FIFTEENTH DAY
(Wednesday, March 1, 2023)
The Senate met at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by President Pro Tempore Hancock.
The roll was called and the following Senators were present: Alvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, LaMantia, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, Springer, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
Absent-excused: Menéndez.
The President Pro Tempore announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
Pastor Aaron Sanders, Coastal Community Church, Galveston, offered the invocation as follows:
Our Father in heaven, the king of kings and the lord of lords, we praise You and glorify Your mighty name. You alone are our strength and shield, our fortress, and source of strength. In You we have peace. In You we have joy. In You we have hope. Today, we pray for the men and women of this legislative body. You have placed them in these positions of leadership by Your sovereign hand, and we pray that Your word would be a light for their path. We pray for divine wisdom as they seek the common welfare of our state, and we pray for a spirit of collaboration and unity as they debate the laws that govern Your people. They have been appointed for such a time as this, and we ask for Your divine hand to be upon them. Thank You for the freedoms, blessings, and opportunities we enjoy, and let us never take for granted the grace You have showered upon our nation and our state. Forgive us when we fail You and help us to be faithful stewards of our time, talent, and treasure. You are love. You are life. All glory and honor belong to You. In Your name I pray. Amen.
Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.
The motion prevailed without objection.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
On motion of Senator Whitmire, Senator Menéndez was granted leave of absence for today on account of an illness in the family.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
HOUSE CHAMBER
Austin, Texas
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 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:
SCR 21
Whitmire
Sponsor: Metcalf
|
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and ending on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Respectfully,
/s/Stephen Brown,
Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
SENATE RESOLUTION 242
Senator Perry offered the following resolution:
SR 242, Recognizing Texas Tech University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Perry, joined by Senators Bettencourt, Sparks, and Hall, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Tech University System delegation including President Lawrence Schovanec, Chancellor Tedd Mitchell, Board of Regents Chair Mark Griffin, Board of Regents Vice-chair Ginger Kerrick Davis, and Chancellor Emeritus Bob Duncan.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hinojosa was recognized and introduced to the Senate The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine delegation including Javier La Fontaine.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Eckhardt was recognized and presented Dr. Poonam Rane of Austin as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Rane and thanked her for her participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Whitmire was recognized and introduced to the Senate Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones.
The Senate welcomed its guest.
SENATE RESOLUTION 246
Senator Middleton offered the following resolution:
SR 246, Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Galveston County Day.
MIDDLETON
CREIGHTON
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Middleton, joined by Senators Creighton, Springer, Eckhardt, and Bettencourt, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Galveston County Day delegation including County Commissioners Darrell Apffel, Joe Giusti, Stephen Holmes, and Robin Armstrong; and County Judge Mark Henry.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 229
Senator Birdwell offered the following resolution:
SR 229, Recognizing Erath County, the City of Stephenville, Stephenville Independent School District and Tarleton State University for their contributions to the state.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Birdwell was recognized and introduced to the Senate a delegation from Erath County, the City of Stephenville, Stephenville Independent School District, and Tarleton State University including President James Hurley, Mayor Doug Svien, Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee, and Stephenville ISD Superintendent Eric Cederstrom.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 261
Senator Hinojosa offered the following resolution:
SR 261, Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Palmview Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hinojosa was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Palmview delegation including Mayor Pro Tem Alexandra Flores, Hollis Rutledge, and Councilmembers Javier Ramirez, Joel Garcia, Jose Luis Perez, and Benito Hernandez.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 234
Senator Miles offered the following resolution:
SR 234, Recognizing March 2, 2023, as University of Houston Day.
MILES
ALVARADO
BETTENCOURT
CREIGHTON
HUFFMAN
MIDDLETON
WHITMIRE
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Miles, joined by Senators Whitmire, Kolkhorst, Alvarado, West, and Bettencourt, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a University of Houston System delegation including Chancellor and President Renu Khator and Board of Regents Vice-chair Jack B. Moore.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate Lockhart High School students and teachers including Amanda Diaz and Raymond DeLeon
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(Senator Middleton in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 256
Senator Kolkhorst offered the following resolution:
SR 256, Recognizing March 1, 2023, as CASA Day.
KOLKHORST
HUGHES
The resolution was read.
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst and by unanimous consent, the names of the Lieutenant Governor and Senators were added to the resolution as signers thereof.
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, the resolution was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Kolkhorst, joined by Senators Campbell, Springer, and West, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 255
Senator Hughes offered the following resolution:
SR 255, Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hughes was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator West, joined by Senator Hancock, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Grand Prairie delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(Senator Parker in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 262
Senator Zaffirini offered the following resolution:
SR 262, Recognizing the IDRA on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
ZAFFIRINI
GUTIERREZ
MENÉNDEZ
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate an Intercultural Development Research Association delegation including President and CEO Celina Moreno, Morgan Craven, Thomas Marshall III, Chloe Latham Sikes, Paige Duggins-Clay, Diana Long, Steve Kemgang, and Alisha Tuff.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 264
Senator Paxton offered the following resolution:
SR 264, Recognizing February 28 and March 1, 2023, as Plano Legislative Days.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Paxton was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Plano delegation including Mayor John Muns; Mayor Pro Tempore Kayci Prince; City Manager Mark Israelson; Councilmembers Maria Tu, Anthony Ricciardelli, Rick Grady, Shelby Williams, Julie Holmer, and Rick Smith; and Plano Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kelle Marsalis.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 253
Senator West offered the following resolution:
SR 253, Recognizing March 1, 2023, as United Way Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate a United Way Day delegation including United Ways of Texas President and CEO Tiffany Patterson.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to the Committee on Nominations:
March 1, 2023
Austin, Texas
TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION:
I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments:
To be members of the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee for terms to expire as indicated:
To Expire September 1, 2023:
Brent D. Connett
Austin, Texas
(Mr. Connett is being reappointed)
To Expire September 1, 2024:
Daniel E "Danny" Bivens
Austin, Texas
(replacing Alicia G. Key Ellison of Dripping Springs whose term expired)
Vanessa Cortez Tanner
Austin, Texas
(Ms. Tanner is being reappointed)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
NOMINATIONS RETURNED
(Motions In Writing)
Senator Campbell submitted the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that the nomination of J. Calvin "Cal" Cooper, Ph.D. to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee be withdrawn from the Committee on Nominations, and I further move that the nomination be returned to the Governor pursuant to his request.
CAMPBELL
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
Senator Campbell submitted the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that the nomination of Brandon A. Batch to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs be withdrawn from the Committee on Nominations, and I further move that the nomination be returned to the Governor pursuant to his request.
CAMPBELL
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
Senator Campbell submitted the following Motion In Writing:
Mr. President:
I move that the nomination of Lawrence B. "Larry" Long to the Texas Facilities Commission be withdrawn from the Committee on Nominations, and I further move that the nomination be returned to the Governor pursuant to his request.
CAMPBELL
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
RECESS AND MOTION TO ADJOURN
On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 12:11 p.m. agreed to recess, pending the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, for the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading.
The Senate further agreed to adjourn, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 701 by Alvarado
Relating to a highway toll exemption for public school buses.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 702 by Perry
Relating to the sourcing, marketing, and sale of certain license plates.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 703 by Paxton
Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 704 by Paxton
Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes; authorizing civil penalties.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 705 by Miles
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 706 by Miles
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 707 by Miles
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 708 by LaMantia
Relating to certain credentials of value offered by general academic teaching institutions as part of a baccalaureate degree program.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 709 by Campbell
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, licensure and training requirements, and school marshal uniforms or badges.
To Committee on Education.
SB 710 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 712 by Kolkhorst
Relating to renaming the Texas Natural Resources Information System as the Texas Geographic Information Office and the duties of certain officers of that entity.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 713 by Hall
Relating to the use of competitive bidding for certain purchases by the Texas Education Agency.
To Committee on Education.
SB 714 by Hall
Relating to civil liability of a business in connection with prohibiting concealed handguns on the business premises.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 715 by Kolkhorst, Hinojosa
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 716 by Alvarado
Relating to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 717 by Paxton
Relating to public school cybersecurity controls and requirements and technical assistance and cybersecurity risk assessments for public schools provided by the Department of Information Resources.
To Committee on Education.
SB 718 by Paxton
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial of court-ordered possession or access.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 719 by Paxton
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 720 by Paxton
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 721 by Zaffirini
Relating to the adoption of uniform rules for hours of work for certain county employees.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 722 by Springer
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 723 by Schwertner, King
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 724 by LaMantia
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 725 by Zaffirini
Relating to procedures for identifying defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 726 by Kolkhorst
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 727 by West
Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be provided at the time of discharge or release.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 729 by Huffman
Relating to the cash balance benefit under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 730 by Hinojosa, Perry
Relating to the granting of privileges at hospitals for podiatrists.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 731 by Hinojosa
Relating to the proof required to impose payment holds in certain cases of alleged fraud by Medicaid providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 732 by Hinojosa
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of misuse of official information for journalists.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 733 by Hinojosa
Relating to the definition of qualified employee for purposes of the enterprise zone program.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 734 by Hinojosa
Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 735 by Springer
Relating to memoranda of understanding between the Texas Water Development Board and other state agencies.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 736 by Whitmire
Relating to mandatory arbitration for certain municipal fire departments and employee bargaining agents.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 737 by Gutierrez
Relating to the creation of the Texas School Patrol.
