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ELECTIONSElections--PrimariesElections--Registration & SuffrageElectronic Information SystemsResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
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AbortionResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to be free from governmental intrusion or interference into an individual's private life.
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AbortionResolutionsResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
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Fire Fighters & PoliceFire Fighters & Police--GeneralHealthHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
Relating to removal of territory from certain emergency services districts.
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COURTSCourts--JudgesEducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceFamilyFamily--Parent & ChildMilitary & VeteransPeace OfficersTRANSFER STUDENTS
Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants.
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AbortionCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesHealth Care ProvidersMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Relating to wrongful death actions arising from the death of an unborn child resulting from an abortion.
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COURTSCourts--PersonnelCourts--ReportersJUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
Relating to the regulation of digital reporting by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.
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DAY CAREInterim StudiesLABORLabor--WagesWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to a study regarding the cost of child care in this state in comparison to family income.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEDUCATION AGENCY, TEXASProtection of Personal InformationINTERNET
Relating to the collection and reporting of data regarding race and ethnicity by the Texas Education Agency.
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UTILITIESUtilities--Water & SewerATTORNEY GENERALENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONPublic Utility Commission
Relating to entities authorized to provide water or sewer service.
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TRAVIS COUNTYHighwaysLAW ENFORCEMENTSENIOR POLICE OFFICER LEWIS "ANDY" TRAYLOR MEMORIAL HIGHWAYTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 969 in Travis County as the Senior Police Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor Memorial Highway.
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CORRECTIONSCorrections--Parole, Probation & PardonsELECTIONSElections--Registration & SuffragePublic NoticeCRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFSecretary Of State
Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony may register to vote.
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COURTSCourts--GeneralCourts--Justice
Relating to deposits of funds into a court registry by a clerk of a justice court.
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Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesINSURANCEInsurance--Property & CasualtySAFETYWEAPONS
Relating to firearm liability insurance for certain firearm owners; providing a civil penalty.
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City GovernmentCity Government--GeneralHOUSINGHousing--GeneralTaxationTaxation--Property-Miscellaneous
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
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UTILITIESUtilities--Electric
Relating to the use of a load management program to meet an electric utility's energy efficiency goal.
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EnergyEnergy--ConservationUTILITIESUtilities--ElectricPublic Utility Commission
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
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County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralCounty Government--Land Use & ZoningSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
Relating to consent by a county commissioners court for the creation of certain conservation and reclamation districts in the unincorporated area of the county.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FinanceTaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-State AdministrationTaxation--School DistrictCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to certain ad valorem tax-related studies conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
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EnergyEnergy--GeneralPurchasingPurchasing--State
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott certain energy companies.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain stream segments, stream assessments units, and drainage areas.
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Business & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--Trade PracticesParks & WildlifeParks & Wildlife--ParksPolitical SubdivisionsState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralBicyclesPARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSIONPARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Relating to the regulation and operation of electric bicycles.
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Health Care ProvidersHealthHealth--GeneralHuman ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceState FinancesState Finances--AppropriationsState Finances--Management & ControlWOMENFAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
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SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTEnvironmentEnvironment--WaterFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalSpecial Districts & AuthoritiesSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
Relating to production fees imposed by the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
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AgingCORRECTIONSCorrections--Jails & PrisonsDisabilities, Persons withELECTIONSElections--Early VotingElections--Registration & SuffrageCivil Commitment
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
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HOUSINGHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesGENERAL LAND OFFICEGENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONERHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to General Land Office and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs reviews of real property owned by the state.
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AGORA MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1FamilyFamily--Family ViolenceState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlTaxationTaxation--SalesWEAPONSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
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AnimalsParks & WildlifeParks & Wildlife--General
Relating to the protection of bats.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--AirOIL & GASRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit the release into the air of natural gas from a gas well.
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AbortionLAW ENFORCEMENTOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsPHYSICIANSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the prohibited report or disclosure of certain health information by physicians and other health care providers.
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TaxationTaxation--Motor Fuels
Relating to the repeal of the temporary tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
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EducationEducation--GeneralEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--GeneralEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsEnvironmentEnvironment--AirOIL & GASUTILITIESUtilities--Natural GasUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGYUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMRAILROAD COMMISSION
Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
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HOUSINGHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & Tenant
Relating to prohibiting an increase in the rent of a tenant residing in a development supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
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TaxationTaxation--FranchiseTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Assessment & CollectionTaxation--SalesTaxation--School DistrictCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to the inclusion of certain taxes in the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions.
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City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to an exemption from certain zoning requirements for developments receiving certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
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Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
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ELECTIONSElections--Early VotingPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTHWOMEN
Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.
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TRAVIS COUNTYTaxationTaxation--Hotel, Motel OccupancyTaxation--SalesCONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.
