Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Urban Affairs Committee Mar 14th, 2023

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Urban Affairs Mar 14th, 2023 at 02:03 pm

House Urban Affairs Committee

The meeting convened to discuss several bills related to municipal governance and public service programs. HB1440 streamlined the change order approval process for municipal contracts, while HB1472 expanded eligibility for the owner-builder loan program to help more families access home ownership. Testimony was given in support of HB149 regarding the sale of park land, and discussions surrounding HB997 emphasized the importance of allowing police and fire department employees to participate in employment-related petitions. Lastly, HB1248 aimed to add social workers to the Homes for Texas Heroes loan program, underscoring their vital role in community welfare.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB183

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the dissolution by petition of a municipal management district; making conforming changes related to ship channel security districts.
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Texas House Bill HB1248

Filed
1/10/23  
Out of House Committee
3/20/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
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Texas House Bill HB1440

Filed
1/18/23  
Out of House Committee
3/20/23  
Voted on by House
4/14/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/17/23  
Governor Action
6/9/23  
Relating to the authority to approve change orders for certain municipal contracts.
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Texas House Bill HB1472

Filed
1/19/23  
Out of House Committee
3/20/23  
Voted on by House
4/14/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/17/23  
Governor Action
6/9/23  
Relating to eligibility requirements under the owner-builder loan program.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB149

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of House Committee
3/20/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB349

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of House Committee
3/20/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB997

Filed
12/13/22  
Out of House Committee
3/20/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions.