TWENTY-FOURTH DAY
(Wednesday, March 22, 2023)
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, Blanco, Campbell, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Gutierrez, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, King, Kolkhorst, LaMantia, Menéndez, Middleton, Miles, Nichols, Parker, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Sparks, Springer, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.
The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.
Bishop Michael F. Olson, Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, offered the invocation as follows:
Almighty and eternal God, You know the longing of people's hearts, and You protect their rights anchored in human nature in accord with Your design. In Your goodness, watch over these men and women sworn to public service as Senators of our state, so that people throughout Texas may enjoy freedom, prosperity, security, and peace. Your image lies in the hearts of all people. While we live among people whose ways are different from our own, whose faiths are foreign to us, and whose tongues are unintelligible to us, help us to remember that You love all people with Your incomprehensible love, that all religion is an attempt to respond to You, and that the yearnings of our hearts are much like our own and are known to You. Help us all to recognize You in the words of truth, the works of beauty, and the actions of goodness and love. We pray in Your holy name. 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.
SENATE RESOLUTION 342
Senator Hancock offered the following resolution:
SR 342, Recognizing March 22, 2023, as The University of Texas at Arlington Day.
HANCOCK
BIRDWELL
KING
PARKER
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hancock was recognized and introduced to the Senate The University of Texas at Arlington Day student delegation.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 340
Senator Hinojosa offered the following resolution:
SR 340, Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Del Mar College Day.
HINOJOSA
LAMANTIA
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hinojosa, joined by Senator LaMantia, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Del Mar College Day delegation including Mark Escamilia, Carol Scott, Nick Adame, Libby Avert, and Rudy Garza Jr.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(Senator Sparks in Chair)
PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY
Senator Springer was recognized and presented Dr. Mark Eidson of Weatherford as the Physician of the Day.
The Senate welcomed Dr. Eidson and thanked him for his participation in the Physician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.
SENATE RESOLUTION 328
Senator Springer offered the following resolution:
SR 328, Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Denton County Day.
SPRINGER
PARKER
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Springer, joined by Senator Parker, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Denton County Day delegation including County Judge Andy Eads and Commissioners Ryan Williams, Kevin Falconer, and Bobbie Mitchell.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini was recognized and introduced to the Senate Stewart Haas, serving today as an Honorary Senate Page.
The Senate welcomed Stewart.
SENATE RESOLUTION 339
Senator West offered the following resolution:
SR 339, Congratulating the DeSoto High School football team for winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division II state championship.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate the 2022 UIL 6A Division II DeSoto High School state championship football team including Head Coach Claude Mathis, Leslie Beattie, Jamarion Ravenell, Crimson Mathis, and Jason Douglas.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Springer was recognized and introduced to the Senate representatives of Leadership Sherman.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(President in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 327
Senator Creighton offered the following resolution:
SR 327, Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Texas Realtors Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Creighton, joined by Senators Campbell and Bettencourt, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Association of Realtors delegation including Chair Marcos Phipps, Chair-elect Jeffrey Conn, Secretary/Treasurer Christy Gessler, Vice-president of Region 14 Jennifer Wauhob, Past Chair Russell Berry, and President Travis Kessler.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 336
Senator Eckhardt offered the following resolution:
SR 336, Recognizing KAZI FM 88.7 on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
ECKHARDT
MILES
WEST
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Eckhardt was recognized and introduced to the Senate Austin radio station KAZI FM 88.7 representatives including Marion Nickerson and Sharon Jones.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 37
The President laid before the Senate the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Proud residents of Mineola are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their community's founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mineola was established in 1873 when the International-Great Northern Railroad and the Texas and Pacific Railway built lines through the northeastern region of the state; the town became a vital part of the area's commerce, and trains often stopped for crew and passengers to drink from the "health-giving" waters of the community's artesian well; and
WHEREAS, By 1890, the population of Mineola had grown to 2,000 people, and the town boasted seven churches and several schools, hotels, and banks; the local economy was supported by the timber industry, as well as cattle raising and the production of a variety of agricultural crops; a chair factory was opened in 1886, and the facility later operated as a crate and basket factory until 1952; in the 1940s, the discovery of oil in Wood County and the construction of a railroad shop further bolstered the town's economy; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mineola is a designated "National Main Street City," and its picturesque downtown is a popular destination for tourists; in addition to a variety of local shops and restaurants, residents and visitors alike enjoy such attractions as the annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival, the Mineola Nature Preserve, and the Lake Country Playhouse and the Historic Select Theater; and
WHEREAS, Celebrating their rich history as they work to build an even brighter future, the people of Mineola are justifiably proud of their community, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor their contributions to the story of the Lone Star State on this milestone occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of Mineola and extend to its citizens sincere best wishes for the future.
HUGHES
SCR 37 was read.
