author of SB 511.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 562
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Menéndez will be shown as Co-author of SB 562.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 608
On motion of Senator Watson, Senator Seliger will be shown as Co-author of SB 608.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 653
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Creighton will be shown as Co-author of SB 653.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 686
On motion of Senator Alvarado, Senators Buckingham and Schwertner will be shown as Co-authors of SB 686.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 708
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Johnson will be shown as Co-author of SB 708.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 723
On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-author of SB 723.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 792
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Seliger will be shown as Co-author of SB 792.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 806
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senators Miles and Zaffirini will be shown as Co-authors of SB 806.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1119
On motion of Senator Lucio, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 1119.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1120
On motion of Senator Lucio, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 1120.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1193
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author of SB 1193.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1663
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Hughes will be shown as Co-author of SB 1663.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2060
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Lucio will be shown as Co-author of SB 2060.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2075
On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 2075.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2138
On motion of Senator Hinojosa, Senator Lucio will be shown as Co-author of SB 2138.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2231
On motion of Senator Watson, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 2231.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2260
On motion of Senator Flores, Senators Kolkhorst and Seliger will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2260.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2282
On motion of Senator West, Senators Hinojosa, Lucio, and Menéndez will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2282.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2381
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Fallon will be shown as Co-author of SB 2381.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Bettencourt and Fallon will be shown as Co-authors of SCR 1.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 121
On motion of Senator Creighton, Senator Hall will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 121.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 347
On motion of Senator Birdwell, Senator Schwertner will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 347.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 559
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Rodríguez will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 559.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 1300
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 1300.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 1397
On motion of Senator Nichols, Senator Schwertner will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 1397.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 1525
On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator West will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 1525.
CO-SPONSOR OF HOUSE BILL 1996
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-sponsor of HB 1996.
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Memorial Resolution
SR 644 by West, In memory of Dorothy Dell Dean.
Congratulatory Resolutions
SR 645 by Campbell, Recognizing Douglas Faseler on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 646 by Flores, Recognizing Armando Vendrell-Vélez on the occasion of his graduation from Texas A&M University.
SR 649 by Watson, Recognizing Terry G. McCoy on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 650 by Watson, Recognizing the 19th-Century Black Legislators' Monument at the Texas State Cemetery.
SR 652 by Taylor, Recognizing Abby Barnes for winning the 2019 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest.
SR 653 by Taylor, Recognizing the University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland on the grand opening of its Health Sciences and Classroom Building.
SR 654 by Nelson, Recognizing the Argyle Fire District crew members for their action in saving a life.
SR 656 by Rodríguez, Recognizing the Presidio ISD on its selection for the Texas Education Agency's Grow Your Own Grant Program.
SR 657 by Rodríguez, Recognizing the Marfa Martians for being selected to place a scientific experiment on the International Space Station.
SR 658 by West, Recognizing Tarron J. Richardson for his service as DeSoto city manager.
HCR 155 (Seliger), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of PermiaCare.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 3:33 p.m. adjourned, in memory of Samantha Isaacs Van de Putte, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
April 29, 2019
CRIMINAL JUSTICE — CSSB 2143
STATE AFFAIRS — CSSB 535, CSSB 1783
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — HB 1311, HB 986, CSSB 239, CSHB 1520, HB 2900, HB 793, HB 1595, HB 853, HB 2016
STATE AFFAIRS — CSSB 1570
VETERAN AFFAIRS AND BORDER SECURITY — CSSB 1180
EDUCATION — CSSB 1659, CSSB 2117, CSSB 1454, CSSB 1133, CSSB 740, CSSB 722, SB 2293, SB 1828, SB 451, CSSB 1045, CSSB 713
PROPERTY TAX — HB 1409, HB 440, SB 1876, SB 1309, SB 894, SJR 74
VETERAN AFFAIRS AND BORDER SECURITY — CSHB 1326
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — HB 402, SB 1854, HB 81
STATE AFFAIRS — HB 302, HB 347, HB 598, HB 1241, HB 1689, HB 1872, HB 2820, HB 559, HB 392, HB 1159, HB 1854, HB 1785, HB 1996, HB 3580
BILLS ENGROSSED
April 26, 2019
SB 58, SB 64, SB 390, SB 437, SB 446, SB 470, SB 499, SB 502, SB 592, SB 662, SB 819, SB 820, SB 907, SB 948, SB 1029, SB 1038, SB 1056, SB 1083, SB 1101, SB 1129, SB 1138, SB 1261, SB 1329, SB 1336, SB 1386, SB 1394, SB 1500, SB 1525, SB 1584, SB 1642, SB 1720, SB 1742, SB 1755, SB 1803, SB 1805, SB 1824, SB 1845, SB 1856, SB 1918, SB 1928, SB 1940, SB 1959, SB 2040, SB 2050, SB 2077, SB 2152, SB 2156, SB 2195, SB 2215, SB 2245, SB 2270, SB 2364, SB 2449, SB 2469, SB 2481, SB 2505, SB 2506, SB 2517, SB 2521, SB 2524, SB 2525, SB 2526, SB 2527, SB 2531, SB 2534
BILLS AND RESOLUTION ENROLLED
April 26, 2019
SB 213, SB 928, SB 1142, SJR 32
SENT TO SECRETARY OF STATE
April 29, 2019
SJR 32
SENT TO GOVERNOR
April 29, 2019
SB 213, SB 533, SB 928, SB 1142, SB 1587, SB 1939