Texas Legislation

Texas House Bill 304 proposes a procedure for handling voters who use certain types of identification that do not confirm their U.S. citizenship. The bill addresses how election officials should process voters presenting these IDs, which include personal identification certificates, driver's licenses, or commercial driver's licenses, when citizenship proof has not been verified by the Department of Public Safety.

Texas House Bill 306 aims to restrict certain activities related to firearms, including their transfer, purchase, and possession. The bill proposes to create a new criminal offense for violating these restrictions. It is designed to regulate the flow of firearms within the state more strictly.

Texas House Bill 308 aims to address legal proceedings related to divorce and child custody when one of the parties involved is pregnant. The bill seeks to establish guidelines or considerations for handling such cases to ensure that the rights and responsibilities of all parties, including the unborn child, are appropriately managed during the legal process.

Texas House Bill 309 seeks to regulate how political subdivisions, like cities or counties, can use public funds for lobbying and related activities. The bill aims to limit or control the spending of taxpayer money on lobbying efforts by these government entities. It is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in how public funds are used in political advocacy.

Texas House Bill 310, introduced by Ryan Guillen, addresses how funds transferred from the Texas water fund can be used. The bill aims to outline specific guidelines or purposes for which the transferred money can be utilized, likely to ensure proper allocation and management of water resources in Texas.

Texas House Bill 311 proposes to allow citizens to register to vote electronically. This means eligible voters could complete their registration online, making the process more accessible and convenient.

This bill proposes that only United States citizens should be eligible to be appointed to or serve in any public office, advisory board, or task force in Texas. It aims to restrict non-citizens from holding these positions to ensure that those serving have full allegiance to the United States.

Texas House Bill 313 aims to make it illegal to transfer certain semiautomatic rifles to specific individuals. It establishes a new criminal offense for those who violate this prohibition and increases the penalties for such actions. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has been sponsored by Representative Ann Johnson.

Texas House Bill 314 aims to modify the eligibility criteria for residents to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits. The bill seeks to expand access to food assistance for more individuals and families in need by adjusting current eligibility requirements.

Texas House Bill 315 aims to modify the rules around standard possession orders, which dictate the time each parent spends with their child after a separation or divorce. The bill seeks to adjust terms and conditions to better reflect the needs and circumstances of the parent-child relationship. This could involve changes to visitation schedules or the criteria used to determine these schedules.

Texas House Bill 316 aims to make it a criminal offense to tamper with devices that measure motor fuel or terminals where fuel payments are made without an attendant. It also addresses the prosecution of organized crime related to these activities. This bill seeks to enhance security and integrity at fuel stations.

Texas House Bill 317 allows employees to take time off from work if they experience a reproductive loss, such as a miscarriage or stillbirth. The bill aims to ensure that employees have the right to take necessary leave to recover physically and emotionally from such events. This legislation recognizes reproductive loss as a significant life event deserving of compassionate leave policies.

The bill proposes changes to the interest rates applied to student loans distributed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It aims to adjust how these rates are set, potentially making them more favorable for borrowers. This could affect the cost of borrowing for students pursuing higher education in Texas.

Texas House Bill 320 requires both residential landlords and tenants to share specific information with each other. The bill aims to ensure transparency and communication between landlords and tenants regarding their rights and responsibilities. It outlines the types of information that must be provided by both parties in a rental agreement.

Texas House Bill 323 requires all local government entities in Texas to use the federal E-verify system to check the employment eligibility of their employees. This system verifies whether individuals are authorized to work in the United States. The bill aims to ensure that all employees working for political subdivisions, such as cities and counties, have legal work authorization.

Texas House Bill 324 aims to modify the legal procedures or criteria involved in prosecuting sexual assault cases. The bill is designed to address how these cases are handled within the judicial system, potentially impacting evidence requirements or victim testimony protocols.

Texas House Bill 325 proposes to set a cap on how much money local governments, such as cities and counties, can spend. This bill aims to control government spending at the municipal and county levels by imposing a limit on their expenditures.

Texas House Bill 326 proposes allowing adjustments to the gasoline and diesel fuel tax rates based on the costs associated with specific highway projects. This means the tax rates could increase or decrease depending on the financial needs of these transportation projects.

Texas House Bill 327 proposes to exempt certain housing developments from local zoning requirements if they receive financial assistance from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The aim is to make it easier for these developments to proceed without being hindered by local zoning laws.

Texas House Bill 328 aims to establish regulations for manufactured home rental communities in certain counties. The bill seeks to standardize rules and oversight to ensure these communities are managed consistently and fairly across the specified regions.

Texas HB329 requires that when a property owner protests the appraised value of their residential property, the appraisal review board must consider an appraisal prepared by a certified appraiser that the property owner submits. This means the board cannot ignore an owner's independent appraisal when deciding on the property's value during a protest.

Texas House Bill 330 aims to address child abuse or neglect cases linked to a pregnant person's use of controlled substances. It proposes specific procedures for reporting and investigating such cases to ensure the health and safety of the unborn child. The bill seeks to establish guidelines for authorities to follow when these situations are identified.

Texas House Bill 332 aims to modify the current list of acceptable forms of identification that voters can use at the polls. The bill seeks to expand the types of IDs that are considered valid for voting purposes in Texas.

This bill proposes to grant the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, a Native American tribe in Texas, the authority to commission their own peace officers. This means the tribe would have the ability to appoint law enforcement officers to maintain peace and order within their community.