ELEVENTH DAY
(Continued)
(Friday, February 28, 2025)
AFTER RECESS
The Senate met at 10:09 a.m. and was called to order by Senator Flores.
SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:
SB 27 by Creighton
Relating to the rights of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 29 by Hughes
Relating to business entities.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 35 by Nichols
Relating to design build contracts.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1151 by Blanco
Relating to an insurer's responsibility to review and audit a third-party administrator.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1152 by Huffman
Relating to creating the criminal offense of continuous manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1153 by Hughes
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to take an action that would disrupt commerce based on the occurrence of an astronomical event.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1154 by Hughes
Relating to a prohibition on weather and climate modification activities by a governmental entity.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1155 by Eckhardt
Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1156 by Hughes
Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1157 by Eckhardt
Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1158 by Eckhardt
Relating to the repeal of the temporary tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1159 by Eckhardt
Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure of certain health information by physicians and other health care providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1160 by Campbell
Relating to notice of changes to municipal zoning regulations and boundaries.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1161 by Hughes
Relating to notice regarding access by a parent, guardian, or managing conservator to a child's health records.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1162 by Hughes
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1163 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 1164 by Zaffirini
Relating to emergency detention of certain persons evidencing mental illness and to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1165 by Blanco
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate recycling businesses.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1166 by Blanco
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1167 by Paxton
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child or disabled individual.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1168 by A. Hinojosa
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1169 by A. Hinojosa
Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1170 by A. Hinojosa
Relating to international cooperation agreements between certain state agencies and the United Mexican States and funding for infrastructure investment in this state; providing authority for certain agencies to issue bonds.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1171 by Perry
Relating to compensation, leave, and physical fitness programs and standards for certain employees of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1172 by Perry
Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1173 by Perry
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1174 by Alvarado
Relating to the administration of nonprescription medications to certain public and private school students.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1175 by Alvarado
Relating to the biennial adjustment of certain towing fees and maximum charges.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1176 by Alvarado
Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an opportunity for public comment on certain air permits.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1177 by Alvarado
Relating to fire safety inspections at public and private schools.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1178 by Alvarado
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1179 by Alvarado
Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1180 by Alvarado
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1181 by Alvarado
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1182 by Alvarado
Relating to the sale or transfer of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products and to certain cigarette or tobacco product advertising.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1183 by Creighton
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1184 by Creighton
Relating to the age of wine authorized to be sold by a wine collection seller.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1185 by Creighton
Relating to an exemption from boiler registration and inspection requirements for certain boilers in medical equipment and autoclaves.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1186 by Hughes
Relating to oversight of certain election procedures by the secretary of state.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1187 by Hughes
Relating to an unauthorized vote by a delegate or alternate delegate to a federal Article V convention; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1188 by Kolkhorst
Relating to electronic health record requirements.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1189 by A. Hinojosa
Relating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1190 by Perry
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1191 by Creighton
Relating to the development of a standard method of computing a student's high school grade point average.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1192 by Kolkhorst
Relating to a requirement that the ballot for an election to amend the state constitution include an estimate of the cost to the state of the proposed amendment.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1193 by Nichols
Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1194 by Flores
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1195 by Birdwell
Relating to the procedures for removing names from the central registry of child abuse and neglect.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1196 by Birdwell
Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1197 by Birdwell
Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft over a spaceport; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 1198 by Birdwell
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1199 by Birdwell
Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1200 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the required disclosure of certain financial relationships in civil actions against United States defense contractors.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1201 by Sparks
Relating to adjustments in the appraised value of a residence homestead.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1202 by King
Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1203 by Zaffirini
Relating to public access to criminal proceedings.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1204 by Hall
Relating to an unborn child's rights and the civil and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct regarding an unborn child.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1205 by Hall
Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1206 by Hall
Relating to the provision of certain electricity services.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1207 by King
Relating to instruction on adoption in the parenting and paternity awareness program in public schools.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1208 by King
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of interference with public duties.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1209 by Hughes