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ELECTIONSElections--Registration & Suffrage
Relating to the date on which a voter registration application becomes effective.
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Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--GeneralVehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
Relating to the right-of-way of pedestrians and other sidewalk users.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--FacilitiesEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--School DistrictsEnergyEnergy--ConservationTRANSPORTATIONTransportation--MiscellaneousUTILITIESUtilities--ElectricSCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the use of school buses by public schools.
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralAUDITS & AUDITORSCRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE
Relating to the reporting of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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ELECTIONSElections--Registration & Suffrage
Relating to voter registration at polling places.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousELECTIONSElections--General
Relating to the repeal of the exception to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
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ELECTIONSElections--Registration & SuffrageElectronic Information SystemsDIGITAL SIGNATURESINTERNETINFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFSecretary Of State
Relating to electronic voter registration.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterGOVERNORLEGISLATUREWATERWater--DevelopmentWater--GeneralENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONSURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARDWATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the establishment of an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsHealthHealth--GeneralHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsInterim StudiesDELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINSTATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to a study on the prevalence and tracking of heat-related deaths in this state.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--TeachersTaxationTaxation--Property-Appeal of Tax DecisionsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
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Electronic Information SystemsTaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Relating to the periodic reappraisal of property by, and the prohibition on posting on the Internet certain information held by, an appraisal district.
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GOVERNORState FinancesState Finances--Management & ControlAUDITS & AUDITORSBorderCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSLEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARDPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFLAW ENFORCEMENT
Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs.
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Vehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Driver's LicensesVehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
Relating to a defense to prosecution and the dismissal of a charge for the criminal offense of driving with an expired license.
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City GovernmentCity Government--RoadsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalSAFETY
Relating to the authority of a municipality to use funds collected from an impact fee to construct or install a safety improvement to a roadway facility.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--AirCEMENT & CONCRETEENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
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City GovernmentCity Government--RoadsCounty GovernmentCounty Government--RoadsHighwaysTOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGESTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to a prohibition on requiring a local government to provide compensation to the Texas Department of Transportation for certain potential or actual lost toll project revenue.
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County GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalVehicles & TrafficVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
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CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--GeneralElectronic Equipment
Relating to the unlawful installation or use of a tracking device.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--CurriculumHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsWOMENEducation, State Board of
Relating to endometriosis and menstrual disorders education and informational materials for public school students.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceEducation--School DistrictsHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsWOMEN
Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder.
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Charitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Real PropertyTaxationTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Exemptions
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain charitable organizations.
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City GovernmentCity Government--Employees/OfficersHealthHealth--Emergency Services & Personnel
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Student FeesEducation--Higher--TuitionHealthHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
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Interim StudiesMental Health & Substance AbuseHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the collection of information on available beds at inpatient mental health facilities providing acute psychiatric treatment.
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City GovernmentCity Government--Land Use & ZoningElectronic Information SystemsOpen MeetingsEMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONSINTERNET
Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousWEAPONSPUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the registration of firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
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ELECTIONSElections--Early VotingElections--General
Relating to the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralMINORSMinors--Health & SafetySAFETYWEAPONS
Relating to certain offenses associated with possessing, carrying, exhibiting, or using a firearm on or within 1,000 feet of school property.
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COURTSCourts--JudgesCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralLawyers
Relating to consequences arising from a failure by appointed counsel in a criminal case to timely meet and confer with the defendant after the defendant is found competent to stand trial.
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CORRECTIONSCorrections--Parole, Probation & PardonsELECTIONSElections--Registration & Suffrage
Relating to qualifications and registration of certain voters convicted of a felony.
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ELECTIONSElections--GeneralElections--PrimariesElections--Registration & SuffrageSecretary Of State
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
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Salaries & ExpensesState EmployeesCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.
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RETIREMENT SYSTEMSRetirement Systems--State EmployeesEMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
Relating to providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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Salaries & ExpensesState Employees
Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--GeneralHealthHealth--GeneralState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, OFFICE OFENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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EnvironmentEnvironment--WaterPublic Lands, Buildings & ResourcesPurchasingPurchasing--StateState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsBuilding constructionWATERWATER--CONSERVATIONFACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
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TRANSPORTATIONTransportation--RailroadsDESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTSTRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.
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LABORLabor--Workers' CompensationVIDEOCONFERENCINGWORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
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Libraries & LibrariansState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsSTATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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LAW ENFORCEMENTOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsPeace OfficersLAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Relating to training for peace officers on acquired and traumatic brain injuries and trauma-affected veterans.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Other School PersonnelEducation--Primary & Secondary--TeachersHOUSINGHousing--GeneralHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to certain occupancy preferences given by developments supported with a low income housing tax credit allocation.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--Admission & AttendanceEducation--School DistrictsHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMINORSMinors--Health & Safety
Relating to the implementation by public schools of certain communicable disease public health orders issued by a health authority.
