wednesday, march 18, 2015-24th day - texas

SENATE JOURNALEIGHTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE— REGULAR SESSION

AUSTIN, TEXAS

PROCEEDINGS

TWENTY-FOURTH DAY(Wednesday, March 18, 2015)

The Senate met at 11:02 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order bythe President.

The roll was called and the following Senators were present:iiBettencourt,Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser, Garcia, Hall,Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menendez, Nelson,Nichols, Perry, Rodrıguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, Watson,West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

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

Pastor Greg Long, Lost Pines Cowboy Church, Elgin, offered the invocation asfollows:

Compassionate and merciful God, accept our thanks for this day andall its blessings. Bless the Members of this 84th Texas Legislature, theirfamilies, and staffs. Grant them peace that passes all understanding andamazing grace to sustain them when days are long and rest is short. Weknow that we all must meet the obligations of the trust that is placed uponus, and we therefore humbly ask for the courage and strength to perform ourtasks well. Help us to make wise decisions in a good manner and to carryout our responsibilities faithfully with hopes for a better future for our greatstate. May all who serve in this Legislature have the vision of a worldwhere respect and understanding are the marks of civility, where honor andintegrity are the marks of one ’s character, and where the greater good of allour fellow citizens are the marks of Your greater glory. We pray in Yoursovereign name. Amen.

Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of theprevious day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.

The motion prevailed without objection.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

HOUSE CHAMBERAustin, Texas

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 1

The Honorable President of the SenateSenate ChamberAustin, Texas

Mr. President:

I am directed by the house to inform the senate that the house has taken the followingaction:

THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

HB 10 Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons,compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention,prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims ofthose offenses.

Respectfully,

/s/Robert Haney, Chief ClerkHouse of Representatives

PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY

Senator Watson was recognized and presented Dr. Elliot Trester of Austin as thePhysician of the Day.

The Senate welcomed Dr. Trester and thanked him for his participation in thePhysician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of FamilyPhysicians.

INTRODUCTION OFBILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED

The President announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on firstreading would be postponed until the end of today ’s session.

There was no objection.

SENATE RESOLUTION 331

Senator Burton offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Many proud residents of Mansfield are visiting Austin to celebratethe distinctive attributes and achievements of their community during Mansfield Dayat the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Located in the Cross Timbers country of North Central Texas, southof Arlington, the settlement was first established by pioneers in the 1840s; in the late1850s, R. S. Man and Julian Feild built a gristmill in the area, at the crossroads thatlater became the center of the town, which was named for the two men; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Feild soon added a general store across the street from the milland became the town ’s postmaster in 1860; during the Civil War, the Man and Feildgristmill supplied meal and flour to fighting soldiers, and it later did the same forthose at United States Army outposts and Indian reservations in Texas and New

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Mexico; though incorporated in 1909, the town remained a farming community untilthe suburban expansion of the Dallas/Fort Worth area brought many new residents;and

WHEREAS, Today, the city ’s more than 60,000 residents can enjoy 240 acres ofparks and a quality of life reflected in the town ’s inclusion on Money magazine ’s2012 list of the top places to live in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Mansfield will be led in 2015 by the members of its city council,including Mayor David Cook and Mayor Pro Tempore Larry Broseh, as well as BrentNewsom, Stephen Lindsey, Darryl Haynes, Cory Hoffman, and Wendy Burgess; alsocommitted to the town ’s well-being are members of the Mansfield Area Chamber ofCommerce, including its executive committee, Rob Schulz, Bry Acker, Joanie Pace,Grant Hall, David Harris, Kevin Allee, Leigh Ann Tipping, and Dan Phillips, its otherdirectors, Monty Goddard, Angel Biasatti, Michelle Canton, Jenny Conrad, MikeLeasor, Omar Pineda, Karen Tecklenburg, Katie Watson, Brendan Kelly, Louis J.Stefanos, and Jim Milligan, and its ex officio directors, Tom Blanton, ClaytonChandler, Dr.iJim Vaszauskas, and Scott Welmaker; and

WHEREAS, This charming town is an outstanding place in which to live, work,and raise a family, and its citizens may indeed take great pride in their heritage andongoing achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognizeMansfield Day at the State Capitol and extend to members of the visiting delegationsincere best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable event.

BURTONBIRDWELL

SR 331 was read and was adopted without objection.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Burton was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Mansfield Daydelegation:iiCity Councilmembers Brent Newsom, Cory Hoffman, Wendy Burgess,and Stephen Lindsey, and Summit High School teacher Linda Alfaro.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Lucio was recognized and introduced to the Senate a City of Pharrdelegation.


GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Estes was recognized and introduced to the Senate Daniel Verret and hiswife, Robin.


GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Best SouthwestPartnership and Leadership Southwest delegation.

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GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Uresti was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Crystal Citydelegation.


GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Birdwell was recognized and introduced to the Senate a LeadershipCleburne delegation.



Senator Hall offered the following resolution:

SR 237, Recognizing February 25, 2015, as Van Zandt County Day.

The resolution was again read.

The resolution was previously adopted on Wednesday, Februaryi25, 2015.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Hall was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Van Zandt CountyDay delegation.



Senator Perry offered the following resolution:

SR 393, Recognizing March 18, 2015, as Rural Water Day.

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Perry was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Texas Rural WaterAssociation delegation, accompanied by Board President Clay Hodges and NationalRural Water Association Board President Charles Hilton.


GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Seliger was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Loving CountyDay delegation.


CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL

The President at 11:35 a.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.


COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 288 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Estes and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi288 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 288, Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 16 inYoung County as the Texas Game Warden Joseph Marshall Evans MemorialHighway.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment without objection.

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

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 288 ON THIRD READING

Senator Estes moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiringbills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi288 be placed onits third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 197 ON SECOND READING

Senator Schwertner moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up forconsideration SBi197 at this time on its second reading:

SB 197, Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention andResearch Institute of Texas.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Nichols asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of theregular order of business.

The bill was read second time.

Senator Watson offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 1

Amend SB 197, (senate committee printing) in SECTION 1 of the bill, in addedSection 102.005(a), Health and Safety Code (Committee Printing page 1, line 27),between "funding" and the period insert "with the exception of patent royalties andlicense revenues realized as a result of projects undertaken with money awarded underSubchapter E".

The amendment to SB 197 was read and was adopted without objection.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No.i1.



Amend SB 197, (senate committee printing) as follows:


(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 102.005 (b) (1), Health andSafety Code (Committee Printing page 1, lines 30-31), strike "before September 1,2021" and substitute "after issuance of the $3 billion in general obligation bondsauthorized by Article III, Section 67 of the Texas Constitution".

(2)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 102.005 (b) (2), Health andSafety Code (Committee Printing page 1, lines 33-34), strike "on and after September1, 2021" and substitute "after issuance of the $3 billion in general obligation bondsauthorized by Article III, Section 67 of the Texas Constitution".