On motion of Senator Hughes and by unanimous consent, the resolution was considered immediately and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Hughes was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Mineola delegation including City Manager Mercy Rushing, Tim Rushing, and Marketing Director Owen Tiner.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
(Senator Hughes in Chair)
SENATE RESOLUTION 341
Senator Campbell offered the following resolution:
SR 341, Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Buda Day.
CAMPBELL
ZAFFIRINI
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Campbell, joined by Senator Zaffirini, was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Buda delegation and Elm Grove Elementary School Student Council members, accompanied by teachers Amy Urbanovsky, Tamara Patrick, and Dawn Pucci.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 338
Senator Gutierrez offered the following resolution:
SR 338, Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Pearsall Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Gutierrez was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Pearsall delegation including Mayor Ben Briscoe; Councilmembers James Leal, Sonia Hernandez, Tiffany Talamantes, Lionel Gandara, Rachel Garza, and Ramiro Trevino; City Manager Federico Reyes; Public Works Director Hector Gandara; Chief of Police Daniel Flores; Ernie Gonzales; Fabio Gonzales; and Mitchell Gonzales.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 337
Senator Gutierrez offered the following resolution:
SR 337, Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day.
The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Gutierrez was recognized and introduced to the Senate City of Del Rio and Val Verde County delegations including Mayor Alvaro Arreola; Councilmembers Jesus Lopez Jr., James DeReus, and Tina Martinez; City Manager John Sheedy; Assistant City Manager Manuel Chavez; Economic Developer Jorge Ramon; Public Works Director Albert Quintanilla; Assistant Public Works Director Greg Velasquez; Val Verde County Judge Lewis Owens; Commissioner Beau Nettleton; Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez; County Treasurer Aaron Rodriguez; and County Attorney David Martinez.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
GUEST PRESENTED
Senator Gutierrez was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Lutheran University delegation including President Debbie Cottrell and Vice-president David Ortiz.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
INTRODUCTION OF
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED
The Presiding Officer announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading would be postponed until the end of today's session.
There was no objection.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following Messages from the Governor were read and were referred to the Committee on Nominations:
March 21, 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 Texas Transportation Commission for terms to expire as indicated:
To Expire February 1, 2025:
Alejandro G. "Alex" Meade, III
Mission, Texas
(replacing Victor T. Vandergriff of Arlington whose term expired)
To Expire February 1, 2029:
Steven D. "Steve" Alvis
Hockley, Texas
(replacing Laura Ryan Heizer of Cypress whose term expired)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
March 22, 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 Texas School Safety Center Board for terms to expire February 1, 2025:
Melissa D. Dunbar
Cedar Point, Texas
(replacing Robert W. Wilson, Ed.D. of Conroe whose term expired)
Edwin S. Flores Ph.D.
Dallas, Texas
(Dr. Flores is being reappointed)
James M. Mosley
Borger, Texas
(Judge Mosley is being reappointed)
Noe E. Perez
Laguna Vista, Texas
(Mr. Perez is being reappointed)
Michael L. Slaughter
Wylie, Texas
(Mr. Slaughter is being reappointed)
Jill M. Tate
Colleyville, Texas
(Ms. Tate is being reappointed)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Greg Abbott
Governor
CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL
The Presiding Officer at 12:11 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 222 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Nichols and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 222 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 222, Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
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 222 ON THIRD READING
Senator Nichols moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 222 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)
SENATE BILL 347 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 347 at this time on its second reading:
SB 347, Relating to the extension of a driver's license suspension or disqualification following certain convictions.
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 347 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 347 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 904 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Springer and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 904 at this time on its second reading:
SB 904, Relating to presumption for an offense to accessible parking.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Springer offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 904 (senate committee printing) by striking all below the enacting clause and substituting the following:
SECTION 1. Section 681.011, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsections (f-1) and (f-2) to read as follows:
(f-1) It is not a defense to prosecution for an offense under Subsection (a) or (b) that the parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities is not designated in compliance with the standards and specifications referred to in Section 681.009(b) if the parking space or area is generally in compliance with those standards and specifications and is clearly distinguishable as being designated specifically for persons with disabilities.
(f-2) A peace officer may issue a warning but may not issue a citation for an offense under Subsection (a) or (b) to a person who stands a vehicle in a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities that does not have a parking space identification sign identifying the parking space in accordance with the requirements of the standards and specifications referred to in Section 681.009(b).
SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of this Act. An offense committed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. For purposes of this section, an offense was committed before the effective date of this Act if any element of the offense occurred before that date.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
The amendment to SB 904 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 904 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 904 ON THIRD READING
Senator Springer moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 904 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 621 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Parker and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 621 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 621, Relating to the position of chief information security officer in the Department of Information Resources.
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 621 ON THIRD READING
Senator Parker moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 621 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 3 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business and Senate Rule 5.14(a) were suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 3 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 3, Relating to an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
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 3 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 3 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 4 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business was suspended to take up for consideration SB 4 at this time on its second reading:
SB 4, Relating to the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Bettencourt offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend SB 4 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In the recital to SECTION 2 of the bill (page 1, line 38), strike "Section 48.2555" and substitute "Sections 48.2555 and 48.283".
(2) In SECTION 2 of the bill, immediately following added Section 48.2555, Education Code (page 2, between lines 17 and 18), insert the following:
Sec. 48.283. ADDITIONAL STATE AID FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS IMPACTED BY COMPRESSION. A school district that received an adjustment under Section 48.257(b) for the 2022-2023 school year is entitled to additional state aid for each school year in an amount equal to the amount of that adjustment for the 2022-2023 school year less the difference, if the difference is greater than zero, between:
(1) the amount to which the district is entitled under this chapter for the current school year; and
(2) the amount to which the district would be entitled under this chapter for the current school year if the district's maximum compressed tax rate had not been reduced under Section 48.2555, as added by S.B. 4, Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
The amendment to SB 4 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 4 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 4 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 4 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.
REMARKS ORDERED PRINTED
On motion of Senator Eckhardt and by unanimous consent, the remarks by Senators Bettencourt and Johnson regarding SB 4 were ordered reduced to writing and printed in the Senate Journal as follows:
President: Senator Johnson, for what purpose?
Senator Johnson: Questions of the author.
President: Do you yield?
Senator Bettencourt: Certainly.
Senator Johnson: Thank you, Mr. President, and, Senator Bettencourt, thank you for years of work in this area and leading on this topic. As you and I discussed yesterday, this is a long-term fiscal commitment. This is not one of those things that we can just pay it forward as a one-off with the surplus. Correct?
Senator Bettencourt: That's correct.
Senator Johnson: And are we, as a body, making a commitment in the future to continue to fund the amounts of money that are going to be called for as a result of this tax compression?
Senator Bettencourt: Well, I certainly hope so because while we can't bind future legislators to their actions, this bill is, the intent is clear that by using the procedures that we've got, it's in the base budget, it's appropriated. And when we get to the constitutional amendment, we'll talk about accessing that extra cash that's stranded. But, no, the worst thing that could happen to any tax relief plan is to claw it back. So, it's taken me 20 years to get here, and as long as I am here, I will fight to whatever I have to to make sure we never go back on our commitments to the taxpayers.
Senator Johnson: And that clawback, I'm glad you brought that up. How much money are we talking about right now that's going to be for this session and for future sessions?
Senator Bettencourt: Well, the, currently in the base budget, we've got $15 billion of tax relief that's budgeted. That's in, for Senate Bills 3 and 4, we've got initial one and a half—
Senator Johnson: For this bill, I'm sorry, for this bill itself, how much money are we committing to paying from this biennium, and how much will it obligate us in the future bienniums?
Senator Bettencourt: Well, if you look at just the compression portion of it. Right? Okay? We're looking at $5.75 billion just for Senate Bill 4. And that's the ability to go past the compression floor, plus the extra seven pennies of compression. So, yes, we're, you're making a commitment to the taxpayers for $5.75 billion and, you know, and like we've done in previous tax, you know, relief, that bill has to be paid, you know, in perpetuity.
Senator Johnson: Right. And the economy's doing great, our revenues are great, and we actually have reason to think that they'll be pretty good, if not even better than pretty good, next session. But in two sessions, if we run into a deficit, what do we do about this commitment? Do we raise sales taxes, do we cut education, do we pull it out of the ESF, what do we do?
Senator Bettencourt: What we do with this commitment is we honor it. That's the bottom line.
Senator Johnson: But those are the, those are the questions we're going to have to confront if we hit a deficit.
Senator Bettencourt: I think that in the foreseeable future, I would say probably for four years, I don't see any possibility of that. Texas is too much of the job creation engine. We've got, you know, very rapid sales tax increases. I think that in the foreseeable future we will be, but I can't disagree that someday there will be a crisis at some point and time maybe. But we've made this commitment, and we, and when you make a commitment to the taxpayers, because it's their money, see that's what this all is about. Okay? You know, we talk about tax relief but they, somebody had to pay it first. So, with the exemptions, we're doing great things, which is, we're keep the, letting that money stay in the taxpayers, you know, wallets, pocketbooks, purses, whatever, checking accounts, online, and here we're making commitment that once we make it, we have to stand to it.
Senator Johnson: I appreciate that and this whole conversation is really about that promise we make to people of what we're going to do with their tax dollars, and in 30 years from now, they're going to wonder what we did with their money. And this is one of the things we're doing, and it's very popular, but we want to make sure that we are responsible with the money and responsible to our public education system and don't make commitments that we either can't keep or are going to have to cause other damage in the future. So, eyes wide open as we enter this. We're doing something that's popular. We're doing something that provides genuine tax relief for people, and it could require us to make some difficult decisions in the future.
Senator Bettencourt: Well, and that's why we're going to the voters. We're going to go to the voters in November and we're laying this out. We're laying out the homestead exemptions, we're laying out the creation of the, of a new fund, and then, and once they approve it, we're, we have to honor it. And you know, as long as I draw a breath, I'm going to honor that vote of the public in November of 2023.
