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05-24-2013 - 02:59:06

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Penal Code

HB 8  
Thompson, Senfronia(D)
Van de Putte, Leticia(D)
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 05-23-13 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:146/N: 0)


HB 32  
Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the punishment for and certain civil consequences of committing the offense of prostitution.
Bill History: 04-22-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 34  
Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises.
Bill History: 05-15-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Business and Commerce


HB 36  
Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti.
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 42  
Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of gambling and keeping a gambling place.
Bill History: 02-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 60  
Guillen, Ryan(D)Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child.
Bill History: 04-09-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 61  
Guillen, Ryan(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of arson.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 73  
Fletcher, Allen(R)Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.
Companions:
SB 616Carona, John(Identical)
  2-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 05-06-13 H Reported favorably from committee as amended House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 80  
Simpson, David(R)Relating to official oppression.
Bill History: 04-10-13 H Committee action pending House State Affairs


HB 109  
Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners.
Companions:
SB 55Zaffirini, Judith(Identical)
  1-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 125  
Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offenses of false identification as a peace officer and misrepresentation of property.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 137  
Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the information reported to the comptroller by a coin-operated machine license holder, the penalty for failure to report that information, and the penalty for gambling promotion.
Bill History: 05-15-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 140  
Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 153  
Taylor, Van(R)Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
Companions:
SB 707Paxton, Ken(Identical)
  2-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 164  
Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Companions:
HB 1703Farrar, Jessica(Identical)
  4-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 02-06-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 183  
Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.
Bill History: 02-06-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 188  
Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level.
Bill History: 02-06-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 206  
Marquez, Marisa(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Companions:
SB 124Rodriguez, Jose(Identical)
  5-23-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 220  
Price, Four(R)
Huffman, Joan(R)
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
Bill History: 05-20-13 G Sent to the Governor


HB 223  
Huberty, Dan(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 233  
Guillen, Ryan(D)Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
Companions:
HB 532Lozano, Jose(Identical)
  2-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2065Gooden, Lance(Identical)
  3- 5-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 02-07-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 235  
Riddle, Debbie(R)Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Not heard in committee House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 262  
Miles, Borris(D)Relating to offenses involving violating the civil rights of a person in custody and engaging in improper sexual activity with a person in custody.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 266  
Miles, Borris(D)Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 279  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 292  
Rodriguez, Eddie(D)Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Bill History: 02-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 328  
Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of official oppression and to the statute of limitation on prosecution of that conduct.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 400  
Crownover, Myra(R)Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places.
Companions:
SB 86Ellis, Rodney(Identical)
  1-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services
Bill History: 03-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health


HB 412  
King, Phil(R)Relating to the punishment for a false affiliation with a charitable organization or a false claim of a charitable purpose in the course of committing certain crimes.
Bill History: 02-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 452  
Dukes, Dawnna(D)Relating to the punishment prescribed for engaging in certain acts of deadly conduct.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 508  
Guillen, Ryan(D)
Patrick, Dan(R)
Relating to certain laws relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Bill History: 05-23-13 H House refused to concur in Senate amendments
Conferees: Guillen-chair, Flynn, Pickett, Sheets and
Fletcher


HB 532  
Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
Companions:
HB 233Guillen, Ryan(Identical)
  2- 7-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2065Gooden, Lance(Identical)
  3- 5-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 02-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 534  
Kleinschmidt, Tim(R)Relating to the punishment for the offense of resisting arrest, search, or transportation.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 544  
Kleinschmidt, Tim(R)Relating to the punishment for theft offenses involving certain metals.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 553  
Otto, John(R)Relating to firearms and the preservation of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Bill History: 03-13-13 H Committee action pending Select on Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility


HB 574  
Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of bail jumping and failure to appear.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Not heard in committee House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 700  
Lavender, George(R)Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 705  
Howard, Donna(D)
Schwertner, Charles(R)
Relating to enhanced penalties for assault of emergency room personnel.
Bill History: 05-23-13 G Sent to the Governor


HB 706  
Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 720  
Price, Four(R)Relating to enhancing the penalty for intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in certain circumstances.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Not heard in committee House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 734  
Murphy, Jim(R)Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 758  
Toth, Steve(R)Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to public servants.
Companions:
SB 148Williams, Tommy(Identical)
  5-23-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)
Bill History: 04-12-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar


HB 793  
Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
Bill History: 05-10-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 820  
Taylor, Van(R)Relating to the prosecution of the possession or promotion of child pornography.
Bill History: 04-19-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 821  
Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Bill History: 02-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 892  
Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 901  
Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the punishment for a capital feloney committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Companions:
SB 187Huffman, Joan(Identical)
  5-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 911  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of an alcoholic beverage.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 912  
Gooden, Lance(R)
Estes, Craig(R)
Relating to images captured by unmanned vehicles and aircraft.
Bill History: 05-21-13 H House refused to concur in Senate amendments
Conferees: Gooden-chair, Johnson, Burnam, Moody and
Stickland


HB 924  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Not heard in committee House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 925  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to enhancing the penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 928  
Krause, Matt(R)
Estes, Craig(R)
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for


HB 936  
Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 956  
Isaac, Jason(R)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct involving certain unreasonable noise.
Bill History: 02-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 972  
Fletcher, Allen(R)
Birdwell, Brian(R)
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Companions:
SB 182Birdwell, Brian(Identical)
  1-29-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for


HB 1010  
King, Susan(R)Relating to the penalty for causing certain assaultive physical contact with a child.
Bill History: 05-07-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 1011  
King, Susan(R)Relating to the punishment for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 1049  
Laubenberg, Jodie(R)Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Bill History: 03-11-13 H Removed from hearing 03/13/13 Select on Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility


HB 1051  
Keffer, Jim(R)Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1064  
Hernandez Luna, Ana(D)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
Companions:
SB 249Patrick, Dan(Identical)
  5-15-13 H Vote failed in committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1069  
McClendon, Ruth Jones(D)Relating to the classification of certain misdemeanor and felony theft offenses.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 1076  
Toth, Steve(R)
Paxton, Ken(R)
Relating to certain firearms, firearm accessories and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Bill History: 05-21-13 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for


HB 1078  
Kleinschmidt, Tim(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1082  
Gooden, Lance(R)Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of intoxication assault.
Bill History: 03-12-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1163  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness.
Bill History: 02-20-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1166  
Villalba, Jason(R)Relating to the change of the name of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Companions:
SB 686Huffman, Joan(Identical)
  5-18-13 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-11-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1176  
Gooden, Lance(R)Relating to a presumption that applies to certain conduct involving certain controlled substances that endangers a child.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1194  
Paddie, Chris(R)Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1284  
Johnson, Eric(D)
Huffman, Joan(R)
Relating to the offense of making or causing a false alarm or report involving a public or private institution of higher education.
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


HB 1298  
Stickland, Jonathan(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1302  
Clardy, Travis(R)
Nichols, Robert(R)
Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parol on certain repeat sex offenders and to certain restrictions on employment for sex offenders.
Bill History: 05-23-13 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:144/N: 0)


HB 1304  
Sheets, Kenneth(R)Relating to the intentional display of a handgun.
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 299


HB 1313  
Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on certain premises of or locations associated with schools or institutions of higher education.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1314  
Creighton, Brandon(R)
Patrick, Dan(R)
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee.
Bill History: 05-20-13 S First placement on Senate Intent Calendar for


HB 1388  
Workman, Paul(R)Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles.
Companions:
SB 511Whitmire, John(Identical)
  5-23-13 S Set on the Senate Items Eligible Calendar
Bill History: 04-17-13 H Committee action pending House Corrections


HB 1420  
Fletcher, Allen(R)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of failure to identify.
Bill History: 02-26-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1425  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to the definition of property for purposes of the offense of stalking.
Bill History: 04-30-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1436  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for certain offenses involving family violence.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 1437  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Bill History: 05-06-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1440  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to the penalties for repeat and habitual felony offenders.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Not heard in committee House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1462  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to violation of certain protective orders or conditions of bond.
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1469  
Laubenberg, Jodie(R)Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals.
Companions:
SB 555Davis, Wendy(Identical)
  5-22-13 H Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:148/N: 0)
Bill History: 02-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence


HB 1483  
Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the creation of the offense of commercial sexual exploitation of a child.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1498  
Flynn, Dan(R)Relating to the offense of money laundering.
Companions:
HB 1523Guillen, Ryan(Identical)
  5-22-13 S Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1502  
Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the use of certain disciplinary actions against a child.
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1523  
Guillen, Ryan(D)
Whitmire, John(D)
Relating to the offense of money laundering.
Companions:
HB 1498Flynn, Dan(Identical)
  4-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


