Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Senate State Affairs Committee Apr 11th, 2023

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

State Affairs Apr 11th, 2023

Senate State Affairs Committee

The meeting focused extensively on proposed legislation concerning guardianship reform, specifically SB16 and SB24, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in guardianship processes. Witnesses, including advocates and individuals with personal experiences, testified in support of the changes that emphasize the use of less restrictive alternatives to guardianship. The committee also considered several other bills related to remote online notarization and election procedures. Overall, there was strong support for enhancing the rights of individuals with disabilities and ensuring they have a voice in guardianship matters.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1131

Filed
2/23/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Out of House Committee
5/19/23  
Voted on by House
5/24/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the authority of certain independent school districts to change the date of the general election for officers.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1780

Filed
3/7/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/18/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/1/23  
Out of House Committee
5/8/23  
Voted on by House
5/12/23  
Governor Action
5/27/23  
Relating to online notarizations.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2120

Filed
3/9/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/19/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/25/23  
Out of House Committee
5/20/23  
Voted on by House
5/24/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the establishment of a family protection representation program within the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
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Texas Senate Bill SB997

Filed
2/17/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/18/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/26/23  
Out of House Committee
5/17/23  
Voted on by House
5/24/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the publication of certain photographs of human remains by certain individuals for a purpose other than an authorized purpose; providing a civil penalty.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1044

Filed
2/21/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to criminal offenses for the creation or distribution of certain misleading images and videos; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1606

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/19/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/25/23  
Out of House Committee
5/17/23  
Voted on by House
5/24/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to evidence and orders regarding intellectual disability or mental condition in certain guardianship proceedings.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1624

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/26/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/2/23  
Out of House Committee
5/20/23  
Voted on by House
5/24/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to guardianships and services for incapacitated persons and to the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1617

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of settlement communications maintained by or on behalf of the attorney general as part of a deceptive trade practices investigation or action.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2258

Filed
3/10/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/18/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/27/23  
Out of House Committee
5/11/23  
Voted on by House
5/12/23  
Governor Action
5/27/23  
Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.