To Committee on Education.
SB 738 by Gutierrez
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 739 by Johnson
Relating to designating October 10 as Supportive Palliative Care Awareness Day.
To Committee on Administration.
SB 740 by Huffman
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county prosecutors' offices.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 741 by Middleton
Relating to the provision of property owners' association insurance by the FAIR Plan Association in certain areas.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 742 by Middleton
Relating to a requirement for certain entities to enter into a contract for election services.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 743 by Middleton
Relating to the hours of work of county employees.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 744 by Middleton
Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 745 by Kolkhorst, Campbell, Hall, Schwertner, Sparks
Relating to fraud prevention under certain health care programs.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 746 by Hughes
Relating to the creation and operation of pediatric long-term care access assurance programs in certain counties.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 747 by Hughes
Relating to the withdrawal of a candidate in a runoff primary election.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 748 by Flores
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 749 by Flores
Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 750 by Flores
Relating to eligibility for service on the board of directors of an appraisal district.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 751 by Flores
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 752 by Flores
Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 753 by Flores
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 754 by Flores
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for causing bodily injury while resisting arrest, search, or transportation.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 755 by Flores
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 756 by Flores
Relating to the reporting of electronic political contributions accepted by certain political committees.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 757 by West
Relating to an annual permit for certain equipment used to apply paint to roadways; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 758 by West
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 759 by West
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 760 by LaMantia
Relating to taking a blood specimen from the body of a deceased person during an inquest.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 761 by Hughes
Relating to photo identification for certain debit or credit card transactions.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 762 by Hughes
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 763 by Middleton
Relating to allowing school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors.
To Committee on Education.
SB 764 by Hughes
Relating to the establishment of a statewide Imagination Library program by the State Board of Education.
To Committee on Education.
SB 765 by Zaffirini
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 766 by Parker
Relating to the required preservation of certain records by a money services business.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 767 by Parker
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 768 by Parker
Relating to the process for notifying the attorney general of a breach of security of computerized data by persons doing business in this state.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 769 by Parker
Relating to the examination of appraisal services for an appraisal management company.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 770 by Parker
Relating to the commingling of funds by digital asset service providers.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 771 by Parker
Relating to the designation of transmission operators by certain municipally owned electric utilities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 772 by Parker
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 773 by Parker
Relating to access to certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices used in clinical trials by patients with severe chronic diseases.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 774 by Parker
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to offenders with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 775 by Zaffirini
Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure by creditors.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 776 by Zaffirini
Relating to the required period of retention of video surveillance recordings of special education settings.
To Committee on Education.
SB 777 by Hancock
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 778 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the reimbursement by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department of the costs incurred by counties for housing certain children.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 779 by Perry
Relating to the use of scholarship money awarded by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain fifth-year accounting students.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 780 by Hughes
Relating to emergency possession of certain abandoned children by designated emergency infant care providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 781 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact certain park use rules.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 782 by Birdwell
Relating to the employment of a chief privacy officer in the Department of Information Resources.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 783 by Birdwell
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 784 by Birdwell
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those emissions.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 785 by Birdwell
Relating to the ownership by a landowner of the geothermal energy and associated resources below the surface of the landowner's land.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 786 by Birdwell
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of closed-loop geothermal injection wells.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 787 by Huffman
Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felony offenses in which a firearm is used or exhibited.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 788 by Eckhardt, Alvarado, Gutierrez, LaMantia, Miles
Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 789 by Johnson
Relating to indicators of achievement, assignment of campus performance ratings, and academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system.
To Committee on Education.
SB 790 by Kolkhorst
Relating to systems of county road administration in certain counties.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 791 by Eckhardt
Relating to the right of members of the Texas military forces to demand trial by court-martial for minor offenses.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 792 by Hinojosa
Relating to a conveyance or bequest to a trust.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 793 by Hinojosa
Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 794 by Hinojosa
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 795 by Middleton
Relating to the transfer of the University Interscholastic League from The University of Texas at Austin to the Texas Education Agency.