Relating to the uniform election date.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1210 by Hughes
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1211 by Perry
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain tangible personal property used in hydraulic fracturing.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1212 by Paxton
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1213 by Perry
Relating to the establishment of a career and technical education reporting grant program by the Texas Education Agency.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1214 by Perry
Relating to the operations and administration of the Concho County Hospital District.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1215 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1216 by Eckhardt
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit the release into the air of natural gas from a gas well.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1217 by Hughes
Relating to sales and use tax exemptions and refunds for certain tangible personal property used to provide cable television services, Internet access services, or telecommunications services.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1218 by Hughes
Relating to the contents of a trust accounting.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1219 by Hughes
Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1220 by Hughes
Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1221 by Hughes
Relating to the composition and duties of a court security committee.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1222 by Hughes
Relating to the appointment of a former or retired justice of an appellate court as a visiting judge of a statutory probate court.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1223 by Hughes
Relating to a prohibition on the collection by a state agency of biometric information from an applicant for an occupational license.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1224 by Sparks
Relating to the reporting of certain public school employee misconduct to local law enforcement.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1225 by J. Hinojosa
Relating to the purchase of a construction-related service from a provider related to an energy savings performance contract.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1226 by J. Hinojosa
Relating to the creation of certain regional conservation and reclamation districts.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1227 by Flores
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1228 by Hughes
Relating to the continuation of the Task Force on Consolidation of Workforce and Social Services.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1229 by Hughes
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Smith County as the Veterans Memorial Highway.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1230 by Hughes
Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 10 in Panola County as the Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson Memorial Highway.
To Committee on Transportation.
SB 1231 by Creighton
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that purchase certain theft deterrent and property loss prevention equipment.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1232 by Hancock
Relating to certain health care transaction fees and payment claims and inclusion of a national provider identifier on a payment claim; providing an administrative penalty.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1233 by Hancock
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care; creating an administrative penalty.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1234 by Hancock
Relating to committing the criminal offense of endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual by engaging in certain conduct involving a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1235 by Hancock
Relating to a patient's access to health records and access to and exchange of certain health benefit plan information; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1236 by Hughes
Relating to the relationship between pharmacists or pharmacies and health benefit plan issuers or pharmacy benefit managers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1237 by Paxton
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1238 by Kolkhorst, Middleton
Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1239 by Middleton
Relating to choice of law and assignment or acquisition of claims and demands in connection with certificated and uncertificated securities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1240 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 1241 by Middleton
Relating to college entrance examinations considered for admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1242 by Birdwell
Relating to the acquisition of land and facilities by the Texas State Technical College System.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1243 by Birdwell
Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1244 by Schwertner
Relating to unclaimed securities and virtual currency that are presumed abandoned.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1245 by Blanco
Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1246 by Gutierrez
Relating to auto insurance regulation, including the creation of the Texas Automobile Insurance Public Option.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1247 by Perry
Relating to consolidating certain nonresident hunting licenses.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1248 by Perry
Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1249 by Blanco
Relating to establishing a certified caregiver pilot program in the Borderplex workforce development area.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1250 by J. Hinojosa
Relating to the definition of a project financing zone for the purposes of certain municipalities that use certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1251 by Campbell, Flores
Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and poles of an electric cooperative.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1252 by Schwertner
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1253 by Perry
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1254 by Zaffirini
Relating to the regulation of professional employer services.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1255 by Zaffirini
Relating to the regulation of mold assessors and remediators.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1256 by Zaffirini
Relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of certain toll projects.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 1257 by Hughes
Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1258 by Nichols, Kolkhorst
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1259 by Nichols
Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1260 by Zaffirini, A. Hinojosa
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 2nd Multicounty Court at Law and the composition of the juvenile boards of Bee, Live Oak, and McMullen Counties.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1261 by Perry
Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1262 by Nichols
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the commissioning of peace officers by the Texas Education Agency, public school safety and security requirements, and the provision of safety-related resources.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1263 by Alvarado
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1264 by Alvarado
Relating to corrective action plans for certain emissions events.
To Committee on Natural Resources.
SB 1265 by Alvarado
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to child-care resources.
To Committee on Economic Development.
