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Rep. Ryan Guillen Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits
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AGRICULTUREResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional AmendmentsTaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Exemptions
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.
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Special Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousPALANGANA ENERGY DISTRICTDUVAL COUNTY
Relating to the creation of the Palangana Energy District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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UTILITIESUtilities--ElectricPublic Utility Commission
Relating to the operation of Texas backup power packages.
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RETIREMENT SYSTEMSRetirement Systems--State EmployeesEMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
Relating to designation of a beneficiary by a retiree of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterUTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to boil water notices issued by public drinking water supply systems.
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PALANGANA ENERGY DISTRICTSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
Relating to creation of the Palangana Energy District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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County GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/OfficersDAY CARELAW ENFORCEMENTState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlRURALPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the rural law enforcement child care grant program, fund, and advisory committee.
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UTILITIESUtilities--GeneralRAILROAD COMMISSIONUNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXASInterim Studies
Relating to a study and report on the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act.
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Disaster Preparedness & ReliefHealth Care ProvidersINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentTelemedicine
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
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Alcoholism & Drug AbuseHealthHealth--GeneralMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPHARMACIES & PHARMACISTSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to a pilot program for the safe disposal of prescription drugs, including controlled substance prescription drugs.
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Disaster Preparedness & ReliefOIL & GASUTILITIESUtilities--Natural GasPublic Utility CommissionRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the designation of certain natural gas facilities as seasonally critical.
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UTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the consideration of compliance with rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in approving rates for water or sewer utility services.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterUTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the installation of a filtration system by certain public drinking water supply systems.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterEMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSPublic NoticeENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONHealthHealth--General
Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterHealthHealth--GeneralUTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
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Alcoholic Beverage RegulationPACKAGE STORESPERMITSALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the issuance of certain package store permits and the transfer of package store permits to another location.
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AnimalsHealthHealth--General
Relating to the regulation of certain low-volume livestock processing establishments.
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralWEAPONSPeace OfficersCORRECTIONSCorrections--Jails & Prisons
Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.
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Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesEducationEducation--Driver Education & TrainingMotorcycles
Relating to civil liability of property owners relating to motorcycle instruction and training courses.
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AGRICULTUREDisaster Preparedness & ReliefHighwaysVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentVehicles & Traffic--GeneralPERMITSVEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENTEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OFMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the operation of certain vehicles preceding, during, and following disasters.
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Disaster Preparedness & ReliefEnergyEnergy--GeneralEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OFPublic Utility Commission
Relating to temporary emergency energy facilities.
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PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINABusiness & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousHealthHealth--GeneralHealth--Privacy/Use of InformationProtection of Personal InformationBIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTSDna
Relating to prohibiting the use of Chinese technology to collect, process, transfer, or store biometric, genetic, or medical data; creating a criminal offense.
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Electronic Information SystemsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StateVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the use of the Department of Public Safety image verification system for the purpose of verifying an individual's identity; authorizing a fee.
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STARR COUNTYHighwaysJOSE MARIA LONGORIA SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAYSignsTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2360 in Starr County as the Jose Maria Longoria Sr. Memorial Highway.
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AGRICULTUREAnimalsCounty GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/Officers
Relating to livestock brand registration expiration.
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FinancialFinancial--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Mortgages & LiensMORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS
Relating to an exemption for certain property owners from regulatory requirements for residential mortgage loan originators.
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HighwaysProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to notice requirements for certain state highway projects.
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AGRICULTURECity GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & Zoning
Relating to the authority of a city to impose certain governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
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County GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/OfficersCounty Government--GeneralSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.WATERWater--GeneralWATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to representatives on groundwater management areas.
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LAW ENFORCEMENTRETIREMENT SYSTEMSRetirement Systems--State EmployeesRetirement Systems--Teachers
Relating to retirement benefits for certain law enforcement officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a supplemental program retirement fund.
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Property InterestsProperty Interests--Mortgages & LiensCONTRACTORS' LIENSProperty Interests--GeneralCONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALSCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
Relating to funds reserved or retained for certain construction materials.