HB 1531  
King, Ken(R)Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to certain emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 1540  
Pitts, Jim(R)Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving theft or involving fraud or other deceptive practices.
Companions:
SB 821Schwertner, Charles(Identical)
  5-13-13 G Sent to the Governor
Bill History: 04-30-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar


HB 1542  
Flynn, Dan(R)Relating to the Texas military.
Companions:
HB 1927Menendez, Jose(Identical)
  4-11-13 H Committee action pending House Defense and Veteran's Affairs
Bill History: 04-11-13 H Committee action pending House Defense and Veteran's Affairs


HB 1564  
Miller, Rick(R)Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
Companions:
SB 554Campbell, Donna(Identical)
  5-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1599  
Fletcher, Allen(R)Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults.
Companions:
HB 1748Branch, Dan(Identical)
  5- 9-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-04-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1606  
Moody, Joe(D)
Carona, John(R)
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of harassment and stalking.
Bill History: 05-24-13 H Set on the House Items Eligible Calendar


HB 1628  
Harper-Brown, Linda(R)Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure.
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1701  
Farrar, Jessica(D)Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Companions:
HB 3232Coleman, Garnet(Identical)
  3-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 538Rodriguez, Jose(Identical)
  5-16-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1703  
Farrar, Jessica(D)Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Companions:
HB 164Dutton, Harold(Identical)
  2- 6-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1711  
Fletcher, Allen(R)
Duncan, Robert(R)
Relating to civil liability for prohibited barratry.
Bill History: 05-20-13 G Sent to the Governor


HB 1740  
Naishtat, Elliott(D)Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers.
Companions:
SB 33Zaffirini, Judith(Identical)
  5-14-13 G Sent to the Governor
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Human Services


HB 1748  
Branch, Dan(R)Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit certain aggravated sexual assaults.
Companions:
HB 1599Fletcher, Allen(Identical)
  3- 4-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-09-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 1791  
Davis, John(R)
Deuell, Bob(R)
Relating to the facilitation and operation of space flight activities in this state.
Companions:
SB 1636Deuell, Bob(Identical)
  5-21-13 H Postponed on second reading to the end of the calendar
Bill History: 05-23-13 G Sent to the Governor


HB 1845  
Gooden, Lance(R)Relating to capital murder of a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney.
Companions:
HB 3134Lucio III, Eddie(Identical)
  3-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 1848  
Carter, Stefani(R)Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, or collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
Companions:
SB 893Carona, John(Identical)
  5-22-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar


HB 1862  
Dutton, Harold(D)
Hinojosa, Chuy(D)
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


HB 1918  
Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
Companions:
SB 810Nichols, Robert(Identical)
  3- 5-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1919  
Eiland, Craig(D)Relating to the defenses to prosecution of certain gambling offenses.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Vote failed in committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 1927  
Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the Texas military.
Companions:
HB 1542Flynn, Dan(Identical)
  4-11-13 H Committee action pending House Defense and Veteran's Affairs
Bill History: 04-11-13 H Committee action pending House Defense and Veteran's Affairs


HB 1972  
Kleinschmidt, Tim(R)
Hancock, Kelly(R)
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services.
Companions:
SB 1264Hancock, Kelly(Identical)
  3-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
Bill History: 05-16-13 G Sent to the Governor


HB 2063  
Gooden, Lance(R)Relating to authorizing certain attorneys representing the state to openly carry a handgun.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 2065  
Gooden, Lance(R)Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
Companions:
HB 233Guillen, Ryan(Identical)
  2- 7-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 532Lozano, Jose(Identical)
  2-13-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2098  
Guillen, Ryan(D)Relating to the authorization and regulation of social poker establishments and the duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Bill History: 03-05-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 2130  
Herrero, Abel(D)Relating to the offense of evading arrest.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2147  
Hilderbran, Harvey(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse.
Bill History: 04-03-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 2172  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
Companions:
SB 743Nelson, Jane(Identical)
  9- 1-13 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 05-06-13 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 743


HB 2185  
King, Tracy(D)Relating to civil and criminal liability for recording or distributing a visual image of a person in a private place with the intent to harm that person.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Rereferred to Committee on House Agriculture and Livestock