SB 1266 by Alvarado
Relating to Medicaid provider enrollment and credentialing processes.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1267 by Alvarado
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1268 by Blanco
Relating to the review and updating by the Texas Water Development Board of guidance principles and rules related to certain plans adopted or approved by the board.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1269 by Hughes
Relating to provision to a patient of an itemized bill for health care services and supplies.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1270 by Hughes
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1271 by Hancock
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over United States military installations with respect to certain subject matters.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 1272 by Schwertner
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer; increasing a criminal penalty; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1273 by Hughes
Relating to establishing the Higher Education Research Security Council.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1274 by Menéndez
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1275 by Menéndez
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities that provide temporary care to children of families in crisis.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1276 by Middleton, Kolkhorst
Relating to the regulation of risk pools primarily consisting of political subdivisions.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1277 by Parker
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1278 by Parker
Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for victims of certain offenses.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1279 by Parker
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1280 by Parker
Relating to the age at which a person in this state may marry.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1281 by Parker
Relating to certain theft offenses involving mail or a mail receptacle key or lock; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1282 by Parker
Relating to authorizing adoption assistance agreements for certain children after a final adoption order is rendered.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1283 by Parker
Relating to resident safety from criminal activity in senior retirement communities.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1284 by Flores
Relating to civics instruction in public schools, including certain instructional requirements, civics training programs, and the essential knowledge and skills for the public school foundation curriculum and social studies curriculum.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1285 by Eckhardt
Relating to the protection of bats.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1286 by Eckhardt, Gutierrez
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1287 by Hughes
Relating to the effect of certain reductions in a health benefit plan enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs that are essential health benefits on the enrollee's cost-sharing requirements.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1288 by Perry
Relating to the redesignation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee as the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee, the abolition of the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee, and the composition and functions of the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1289 by Perry
Relating to the permissible uses of the Texas water fund.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1290 by Schwertner
Relating to requiring backup generation at certain wastewater treatment facilities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1291 by Johnson
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring an action for declaratory judgment under the open meetings law or public information law regarding compliance or action by a governmental body.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1292 by Johnson
Relating to the authority of an appellate court to issue temporary orders in connection with an interlocutory appeal.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1293 by Johnson
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1294 by Johnson
Relating to compliance with the public information law, including establishment of an open records hotline to provide information about the requirements of the public information law.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1295 by Johnson
Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1296 by Johnson
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1297 by Johnson
Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1298 by King
Relating to instruction in online safety for minors provided in public schools and by the Department of Public Safety.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1299 by Campbell
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1300 by Flores, Hagenbuch, J. Hinojosa, Huffman, King, Parker
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of organized retail theft; increasing criminal penalties.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1301 by Sparks
Relating to the design-build method for certain government construction projects.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1302 by Kolkhorst
Relating to eligibility for a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1303 by Cook, Johnson
Relating to the capacity of minors to consent to contraception-related examination or medical treatment.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1304 by Cook
Relating to the composition of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1305 by Cook
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
To Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs.