(3)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 102.005 (b) (3), Health andSafety Code, (Committee Printing page 1, line 36), strike "until September 1, 2021"

(4)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 102.005 (b) (3), Health andSafety Code, (Committee Printing page 1, line 37) strike "by that date" and insert thefollowing "when the last of the $3 billion in general obligation bonds authorized byArticle III, Section 67 of the Texas Constitution is used to reimburse grant awardeesfor allowable expenditures pursuant to institute award contract terms".

The amendment to SB 197 was read and was adopted without objection.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 2.

On motion of Senator Schwertner and by unanimous consent, the caption wasamended to conform to the body of the bill as amended.

SB 197 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossmentexcept as follows:

Nays:iiNichols.

SENATE BILL 197 ON THIRD READING

Senator Schwertner moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi197 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.


Nays:iiNichols.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi30,Naysi1. (Same as previous roll call)


Senator Campbell moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up forconsideration CSSBi273 at this time on its second reading:

CSSB 273, Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handgunson property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.



Yeas:iiBettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser,Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menendez, Nelson,Nichols, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, West, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiEllis, Garcia, Rodrıguez, Watson, Whitmire.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by the followingvote:iiYeasi26, Naysi5. (Same as previous roll call)

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 273 ON THIRD READING

Senator Campbell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi273 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.


Yeas:iiBettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser,Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menendez, Nelson,Nichols, Perry, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, West, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiEllis, Garcia, Rodrıguez, Watson, Whitmire.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi26,Naysi5. (Same as previous roll call)

AT EASE

The President at 12:29 p.m. announced the Senate would stand At Ease subjectto the call of the Chair.

IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The President at 12:35 p.m. called the Senate to order as In Legislative Session.

(Senator Whitmire in Chair)

(President in Chair)


Senator Birdwell moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up forconsideration CSSBi11 at this time on its second reading:

CSSB 11, Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certainother locations associated with institutions of higher education.


Yeas:iiBettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Eltife, Estes, Fraser,Hall, Hancock, Huffines, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Nelson, Nichols, Perry, Schwertner,Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor.

Nays:iiEllis, Garcia, Hinojosa, Lucio, Menendez, Rodrıguez, Uresti, Watson,West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

The bill was read second time.


Senator Huffman offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiStrike SECTION 2 of the bill (page 2, lines 10-23).(2)iiStrike SECTION 5 of the bill (page 3, lines 65-69).(3)iiAdd the following appropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill:SECTIONi____.iiSection 46.035, Penal Code, is amended by amending

Subsections (g), (h), and (j) and adding Subsections (a-1) and (l) to read as follows:(a-1)iiNotwithstanding Subsection (a), a license holder commits an offense if the

license holder carries a partially or wholly visible handgun, regardless of whether thehandgun is holstered, on or about the license holder ’s person under the authority ofSubchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, and intentionally or knowinglydisplays the handgun in plain view of another person:

(1)iion the premises of an institution of higher education or private orindependent institution of higher education; or

(2)iion any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parkinglot, parking garage, or other parking area of an institution of higher education orprivate or independent institution of higher education.

(g)iiAn offense under Subsection (a), (a-1), (b), (c), (d), or (e) is a Class Amisdemeanor, unless the offense is committed under Subsection (b)(1) or (b)(3), inwhich event the offense is a felony of the third degree.

(h)iiIt is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) or (a-1) that the actor, atthe time of the commission of the offense, displayed the handgun under circumstancesin which the actor would have been justified in the use of force or deadly force underChapter 9.

(j)iiSubsections (a), (a-1), and (b)(1) do not apply to a historical reenactmentperformed in compliance with the rules of the Texas Alcoholic BeverageCommission.

(l)iiSubsection (b)(2) does not apply on the premises where a collegiate sportingevent is taking place if the actor was not given effective notice under Section 30.06.

SECTIONi____.iiSection 46.035(f), Penal Code, is amended by addingSubdivision (1-a) to read as follows:

(1-a)ii"Institution of higher education" and "private or independentinstitution of higher education" have the meanings assigned by Section 61.003,Education Code.

(4)iiRenumber the SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.

The amendment to CSSB 11 was read and was adopted by the followingvote:iiYeasi28, Naysi3.

Yeas:iiBettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Ellis, Eltife, Estes, Fraser,Garcia, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menendez, Nelson, Nichols,Perry, Rodrıguez, Schwertner, Seliger, L. Taylor, V. Taylor, Uresti, Watson, West,Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiBurton, Hall, Huffines.


Senator Zaffirini offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) in SECTION 1 of the bill, in addedSection 411.2031, Government Code (page 2, between lines 9 and 10), by insertingthe following:

(h)iiThis section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or gowith a concealed handgun, on a premises or other place on which a person or licenseholder is prohibited from carrying a handgun under Section 46.03 or 46.035, PenalCode, and that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education or privateor independent institution of higher education.

The amendment to CSSB 11 was read.

On motion of Senator Birdwell, Floor Amendment No.i2 was tabled by thefollowing vote:iiYeasi20, Naysi11.





Amend CSSB 11 (committee printing) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, strike added Sections 411.2031(b) and

411.2031(c), Government Code (page 1, lines 36- 44), and renumber subsequentsections appropriately.

(2)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(e), Government Code(page 1, line 51), strike "A" and substitute "An institution of higher education or".

(3)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(e), Government Code(page 1, line 54), strike "prohibiting license holders from carrying" and substitute"allowing license holders to carry".

(4)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 29), strike ", an officer or employee of an institution of highereducation, a" and substitute "or".

(5)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 31), strike "not".

(6)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 32), strike "a" and substitute "an institution of higher education or".

(7)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 33), strike "not".

(8)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 43-44), strike ", an officer or employee of an institution of highereducation, a" and substitute "or".

(9)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 45), strike "not".


(10)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 47), strike "a" and substitute "an institution of higher education or".

(11)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 48), strike "not".

(12)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 55-56), strike ", an officer or employee of an institution of highereducation, a" and substitute "or".

(13)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 57), strike "not".

(14)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 58), strike "a" and substitute "an institution of higher education or".

(15)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 59), strike "not".

(16)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in amended Section 46.03(a)(1)(B), Penal Code(page 3, lines 24), between "education" and ",", insert "that has adopted rules underSection 411.2031(e), Governoment Code".







Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(e), Government Code

(page 1, line 51), strike "A" and substitute "An institution of higher education or".(2)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), Government

Code (page 2, lines 29-30), strike ", an officer or employee of an institution of highereducation, a" and substitute "or".

(3)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 32), strike "a" and substitute "an institution of higher education or".

(4)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 43-44), strike ", an officer or employee of an institution of highereducation, a" and substitute "or".

(5)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 47), strike "a" and substitute "an institution of higher education or".

(6)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 55-56), strike ", an officer or employee of an institution of highereducation, a" and substitute "or".

