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Nathan Johnson D

State Senator
Texas Senate District 16
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
4 Total

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Bill GOVERNORResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsLEGISLATUREHouse of RepresentativesSENATE, TEXAS
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsMedicaid
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--Initiative, Referendum & RecallResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDLEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXASSecretary Of State
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
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Bill UTILITIESUtilities--ElectricPublic Utility CommissionEnergyEnergy--Conservation
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
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Bill Historic Preservation & MuseumsLibraries & LibrariansState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlHISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and fund.
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Bill AliensCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesBorderWhistleblowersHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONMILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
Relating to the operations of the Texas military forces at the Texas-Mexico border; authorizing a civil penalty.
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Bill Artificial IntelligenceElectronic Information SystemsLABORLabor--GeneralWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the use of an automated employment decision tool by an employer to assess a job applicant's fitness for a position; imposing an administrative penalty.
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Bill HOUSINGHousing--GeneralBuilding constructionFIRE SAFETY & PREVENTIONCity GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningFIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS
Relating to municipal regulation of stairway requirements in certain apartment buildings.
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Bill COURTSCourts--County & StatutoryCourts--JusticeProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & Tenant
Relating to the eviction hearings and appeals.
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Bill FinancialFinancial--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Mortgages & LiensProperty Interests--Real PropertyForeclosuresMORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS
Relating to the nonjudicial foreclosure sale of certain residential real property.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousELECTIONSElections--GeneralElectronic Information Systems
Relating to the misleading use of bot accounts; authorizing a civil penalty.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesConsumer ProtectionElectronic Information Systems
Relating to disclosures about certain automated posts on social media platforms; providing a civil penalty.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the denial of certain applications for a permit or other authorization under the Texas Clean Air Act on the basis of certain adverse impacts.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--GeneralGOVERNORMines & Mineral ResourcesOIL & GASState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsUTILITIESUtilities--Natural GasRAILROAD COMMISSIONRAILROAD COMMISSIONERTEXAS OIL, GAS, AND MINERALS COMMISSION
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Bill UTILITIESUtilities--ElectricElectric VehiclesPublic Utility Commission
Relating to the interconnection of electric vehicles to the ERCOT power grid.
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Bill Alcoholic Beverage RegulationCity GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningELECTIONSElections--Initiative, Referendum & RecallGARLAND, CITY OF
Relating to a local option election on the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain areas of a municipality and the local regulation of premises in those areas.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--FinanceCounty GovernmentCounty Government--FinanceOpen RecordsPolitical SubdivisionsPurchasingPurchasing--GeneralState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsArchitects & ArchitectureCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORSEngineers & Engineering
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralVehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
Relating to the applicability of certain laws regarding peer-to-peer car sharing programs.
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Bill COURTSCourts--JudgesElectronic Information SystemsOpen RecordsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. ProcedureEMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
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Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--GeneralEducation--Higher--Student FeesEducation--Nonpublic SchoolsEducation--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational
Relating to student access to certain academic records held by a public institution of higher education or career school or college; authorizing fees.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--School DistrictsState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsState Finances--Management & ControlWOMENEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for the provision of menstrual products at public schools.
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Bill Artificial IntelligenceCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralEMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSFinancialFinancial--GeneralCOURTSCourts--GeneralProtection of Personal Information
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill Protection of Personal InformationTRANSPORTATIONTransportation--RailroadsVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesAccidents
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding a record of a collision or violation involving a person operating a railroad locomotive or train.
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Bill COURTSCourts--GeneralCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralFamilyFamily--Family ViolenceLAW ENFORCEMENTWEAPONSProtective OrdersPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
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Bill MINORSMinors--Juvenile JusticeJUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXASLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ONSCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXASSUPREME COURT OF TEXAS CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONCOURTSCourts--GeneralCourts--Prosecuting Attorneys
Relating to the age at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over a child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
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Bill WEAPONS
Relating to the definition of holster for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
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Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & Tenant
Relating to certain fees charged to tenants of residential properties.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--GeneralFire Fighters & PoliceFire Fighters & Police--General
Relating to municipal charters that set a minimum or maximum number of municipal employees.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--Employees/OfficersCity Government--General
Relating to the termination and compensation of a city manager.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--CandidatesElections--GeneralElections--Political PartiesFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
Relating to the filing fee for nomination by convention.
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Bill FamilyFamily--Family ViolenceProtective Orders
Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousTRANSPORTATIONTransportation--RailroadsVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
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Bill HighwaysVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralProtection of Personal Information
Relating to the regulation of certain business entities that act as data brokers.