SB 1306 by Cook
Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1307 by Cook, Blanco, Hughes, Perry, Sparks
Relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1308 by Cook, Alvarado
Relating to the development by certain entities providing electric service in the ERCOT power region of a communication plan for use during a weather emergency.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1309 by Cook, Alvarado, Kolkhorst
Relating to the frequency of the notice provided to a retail electric customer by certain electric utilities.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1310 by Cook, Alvarado
Relating to senior independent living communities; providing a civil penalty.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1311 by Cook
Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of disaster relief hub houses.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1312 by Cook
Relating to the disconnection of electric service by certain entities during an extreme weather emergency.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1313 by Cook
Relating to prohibited signs, logos, and designs in advertising or marketing cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1314 by Cook
Relating to a prohibition on certain e-cigarette products.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1315 by Cook
Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products near certain locations.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1316 by Cook
Relating to a prohibition on e-cigarette advertising in certain locations.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1317 by Cook
Relating to limitations on the age of individuals allowed to enter the premises of a smoke shop; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1318 by Schwertner
Relating to restrictions on covenants not to compete for physicians and certain health care practitioners.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1319 by Creighton
Relating to a limit on the number of athletic scholarships that may be awarded to foreign students by a public institution of higher education.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1320 by Sparks
Relating to the establishment of the Organized Oilfield Theft Prevention Unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1321 by Hagenbuch
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1322 by Hagenbuch
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1323 by Hagenbuch
Relating to the curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1324 by Johnson
Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1325 by Johnson
Relating to the provision of medication for respiratory distress in public and private schools.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1326 by Johnson
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SB 1327 by Johnson
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1328 by Johnson
Relating to requiring an occupational license to practice magnetic resonance imaging physics.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1329 by King
Relating to school district police department accreditation, including a grant program to assist departments in becoming accredited.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1330 by Hancock
Relating to billing and reimbursement for certain medical equipment, devices, and supplies provided to Medicare enrollees; creating a criminal offense.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1331 by Hancock
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1332 by Hancock
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1333 by Hughes
Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1334 by Hughes
Relating to the approval, selection, and use of an alternative electronic visit verification system under Medicaid.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1335 by Zaffirini
Relating to decedents' estates.
To Committee on Jurisprudence.
SB 1336 by Kolkhorst
Relating to the amount of certain awards under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SB 1337 by Creighton
Relating to the computation of certain tax penalties and interest amounts.
To Committee on Finance.
SB 1338 by Zaffirini
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the siblings of certain military personnel.
To Committee on Veteran Affairs.
SB 1339 by Hancock
Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
To Committee on Local Government.
SB 1340 by Hancock
Relating to studies on the allocation and use of buildings and facilities owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by this state.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1341 by Hancock
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1342 by Johnson
Relating to the regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities and Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of treatment by those facilities; requiring an occupational license.
To Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 1343 by Johnson
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SB 1344 by Johnson
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1345 by Johnson
Relating to the establishment of a public school transportation task force.
To Committee on Education K-16.
SB 1621 by Huffman, Flores, J. Hinojosa, King, Parker
Relating to prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
To Committee on Criminal Justice.
SCR 18 by Parker
Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
To Committee on Administration.
SCR 19 by Parker
Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.
To Committee on Administration.
SCR 22 by Hughes
Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SJR 52 by Menéndez
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law; limiting certain taxes and fees.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SJR 53 by Birdwell
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to designate subjects for legislation during a special session.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SJR 54 by Birdwell
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
To Committee on State Affairs.
SJR 55 by Parker
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
To Committee on Business and Commerce.
SJR 57 by Huffman
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
To Committee on Finance.
ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 10:39 a.m. adjourned, in memory of Sarah Bottecelli Koller, until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
APPENDIX
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate in the order listed:
February 28, 2025
FINANCE — CSSJR 3, CSSB 5
In Memory
of
Sarah Bottecelli Koller
Senate Resolution 165
WHEREAS, Family and friends suffered an immeasurable loss with the tragic passing of Sarah Bottecelli Koller on August 25, 2024, at the age of 40; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Charles A. Koller and Paula Bottecelli, Sarah Koller was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on July 16, 1984, and she grew up with the companionship of four younger siblings, Paul, David, Rachel, and Leah; she cherished the relationship she shared with her partner, Steven Konarik; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about bringing people together, Ms. Koller opened a coffee shop in Columbus, Texas; she further distinguished herself as a dedicated champion for breast cancer patients, and she contributed to advocacy efforts at the State Capitol; she also participated in cross-country biking events to raise awareness and funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; an avid supporter of animal welfare organizations, she frequently fostered dogs; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Ms. Koller treasured time spent with her loved ones, and she was a source of support and inspiration to all who knew her; her many hobbies included swimming, running marathons, and cheering on her favorite baseball teams, and she enjoyed attending rodeos and looking at Christmas lights during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Although Sarah Koller is greatly missed, her family and friends will forever cherish their memories of her warm and caring nature, her generosity, and her enthusiasm for life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sarah Bottecelli Koller and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sarah Koller.
ALVARADO