Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: House Calendar for Tuesday, May 21 ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION Tuesday, May 21, 2013 ********** SENATE AMENDMENTS ********** Senate amendment printings:ELIGIBLE AT 5:20 PM MAY 17, 2013:   HB 1000             Oliveira / Branch / Canales / Guerra / Longoria / et al. Relating to the creation of a new university in […]

Texas Conservative Lobbyist 83rd Session Update: HB 357 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/analysis/html/SB00357H.htm Senate Bill 357 is proposing an improvement in the protection available to victims of human trafficking. Presently, these victims are able to receive protection through filing criminal charges. This process takes some time, and S.B. 357 addresses the issue that sometimes these victims need legal protection […]

Texas Conservative Lobbyist 83rd Session Update: HB 1180 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB01180E.htm House Bill No. 1180 aims to refine state placement decisions and protocol for Child Protective Services, specifically in regards to foster care. The Department must consult the child’s caseworker, except in an emergency where contact is unable to be made in a timely manner, and use […]

Texas Conservative Lobbyist Update for the 83rd Session: HB 104 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/analysis/html/HB00104H.htm House Bill 104 is proposing to amend the state’s current Transportation Code to remove the requirement that the Department of Public Safety enforce the driver responsibility program. It also aims to prevent the DPS from imposing penalties on persons who fail to pay license […]

Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: SB 142 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/SB00142I.htm Senate Bill number 142 requires the director of the Legislative Budget Board to create and present a “zero-based budget” and performance review for each agency presently under Sunset Commission Review. This bill details format and detail requirements for these reviews, including a formal recommendation and written prioritization. […]