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Bill State Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedNutritionHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsInterim StudiesEATING DISORDERS PREVALENCE, TASK FORCE ONHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the Task Force on Eating Disorders Prevalence.
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Bill EnergyEnergy--GeneralUTILITIESUtilities--ElectricUtilities--GeneralELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXASPublic Utility Commission
Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.
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Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousEnvironmentEnvironment--NoisePERMITS
Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--AirFire Fighters & PoliceFire Fighters & Police--GeneralHealthHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelSAFETYFIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
Relating to the discharge or use of certain firefighting foams for testing or training.
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Bill AGRICULTUREHealthHealth--GeneralFOODPACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSAgriculture, Department of
Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs; requiring an occupational license.
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Bill Open RecordsProtection of Personal InformationTRANSPORTATIONTransportation--AviationAIRPORTSParkingTravel
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
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Bill Artificial IntelligenceElectronic Information SystemsINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentINSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OFINSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFDiscrimination
Relating to the use of artificial intelligence-based algorithms in utilization review conducted for certain health benefit plans.
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Bill DAY CAREFamilyFamily--Child ProtectionMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyImmunizations
Relating to notice of the health of children attending a child-care facility.
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Bill Amusements, Games, SportsBusiness & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCharitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsConsumer ProtectionTICKET SCALPING
Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements and prohibited conduct relating to the sale of tickets for concerts and other events.
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Bill COURTSCourts--JudgesCRIMESCrimes--JuvenileFamilyFamily--Juvenile DelinquencyMINORSMinors--Juvenile JusticeRUNAWAY CHILDREN
Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.
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Bill Electronic Information SystemsIntergovernmental relationsMilitary & VeteransOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsBIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTSSOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERSSOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION
Relating to the Social Work Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Food ProgramsHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMental Health & Substance AbuseFOODManaged CareMedicaidNutritionHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the provision of nutrition support services to Medicaid recipients in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services and a report on the health outcomes of providing those services.
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Bill Consumer ProtectionElectronic Information SystemsUTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerWATERWater--GeneralENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONINFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OFCOMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
Relating to the reporting of certain security incidents by public water systems to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Department of Information Resources.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterWATERWater--DevelopmentWater--GeneralWater--RightsTRUSTSPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTWATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXASWATER--CONSERVATION
Relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust may accept and hold water rights.
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Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--TrustsWATERWater--RightsTRUSTSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONWATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the dedication of certain water rights to the Texas Water Trust.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--GeneralProperty Interests--TrustsBuilding construction
Relating to the application of funds under construction contracts.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--GeneralBuilding constructionMEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
Relating to the payment of funds under construction contracts.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMGIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS
Relating to eligibility for the gifted and talented student allotment under the Foundation School Program.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesHOUSINGHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyProperty Interests--TrustsBuilding constructionAttorney's Fees
Relating to construction contract trust funds.
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Bill DALLAS, CITY OFLAW ENFORCEMENTPeace OfficersLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ONCity GovernmentCity Government--Employees/Officers
Relating to the peace officer status of designated investigators of a municipal office of inspector general.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesLawyersAttorney's Fees
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
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Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEnergyEnergy--ConservationEnvironmentEnvironment--AirState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsUTILITIESUtilities--Electric
Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--UtilitiesState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsState Finances--BudgetState Finances--Management & ControlUTILITIESUtilities--ElectricUtilities--GeneralHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONPublic Utility Commission
Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.
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Bill City GovernmentCity Government--Employees/OfficersELECTIONSElections--GeneralPolitical Subdivisions
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
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Bill AnimalsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsVETERINARIANSInterim StudiesVETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
Relating to a study by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners on establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship by telephone or electronic means.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralGOVERNORInterim StudiesState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedTRANSPORTATIONTransportation--Mass TransitTransportation--MiscellaneousVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralLieutenant GovernorSPEAKER OF THE HOUSEEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the establishment of a public school transportation task force.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelLibraries & LibrariansMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyNURSES & NURSE AIDESParental NotificationPROFESSIONAL COUNSELORSPublic Notice
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.
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Bill Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralConsumer ProtectionProtection of Personal InformationINTERNETPublic Notice
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesMental Health & Substance AbuseOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsMedicaidMEDICAL CARE FACILITIESHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the regulation of psychiatric residential treatment facilities and Medicaid reimbursement for the provision of treatment by those facilities; requiring an occupational license.
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Bill Occupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICESMEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to requiring an occupational license to practice magnetic resonance imaging physics.