Senator Johnson: I trust that you will. And the last point I'll make is we've brought in a lot of revenues in the past few years through federal stimulus actions that are not going to continue in perpetuity, and so, again, eyes wide open going into this. We're going to have to manage our finances very well to keep this commitment. But thank you for the work on this. It's important.
Senator Bettencourt: Thank you.
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
SENATE BILL 5 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Parker and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business, Senate Rule 5.14(a), and Senate Rule 7.12(a) were suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 5 at this time on its second reading:
CSSB 5, Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.
The bill was read second time.
Senator Parker offered the following amendment to the bill:
Floor Amendment No. 1
Amend CSSB 5 (senate committee report) as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1.01 of the bill, in amended Section 11.145, Tax Code, strike added Subsection (d) (page 2, lines 6 through 10) and substitute the following:
(d) A person who leases tangible personal property is entitled to an exemption from taxation by a taxing unit of $25,000 of the total appraised value of all the tangible personal property the person owns that is held or used for the production of income and is subject to a lease, regardless of where the property is located in the taxing unit.
(2) In SECTION 1.01 of the bill, immediately after added Section 11.145(g), Tax Code (page 2, between lines 26 and 27), insert the following:
(h) When calculating an exemption to which the person is entitled under this section, a taxing unit shall apply the amount of the exemption to tangible personal property other than inventory that the person owns and is held or used for the production of income before applying the exemption to inventory owned by the person.
(h-1) For purposes of Subsection (h), "inventory" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.701.
(3) In the recital to SECTION 1.02 of the bill (page 2, line 28), strike "Subsections (a), (c-1), and (f)" and substitute "Subsection (c-1)".
(4) In SECTION 1.02 of the bill, in amended Section 22.01, Tax Code, strike amended Subsections (a) and (f) (page 2, lines 30 through 45, and page 2, lines 53 through 62).
(5) Between SECTIONS 1.03 and 1.04 of the bill (page 3, between lines 51 and 52), add the following appropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
SECTION ____. Chapter 25, Tax Code, is amended by adding Section 25.14 to read as follows:
Sec. 25.14. INVENTORY AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "inventory" means:
(1) a finished good held for sale, resale, lease, or rental;
(2) a raw or finished material held to be incorporated into or attached to tangible personal property to create a finished good; or
(3) a material or supply, including fuel or a spare part, being held for future use.
(b) For purposes of this section, the term "inventory" does not include:
(1) a dealer's motor vehicle inventory, as defined by Section 23.121;
(2) a dealer's vessel and outboard motor inventory, as defined by Section 23.124;
(3) a dealer's heavy equipment inventory, as defined by Section 23.1241; or
(4) retail manufactured housing inventory, as defined by Section 23.127.
(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), a person's inventory shall be listed separately from any other tangible personal property the person holds or uses for the production of income.
(d) This section does not apply to tangible personal property for which a person is required to file a rendition statement under Section 22.01(j-3) but that the person is not required to render for taxation under any other provision of that section.
SECTION ____. Section 31.01, Tax Code, is amended by amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-3) to read as follows:
(c) The tax bill or a separate statement accompanying the tax bill shall:
(1) identify the property subject to the tax;
(2) state the appraised value, assessed value, and taxable value of the property;
(3) if the property is land appraised as provided by Subchapter C, D, E, or H, Chapter 23, state the market value and the taxable value for purposes of deferred or additional taxation as provided by Section 23.46, 23.55, 23.76, or 23.9807, as applicable;
(4) state the assessment ratio for the unit;
(5) state the type and amount of any partial exemption applicable to the property, indicating whether it applies to appraised or assessed value;
(6) state the total tax rate for the unit;
(7) state the amount of tax due, the due date, and the delinquency date;
(8) explain the payment option and discounts provided by Sections 31.03 and 31.05, if available to the unit's taxpayers, and state the date on which each of the discount periods provided by Section 31.05 concludes, if the discounts are available;
(9) state the rates of penalty and interest imposed for delinquent payment of the tax;
(10) include the name and telephone number of the assessor for the unit and, if different, of the collector for the unit;
(11) for real property, state for the current tax year and each of the preceding five tax years:
(A) the appraised value and taxable value of the property;
(B) the total tax rate for the unit;
(C) the amount of taxes imposed on the property by the unit; and
(D) the difference, expressed as a percent increase or decrease, as applicable, in the amount of taxes imposed on the property by the unit compared to the amount imposed for the preceding tax year; [and]
(12) for real property, state the differences, expressed as a percent increase or decrease, as applicable, in the following for the current tax year as compared to the fifth tax year before that tax year:
(A) the appraised value and taxable value of the property;
(B) the total tax rate for the unit; and
(C) the amount of taxes imposed on the property by the unit; and
(13) for tangible personal property, state separately the amount of taxes imposed on a person's inventory from the amount of taxes imposed on any other tangible personal property the person held or used for the production of income.