To Committee on Education.
SB 796 by Middleton
Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 797 by Middleton
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 798 by Middleton
Relating to the certification requirements for a public school counselor.
To Committee on Education.
SB 799 by Springer
Relating to benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 800 by Miles
Relating to the ability of a local authority to designate school crossing zones and school crosswalks at high school campuses located in certain municipalities.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 801 by Hughes
Relating to an instrument that names a trust as a party.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 802 by Hughes
Relating to the annual base salary of a district judge.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 803 by Hughes
Relating to the award of compensatory damages caused by certain delays under governmental construction contracts.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 804 by Schwertner
Relating to eligibility requirements for student loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 805 by Bettencourt
Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 806 by Paxton
Relating to the duties of peace officers regarding interactions with victims of sexual assault.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 807 by Paxton
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 808 by Paxton
Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 809 by Paxton
Relating to the sale of unplatted lots in certain subdivisions of land.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 810 by Kolkhorst
Relating to requirements for certain licenses and permits issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 811 by Kolkhorst
Relating to disclosure of certain information by the Parks and Wildlife Department or the Texas Animal Health Commission.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 812 by Zaffirini
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food manager certifications, and food service programs.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 813 by Miles
Relating to providing notice to a state representative and senator of certain administrative actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 814 by Creighton
Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 815 by Springer
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 816 by Alvarado
Relating to a motion to overturn an executive director decision on an authorization to use a standard permit for certain concrete plants.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 817 by Alvarado
Relating to the deadline to request a contested case hearing on an authorization to use a standard permit for a concrete plant.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 818 by Alvarado
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 819 by Perry
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of crime victims.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 820 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 821 by Nichols
Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the sale of personal data by state agencies.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 822 by Johnson
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
To Committee on Education.
SB 823 by Bettencourt
Relating to the suspension of a county elections administrator.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 824 by Bettencourt
Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 825 by Bettencourt
Relating to the deadline for submitting certain recount petitions.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 826 by Hughes
Relating to notice regarding a parent's access to the health records of certain children.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 827 by Hall
Relating to entities authorized to issue and renew commercial driver's licenses.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 828 by Hall
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 829 by Kolkhorst
Relating to cottage food production operations.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 830 by Flores
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 831 by Flores
Relating to inservice training on identifying abuse, neglect, and illegal, unprofessional, and unethical conduct in certain health care facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 832 by Flores
Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain appraisal review board orders.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 833 by King
Relating to consideration by insurers of certain criteria for ratemaking.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 834 by King
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain royalty interests owned by a charitable organization.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 835 by King
Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 836 by Zaffirini
Relating to the collection of consumer debt incurred as a result of identity theft.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 837 by Perry
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 838 by Creighton
Relating to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools providing panic alert devices in classrooms.
To Committee on Education.
SB 839 by West
Relating to the creation of a witness protection unit of the Texas Rangers.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 840 by West
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 841 by Hinojosa
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment, a surcharge, and an infrastructure grant.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 842 by Hinojosa
Relating to health benefit coverage for bariatric surgery under the state employees group benefits program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 843 by Hinojosa
Relating to a trust beneficiary's approval of a trustee's accounting.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 844 by Blanco
Relating to the provision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain information in a language other than English.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 845 by Blanco
Relating to an affirmative defense to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality enforcement action for unauthorized emission events.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 846 by Blanco
Relating to authorizing the insurance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 847 by Blanco
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for certain capital projects at The University of Texas at El Paso.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 848 by Blanco
Relating to the development and operation by a regional mobility authority of an urban green space or aesthetic enhancement located above, adjacent to, or connected to an interstate highway.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 849 by Blanco
Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 850 by Blanco
Relating to the composition of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 851 by Blanco
Relating to subdivision plat requirements for certain counties located near the international border.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 852 by Miles
Relating to the content of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 853 by Hancock
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 854 by West
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 855 by Alvarado, LaMantia
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 856 by Perry
Relating to an entity's election to participate in or discontinue participation in the uniform group coverage program for active school employees.
To Committee on Education.
SB 857 by Perry
Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing an assessment.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 858 by Alvarado
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 859 by Hughes
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on motorcycles and mopeds.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 860 by Hughes
Relating to the relationship between managed care plans and optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 861 by Hughes
Relating to coordination of vision and eye care benefits under certain insurance policies and vision plans.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 862 by Hughes
Relating to the audit of claims and recovery of overpayments by Medicaid recovery audit contractors.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 863 by Hughes
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 864 by Hughes
Relating to certain seller's disclosures for the sale of residential real property.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 865 by Schwertner
Relating to a campus of the Texas State Technical College System located in Williamson County.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 866 by Hughes
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
To Committee on Education.