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PurchasingPurchasing--StateHISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSESCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Admission & AttendanceHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
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Property InterestsProperty Interests--Eminent DomainCondemnationConservation Easements
Relating to the assessment of damages resulting from the condemnation of property that is subject to a conservation easement.
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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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HealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsLABORLabor--GeneralLabor--Management RelationsWOMENDiscriminationPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTHWORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
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Health Care ProvidersHealthHealth--GeneralHealth--Privacy/Use of InformationADVANCE DIRECTIVESPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
Relating to an advance directive and do-not-resuscitate order of a pregnant woman and information provided for an advance directive.
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AbortionHuman ServicesHuman Services--Medical AssistanceINSURANCEInsurance--Health & AccidentHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to the coverage and provision of abortion, contraception, and sterilization under Medicaid and certain health benefit plans.
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CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualMINORSMinors--Crimes Against
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
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Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousWEAPONSPeace OfficersPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
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WEAPONS
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
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Property InterestsProperty Interests--GeneralWEAPONSSigns
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property.
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EducationEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Institutions & ProgramsELECTIONSElections--Initiative, Referendum & RecallWEAPONSConcealed Handguns
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
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WEAPONSCRIMINAL RECORDS
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
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Civil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--GeneralLAW ENFORCEMENTPolitical SubdivisionsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Personal PropertyGambling
Relating to certain proceedings or procedures involving the disposition of certain contraband or abandoned or unclaimed property.
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HealthHealth--Children's InsuranceHuman ServicesHuman Services--Child ServicesFAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROLMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
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AbortionHealth Care ProvidersHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Health OccupationsWOMENPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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EducationEducation--Primary & SecondaryEducation--Primary & Secondary--GeneralEducation--School DistrictsWOMENBLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THEDEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE
Relating to requiring public schools to make reasonable accommodations for lactating students.
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FamilyFamily--Parent & ChildHealthHealth--Other Diseases & Medical ConditionsMINORSMinors--Health & SafetyWOMENMEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to examination and postpartum or contraception-related medical treatment.
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CRIMESCrimes--MiscellaneousETHICSLEGISLATURELOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.
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Electronic Information SystemsETHICSLEGISLATURELOBBYISTS & LOBBYINGETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
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ELECTIONSElections--CandidatesETHICSLEGISLATUREPolitical SubdivisionsState OfficersLOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
Relating to the prohibition on lobbying by certain elected officers.
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ELECTIONSElections--GeneralETHICSLEGISLATUREState OfficersLOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
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CRIMESCrimes--Capital PunishmentCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
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ELECTIONSElections--GeneralElections--Voting SystemsSecretary Of State
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
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ELECTIONSElections--GeneralElections--Registration & SuffrageElections--Voting SystemsSecretary Of State
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
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CORRECTIONSCorrections--Parole, Probation & PardonsProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantAttorney's Fees
Relating to screening by a landlord of applicants for residential tenancies.
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City GovernmentCity Government--GeneralCounty GovernmentCounty Government--GeneralLABORLabor--WagesPolitical SubdivisionsMinimum Wage
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
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LABORLabor--Workers' CompensationCONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
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HOUSINGHousing--FinanceHousing--GeneralProperty InterestsProperty Interests--Landlord & TenantHOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Relating to the establishment and implementation by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of the Texas Tenant Readiness and Landlord Incentive Pilot Program.
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CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualCRIMINAL PROCEDURECriminal Procedure--Sentencing & PunishmentHealth Care ProvidersSexual Assault
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
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CRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--SexualSexual Assault
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
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AbortionCivil Remedies & LiabilitiesCRIMESCrimes--Against PersonsCrimes--Against Persons--General
Relating to the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
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Neutral
TaxationResolutionsProperty InterestsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsProperty Interests--HomesteadResolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
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Neutral
COURTSCORRECTIONSHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONCourts--JudgesCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSCorrections--Jails & PrisonsMental Health & Substance AbuseMENTAL INCOMPETENCY
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement and of the provision of jail-based competency restoration services.
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Neutral
EducationTaxationTaxation--SalesCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSEducation--HigherEducation--Higher--Textbooks
Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.
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Neutral
TaxationProperty InterestsTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsProperty Interests--Homestead
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
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CRIMESCRIMINAL RECORDSPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OFOccupational RegulationOccupational Regulation--Other Trades & ProfessionsCrimes--DrugsFees & Other Nontax RevenueFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StatePACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTSMARIHUANALICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OFLICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFAlcoholism & Drug Abuse
Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.
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HealthCRIMESHealth--Emergency Services & PersonnelCrimes--DrugsMARIHUANAAlcoholism & Drug Abuse
Relating to the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.