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Bill HealthHealth--GeneralOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsCREMATORIES & CREMATIONFUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesWEAPONSShooting Ranges
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--School DistrictsMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--PrivatePurchasingPurchasing--LocalSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Relating to contracting by public and private schools for the provision of medication for respiratory distress and training in administering that medication.
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Bill EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidEducation--Junior College DistrictsHOUSINGHousing--Homeless PersonsEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXASHOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THEHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
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Bill CELEBRATION OF SUFFRAGE DAYCONFEDERATE HEROES DAYHOLIDAYS
Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.
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Bill OIL & GASTaxationTaxation--Energy ResourcesCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
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Bill LawyersOpen MeetingsOpen RecordsSTAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.
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Bill Open RecordsTELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIESATTORNEY GENERAL
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.
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Bill Open RecordsProtection of Personal Information
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCOURTSCourts--AppellateCourts--Civil Procedure
Relating to the authority of an appellate court to issue temporary orders in connection with an interlocutory appeal.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesOpen MeetingsOpen Records
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.
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Bill HOUSINGHousing--FinanceHousing--GeneralState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
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Bill COURTSCourts--GeneralFamilyFamily--Family ViolenceProtective OrdersTELECONFERENCINGVIDEOCONFERENCINGWITNESSES
Relating to the remote participation of certain persons in a proceeding for the issuance or modification of a protective order.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCOURTSCourts--Civil Procedure
Relating to eligibility to request a deposition before bringing a civil action.
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Bill LEGISLATUREState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Relating to a biennial report on certain contingent appropriations.
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Bill Disaster Preparedness & ReliefGOVERNORLEGISLATURELieutenant GovernorSPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature regarding declared states of disaster.
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Bill Disaster Preparedness & ReliefGOVERNORState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsINTERNETLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Relating to a public hearing requirement for a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations and certain actions of the governor during a state of disaster.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCOURTSCourts--Civil ProcedureProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantProtection of Personal Information
Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.
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Bill Property InterestsProperty Interests--Mortgages & LiensMATERIALMEN'S LIENSMECHANICS' LIENSCONTRACTORS' LIENS
Relating to certain deadlines and other timing factors affecting mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--DrugsHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMental Health & Substance AbuseOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsMARIHUANAMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Relating to the delivery, possession, and medical use of low-THC cannabis and associated drug paraphernalia under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
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Bill ELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Election OfficersElections--PresidentialIntergovernmental relations
Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.
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Bill Communications & PressCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousELECTIONSElections--Campaign FinancingElections--CandidatesElections--GeneralVIDEOTAPE & FILM
Relating to criminal offenses for creating and distributing certain misleading images, audio recordings, and videos; creating a criminal offense.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralELECTIONSElections--Election OfficersElections--Registration & SuffrageElectronic Information SystemsVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesIdentification CardsINTERNETPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFSecretary Of StateElections--Administration
Relating to voter registration.
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Bill CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Election OfficersHarassmentProtection of Personal Information
Relating to penalties for intimidation and harassment of election officials and election interference; creating criminal offenses.
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Bill HOLIDAYSReligionDIWALIEID AL-ADHAEID AL-FITR
Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.
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Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--FinanceEnvironmentEnvironment--AirVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
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Bill Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralLAW ENFORCEMENTASSETSCRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITUREINTERNETATTORNEY GENERALAUDITOR, STATE
Relating to asset forfeiture under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelELECTIONSElections--Registration & SuffrageINTERNETSecretary Of State
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18 years of age to preregister to vote.
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Bill INSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentINFERTILITYPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
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Bill EnvironmentEnvironment--RecyclingState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONBeverage ContainersPACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSTEXAS BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CONSORTIUM
Relating to an incentive program to promote beverage container recycling.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all individuals for whom federal matching money is available.
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Bill HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE DAYHealth Care ProvidersHOLIDAYS
Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.
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Bill County GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/OfficersMental Health & Substance Abuse
Relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered mental health services must be filed.
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Bill Occupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedLICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ACTDnaLICENSED GENETIC COUNSELOR ADVISORY BOARDLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
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Bill HealthHealth--GeneralSTATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.
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Bill FamilyFamily--Child ProtectionMental Health & Substance AbuseMINORSMinors--Health & SafetySuicideFAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to required reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who attempt suicide.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Food ProgramsHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Bill Alcoholism & Drug AbuseINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMental Health & Substance AbuseINSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders under certain governmental health benefit plans.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceElectronic Information SystemsEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFEducation, State Board of
Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelCOUNSELING & THERAPYEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--School DistrictsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school district or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumEducation--Primary & Secondary--TestingFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFAgriculture, Department ofEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--Primary & Secondary--SpecialEducation--School DistrictsFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
Relating to an allotment under the Foundation School Program for full individual and initial evaluations for special education services.