(7)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 58), strike "a" and substitute "an institution of higher education or".


(8)iiAdd the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill andrenumber subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:

SECTIONi____.iiSection 30.06(e), Penal Code, is amended to read as follows:(e)iiIt is an exception to the application of this section that the property on which

the license holder carries a handgun is owned or leased by a governmental entity andis not:

(1)iia premises or other place on which the license holder is prohibited fromcarrying the handgun under Section 46.03 or 46.035; or

(2)iian institution of higher education that has adopted rules under Section411.2031(e), Government Code.





Senator West offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(c), Government Code

(page 1, line 40), strike "Except as provided by Subsection (d) or (e)," and substitute"Except as provided by Subsection (d), (d-1), or (e),".

(2)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031, Government Code(page 1, between lines 50 and 51), insert the following:

(d-1)iiAn institution of higher education may establish rules, regulations, or otherprovisions prohibiting license holders from carrying handguns on premises that areowned or leased and operated by the institution and located on the campus of theinstitution only if a majority of the students at the institution vote to approve the rules,regulations, or other provisions.

(3)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 28-30), strike "an institution of higher education, an officer oremployee of an institution of higher education," and substitute "an institution ofhigher education that has not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(d-1), an officer oremployee of an institution of higher education that has not adopted rules underSection 411.2031(d-1),".

(4)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 43-44), strike "an institution of higher education, an officer oremployee of an institution of higher education," and substitute "an institution ofhigher education that has not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(d-1), an officer oremployee of an institution of higher education that has not adopted rules underSection 411.2031(d-1),".


(5)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 54-56), strike "an institution of higher education, an officer oremployee of an institution of higher education," and substitute "an institution ofhigher education that has not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(d-1), an officer oremployee of an institution of higher education that has not adopted rules underSection 411.2031(d-1),".





(2)iian institution of higher education that has adopted rules under Section411.2031(d-1), Government Code.


On motion of Senator Birdwell, Floor Amendment No. 5 was tabled by thefollowing vote:iiYeasi20, Naysi11.



Senator Whitmire offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(c), Government Code

(page 1, line 40), strike "or (e)".(2)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, strike added Section 411.2031(e), Government

Code (page 1, lines 51-56), and reletter subsequent subsections accordingly.(3)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), Government

Code (page 2, line 31), strike "that has not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(e)".(4)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(a), Government

Code (page 2, lines 33-34), strike "that has not adopted rules under Section411.2031(e)".

(5)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 45-46), strike "that has not adopted rules under Section411.2031(e)".

(6)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in amended Section 411.208(b), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 47-48), strike "that has not adopted rules under Section411.2031(e)".

(7)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, line 57), strike "that has not adopted rules under Section 411.2031(e)".


(8)iiIn SECTION 3 of the bill, in added Section 411.208(d)(1), GovernmentCode (page 2, lines 59-60), strike "that has not adopted rules under Section411.2031(e)".


Senator Whitmire withdrew Floor Amendment No.i6.



Amend CSSB 11 (committee printing version) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031, Government Code,

add the following appropriately numbered subsection:( ) This section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or go

with a concealed handgun, on the premises maintained or operated by an institution ofhigher education or private or independent institution of higher education, if theinstitution gives effective notice under Section 30.06, used for:

(1)iia national biocontainment laboratory;(2)iia child care facility;(3)iia clinic or laboratory, where:

(i)ii"clinic" means premises on which a patient receives health careservices, including psychiatric services, and includes a student health clinic; and

(ii)iithe premises of a hospital or clinic maintained or operated by aninstitution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation includes space that is within or physically connected to the hospital or clinicand is used for instruction, academic support, or student services, including aclassroom, laboratory, or study facility, and any adjoining corridor, lobby, or stairway;

(4)iithe provision of healthcare services to adults or juveniles who areconfined in a correctional facility;

(5)iia dormitory or other residential building;(6)iithe office of a temporary or permanent faculty member; and(7)iia court or used as a hearing room for a tribunal considering rights or

privileges of a student or employee.(2)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in amended Section 46.03, Penal Code, add the

following appropriately numbered subsection:( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealed

handgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises maintained or operated byan institution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation, if the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06, used for:

(1)iia national biocontainment laboratory;(2)iia child care facility;(3)iia clinic or laboratory, where:

(i)ii"clinic" means premises on which a patient receives health careservices, including psychiatric services, and includes a student health clinic; and


(ii)iithe premises of a hospital or clinic maintained or operated by aninstitution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation includes space that is within or physically connected to the hospital or clinicand is used for instruction, academic support, or student services, including aclassroom, laboratory, or study facility, and any adjoining corridor, lobby, or stairway;

(4)iithe provision of healthcare services to adults or juveniles who areconfined in a correctional facility;

(5)iia dormitory or other residential building;(6)iithe office of a temporary or permanent faculty member; and(7)iia court or used as a hearing room for a tribunal considering rights or

privileges of a student or employee.





Senator Rodrıguez offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, strike added Section 411.2031(f), Government

Code (page 1, line 57-page 2, line 3), and substitute the following:(f)iiThis section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or go

with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a hospital or clinic maintained oroperated by an institution of higher education or private or independent institution ofhigher education if the hospital or clinic gives effective notice under Section 30.06,Penal Code. In this subsection, "hospital" has the meaning assigned by Section241.003, Health and Safety Code, and "clinic" means a facility that provides medicalcare or related services.


(h)iiThis section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or gowith a concealed handgun, on the portion of the premises of an institution of highereducation or private or independent institution of higher education on which classifiedfederal research is being performed, if the institution gives effective notice underSection 30.06, Penal Code, with respect to that portion.

(3)iiIn the recital to SECTION 4 of the bill (page 3, line 6), strike "(j) and (k)"and substitute "(j), (k), and (l)".

(4)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, strike added Section 46.03(j), Penal Code (page 3,lines 52-58), and substitute the following:


(j)iiSubsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a hospital or clinicmaintained or operated by an institution of higher education or private or independentinstitution of higher education if the hospital or clinic gives effective notice underSection 30.06. In this subsection, "hospital" has the meaning assigned by Section241.003, Health and Safety Code, and "clinic" means a facility that provides medicalcare or related services.

(5)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in amended Section 46.03, Penal Code (page 3,between lines 64 and 65), insert the following:

(l)iiSubsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the portion of the premises of aninstitution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation on which classified federal research is being performed, if the institutiongives effective notice under Section 30.06 with respect to that portion.





Question:iiShall CSSB 11 as amended be passed to engrossment?

AT EASE

The President at 3:07 p.m. announced the Senate would stand At Ease subject tothe call of the Chair.

IN LEGISLATIVE SESSION

The President at 3:44 p.m. called the Senate to order as In Legislative Session.

Question:iiShall CSSB 11 as amended be passed to engrossment?



Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1) Add the following appropriately numbered SECTION to the bill:SECTION ____. Section 46.035. Penal Code, is amended by amending

Subsections (g), (h), and (j) and adding Subsection (a-2) to read as follows:(a-2) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or Section 46.03(a), a license holder

commits an offense if the license holder carries a handgun on the campus of a privateor independent institution of higher education in this state that has established rules,regulations, or other provisions prohibiting license holders from carrying handgunspursuant to Section 411.2031(e), Government Code, or on the grounds or building onwhich an activity sponsored by such an institution is being conducted, or in a


passenger transportation vehicle of such an institution, regardless of whether thehandgun is concealed, provided the institution gives effective notice under Section30.06

(g)iiAn offense under Subsection (a), (a-2), (b), (c), (d), or (e) is a Class Amisdemeanor, unless the offense is committed under Subsection (b)(1) or (b)(3), inwhich event the offense is a felony of the third degree.

(h) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) or (a-2) that the actor, atthe time of the commission of the offense, displayed the handgun under circumstancesin which the actor have been justified in the use of force or deadly force underChapter 9.

(j) Subsections (a), (a-2), and (b)(1) do not apply to a historical reenactmentperformed in compliance with the rules of the Texas Alcoholic BeverageCommission.

(2) Renumber the SECTIONS of the bill accordingly.


Nays:iiBurton.



Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report), in SECTION 1 of the bill, addedSection 411.2031, Government Code, as follows:

(1)iiOn page 1, lines 55 to 56, strike "premises that are owned or leased andoperated by the institution and located on" and;

(2)iiOn page 1, line 56, between "institution" and ".", insert ", any grounds orbuilding on which an activity sponsored by the institution is being conducted, or apassenger transportation vehicle owned by the institution".


Nays:iiBurton.





with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a clinic or laboratory maintained oroperated by an institution of higher education or private or independent institution ofhigher education if the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06, PenalCode. In this subsection:

(1)ii"clinic" means premises on which a patient receives health care services,including psychiatric services, and includes a student health clinic; and


(2)iithe premises of a hospital or clinic maintained or operated by aninstitution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation includes space that is within or physically connected to the hospital or clinicand is used for instruction, academic support, or student services, including aclassroom, laboratory, or study facility, and any adjoining corridor, lobby, or stairway.

(2)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in amended Section 46.03, Penal Code, add thefollowing appropriately numbered subsection:

( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a clinic or laboratorymaintained or operated by an institution of higher education or private or independentinstitution of higher education if the institution gives effective notice under Section30.06. In this subsection:

(1)ii"clinic" means premises on which a patient receives health care services,including psychiatric services, and includes a student health clinic; and

(2)iithe premises of a hospital or clinic maintained or operated by aninstitution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation includes space that is within or physically connected to the hospital or clinicand is used for instruction, academic support, or student services, including aclassroom, laboratory, or study facility, and any adjoining corridor, lobby, or stairway.







Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, strike added Sections 411.2031(a)(2) and (3),

Government Code (page 1, lines 31-35), and substitute the following:(2)ii"Institution of higher education" means any public technical institute,

public junior college, public senior college or university, public state college, or otheragency of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code. The termdoes not include a "medical and dental unit" as that term is defined by Section 61.003,Education Code.

(3)ii"Private or independent institution of higher education" has the meaningassigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(4)ii"Premises" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.035, Penal Code.(2)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in amended Section 46.03(c)(1), Penal Code (page

3, line 46), strike "61.003, Education Code" and substitute "411.2031, GovernmentCode".






Senator L. Taylor offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (committee printing version) as follows:(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031, Government Code, add

the following appropriately numbered subsection:( ) This section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or go

with a concealed handgun, on the premises used for the operation of a nationalbiocontainment laboratory that is maintained or operated by an institution of highereducation or private or independent institution of higher education if the institutiongives effective notice under Section 30.06, Penal Code.

(2) In SECTION 4 of the bill, in amended Section 46.03, Penal Code, add thefollowing appropriately numbered subsection:

( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises used for the operation of anational biocontainment laboratory that is maintained or operated by an institution ofhigher education or private or independent institution of higher education if theinstitution gives effective notice under Section 30.06.


Senator L.iTaylor withdrew Floor Amendment No.i13.

Senator Ellis offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031, Government Code

(page 2, between lines 9 and 10), insert the following:(h)iiThis section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or go

with a concealed handgun, on the portion of the premises of the Texas Medical Centerthat is owned or operated by an institution of higher education if the institution giveseffective notice under Section 30.06, Penal Code, with respect to that portion.

(2)iiIn the recital to SECTION 4 of the bill (page 3, line 6), strike "(j) and (k)"and substitute "(j), (k), and (l)".



(l)iiSubsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the portion of the premises of the TexasMedical Center that is owned or operated by an institution of higher education if theinstitution gives effective notice under Section 30.06 with respect to that portion.









with a concealed handgun, on the premises maintained or operated by an institution ofhigher education or private or independent institution of higher education that areused for the provision of healthcare services to adults or juveniles who are confined ina correctional facility if the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06,Penal Code.


( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises maintained or operated byan institution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation that are used for the provision of healthcare services to adults or juvenileswho are confined in a correctional facility, if the institution gives effective noticeunder Section 30.06.






Senator Lucio offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(b), Government Code

(page 1, line 36), strike "A" and substitute "Except as otherwise provided by thissection, a".


(h)iiThis section does not permit a license holder to carry a concealed handgunon the campus of an institution of higher education or private or independentinstitution of higher education if the campus is shared with a primary or secondaryschool and has been shared with a primary or secondary school continuously sinceJanuary 1, 1995.

(3)iiIn the recital to SECTION 4 of the bill (page 3, line 6) strike "Subsections (j)and (k)" and substitute "Subsections (j), (k), and (l)".


(l)iiSubsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises of an institution of highereducation or private or independent institution of higher education if those premisesare shared with a primary or secondary school and have been shared with a primary orsecondary school continuously since January 1, 1995.









with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a dormitory or other residential buildingmaintained or operated by an institution of higher education or private or independentinstitution of higher education if the institution gives effective notice under Section30.06, Penal Code.



( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a dormitory or otherresidential building maintained or operated by an institution of higher education orprivate or independent institution of higher education if the institution gives effectivenotice under Section 30.06.









with a concealed handgun, on the premises used as a court or used as a hearing roomfor a tribunal considering rights or privileges of a student or employee of an institutionof higher education or a private or independent institution of higher education if theinstitution gives effective notice under Section 30.06, Penal Code.


( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises used as a court or used as ahearing room for a tribunal considering rights or privileges of a student or employeeof an institution of higher education or a private or independent institution of highereducation if the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06.







Amend CSSB 11 (committee printing version) as follows:


(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031, Government Code,add the following appropriately numbered subsection:

( ) This section does not permit a person to possess a concealed handgun, or gowith a concealed handgun, in the office of a temporary or permanent faculty memberof an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation if the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06, Penal Code.


( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, in the office of a temporary or permanentfaculty member of an institution of higher education or private or independentinstitution of higher education if the institution gives effective notice under Section30.06.









with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a child care facility maintained oroperated by an institution of higher education or private or independent institution ofhigher education if the institution gives effective notice under Section 30.06, PenalCode.


( ) Subsection (a)(1)(B) does not permit a person to possess a concealedhandgun, or go with a concealed handgun, on the premises of a child care facilitymaintained or operated by an institution of higher education or private or independentinstitution of higher education if the institution gives effective notice under Section30.06.








Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(d), Government Code

(page 1, line 47), between "provisions" and "concerning", insert ":(1)".

(2)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031(d), Government Code(page 1, line 50), between "institution" and the underlined period, insert the following:;and

(2)iiprohibiting license holders from carrying handguns on premises that areowned or leased and operated by the institution, that are located on the campus of theinstitution, and on which the institution is hosting an event at which heightenedsecurity is necessary for the protection of a speaker or a guest, if the institution giveseffective notice under Section 30.06, Penal Code, with respect to those premises





(2)iia premises of an institution of higher education on which the licenseholder is prohibited from carrying the handgun, if the institution of higher educationhas established rules, regulations, or other provisions under Section 411.2031(d)(2),Government Code.








Amend CSSB 11 (committee printing version) by adding the followingappropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequentSECTIONS of the bill accordingly:

SECTIONi____.iiThe cost of implementing the provisions of Chapter 411,Government Code, as amended by this Act, including the costs of posting the noticedescribed by Section 30.06, Penal Code, and of any additional training, security, orinsurance coverage that are deemed necessary to implement this Act by an institutionof higher education, shall be borne by the state and not by the institution.







Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) by adding the followingappropriately numbered SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequentSECTIONS of the bill accordingly:

SECTIONi____.iiThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall conducta study of the cost of implementing the provisions of Chapter 411, Government Code,as amended by this Act, including the cost of posting the notice described by Section30.06, Penal Code, and of any additional training, security, or insurance coverage thatare deemed necessary to implement this Act by an institution of higher education orprivate or independent institution of higher education. To the extent practicable, aninstitution of higher education or private or independent institution of highereducation shall cooperate with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in itsconduct of the study require by this Act. The Texas Higher Education CoordinatingBoard shall issue a report of the study, with recommendations regarding reduction ofthe fiscal impact of this Act on institutions of higher education and private orindependent institutions of higher education, for consideration by the 85thLegislature.






Senator Whitmire offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee report) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 411.2031, Government Code

(page 2, between lines 9 and 10), insert the following:(h)iiThis section expires September 1, 2019.(2)iiIn SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Section 411.2033, Government Code

(page 2, between lines 23 and 24), insert the following:(c)iiThis section expires September 1, 2019.(3)iiIn the recital to SECTION 4 of the bill (page 3, line 6), strike "(j) and (k)"

and substitute "(j), (k), and (l)".(4)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 46.03(j), Penal Code (page 3,

line 58), after the underlined period add "This subsection expires September 1,2019.".

(5)iiIn SECTION 4 of the bill, in added Section 46.03(k), Penal Code (page 3,line 64), after the underlined period add "This subsection expires September 1,2019.".


(l)iiNotwithstanding Subsection (a)(1)(B), on or after September 1, 2019, aperson commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklesslypossesses or goes with a concealed handgun that the person is licensed to carry underSubchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, on the premises of an institution ofhigher education or private or independent institution of higher education, on anygrounds or building on which an activity sponsored by the institution is beingconducted, or in a passenger transportation vehicle of the institution, unless pursuantto written regulations or written authorization of the institution.

(7)iiIn SECTION 5 of the bill, in added Section 46.035(l), Penal Code (page 3,line 69), after the underlined period add "This subsection expires September 1,2019.".






Senator Ellis offered the following amendment to the bill:


Amend CSSB 11 (senate committee printing) by adding the followingappropriately numbered SECTIONS to the bill and renumbering subsequentSECTIONS of the bill accordingly:

SECTIONi____.iiSection 46.01, Penal Code, is amended by addingSubdivisions (18) and (19) to read as follows:

(18)ii"Gun show" means a place other than a permanent retail store,including a driveway, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, or other parking area, or anevent at which:

(A)iithree or more individuals assemble to display firearms or firearmcomponents to the public; and

(B)iia fee is charged for the privilege of displaying the firearms orfirearm components or a fee is charged for admission to the area where the firearms orcomponents are displayed.

(19)ii"Gun show promoter" means a person who organizes, plans, promotes,or operates a gun show.

SECTIONi____.iiChapter 46, Penal Code, is amended by adding Sections46.065 and 46.066 to read as follows:

Sec.i46.065.iiCERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO SALES AT GUNSHOWS.ii(a)iiA person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells a firearm toanother person in exchange for money or other consideration at a gun show withoutcomplying with the national instant criminal background check system in the mannerrequired by 18 U.S.C. Section 922 before completing the sale. A person who conductsa criminal background check as required by this subsection may charge a fee of notmore than $10 to conduct the check.

(b)iiA person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells a firearm toanother person in exchange for money or other consideration at a gun show and theperson does not maintain a record of the sale.

(c)iiIt is an exception to the application of Subsection (a)iithat the person towhom the firearm is sold:

(1)iiis licensed to carry a concealed handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter411, Government Code; or

(2)iiis a peace officer.(d)iiAn offense under Subsection (a) or (b) is a Class A misdemeanor.Sec.i46.066.iiCERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO GUN SHOW

PROMOTER. (a) A gun show promoter commits an offense if the promoter, withcriminal negligence, permits the sale of a firearm to a person at a gun show organized,planned, promoted, or operated by the promoter without complying with the nationalinstant criminal background check system in the manner required by 18 U.S.C.Section 922 before completion of the sale.

(b)iiIt is an exception to the application of Subsection (a)iithat the person towhom the firearm is sold:

(1)iiis licensed to carry a concealed handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter411, Government Code; or

(2)iiis a peace officer.


(c)iiNot later than the 30th day before the date on which a gun show is held, thegun show promoter shall provide written notice of the date, time, and place of the gunshow to the local law enforcement agency of the county or, if applicable, themunicipality in which the gun show will be held.

(d)iiA gun show promoter shall conduct, or arrange for a person who is alicensed firearms dealer under 18 U.S.C. Section 923 to conduct, an instant criminalbackground check in the manner required by 18 U.S.C. Section 922 on any personwho purchases a firearm at a gun show organized, planned, promoted, or operated bythe promoter from another person who is not a licensed firearms dealer under 18U.S.C. Section 923. A person who conducts a criminal background check as requiredby this subsection may charge a fee of not more than $10 to conduct the check.

