Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Administration Committee Apr 12th, 2023

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Administration Apr 12th, 2023 at 09:04 am 1 of 2

House Administration Committee

The meeting covered several resolutions and bills aimed at addressing critical issues in Texas, including motorcycle profiling (HCR62), suicide prevention (HCR63), human trafficking (HCR64), and domestic violence (HCR65). Chairman Hunter introduced multiple joint interim committees to study these topics, highlighting their significance in promoting safety and well-being in the state. The committee also discussed HCR69 regarding the construction of a second vehicular causeway to improve accessibility. The meeting concluded with discussions on property tax reforms and a focus on enhancing the legislative branch's responsiveness to constituent needs.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Administration Apr 12th, 2023 at 12:04 pm 2 of 2

House Administration Committee

The meeting addressed a series of bills, primarily focusing on HB428, which seeks to establish a task force for LGBT senior housing needs. Discussion included testimony both in favor and against the bill, highlighting concerns over its necessity and potential implications. Public witnesses emphasized the urgency of addressing housing inequalities faced by the aging LGBT community, while opposition raised concerns about definitions and implications of special classifications within the bill. The meeting concluded with members expressing support for further considerations regarding the bill.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB771

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
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Texas House Bill HB428

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
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Texas House Bill HB1659

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to cybersecurity training for certain public employees.
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Texas House Bill HB3455

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the abolition of those taxes.
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Texas House Bill HB267

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an interim study of the appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem tax purposes.
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Texas House Bill HB2514

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
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Texas House Bill HB377

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
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Texas House Bill HB931

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
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Texas House Bill HB4527

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an interim study of the appraisal of land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax purposes.
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Texas House Bill HB5125

Filed
3/10/23  
Out of House Committee
4/25/23  
Voted on by House
5/2/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the organization and operation of the legislative branch of state government.
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Texas House Bill HB4574

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of an interim committee to study large-scale battery storage.
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Texas House Bill HCR62

Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study motorcycle operator profiling by law enforcement officers.
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Texas House Bill HCR63

Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to create a joint interim committee to study suicide prevention in Texas.
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Texas House Bill HCR64

Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas.
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Texas House Bill HCR65

Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to create a joint interim committee to study domestic violence in Texas.
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Texas House Bill HCR69

Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study the construction of a second vehicular causeway connecting Padre Island to the mainland.
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Texas Senate Bill SCR22

Authorizing the creation and appointment of joint legislative study committees by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the House of Representatives.