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UTILITIESUtilities--ElectricUtilities--GeneralPublic Utility Commission
Relating to the prioritization of awarding grants and loans from the Texas Energy Fund for certain electric generating facilities.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousWEAPONS
Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
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City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to municipal zoning regulations and district boundaries.
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralElectronic Information SystemsLAW ENFORCEMENTState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsATTORNEY GENERAL
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
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Charitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsTaxationTaxation--Property-Exemptions
Relating to the property tax exemption for certain nonprofit community business organizations.
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HealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlCHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCEHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONRITA LITTLEFIELD CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CENTRALIZED RESOURCE CENTERState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedINTERNET
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
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Amusements, Games, SportsCRIMESCrimes--Against MoralsCrimes--MiscellaneousCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsGambling
Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses and the prosecution of gambling criminal offenses.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--Primary & Secondary--PrivateEducation--School DistrictsMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the provision of medication for respiratory distress in public and private schools.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FacilitiesEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceTaxationTaxation--Property-MiscellaneousTaxation--School DistrictREINVESTMENT ZONES
Relating to the use of revenue in the tax increment fund for certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
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AGRICULTUREEconomic & Industrial DevelopmentEconomic & Industrial Development--RuralEnergyEnergy--GeneralState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsUTILITIESUtilities--GeneralRURALAGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OFAgriculture, Department ofMines & Mineral ResourcesPolitical SubdivisionsSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousState Finances--Management & ControlTEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Relating to reporting by the Texas Education Agency and the comptroller on school finance.
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STARR COUNTYPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlEDUARDO "EDDIE" GRACIA, JR., P.E., AREA ENGINEER AND MAINTENANCE FACILITYSigns
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
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Political SubdivisionsSAFETYState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsRECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLESParks & WildlifeParks & Wildlife--ParksFIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.
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ROMA, CITY OFSTARR COUNTYCity GovernmentCity Government--FinanceCity Government--RoadsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentVehicles & Traffic--Rules of RoadPERMITSState Highway FundVEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENTCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by City of Roma for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Starr County; authorizing a fee.
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SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITYSAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICTSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--River AuthoritiesStatutory Revision
Relating to the San Antonio River Authority.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--Primary & Secondary--VocationalLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentAdult EducationEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to the establishment of an intensive workforce readiness adult education pilot program.
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City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to municipal zoning regulations and district boundaries.
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HealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMedicareINSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OFInsurance--Insurers & Agents
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
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TaxationTaxation--Hotel, Motel OccupancyHotels & MotelsCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSCity GovernmentCity Government--FinanceCounty GovernmentCounty Government--Finance
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary.
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County GovernmentCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningPLATTING
Relating to county regulation of subdivisions and approval of subdivision plans or plats.
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Human ServicesHuman Services--Food ProgramsHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to eligibility for and benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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GOVERNORInterim StudiesLEGISLATUREMilitary & VeteransState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsVETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to a study by the Texas Veterans Commission regarding the provision of veterans benefits in this state.
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City GovernmentCity Government--UtilitiesUTILITIESUtilities--GeneralSecretary Of StatePublic Notice
Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems.
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Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesFire Fighters & PoliceFire Fighters & Police--GeneralPeace OfficersTrespass
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of nonagricultural land.
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TaxationTaxation--SalesCREDIT & DEBIT CARDSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes.
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City GovernmentCity Government--GeneralEconomic & Industrial DevelopmentEconomic & Industrial Development--General
Relating to certain requirements applicable to certain municipal economic development programs and grants.
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LABORLabor--UnemploymentWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to requirements regarding an employee's normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.
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Amusements, Games, SportsCharitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsCONSERVATION OF WILDLIFEINTERNETRaffles
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
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FamilyFamily--Child ProtectionMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyCHILD ABUSEFAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the reporting of child abuse or neglect.
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HealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentMedicare
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
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Electronic Information SystemsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsContinuing EducationHealth Care Providers
Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance through the establishment of continuing education tracking systems.