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Bill CORRECTIONSCorrections--Jails & PrisonsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsJAILERS & PRISON GUARDSLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
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Bill Alcoholism & Drug AbuseCRIMESCrimes--DrugsHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsDrug & Alcohol Testing
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.
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Bill COURTSCourts--AdministrationCourts--JudgesTELECONFERENCINGVIDEOCONFERENCING
Relating to a defendant's appearance by telephone or videoconference in a justice or municipal court.
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Bill LAW ENFORCEMENTOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsCOMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS
Relating to the licensing of certain persons by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.
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Bill COURTSCourts--Prosecuting AttorneysCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial ReleaseCriminal Procedure--GeneralEXPUNCTION OF RECORDSSTATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.
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Bill HealthHealth--Children's InsuranceMedicaidParental ConsentHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONHuman ServicesHuman Services--Food ProgramsINSURANCEInsurance--Health & Accident
Relating to implementing an express lane option under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceManaged CareMedicaidMental Health & Substance Abuse
Relating to certain evidence-based health-related non-medical services offered by a Medicaid managed care organization in lieu of other services.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FacilitiesEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
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Bill EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the public school finance system.
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Bill Human ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMedicaidHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONINSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.
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Bill Neutral GamblingTaxationLAW ENFORCEMENTResolutionsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedTaxation--GeneralResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsAmusements, Games, SportsPARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including establishment of a state agency with powers to regulate all lotteries and gift enterprises, imposition of a tax on casino gaming and …
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Bill Neutral HOUSINGResolutionsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsHousing--Disabled Persons
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing and transferring to that fund $2 billion from state general revenue.
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Bill Neutral City GovernmentCity Government--General
Relating to authority of a home-rule municipality to adopt a charter, charter amendment, ordinance, or other measure affecting the municipality's governmental immunity.
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Bill Neutral AbortionCOURTSTravelCounty GovernmentPACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTHCity GovernmentCity Government--GeneralCounty Government--GeneralCourts--Civil Procedure
Relating to the regulation of abortion and related matters, including the repeal of certain abortion laws, a deposition request before filing certain civil actions, and municipal or county authority to prohibit movement.
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Bill Neutral CRIMINAL PROCEDURERecords ManagementCRIMINAL RECORDSCriminal Procedure--GeneralEXPUNCTION OF RECORDSMANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISIONDEFERRED ADJUDICATION
Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses.
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Bill Neutral PERMITSEnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONEnvironment--AirROCK QUARRIES & PITS
Relating to the operation of rock crushing facilities.
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Bill Neutral EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONEnvironment--Air
Relating to the creation of a small non-road engine purchase incentive program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
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Bill Neutral CRIMESETHICSMINORSELECTIONSPolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsHempIdentification CardsState FinancesCRIMINAL RECORDSMinors--Health & SafetyState Finances--Management & ControlHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFElectronic Information SystemsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsState Finances--AppropriationsCrimes--DrugsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StatePACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSInterim StudiesElections--GeneralEXPUNCTION OF RECORDSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantMARIHUANAALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXASTEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of licensed cannabis growers, cannabis establishments, cannabis testing facilities, and cannabis secure transporters; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; …
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Bill Neutral House of RepresentativesLEGISLATUREResolutionsRedistrictingState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, USSENATE, TEXASINDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsLEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
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Bill Neutral CRIMESETHICSMINORSELECTIONSPolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsHempIdentification CardsState FinancesCRIMINAL RECORDSMinors--Health & SafetyState Finances--Management & ControlHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFElectronic Information SystemsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsState Finances--AppropriationsCrimes--DrugsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StatePACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSInterim StudiesElections--GeneralEXPUNCTION OF RECORDSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantMARIHUANAALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXASTEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of licensed cannabis growers, cannabis establishments, cannabis testing facilities, and cannabis secure transporters; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; …
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Bill Neutral TaxationCRIMESADVERTISINGMINORSPERMITSHempState FinancesBeverage ContainersTaxation--SalesMinors--Health & SafetyState Finances--Management & ControlHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFElectronic Information SystemsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsBusiness & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesCrimes--DrugsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StatePACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSMARIHUANAADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OFALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXASBEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBSAlcoholic Beverage RegulationSYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing civil penalties; imposing taxes.
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