SB 867 by West
Relating to the recipients of opioid antagonists under the opioid antagonist program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 868 by West
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, or any other adulterant.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 869 by West
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 870 by West
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 871 by Springer
Relating to the exemption of inventory from ad valorem taxation.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 872 by Springer
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 873 by King
Relating to residential construction liability.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 874 by West
Relating to the eligibility of the certain cricket events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 875 by West
Relating to a criminal justice system pretrial and sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 876 by Flores, Whitmire
Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 877 by Eckhardt
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 878 by Eckhardt
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 879 by Creighton
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 880 by Creighton
Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 881 by Creighton
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 882 by Creighton
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 883 by Creighton
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 884 by Zaffirini
Relating to suicide awareness and prevention training for certain employees of the Texas Veterans Commission.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 885 by Zaffirini
Relating to the grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 886 by Springer, Middleton
Relating to the exclusion of students not lawfully present in the United States from consideration for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
To Committee on Education.
SB 887 by Zaffirini
Relating to the creation of the Maxwell Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 888 by Perry
Relating to fire escape exemptions for certain courthouses.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 889 by Perry
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 890 by Perry
Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the bed or bank of a navigable river or stream in certain counties.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 891 by Zaffirini
Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.
To Committee on Education.
SB 892 by Zaffirini
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers as private security officers.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 893 by Zaffirini
Relating to the correction of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing water or sewer utility service.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 894 by Zaffirini
Relating to an exemption to the cancellation of a water right for nonuse.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 895 by Johnson
Relating to modernizing the regulation of money services businesses.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 896 by Hughes
Relating to the automatic stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 897 by Hughes
Relating to liens on aircraft for certain charges.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 898 by Hughes
Relating to the relocation, adjustment, and ownership of commercial and outdoor signs.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 899 by Hughes
Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board is required to postpone a protest hearing.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 900 by Hughes
Relating to the reimbursement of certain expenses of appellate court justices and judges.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1318 by Huffman
Relating to the release of defendants on bail, the duties of a magistrate in certain criminal proceedings, and the appointment of certain criminal law hearing officers; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1319 by Huffman
Relating to the reporting of certain overdose information and the mapping of overdoses for public safety purposes.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SJR 39 by Kolkhorst, Hinojosa
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SJR 40 by Hinojosa
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SJR 41 by Paxton
Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating certain general revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
To Committee on Finance.
SJR 42 by Flores
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
To Committee on Local Government.
SJR 43 by Perry
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SJR 45 by Perry
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SJR 46 by Springer
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a person's inventory.
To Committee on Local Government.
SJR 47 by Creighton
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
To Committee on Local Government.
SJR 48 by Creighton
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
To Committee on Local Government.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 111
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 111.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 113
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 113.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 124
On motion of Senator Alvarado, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 124.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 141
On motion of Senator West, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 141.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 147
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 147.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 318
On motion of Senator Hall, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 318.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 339
On motion of Senator Springer, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 339.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 342
On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 342.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 386
On motion of Senator Hall, Senators Flores and Hinojosa will be shown as Co-authors of SB 386.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 762
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 762.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 876
On motion of Senator Flores, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author of SB 876.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 975
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 975.
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Memorial Resolutions
SR 252 by Eckhardt, In memory of Polly Sowell.
SR 258 by LaMantia, In memory of Maria Guadalupe Vallejo Sanchez.
SR 259 by LaMantia, In memory of Ben Figueroa Jr.
Congratulatory Resolutions
SR 254 by Hughes, Recognizing Jerry and Martha Phelps for their service to Tyler Metro Church.
SR 257 by Birdwell, Recognizing Marlin Community Garden Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 263 by Eckhardt, Recognizing the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference.
SR 265 by Springer, Recognizing Lynn McKinney on the occasion of her retirement.
(Senator Blanco in Chair)
RECESS
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 12:40 p.m. recessed until 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2023.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
March 1, 2023
STATE AFFAIRS — SCR 17, SB 599, SB 559, SB 578, SB 2
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 1, 2023
SCR 21, SR 229, SR 234, SR 242, SR 246, SR 252, SR 253, SR 254, SR 255, SR 256, SR 257, SR 258, SR 259, SR 261, SR 262, SR 263, SR 264, SR 265