(e)iiA gun show promoter shall prominently post a notice in a form prescribed bythe Department of Public Safety stating the requirements under this section andSection 46.065 relating to an instant criminal background check.

(f)iiA gun show promoter commits an offense if the promoter violates Subsection(c), (d), or (e).

(g)iiAn offense under Subsection (a) or (f) is a Class A misdemeanor.(h)iiIf conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an

offense under Section 46.065, the actor may be prosecuted under either section orunder both sections.

SECTIONi____.iiThe change in law made by Section 46.066(c), Penal Code, asadded by this Act, applies only to a gun show held on or after October 1, 2015.





On motion of Senator Birdwell and by unanimous consent, the caption wasamended to conform to the body of the bill as amended.

CSSB 11 as amended was passed to engrossment by the followingvote:iiYeasi20, Naysi11.




SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED(Consideration of Bills in Committees)

On motion of Senator Campbell and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.13was suspended to grant all committees permission to meet while the Senate is meetingtoday.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at4:49ip.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Evelon Dale, upon completion of theintroduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until 10:00ia.m. tomorrow.

(Senator Schwertner in Chair)

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING

The following bills and resolutions, filed on or before Friday, March 13, 2015,were introduced, read first time, and referred to the committees indicated:

SB 963 by CampbellRelating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments andfees.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1276 by NelsonRelating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenueand accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorilydedicated fees and assessments.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1277 by NelsonRelating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1279 by Campbell, NelsonRelating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandonedchildren.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1280 by HuffmanRelating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims andjudgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; makingappropriations.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1281 by ZaffiriniRelating to the authority of a local government to participate in a cooperativepurchasing program with local governments of this state or another state.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.


SB 1282 by EltifeRelating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authorityof the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1283 by EltifeRelating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements andtaxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to adisaster or emergency.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1284 by WatsonRelating to the development of electricity demand response programs.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1285 by HallRelating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer ’s heavyequipment inventory.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1286 by HallRelating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1287 by HinojosaRelating to the licensing and regulation of forensic analysts and the administration ofthe Texas Forensic Science Commission; authorizing fees; requiring an occupationallicense.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1288 by EstesRelating to a prohibition on local solid waste management regulations that areinconsistent with a permit or regulations of the Texas Commission on EnvironmentalQuality.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1289 by EstesRelating to the continuation and duties of the Red River Boundary Commission.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1290 by EltifeRelating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1291 by V. TaylorRelating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1292 by ZaffiriniRelating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amendingdismissal procedures for a criminal offense.To Committee on Transportation.


SB 1293 by Uresti, ZaffiriniRelating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of uniqueecological value.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1294 by NicholsRelating to certain limitations on design-build contracts for transportationinfrastructure projects.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1295 by WestRelating to separate negotiations regarding employment matters for police officersand firefighters in certain municipalities.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1296 by WestRelating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to thenonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enactedcodes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 83rd Legislature to other Actsof that legislature.To Committee on Administration.

SB 1297 by SchwertnerRelating to the compensation of the board of directors of the Brazos ValleyGroundwater Conservation District.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1298 by HallRelating to the selection of the presiding officer of, voting requirements for action by,and purpose of the Texas Ethics Commission.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1299 by HallRelating to rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission relating to lobbyists or thereporting of political contributions or expenditures.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1300 by HallRelating to procedures for formal hearings conducted by the Texas EthicsCommission.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1301 by PerryRelating to the governance and administration of the Texas Water Resources FinanceAuthority.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1302 by MenendezRelating to limiting certain state-required assessment instruments administered topublic school students in certain grades to assessments required by federal law.To Committee on Education.


SB 1303 by MenendezRelating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools.To Committee on Education.

SB 1304 by MenendezRelating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mentalhealth intervention program for veterans.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 1305 by MenendezRelating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mentalhealth intervention program for veterans.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 1306 by MenendezRelating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 1307 by MenendezRelating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, andmilitary spouses.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 1308 by MenendezRelating to driver ’s licenses and personal identification certificates issued to veterans;reducing certain fees.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1309 by MenendezRelating to eligibility requirements for issuance of a teaching certificate to anapplicant who holds a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor teachingcertification.To Committee on Education.

SB 1310 by MenendezRelating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans courtprogram and the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veteranswho successfully complete that program; imposing a court cost on conviction tobenefit veterans court programs; changing a fee.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1311 by LucioRelating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department ofAgriculture.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1312 by WatsonRelating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education GrantProgram for certain students enrolled in competency-based online or other distanceeducation baccalaureate degree programs at certain private institutions of highereducation.To Committee on Higher Education.


SB 1313 by WatsonRelating to the names of certain businesses.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1314 by WatsonRelating to the award of points for affordable housing projects that are awarded lowincome housing tax credits.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1315 by WatsonRelating to definition of an at-risk development for the low income housing tax creditprogram.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1316 by WatsonRelating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit isscored.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1317 by MenendezRelating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visualrecording.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1318 by MenendezRelating to the local regulation of distance requirements for the possession orconsumption of alcoholic beverages near public transportation stops.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1319 by MenendezRelating to requirements for coaches of youth sports programs.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1320 by MenendezRelating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing apenalty and authorizing a fee.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1321 by MenendezRelating to asset exclusions in the determination of eligibility for financial assistancebenefits for certain persons.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1322 by MenendezRelating to the ability of certain relative caretakers of dependent children to receivesupplemental financial assistance and be assigned as a protective payee.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1323 by MenendezRelating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certainextensions of consumer credit.To Committee on Business and Commerce.


SB 1324 by MenendezRelating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1325 by MenendezRelating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planningregarding military bases and defense installations.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 1326 by MenendezRelating to the maximum cumulative period allowed for restoration of a defendant ’scompetency to stand trial and to certain time credits awarded against that cumulativeperiod.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1327 by MenendezRelating to the Alamo preservation fund and the establishment of an Alamopreservation fund advisory committee.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1328 by MenendezRelating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from advalorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount insubsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitationon the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district onthe homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemptionamounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in localrevenue.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1329 by CampbellRelating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorneygeneral, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices,and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1330 by CampbellRelating to injury leave for certain peace officers.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1331 by Ellis, BettencourtRelating to the composition of the governing body of certain metropolitan rapidtransit authorities.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1332 by EllisRelating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offersupplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.To Committee on Health and Human Services.


SB 1333 by RodrıguezRelating to the secure confinement of certain children.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1334 by WestRelating to disproportionate discretionary disciplinary action by school districtsagainst students of a particular race or students enrolled in a special educationprogram.To Committee on Education.