HB 2219  
Wu, Gene(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.
Bill History: 04-09-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2228  
Wu, Gene(D)Relating to the applicability of the exception to prosecution for the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
Bill History: 03-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2266  
Larson, Lyle(R)Relating to the enforcement and prosecution of children for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2344  
Zedler, Bill(R)Relating to prosecution of and punishment for the offense of smuggling of persons.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2371  
Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to creating the offense of voyeurism.
Bill History: 05-10-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 2381  
Isaac, Jason(R)Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder on certain premises.
Bill History: 04-18-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 2396  
Bonnen, Greg(R)Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of a child.
Bill History: 05-10-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 2403  
Gonzalez, Mary(D)Relating to removing gender restrictions in the "Romeo and Juliet" defense.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2417  
Burnam, Lon(D)Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies.
Bill History: 03-11-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2534  
Schaefer, Matt(R)Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
Bill History: 03-14-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 2535  
Schaefer, Matt(R)Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization.
Bill History: 04-11-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 2541  
Villalba, Jason(R)Relating to the penalty for certain family violence offenses and to the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain family violence offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
Bill History: 04-09-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2568  
Workman, Paul(R)Relating to strict construction of statutes that create or define criminal offenses and penalties.
Bill History: 04-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2579  
Wu, Gene(D)Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2596  
Davis, Yvonne(D)Relating to the punishment for defendants who commit aggravated sexual assault.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2603  
Thompson, Senfronia(D)Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on certain land.
Bill History: 04-30-13 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 2637  
Frullo, John(R)
Whitmire, John(D)
Relating to the fraudulent use of identifying information by certain sex offenders.
Companions:
SB 827Whitmire, John(Identical)
  4-18-13 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar
Bill History: 05-16-13 G Sent to the Governor


HB 2678  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 2729  
Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Companions:
SB 789Hinojosa, Chuy(Identical)
  3-18-13 S Sent to subcommittee Senate Finance
Bill History: 03-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 2803  
Toth, Steve(R)Relating to the procedures applicable to state jail felony community supervision and to the punishment prescribed for certain state jail felonies.
Bill History: 04-09-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2809  
Toth, Steve(R)Relating to the imposition of a sentence of life without parole on certain repeat sex offenders.
Bill History: 05-02-13 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2827  
Burkett, Cindy(R)Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 2849  
White, James(R)Relating to the punishment for property offenses involving criminal mischief and graffiti.
Bill History: 05-04-13 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 2863  
Carter, Stefani(R)Relating to the offense of prostitution, the defendants eligible for participation in a first offender prostitution prevention program, and certain procedures for the provision of services under the program.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 2979  
Parker, Tan(R)Relating to the prosecution, punishment and supervision of certain offenders involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 2986  
Fletcher, Allen(R)Relating to certain solicitations of professional employment for the provision of legal services.
Bill History: 03-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence


HB 3012  
Gonzalez, Naomi(D)Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.
Bill History: 03-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 3057  
Herrero, Abel(D)Relating to the prosecution of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by children and to school district law enforcement.
Companions:
SB 1114Whitmire, John(Identical)
  5-20-13 H Passed (Vote: Y:124/N: 19)
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3060  
Herrero, Abel(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
Bill History: 05-07-13 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 1360


HB 3062  
Herrero, Abel(D)Relating to the failure to report a missing child or the death of a child.
Bill History: 04-09-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3133  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
Bill History: 03-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence


HB 3134  
Lucio III, Eddie(D)Relating to capital murder of a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney performing the duties of a district attorney.
Companions:
HB 1845Gooden, Lance(Identical)
  5- 9-13 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 03-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3138  
Sheets, Kenneth(R)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
Companions:
SB 1451Hinojosa, Chuy(Identical)
  5-22-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)
Bill History: 05-09-13 H Set on the House Calendar


HB 3143  
Anchia, Rafael(D)Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Bill History: 04-11-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 3197  
Gonzales, Larry(R)Relating to the prosecution of and conduct prohibited by the offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3218  
Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Bill History: 04-18-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 3219  
Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the places where an elected official who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun may carry a concealed handgun.
Bill History: 04-18-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 3232  
Coleman, Garnet(D)Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Companions:
HB 1701Farrar, Jessica(Identical)
  4-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 538Rodriguez, Jose(Identical)
  5-16-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 03-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3267  
Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to unlawful possession of a firearm by an illegal alien.
Bill History: 03-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs


HB 3275  
Simmons, Ron(R)Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful use of a criminal instrument with intent to commit certain felony offenses.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3322  
Coleman, Garnet(D)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
Companions:
SB 1316Whitmire, John(Identical)
  5-20-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016 House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3347  
Rodriguez, Eddie(D)Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Companions:
SB 1527Ellis, Rodney(Identical)
  3-19-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Homeland
Bill History: 03-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 3365  
Pitts, Jim(R)Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving theft or fraud by payment device.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar


HB 3366  
Pitts, Jim(R)Relating to a nonsubstantive correction in the Penal Code.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar


HB 3370  
Craddick, Tom(R)
Patrick, Dan(R)
Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers to carry certain firearms.
Bill History: 05-23-13 H House concurred in Senate amendments (Vote: Y:143/N: 0)


HB 3406  
Riddle, Debbie(R)Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in correctional facilities to threaten to harm certain other persons by certain means of communication.
Bill History: 04-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3420  
Lavender, George(R)Relating to the carrying of firearms by certain off-duty employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in certain locations.
Bill History: 04-11-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 3458  
Eiland, Craig(D)Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention.
Bill History: 03-20-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3494  
Moody, Joe(D)Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti and the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program.
Bill History: 05-02-13 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3529  
Kuempel, John(R)Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law.
Companions:
SB 1103Van de Putte, Leticia(Identical)
  3-12-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 03-20-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures


HB 3617  
Burnam, Lon(D)Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3746  
Farrar, Jessica(D)Relating to the offenses of cruelty to livestock animals and cruelty to nonlivestock animals.
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3765  
Coleman, Garnet(D)Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
Companions:
SB 721Ellis, Rodney(Identical)
  2-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 04-02-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3772  
Coleman, Garnet(D)Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers.
Companions:
SB 1526Ellis, Rodney(Identical)
  3-19-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety


HB 3773  
Coleman, Garnet(D)Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or residence.
Bill History: 05-07-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3774  
Coleman, Garnet(D)Relating to the insanity defense and persons found not guilty by reason of insanity in a criminal case.
Bill History: 03-21-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


HB 3815  
Carter, Stefani(R)Relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license or permit on conviction of a fifth offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Bill History: 05-10-13 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice


HB 3862  
Harper-Brown, Linda(R)Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes.
Companions:
SB 1093West, Royce(Identical)
  5-13-13 G Sent to the Governor
Bill History: 05-02-13 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 1093


SB 20  
Patrick, Dan(R)Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Homeland


SB 33  
Zaffirini, Judith(D)
Naishtat, Elliott(D)
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers.
Companions:
HB 1740Naishtat, Elliott(Identical)
  4-23-13 H Committee action pending House Human Services
Bill History: 05-14-13 G Sent to the Governor


SB 55  
Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners.
Companions:
HB 109Raymond, Richard(Identical)
  4-23-13 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs


SB 86  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to the elimination of smoking in certain workplaces and public places.
Companions:
HB 400Crownover, Myra(Identical)
  3-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Health and Human Services


SB 98  
Patrick, Dan(R)Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses.
Bill History: 01-28-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 124  
Rodriguez, Jose(D)
Marquez, Marisa(D)
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with certain governmental records based on certain reporting for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Companions:
HB 206Marquez, Marisa(Identical)
  4-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-23-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


SB 148  
Williams, Tommy(R)
Toth, Steve(R)
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to public servants.
Companions:
HB 758Toth, Steve(Identical)
  4-12-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
Bill History: 05-23-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


SB 182  
Birdwell, Brian(R)Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Companions:
HB 972Fletcher, Allen(Identical)
  5-22-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 01-29-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 187  
Huffman, Joan(R)
Kolkhorst, Lois(R)
Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 18 years of age.
Companions:
HB 901Kolkhorst, Lois(Identical)
  4-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar


SB 249  
Patrick, Dan(R)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of breach of computer security.
Companions:
HB 1064Hernandez Luna, Ana(Identical)
  4-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-15-13 H Vote failed in committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence


SB 299  
Estes, Craig(R)
Sheets, Kenneth(R)
Relating to the unintentional display of a weapon by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Bill History: 09-01-13 G Earliest effective date