(c-3) For purposes of Subsection (c), "inventory" has the meaning assigned by Section 25.14.
(6) Strike SECTION 1.04 of the bill, adding Section 403.302(b-1), Government Code (page 3, lines 52 through 58).
(7) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, strike added Section 171.701, Tax Code (page 4, lines 5 through 19), and substitute the following:
Sec. 171.701. DEFINITION. (a) In this subchapter, "inventory" means:
(1) a finished good held for sale, resale, lease, or rental, including:
(A) a dealer's vessel and outboard motor inventory, as defined by Section 23.124;
(B) a dealer's heavy equipment inventory, as defined by Section 23.1241; or
(C) retail manufactured housing inventory, as defined by Section 23.127;
(2) a raw or finished material held to be incorporated into or attached to tangible personal property to create a finished good; or
(3) a material or supply, including fuel or a spare part, being held for future use.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) and for purposes of this subchapter, the term "inventory" does not include a dealer's motor vehicle inventory, as defined by Section 23.121.
(8) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, strike added Section 171.703(b), Tax Code (page 4, lines 34 and 35), and substitute the following:
(b) The total amount of credits that may be awarded under this subchapter for all reports originally due in a year may not exceed $700 million.
(9) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, in added Section 171.703(c)(1), Tax Code (page 4, line 43), strike "$525 million" and substitute "$700 million".
(10) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, strike added Section 171.703(d), Tax Code (page 4, lines 56 through 63), and substitute the following:
(d) For purposes of Subsection (a)(2), the aggregate amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by the taxable entity that were derived from the taxable value of inventory does not include, and a taxable entity is not entitled to a credit for any taxes imposed on, the taxable value of any inventory for which the taxable entity was exempt from taxation under Section 11.145.
(11) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, in added Section 171.704(b), Tax Code (page 5, lines 9 through 12), strike the second sentence of the added subsection and substitute "A taxable entity must use the form in applying for the credit and submit the form electronically with the report for the period for which the credit is claimed.".
(12) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, in added Section 171.705, Tax Code (page 5, line 26), between "REFUND." and "The", insert "(a)".
(13) In SECTION 2.01 of the bill, at the end of added Section 171.705, Tax Code (page 5, between lines 32 and 33), insert the following:
(b) The amount of a warrant issued by the comptroller under Subsection (a) does not accrue interest under Section 111.064.
The amendment to CSSB 5 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 5 as amended 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 5 ON THIRD READING
Senator Parker moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSB 5 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 JOINT RESOLUTION 3 ON SECOND READING
On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, the regular order of business, Senate Rule 5.14(a), and Senate Rule 7.12(a) were suspended to take up for consideration CSSJR 3 at this time on its second reading:
CSSJR 3, Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income, to increase the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
The resolution 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 JOINT RESOLUTION 3 ON THIRD READING
Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSJR 3 be placed on its third reading and final passage.
The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
The resolution was read third time and was passed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED
(Consideration of Bills in Committees)
(Motion In Writing)
Senator Hall 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.
HALL
The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.
SENATE RULES SUSPENDED
(Posting Rules)
On motion of Senator Hughes and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on Jurisprudence might meet upon recess today at his desk.
MOTION TO RECESS
On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 1:34 p.m. agreed to recess, upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 2088 by Creighton
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2151 by Sparks
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 60 as the Martha Pattillo Siv Memorial Parkway.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2152 by Sparks
Relating to the amount of foreign emissions of air contaminants in nonattainment areas and the required revision of the state implementation plan to account for those emissions.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2153 by Sparks
Relating to certain school district tax abatements for power system reliability projects.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2155 by Eckhardt
Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference in municipal and justice courts.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2156 by Eckhardt
Relating to human operators of automated motor vehicles.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2157 by Eckhardt
Relating to the burden of proof in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 2158 by King
Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program for certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2159 by King
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2160 by King
Relating to the authority of a county to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the unincorporated area of the county; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2161 by King
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2162 by King
Relating to county appropriations to historical foundations or organizations.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2163 by King
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and is related to the owner of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2164 by Hughes
Relating to restricting access to sexual material harmful to minors on an Internet website.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2165 by Alvarado
Relating to the inclusion of the National Sexual Assault Hotline on certain student identification cards issued by a public institution of higher education.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 2166 by Alvarado
Relating to the eligibility requirements for grants under programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 2167 by Alvarado
Relating to the burden of proof in a trial de novo appeal of the appraised value of property.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2168 by Alvarado
Relating to a mobile stroke unit grant program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2169 by Alvarado
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2170 by Alvarado
Relating to the offense of public consumption of alcoholic beverages during certain hours.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2171 by Alvarado
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2172 by Alvarado
Relating to the adoption of a policy on the preclusion of private design professionals from contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2173 by Alvarado
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2174 by Hall
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2175 by West
Relating to the payment of certain employer contributions for employed retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2176 by LaMantia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2177 by LaMantia
Relating to the establishment of the Autism Medicaid Services Program Advisory Committee to evaluate the provision of applied behavior analysis services under Medicaid.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2178 by LaMantia
Relating to the establishment of the Autism Medicaid Services Program Advisory Council to evaluate the provision of applied behavior analysis services under Medicaid.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2179 by LaMantia
Relating to liability of professional entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2180 by LaMantia
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2181 by LaMantia
Relating to advanced metering and meter information networks.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2182 by LaMantia
Relating to the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for certain projects.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 2183 by LaMantia
Relating to the establishment of a task force to analyze the provision of financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund for the improvement of artificial drainage systems in certain coastal and border regions.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 2184 by LaMantia
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects and to use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain of those projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2185 by Menéndez