SB 1335 by BettencourtRelating to the period after which a governmental entity must execute an expunctionorder.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1336 by PerryRelating to the construction of laws and election dates of certain groundwaterconservation districts.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1337 by PerryRelating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financialassistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1338 by PerryRelating to the exemption from length limitations of certain vehicles or combinationsof vehicles used to transport harvest machines.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1339 by PerryRelating to the perfection and priority of an agricultural lien on an agricultural crop.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1340 by Huffines, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Burton, Campbell, Creighton, Estes,Hall, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Nelson, Perry, L. Taylor, UrestiRelating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1341 by V. TaylorRelating to the electronic transfer of certain court records.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1342 by HuffinesRelating to the required curriculum for public school students.To Committee on Education.

SB 1344 by HuffinesRelating to the removal of a tenant ’s personal property after a writ of possession hasbeen issued in an eviction suit.To Committee on Business and Commerce.


SB 1345 by HuffinesRelating to quorum and voting requirements for the transaction of business by theboard of the Irving Flood Control District Section III of Dallas County.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1346 by HuffinesRelating to the regulation of occupations by this state.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1347 by HuffinesRelating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, oruse of sporting goods.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1348 by Hinojosa, LucioRelating to the operations of health care funding districts in certain counties locatedon the Texas-Mexico border.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1349 by HinojosaRelating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1350 by HinojosaRelating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1351 by HinojosaRelating to transferring to the Texas Workforce Commission certain duties of thecomptroller related to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program.To Committee on Higher Education.

SB 1352 by HinojosaRelating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peaceofficer or a member of the state military forces.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1353 by HinojosaRelating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1354 by HinojosaRelating to state border security activities.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, Subcommittee on BorderSecurity.

SB 1355 by HinojosaRelating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.To Committee on Criminal Justice.


SB 1356 by HinojosaRelating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for alimited period.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1357 by HinojosaRelating to treatment under the school finance system for certain school districts ofmaintenance and operations revenue in excess of the local share requirement.To Committee on Education.

SB 1358 by CampbellRelating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planningregarding military bases and defense installations.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SB 1359 by KolkhorstRelating to the duties of the county attorney in Aransas County and to the duties ofthe district attorney for the 36th Judicial District.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1360 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District;providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1361 by KolkhorstRelating to the administration of epinephrine by pharmacists.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1362 by KolkhorstRelating to the powers and duties and composition of the board of directors of theBridgeland Management District.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1363 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of Simonton Management District No. 1; providing authorityto issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1364 by KolkhorstRelating to electronic filing of certain reports; providing a penalty.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1365 by KolkhorstRelating to the territory of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 465.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1366 by KolkhorstRelating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds fromtaxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.To Committee on Finance.


SB 1367 by WestRelating to certain obligations of and limitations on landlords.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1368 by FraserRelating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionatelyaffected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1369 by ZaffiriniRelating to reports on attorney ad litem appointments made by courts in this state.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1370 by LucioRelating to a court reporter for the county court at law in Kleberg County.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1371 by LucioRelating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used tomake certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1372 by LucioRelating to authorizing certain current and former members of the state legislature toconduct a marriage ceremony.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1373 by LucioRelating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1374 by LucioRelating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include thegoals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-relateddisease in this state.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1375 by LucioRelating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties toregulate land development; providing a penalty.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1376 by LucioRelating to natural disaster housing recovery.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1377 by LucioRelating to competitive bidding requirements for emergency services districts.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1378 by LucioRelating to a drug testing requirement for a person elected to public elective office.To Committee on State Affairs.


SB 1379 by LucioRelating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of structures used primarily tostore implements of husbandry.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1380 by ZaffiriniRelating to the exemption of municipalities, certain metropolitan rapid transitauthorities, and regional transit authorities from certain motor fuel taxes.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1381 by EstesRelating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of theTexas Municipal Retirement System.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1382 by LucioRelating to regulation of prescribed pediatric extended care centers; amending aprovision subject to a criminal penalty.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1383 by LucioRelating to the licensing and regulation of medical laboratory science professionals;providing penalties; imposing fees.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1384 by EltifeRelating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1385 by SchwertnerRelating to the authorization of the imposition of administrative penalties on providersparticipating in certain Medicaid waiver programs.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1386 by EltifeRelating to the sale of beer and ale by certain manufacturers for off-premisesconsumption.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1387 by CreightonRelating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programsin certain municipalities.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1388 by LucioRelating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1389 by LucioRelating to the border commerce coordinator.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.


SB 1390 by LucioRelating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards andconsumer information regarding job training programs.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1391 by EstesRelating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health care supplies.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1392 by SeligerRelating to service contracts, vehicle protection products and loss damage waivers forheavy equipment; requiring an occupational license; expanding the applicability of anoccupational license.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1393 by ZaffiriniRelating to the creation of the offense of theft of pipeline equipment, oil and gasequipment, oil, gas, or condensate and the unauthorized purchase or sale of oil, gas, orcondensate.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1394 by HancockRelating to protests before appraisal review boards.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1395 by WhitmireRelating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seekingan abortion.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1396 by WestRelating to the tax on the sale and use of aircraft; imposing a tax; providing civil andcriminal penalties.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1397 by CampbellRelating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.To Committee on Higher Education.

SB 1398 by HallRelating to protection of critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic,terrorist, and cyber-attack threats.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1399 by HallRelating to abolishing the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1400 by EltifeRelating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board forcertain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.To Committee on Higher Education.


SB 1401 by RodrıguezRelating to the creation of an advisory committee to examine and recommend a planto increase the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1402 by RodrıguezRelating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers underthe Medicaid managed care program.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1403 by SeligerRelating to the financing of convention center hotels in certain municipalities.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1404 by EstesRelating to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, emissions, statesovereignty and certain actions taken by the United States Environmental ProtectionAgency.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1405 by ZaffiriniRelating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus or commercial charter bus whilethe bus is parked at a public school, school event, or field trip destination.To Committee on Education.

SB 1406 by SchwertnerRelating to the protection of certain children through the operation of the child safetycheck alert list.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1407 by SchwertnerRelating to encouraging age-appropriate normalcy activities for children in themanaging conservatorship of the state.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 1408 by LucioRelating to the establishment of a matching grant program for communitydevelopment in certain municipalities and counties.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1409 by EstesRelating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the mapping ofgroundwater in confined and unconfined aquifers.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1410 by EstesRelating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.


SB 1411 by EstesRelating to a water right authorizing a transfer of water from one river basin in thisstate to another river basin in this state.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1412 by EstesRelating to seller ’s disclosures in connection with residential real property subject togroundwater regulation.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1413 by EstesRelating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservationdistricts.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1414 by EstesRelating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwaterconservation district.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1415 by EstesRelating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administeredby the Texas Water Development Board may be used.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1416 by EllisRelating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected roaduser; creating a criminal offense.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1417 by EllisRelating to a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana andan exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1418 by V. TaylorRelating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibilityfor community supervision and parole.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1419 by KolkhorstRelating to an exemption from the plumbing licensing law for rainwater harvesting bya property owner.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1420 by HancockRelating to notices of appraised value sent to property owners by the chief appraisersof appraisal districts.To Committee on Finance.