SB 511  
Whitmire, John(D)
Workman, Paul(R)
Relating to the commitment of certain juveniles to local post-adjudication secure correctional facilities in certain counties and to the release under supervision of those juveniles.
Companions:
HB 1388Workman, Paul(Identical)
  4-17-13 H Committee action pending House Corrections
Bill History: 05-23-13 S Set on the Senate Items Eligible Calendar


SB 532  
Van de Putte, Leticia(D)Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to trafficking of persons and to certain protections for victims of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 02-20-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 538  
Rodriguez, Jose(D)Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Companions:
HB 1701Farrar, Jessica(Identical)
  4-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3232Coleman, Garnet(Identical)
  3-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-16-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for


SB 549  
Williams, Tommy(R)
Carter, Stefani(R)
Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity.
Bill History: 05-23-13 S Set on the Senate Items Eligible Calendar


SB 554  
Campbell, Donna(R)
Miller, Rick(R)
Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
Companions:
HB 1564Miller, Rick(Identical)
  4-23-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar


SB 555  
Davis, Wendy(D)
Laubenberg, Jodie(R)
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
Companions:
HB 1469Laubenberg, Jodie(Identical)
  2-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-22-13 H Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:148/N: 0)


SB 616  
Carona, John(R)Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention.
Companions:
HB 73Fletcher, Allen(Identical)
  5- 6-13 H Reported favorably from committee as amended House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 686  
Huffman, Joan(R)
Villalba, Jason(R)
Relating to the change of the name of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Companions:
HB 1166Villalba, Jason(Identical)
  4-11-13 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 05-18-13 G Earliest effective date


SB 701  
Hegar, Glenn(R)
Herrero, Abel(D)
Relating to a defense to prosecution for criminal trespass.
Bill History: 05-20-13 H Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:147/N: 0)


SB 707  
Paxton, Ken(R)Relating to the definition of intoxicated for purposes of certain weapons offenses.
Companions:
HB 153Taylor, Van(Identical)
  5- 9-13 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 721  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.
Companions:
HB 3765Coleman, Garnet(Identical)
  4- 2-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 02-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 743  
Nelson, Jane(R)
Lucio III, Eddie(D)
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case. *SL.
Companions:
HB 2172Lucio III, Eddie(Identical)
  5- 6-13 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 743
Bill History: 09-01-13 G Earliest effective date


SB 750  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Bill History: 02-26-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 789  
Hinojosa, Chuy(D)Relating to the operation of video lottery games by licensed horse and greyhound racetrack operators, to a defense for the operation of video lottery by Indian tribes, to the authority of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Companions:
HB 2729Raymond, Richard(Identical)
  3-18-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures
Bill History: 03-18-13 S Sent to subcommittee Senate Finance


SB 799  
Van de Putte, Leticia(D)Relating to the operation of video gaming by authorized organizations and commercial operators that are licensed to conduct bingo or lease bingo premises; providing penaltites; imposing fees.
Bill History: 03-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs


SB 810  
Nichols, Robert(R)Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of Medicaid fraud.
Companions:
HB 1918Creighton, Brandon(Identical)
  3- 5-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-05-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 821  
Schwertner, Charles(R)
Pitts, Jim(R)
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving theft or involving fraud or other deceptive practices.
Companions:
HB 1540Pitts, Jim(Identical)
  4-30-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
Bill History: 05-13-13 G Sent to the Governor


SB 827  
Whitmire, John(D)Relating to the fraudulent use of identifying information by certain sex offenders.
Companions:
HB 2637Frullo, John(Identical)
  5-16-13 G Sent to the Governor
Bill History: 04-18-13 S Recommended for Local/Uncontested Calendar


SB 892  
Carona, John(R)
Carter, Stefani(R)
Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general and to assistant attorneys general, United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and special assistant United States attorneys
Bill History: 05-17-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety


SB 893  
Carona, John(R)
Carter, Stefani(R)
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, or collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
Companions:
HB 1848Carter, Stefani(Identical)
  5- 4-13 H Recommended for Local and Consent Calendar
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


SB 897  
Estes, Craig(R)Relating to the offenses of interference with public duties, required obedience to the order or direction of a police officer, and assault.
Bill History: 04-29-13 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs


SB 947  
Nelson, Jane(R)
Geren, Charlie(R)
Relating to requirements for an affidavit of adverse possession of real property.
Companions:
HB 3027Zedler, Bill(Identical)
  3-25-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar


SB 992  
Taylor, Larry(R)Relating to misrepresentations in connection with certain drug testing devices or equipment.
Bill History: 04-29-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence


SB 1025  
Seliger, Kel(R)Relating to the offense of the carrying of a handgun by a concealed handgun license holder at certain meetings of a govermental entity.
Bill History: 03-12-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1093  
West, Royce(D)
Harper-Brown, Linda(R)
Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes.
Companions:
HB 3862Harper-Brown, Linda(Identical)
  5- 2-13 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 1093
Bill History: 05-13-13 G Sent to the Governor


SB 1103  
Van de Putte, Leticia(D)Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law.
Companions:
HB 3529Kuempel, John(Identical)
  3-20-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures
Bill History: 03-12-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs


SB 1114  
Whitmire, John(D)
Herrero, Abel(D)
Relating to the prosecution of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by children and to school district law enforcement.
Companions:
HB 3057Herrero, Abel(Identical)
  4-16-13 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-20-13 H Passed (Vote: Y:124/N: 19)


SB 1124  
West, Royce(D)Relating to certain offenses relevant to maintaining public school discipline.
Bill History: 03-12-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence


SB 1132  
Rodriguez, Jose(D)Relating to certain gaming conducted in this state by federally recognized Indian tribes on tribal land.
Bill History: 03-18-13 S Sent to subcommittee Senate Finance


SB 1264  
Hancock, Kelly(R)Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services.
Companions:
HB 1972Kleinschmidt, Tim(Identical)
  5-16-13 G Sent to the Governor
Bill History: 03-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce


SB 1268  
Lucio, Eddie(D)
Guillen, Ryan(D)
Relating to recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks.
Bill History: 05-22-13 H Passed on local calendar (Vote: Y:148/N: 0)


SB 1316  
Whitmire, John(D)Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
Companions:
HB 3322Coleman, Garnet(Identical)
  4-16-13 H Meeting set for 10:30 A.M. OR ADJ., E2.016, House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-20-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for


SB 1324  
Seliger, Kel(R)Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
Bill History: 03-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1348  
West, Royce(D)
Dutton, Harold(D)
Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Bill History: 05-17-13 H Reported favorably from committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence


SB 1349  
West, Royce(D)Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
Bill History: 03-13-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1360  
Rodriguez, Jose(D)
Herrero, Abel(D)
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
Bill History: 05-13-13 G Sent to the Governor


SB 1371  
Rodriguez, Jose(D)Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.
Bill History: 03-26-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance


SB 1416  
Deuell, Bob(R)
Flynn, Dan(R)
Relating to the determination of whether a use of force against another is justified.
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar


SB 1451  
Hinojosa, Chuy(D)
Sheets, Kenneth(R)
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
Companions:
HB 3138Sheets, Kenneth(Identical)
  5- 9-13 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 05-22-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


SB 1503  
Lucio, Eddie(D)Relating to the licensing and regulation of amusement redemption machines at certain locations.
Bill History: 05-08-13 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for


SB 1526  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to criminal history background checks in connection with firearm transfers.
Companions:
HB 3772Coleman, Garnet(Identical)
  3-21-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-19-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1527  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Companions:
HB 3347Rodriguez, Eddie(Identical)
  3-19-13 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-19-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Homeland


SB 1536  
Van de Putte, Leticia(D)
Menendez, Jose(D)
Relating to the Texas military.
Bill History: 05-23-13 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 31/N: 0)


SB 1636  
Deuell, Bob(R)
Davis, John(R)
Relating to the facilitation and operation of space flight activities in this state.
Companions:
HB 1791Davis, John(Identical)
  5-23-13 G Sent to the Governor
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Postponed on second reading to the end of the calendar


SB 1661  
Estes, Craig(R)Relating to the consequences of engaging in certain conduct characteristic of organized crime.
Bill History: 03-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1676  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Bill History: 03-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1677  
Ellis, Rodney(D)Relating to the reporting of a lost or stolen firearm.
Bill History: 03-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1735  
Campbell, Donna(R)Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
Bill History: 03-25-13 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice


SB 1772  
Huffman, Joan(R)
White, James(R)
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses committed against juveniles in custody.
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar


SB 1798  
Watson, Kirk(D)
Herrero, Abel(D)
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation.
Bill History: 05-21-13 H Set on the House Calendar


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