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AliensCRIMESCrimes--Against PropertyInterim StudiesProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyBorderGENERAL LAND OFFICE
Relating to a study and report by the General Land Office on private landowner participation in border security.
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City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningHOUSINGHousing--Manufactured Housing
Relating to the regulation of new HUD-code manufactured housing.
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ELECTIONSElections--Voting Systems
Relating to the required use of paper ballots in certain counties.
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AGRICULTUREAnimalsElectronic Information SystemsINTERNETANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
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UTILITIESUtilities--GeneralUtilities--Water & SewerWATER & SEWER SERVICEPublic Utility CommissionATTORNEY GENERAL
Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
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City GovernmentCity Government--AnnexationUTILITIESUtilities--GeneralUtilities--Water & SewerWATER & SEWER SERVICEPublic Utility Commission
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
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Health Care ProvidersINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentManaged CareNURSES & NURSE AIDESPhysician Assistants
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses by managed care plan issuers.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Finance
Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.
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HighwaysBROOKS COUNTYERNESTO SOLIZ CANTU MEMORIAL HIGHWAYTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFSigns
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Ernesto Soliz Cantu Memorial Highway.
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HighwaysUTILITIESUtilities--TelecommunicationsTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the installation of conduit by the Texas Department of Transportation in the state highway system.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousEnvironmentEnvironment--GeneralBEE COUNTYKARNES COUNTYLOVING COUNTYMASON COUNTYMCCULLOCH COUNTYMENARD COUNTYMexicoREAGAN COUNTYUPTON COUNTYWARD COUNTYWilson CountyBorder
Relating to certain governmental operations affecting the border region.
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Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Relating to preliminary examination periods for mental health protective custody.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONINJECTION WELLS
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--GeneralUTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StateOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
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AliensCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralAeronauticsInterim StudiesMILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS
Relating to a study on electric unmanned aircraft capable of or designed for vertical take-off and landing and the facilities needed to develop that technology in this state.
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HealthHealth--GeneralWEAPONSPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to certain procedures required for the denial of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--GeneralLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly ProposedEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXASCREDENTIALS OF VALUE TASK FORCEWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXASInterim StudiesEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Relating to measures to encourage the earning of industry-recognized credentials at public institutions of higher education.
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AGRICULTUREVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Rules of RoadFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalPERMITSVEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENTMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the issuance of an excess gross weight permit for certain farm tractors on county, farm-to-market, and ranch-to-market roads; authorizing a fee.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousDisabilities, Persons withELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--Early VotingElections--Election OfficersSecretary Of StateSigns
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability; creating a criminal offense.
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ELECTIONSElections--AdministrationElections--GeneralSecretary Of State
Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
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Mental Health & Substance AbuseMilitary & VeteransState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to a pilot program awarding grants for the provision of personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousUTILITIESUtilities--TelecommunicationsTELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of false caller identification information display.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--VocationalLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYState FinancesState Finances--Management & Control
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidStudent LoansHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the interest rate for student loans issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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County GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/OfficersLAW ENFORCEMENTSalaries & ExpensesState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlRURALSheriffsCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties.
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State FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlWATERWater--DevelopmentWater--GeneralWATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the use of money transferred from the Texas water fund.
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Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Rules of RoadVEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
Relating to axle weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting aggregates.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear WasteEnvironment--WaterMines & Mineral ResourcesPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--School Districts
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
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AnimalsEducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsParks & WildlifeParks & Wildlife--GeneralParks & Wildlife--Hunting & FishingState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTTEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Relating to the creation of the Institute for Chronic Wasting Disease Research.
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HighwaysOIL & GASState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlTRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fund.
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AGRICULTURETaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Exemptions
Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceEducation--School Districts
Relating to the small and mid-sized district allotment under the public school finance system.
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AGRICULTURECRIMESCrimes--Against PropertyProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Personal PropertyProperty Interests--Real PropertyState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlBorderATTORNEY GENERALCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSINSURANCEInsurance--General
Relating to a border crime property damage compensation program.