Relating to bullying, cyberbullying, and identity-based bullying in public schools.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2186 by Zaffirini
Relating to the manner of executing certain anatomical gift records.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2187 by Hinojosa
Relating to the repeal of the sales tax imposed on real property repair and remodeling.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2188 by Hinojosa
Relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for professional services under Medicaid.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2189 by Hinojosa
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ground ambulance services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2190 by Zaffirini
Relating to the provision of applied behavior analysis and associated services through telecommunications or information technology under certain public benefits programs.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2191 by Zaffirini
Relating to peer support specialists for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid living outside of state supported living centers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2192 by Hall
Relating to the contents of a petition filed with the Commission for Environmental Quality.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2193 by LaMantia
Relating to the operation and financing of the federally qualified health center primary care access program to provide primary care access to persons in this state.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2194 by Menéndez, Alvarado, Blanco, Eckhardt, Gutierrez, Whitmire
Relating to promoting racial equity in the hiring and promotion of faculty members by public institutions of higher education.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 2195 by Menéndez
Relating to fair allocation requirements for manufacturers, distributers, or manufacturer representatives.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2196 by Hancock
Relating to the identification and mapping of aggregate production operations by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2197 by Alvarado
Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2198 by Hall
Relating to the protection of an unborn child's rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2199 by Hall
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2200 by Hancock
Relating to public acknowledgment of donations made to the Texas Department of Transportation.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2201 by Hancock
Relating to certain prescription drug benefits under the Medicaid managed care program.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2202 by Zaffirini, Blanco
Relating to an assessment of the condition of certain water utilities.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 2203 by Hancock, West
Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2204 by Parker
Relating to exceptions to prohibited contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2205 by Parker
Relating to the information that must be included in a school district bond election proposition.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2206 by Parker
Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2207 by Parker
Relating to voidable provisions contained in certain construction contracts.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2208 by Parker
Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2209 by Hancock
Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2210 by Blanco
Relating to disposition of motor vehicle registration fees collected by a county assessor-collector.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2211 by Blanco
Relating to the disposition in certain counties of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2212 by Blanco
Relating to the disclosure by a pharmacy to a patient of certain price information for a drug or biological product.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2213 by Blanco
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2214 by Blanco
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2215 by Blanco
Relating to the establishment of a dual language immersion bilingual education teaching certificate.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2220 by Menéndez
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2221 by Schwertner
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor Texas Sheriffs' Deputies.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2222 by Menéndez
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2223 by Menéndez
Relating to establishing pilot program to offer assistance for older adults diagnosed with severe vision loss.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2224 by Menéndez
Relating to authorizing the issuance of a special hospital license to certain establishments.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2225 by Menéndez
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 2226 by Menéndez
Relating to the reporting method in determining that a dog is dangerous.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2227 by Menéndez
Relating to the list of retired and former judges subject to assignment.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2228 by Menéndez
Relating to requirements related to refunds and credit provided under terminated debt cancellation agreements.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2229 by Menéndez
Relating to the minimum coverage amounts of motor vehicle liability.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2230 by LaMantia
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill and posted on the tax-related information county internet website.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2231 by LaMantia, Blanco
Relating to teacher certification examinations in bilingual target language proficiency and to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2232 by LaMantia
Relating to requirements for insurance agents offering windstorm and hail insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2233 by LaMantia
Relating to automatic renewal of certain policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2234 by LaMantia
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 2235 by LaMantia
Relating to the composition of the port commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 2236 by LaMantia
Relating to the list of reading instruments adopted and maintained by the commissioner of education.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2237 by LaMantia
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2238 by LaMantia
Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed money for scholarships for rural students, rural economic development, and energy efficiency assistance.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2239 by LaMantia
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study housing supply and affordability.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2240 by LaMantia
Relating to establishing a digital textbook and learning materials subscription pilot program.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 2241 by LaMantia
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2242 by Kolkhorst
Relating to a policy adopted by school districts allowing parent volunteers on school district campuses.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2243 by Johnson
Relating to advanced clean energy projects and certain other projects that reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2244 by Johnson
Relating to certain evidence-based community support services offered by a Medicaid managed care organization in lieu of other services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2245 by Johnson
Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; creating a criminal offense; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2246 by Hughes
Relating to the presidential electors of this state.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2247 by Johnson
Relating to limitations on health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for preventive services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2248 by Zaffirini
Relating to guardianships for persons who are incapacitated; changing a fee.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 2249 by Zaffirini
Relating to decedents' estates.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 2250 by Zaffirini
Relating to the execution of a certificate of completion for the purchase of solar panels under a retail installment contract.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2251 by Zaffirini
Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2252 by Hughes
Relating to the electronic submission of dealer's motor vehicle inventory tax statements and escrow payments.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2253 by Blanco
Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2254 by Blanco
Relating to a report regarding certain residential and nonresidential services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2255 by Blanco
Relating to cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement agencies; imposing a civil penalty.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2256 by Blanco
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2257 by Blanco
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2258 by Blanco
Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2259 by Blanco
Relating to the legislature's goals for baseload electric generating capacity.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2260 by Blanco
Relating to management review of certain investigations conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2261 by Blanco
Relating to the training program required for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2262 by West
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2263 by West
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2264 by West
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for purposes of the public school finance system.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2265 by West
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a high percentage of educationally disadvantaged students.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2266 by West
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2267 by West
Relating to the basic allotment and the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2268 by West
Relating to an adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district with a certain student attendance rate.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2269 by Perry
Relating to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2270 by Perry
Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in public schools.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2271 by Hughes
Relating to the filing fee required for certain candidates.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2272 by Hughes
Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2273 by Kolkhorst
Relating to requiring semiannual school safety meetings in certain counties.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2274 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the regulation of fusion energy.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2275 by Hughes
Relating to the authority of the Supreme Court of Texas to adopt certain rules.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2276 by Zaffirini
Relating to requiring parental consent for peace officer interviews of certain children.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2277 by Zaffirini
Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 2278 by Blanco
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for functional family therapy services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2279 by Blanco
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2280 by Perry
Relating to the exclusion of services provided by a marketplace provider from the definition of data processing services.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2281 by Middleton
Relating to prohibiting certain adult cabaret performances; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2282 by Middleton
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to National Aeronautics and Space Administration security personnel.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2283 by Middleton
Relating to the meeting requirements for the Galveston County Juvenile Board.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2284 by Middleton
Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2285 by Middleton
Relating to the transfer of certain malt beverages between two or more licensed premises operating under the same general ownership or management.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2286 by Middleton
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2287 by West
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to apprehend a person for emergency detention and the authority of certain facilities and professionals to temporarily detain a person with mental illness.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2288 by Huffman
Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2289 by Huffman
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products as a finished good or used in the manufacturing or processing of medical or biomedical products.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2291 by Zaffirini
Relating to the plugging of abandoned or deteriorated water wells; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 2292 by Zaffirini
Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 2293 by Zaffirini
Relating to the authority of a state agency to contest the issuance of a permit or license by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2294 by Creighton
Relating to the establishment of certain programs to facilitate early high school graduation and enrollment at public institutions of higher education and to the repeal of the Early High School Graduation Scholarship program.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 2295 by West
Relating to accelerated instruction provided for public school students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments, indicators under the public school accountability system, and performance standards in public schools.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2296 by Gutierrez
Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2297 by Gutierrez
Relating to emergency operations plans for school districts and public junior colleges to promote safe and positive schools.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2298 by Gutierrez
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2299 by Zaffirini
Relating to the identification of constitutional or statutory provisions of this state that have been invalidated or otherwise limited by a state appellate court.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2300 by Zaffirini
Relating to establishing a statewide reading enrichment program.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2301 by West
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2302 by LaMantia
Relating to certain powers and duties of a drainage district.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2303 by LaMantia
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of academic skills, performance standards and sanctions, and public high school graduation requirements.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2304 by LaMantia
Relating to providing information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students and in the curriculum of driver education courses and driving safety courses.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2305 by Zaffirini
Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2306 by Zaffirini
Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2307 by Zaffirini
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 2308 by Hinojosa
Relating to taxes on e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing taxes; imposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2309 by Hinojosa
Relating to the verification disclosure of the contents of oil and gas waste stored in pits at commercial oil and gas waste disposal facilities.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SB 2310 by Hinojosa
Relating to longevity pay for certain prosecutors.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2311 by Hinojosa
Relating to a bona fide offer for the acquisition of real property through condemnation.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2312 by Hinojosa
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to resolve unintended consequences from school finance formulas.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2313 by Hughes
Relating to prohibiting public institutions of higher education from requiring diversity training as a condition for enrollment or registration.
To Subcommittee on Higher Education.
SB 2314 by Hughes
Relating to a membership interest in a limited liability company subject to a charging order.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2315 by Hughes
Relating to the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the consolidation of the functions of workforce development programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission and social services programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 2316 by Hughes
Relating to service requirements of certain current or former members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 2317 by Hughes
Relating to self-settled asset protection trusts.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 2318 by West
Relating to continuing education and training requirements for classroom teachers and public school counselors.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2319 by West
Relating to the incentive for public schools that provide additional instructional minutes for all students.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2320 by West
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain child-care providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 2321 by West
Relating to requiring the board of trustees of each school district to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2322 by West
Relating to measures to improve school district classroom teacher retention, including child-care subsidies, eligibility of those teachers' children for prekindergarten programs, and student loan repayment assistance.
To Committee on Education.
SB 2323 by Zaffirini
Relating to the use of state property by state officers and employees.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 2324 by Zaffirini
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 2325 by Zaffirini
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.
SJR 83 by King
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and is related to the owner of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
To Committee on Local Government.
SJR 84 by Hall
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SJR 85 by LaMantia
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SJR 86 by Bettencourt
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.
To Committee on State Affairs.
CO-AUTHOR WITHDRAWN
The following letter was received by the Secretary of the Senate:
STATE OF TEXAS SENATE
TO: Patsy Spaw
Secretary of the Senate
FROM: Senator Phil King
DATE: March 22, 2023
SUBJECT: Removal of Co-Authorship
Please allow this memo to serve as a formal request to remove my name from co-authorship of SB 2075 by Senator Paxton relating to amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, including amendments concerning intangible assets and the perfection of security interests in those assets. This co-authorship was made in error.
Please contact my Chief of Staff, Ashley Westenhover, at (512) 463-0110 if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
/s/Phil King
State Senator
District 10
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 4
On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senators Birdwell, Hughes, Johnson, LaMantia, and Miles will be shown as Co-authors of SB 4.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 5
On motion of Senator Parker, Senators Birdwell, Gutierrez, and Miles will be shown as Co-authors of SB 5.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 15
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Birdwell will be shown as Co-author of SB 15.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 24
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Hancock and Hughes will be shown as Co-authors of SB 24.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 28
On motion of Senator Perry, Senators Blanco, Hancock, and Kolkhorst will be shown as Co-authors of SB 28.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 73
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 73.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 133
On motion of Senator West, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 133.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 175
On motion of Senator Middleton, Senator Paxton will be shown as Co-author of SB 175.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 222
On motion of Senator Nichols, Senators Alvarado and Hancock will be shown as Co-authors of SB 222.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 240
On motion of Senator Campbell, Senators Blanco, Kolkhorst, and Zaffirini will be shown as Co-authors of SB 240.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 341
On motion of Senator Springer, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 341.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 447
On motion of Senator Menéndez, Senator Parker will be shown as Co-author of SB 447.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 532
On motion of Senator West, Senators Blanco, LaMantia, Miles, and Sparks will be shown as Co-authors of SB 532.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 550
On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Eckhardt will be shown as Co-author of SB 550.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 624
On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Hughes will be shown as Co-author of SB 624.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 651
On motion of Senator Perry, Senator Hancock will be shown as Co-author of SB 651.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 729
On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator West will be shown as Co-author of SB 729.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 758
On motion of Senator West, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 758.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 759
On motion of Senator West, Senator Flores will be shown as Co-author of SB 759.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 850
On motion of Senator Blanco, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author of SB 850.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 878
On motion of Senator Eckhardt, Senator Menéndez will be shown as Co-author of SB 878.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 904
On motion of Senator Springer, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 904.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 921
On motion of Senator Hughes, Senators Bettencourt and Middleton will be shown as Co-authors of SB 921.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 949
On motion of Senator West, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 949.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1089
On motion of Senator Parker, Senators Birdwell, Blanco, Creighton, Eckhardt, Flores, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, LaMantia, Middleton, Perry, Sparks, Springer, and West will be shown as Co-authors of SB 1089.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1161
On motion of Senator Eckhardt, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 1161.
CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1478
On motion of Senator West, Senator Zaffirini will be shown as Co-author of SB 1478.
CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2468
On motion of Senator Eckhardt, Senators Blanco and Perry will be shown as Co-authors of SB 2468.
RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION
The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:
Congratulatory Resolution
HCR 70 (Hughes), Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mineola.
Official Designation Resolution
SR 343 by Hancock, Birdwell, King, and Parker, Recognizing March 22 and 23, 2023, as Tarrant County Days.
RECESS
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 2:07 p.m. recessed 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:
March 22, 2023
STATE AFFAIRS — CSSB 747
VETERAN AFFAIRS — SB 1598, SB 1308, SB 493, SB 63
STATE AFFAIRS — SB 162, SB 14, SB 959, SB 1602, SB 1216, SJR 59, SJR 35, SB 29
BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSB 796
TRANSPORTATION — SB 505, SB 818, SB 1115, SB 1136, SB 1499, SB 1500
BILLS AND RESOLUTION ENGROSSED
March 22, 2023
SB 3, SB 4, SB 5, SB 222, SB 347, SB 621, SB 904, SJR 3
RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED
March 22, 2023
SR 327, SR 328, SR 336, SR 337, SR 338, SR 339, SR 340, SR 341, SR 342, SR 343