SB 1421 by LucioRelating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and theobtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired futureconditions by a groundwater conservation district.To Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs.

SB 1422 by LucioRelating to the establishment of an infrastructure improvement council by the RioGrande Regional Water Authority.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 1423 by LucioRelating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes by certain municipalities forecological and space exploration-related tourism.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1424 by LucioRelating to the administration and oversight of overweight corridors; authorizing afee.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1425 by LucioRelating to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1426 by WestRelating to physical activity and physical education requirements in public schools.To Committee on Education.

SB 1427 by LucioRelating to deposits with the Texas Department of Insurance.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1428 by HallRelating to the use of silver and gold coins as legal tender.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1429 by HallRelating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions ofhigher education.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1430 by HallRelating to eligibility of attorneys who hold a law license issued by another state totake the state bar examination.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1431 by HallRelating to promoting efficiency in school district administration by limiting,reducing, simplifying, or eliminating certain processes and procedures.To Committee on Education.


SB 1432 by HallRelating to prohibiting the implementation in this state of any federal greenhouse gasemissions regulatory program.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1433 by HallRelating to the identification of programs and activities in the general appropriationsbill and the review of state agency performance and rules.To Committee on Finance.

SB 1434 by V. TaylorRelating to counting time spent by students participating in certain approvedoff-campus instructional programs in calculation of the average daily attendance for aschool district or open-enrollment charter school.To Committee on Education.

SB 1435 by V. TaylorRelating to a prohibition on vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees ofan independent school district during the procurement process.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1436 by ZaffiriniRelating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking andsalvage yard.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 1437 by ZaffiriniRelating to the electronic filing of reports of political contributions and expendituresand of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1438 by ZaffiriniRelating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologistand audiologist education loans.To Committee on Higher Education.

SB 1441 by EltifeRelating to standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; authorizing afee.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1442 by EltifeRelating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1443 by EltifeRelating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers and associate auctioneers;amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.To Committee on Business and Commerce.


SB 1444 by L. TaylorRelating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that theelectric utility owns, occupies, or leases.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SB 1445 by EstesRelating to regulation of certain segments of the health care system.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 1446 by CampbellRelating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visualrecording.To Committee on Criminal Justice.

SB 1447 by CampbellRelating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students tocertain University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.To Committee on Education.

SB 1448 by EllisRelating to holding a primary election for a political party in a county without partyleadership.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1449 by EllisRelating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver ’s license oridentification card by the Department of Public Safety.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 1450 by EllisRelating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beveragecontainer recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminaloffense.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SCR 26 by FraserDirecting the governor to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumouslyto Lieutenant Colonel Ed Dyess.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations.

SCR 27 by HancockExpressing opposition to EPA-proposed guidelines regarding carbon dioxideemissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants under Section 111(d) of theClean Air Act.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.

SJR 45 by MenendezProposing a constitutional amendment to establish the Alamo preservation fund andmake a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Alamopreservation fund.To Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development.


SJR 46 by MenendezProposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residencehomestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providingfor the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation inhomestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amountof ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of adisabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.To Committee on Finance.

SJR 47 by HuffinesProposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenuereceived from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.To Committee on Finance.

SJR 48 by LucioProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additionalobligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve bordercolonias.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SJR 49 by LucioProposing a constitutional amendment mandating the legislature to require candidatesfor public elective office in this state to undergo drug screening.To Committee on State Affairs.

SJR 50 by LucioProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from advalorem taxation structures used to store certain implements of husbandry.To Committee on Finance.

SJR 51 by RodrıguezProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribeand the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to conduct all forms of gaming on certaintribal land and requiring the tribes to annually pay five percent of net proceeds fromgaming to the comptroller of public accounts for deposit in the general revenue fund.To Committee on State Affairs.

SJR 52 by CampbellProposing a constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officerselected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.To Committee on State Affairs.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 8

On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator West will be shown as Co-author ofSBi8.


On motion of Senator Uresti, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-author ofSBi12.



On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Nichols will be shown as Co-author ofSBi31.


On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-author ofSBi55.


On motion of Senator Ellis, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-author ofSBi65.


On motion of Senator Whitmire, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-authorof SBi135.


On motion of Senator Uresti, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-author ofSBi169.


On motion of Senator Schwertner, Senator Uresti will be shown as Co-author ofSBi206.


On motion of Senator Ellis, Senator Garcia will be shown as Co-author ofSBi253.


On motion of Senator Rodrıguez, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-authorof SBi389.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 474

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Estes and Hall will be shown asCo-authors of SBi474.


On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-authorof SBi805.







On motion of Senator Rodrıguez, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-authorof SBi1039.


On motion of Senator Watson, Senator Nichols will be shown as Co-author ofSBi1148.


On motion of Senator Hancock, Senator Eltife will be shown as Co-author ofSBi1164.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 5

On motion of Senator Estes, Senator Perry will be shown as Co-author ofSCRi5.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 24

On motion of Senator L. Taylor, Senator Lucio will be shown as Co-author ofSCRi24.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 22

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senators Campbell and Perry will be shown asCo-authors of SJRi22.

RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION

The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:

Memorial Resolution

HCRi33i(Estes),iIn memory of Dr. Barry B. Thompson, The Texas A&M UniversitySystem chancellor emeritus and Tarleton State University president emeritus.

Congratulatory Resolutions

SRi389iby Watson,iRecognizing Melaney Goebel on the occasion of her retirement.

SRi390iby West,iRecognizing Kathleen Turner as a 25-year member of Delta SigmaTheta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi391iby Lucio,iRecognizing the HubPhest Cook-Off in Pharr.

SRi392iby Garcia,iRecognizing the Northeast Cultural Arts Council on the occasionof its 30th anniversary.

SRi394iby Nelson,iCongratulating the Argyle High School Lady Eagles basketballteam for winning a state championship.

SRi395iby Nelson,iCongratulating the Liberty Christian School Lady Warriorsbasketball team for winning a state championship.


ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 5:16ip.m. adjourned, inmemory of Evelon Dale, until 10:00ia.m. tomorrow.

AAAPPENDIXAA

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

March 18, 2015

AGRICULTURE, WATER, AND RURAL AFFAIRS — SJRi22, SBi551, SBi289

STATE AFFAIRS — CSSBi10, CSSBi314, SBi631, SBi815, SBi818, CSSBi822

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — SBi932,SBi775, SBi734

TRANSPORTATION— SBi444

HIGHER EDUCATION— SBi453, SBi347, SBi947

CRIMINAL JUSTICE — CSSBi461

BILLS ENGROSSED

March 17, 2015

SBi17, SBi45, SBi97, SBi133, SBi149, SBi227, SBi318, SBi415, SBi424

RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED

March 17, 2015

SRi384, SRi385, SRi386, SRi387, SRi388

SENT TO SECRETARY OF STATE

March 18, 2015

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