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City GovernmentCity Government--FinanceCounty GovernmentCounty Government--FinanceDisabilities, Persons withMilitary & VeteransState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlTaxationTaxation--CityTaxation--CountyTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsTaxation--Sales
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousELECTIONSElections--GeneralProtection of Personal Information
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of disseminating personally identifiable voter information.
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Disabilities, Persons withLABORLabor--Workforce DevelopmentMilitary & VeteransState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsState Employees
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.
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STARR COUNTYWilson CountyEducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsTEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Relating to the allocation of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
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Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--Against Persons--SexualCrimes--MiscellaneousCOMPUTERS & SOFTWAREArtificial Intelligence
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
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FamilyFamily--Child ProtectionFamily--Child SupportFAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the payment of support rights and other benefits for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--Against PropertyWEAPONSTERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses regarding the acquisition of firearms, firearm and ammunition smuggling, and terrorism.
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CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualMINORSMinors--Crimes Against
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving an anatomically correct doll, mannequin, or robot that has the features of a child.
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COURTSCourts--GeneralFamilyFamily--Child SupportFamily--Parent & Child
Relating to requiring a man determined by adjudication or acknowledgment to be a child's father to pay retroactive child support beginning on the first day of the calendar month in which the child's conception occurred.
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COURTSCourts--Prosecuting AttorneysEducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEducation--Higher--Student Financial AidBorderStudent LoansHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border prosecution unit.
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UNITED MEXICAN STATESCounty GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralCOURTSCourts--GeneralEducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsGOVERNORProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlBorderMexicoIntergovernmental relations
Relating to border protection agreements between this state and the United Mexican States.
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AliensIntergovernmental relationsLAW ENFORCEMENTBorder
Relating to the provisions required in an interstate compact on border security.
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Alcoholism & Drug AbuseCRIMESCrimes--DrugsMental Health & Substance AbuseANELL BORREGO ACTHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.
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Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMESCrimes--Against PropertyCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralAttorney's Fees
Relating to civil liability arising out of justified uses of or threats to use force or deadly force.
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Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesGOVERNORTOURISMECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXASADVERTISING
Relating to establishing a communications office in the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
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AGRICULTUREAnimalsElectronic Information SystemsINTERNETANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the establishment of an electronic registry of livestock marks and brands.
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Economic & Industrial DevelopmentEconomic & Industrial Development--GeneralEnergyEnergy--GeneralUTILITIESUtilities--ElectricTEXAS JOBS, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, & INNOVATION ACTCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.
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Military & VeteransTEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICEAdjutant GeneralEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE GUARD PROFESSIONALIZATION TASK FORCESTATE GUARD, TEXASTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to creating the Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.
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TaxationResolutionsBorderTaxation--Property-Assessment & CollectionTaxation--Property-ExemptionsResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.
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House of RepresentativesLEGISLATUREResolutionsState OfficersResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing certain requirements applicable to the impeachment of an officer by the house of representatives and repealing the requirement that an officer against whom articles of impeachment have been preferred be suspended from the exercise of the duties of office during the pendency of the impeachment.
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WATEREnvironmentCounty GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralWATER--CONSERVATIONSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.Environment--WaterSTARR COUNTYSTARR COUNTY DRAINAGE AND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTSTARR COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICTSTARR COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr …
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LAW ENFORCEMENTUTILITIESINSURANCEFire MarshalCRIMINAL RECORDSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONINSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsPHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OFENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONUtilities--GeneralInsurance--Insurers & AgentsHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFMEDICAL BOARD, TEXASMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFCONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OFBEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
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Human traffickingCRIMESCRIMINAL PROCEDUREBorderCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralCrimes--Against Persons--SexualCriminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving trafficking of persons, the human trafficking prevention coordinating council and the human trafficking prevention task force; increasing criminal penalties.
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County GovernmentCity GovernmentCity Government--FinanceCounty Government--FinanceFinancialFinancial--Banks
Relating to consideration of whether banks, credit unions, and investment pools are located in this state in investment policies adopted by local governments.
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AgingMedicaidLEGISLATUREGOVERNORHuman ServicesHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONDisabilities, Persons withHuman Services--Medical Assistance
Relating to a report by the Health and Human Services Commission on Medicaid eligibility determinations.
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WEAPONSCounty GovernmentCounty Government--Employees/Officers
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a county commissioner in certain locations.
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TaxationEnergyAGRICULTUREProperty InterestsTaxation--Property-Assessment & CollectionCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--School DistrictProperty Interests--Real PropertyTaxation--Property-ExemptionsLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFMEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATIONADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OFEnergy--SolarEnergy--Wind
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
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Neutral
WEAPONSAmusements, Games, Sports
Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
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Neutral
Crime preventionCRIMESPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFElectronic Information SystemsProtection of Personal InformationCrimes--Miscellaneous
Relating to the iWatchTexas community reporting system administered by the Department of Public Safety and a monetary reward program for certain information on suspicious or criminal activity reported through that system; creating criminal offenses.
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Neutral
HealthCRIMESLAW ENFORCEMENTGOVERNORBorderPeace OfficersHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFCrimes--DrugsHealth--GeneralInterim StudiesLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ONAlcoholism & Drug AbuseLETHAL OPIOID POISONING PREVENTION TASK FORCE
Relating to the enforcement and prevention of offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of controlled substances listed in Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, law enforcement officer safety in handling those substances, and the manufacture and proper use of opioid antagonists.
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Neutral
Intergovernmental relationsMexicoUTILITIESWATERGOVERNORBondsPublic Utility CommissionState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlWater--DevelopmentWater--GeneralLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONUtilities--Electric
Relating to international cooperation agreements between certain state agencies and the United Mexican States and funding for infrastructure investment in this state; providing authority for certain agencies to issue bonds.
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Neutral
MexicoCOURTSAliensTrespassBorderCourts--JudgesCourts--PersonnelSalaries & ExpensesTEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
Relating to the referral of certain criminal proceedings in the Texas-Mexico border region to an associate judge and reimbursement requests for all or part of an associate judge's or interpreter's salary.
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Neutral
TaxationAGRICULTURETaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsOPEN-SPACE LAND
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.
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Neutral
TaxationProperty InterestsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsProperty Interests--Homestead
Relating to the authority of spouses who occupy separate properties as their principal residences to each qualify the property in which they reside as their residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
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Neutral
EducationMINORSPeace OfficersMinors--Health & SafetyEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--School DistrictsEDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OFEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceFOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAMEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelMental Health & Substance Abuse
Relating to the armed security officers required to be present at public schools and the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
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Neutral
EducationCRIMESSexual OffendersEducation--Primary & SecondaryCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualSTATUTES OF LIMITATIONSEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--Primary & Secondary--TeachersEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel
Relating to certain statutes of limitations for criminal offenses, including the statute of limitations for the offense of improper relationship between educator and student, and to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements for the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
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Neutral
ELECTIONSAliensSecretary Of StateIdentification CardsElections--Registration & SuffrageVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesElections--Election Officers
Relating to the procedure for accepting a voter who presents as identification a personal identification certificate, driver's license, or commercial driver's license issued to the voter that indicates the voter has not presented proof of the voter's United States citizenship to the Department of Public Safety.
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Neutral
TaxationMexicoBorderProperty InterestsCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsProperty Interests--Real PropertyTaxation--Property-ExemptionsFACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property …
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Neutral
EducationCRIMESCRIMINAL PROCEDUREETHICSPurchasingBusiness & CommerceEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Charter SchoolsEducation--School DistrictsCriminal Procedure--GeneralCrimes--MiscellaneousBusiness & Commerce--GeneralPurchasing--LocalCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
Relating to contracting with a school district or open-enrollment charter school by a vendor with whom a member of the board of trustees or governing body of the district or school or a related individual has certain business interests; creating a criminal offense.