Texas Legislation

This bill allows municipalities in Texas to control how many homes can be built on specific properties. It aims to give local governments more power in managing housing density and urban planning. The bill is currently in the introductory phase.

This bill seeks to modify the criteria for events to qualify for funding under the Events Trust Fund in Texas. It aims to redefine which events are eligible to receive financial support from the state, potentially impacting the types and number of events that can benefit from these funds.

This bill proposes changes to the rules regarding the admission of children who are unlawfully present in the United States into public schools in Texas. It also addresses whether these children can receive benefits from state education funding programs like the available school fund and the Foundation School Program.

Texas House Bill 372 proposes to establish an affirmative defense for individuals who commit a criminal offense while acting under duress. This means that if a person can prove they were forced to commit a crime due to immediate threat or harm, they may have a valid defense in court. The bill aims to provide legal protection for those who are coerced into illegal actions.

This bill allows certain counties in Texas to have the power to regulate recycling businesses. It aims to give local governments more control over how recycling operations are conducted within their jurisdictions.

Texas House Bill 374 proposes to make certain election days state holidays. This means that on these designated days, state offices would be closed, potentially making it easier for people to vote. The bill aims to encourage greater voter participation by reducing barriers to getting to the polls.

Texas House Bill 375 aims to limit how much the appraised value of real property can increase for property tax purposes. This means that property owners could see smaller increases in their property taxes year over year, as the rate at which their property's appraised value can grow would be capped.

Texas House Bill 376 proposes changes to how central counting stations operate during elections. It aims to streamline and potentially improve the efficiency and accuracy of vote counting by introducing a new operational plan for these stations.

Texas House Bill 377 proposes changes to the rules governing how cities can expand their boundaries to include new areas. Specifically, it focuses on the requirement for landowner consent when a city wants to annex land. This bill aims to ensure that landowners have a say in whether their property becomes part of a city.

Texas House Bill 378 proposes to increase the amount of property tax exemption for primary residences, specifically from school district taxes. The bill also includes measures to ensure that school districts do not suffer financially from the reduced tax revenue due to this increased exemption.

Texas House Bill 379 aims to address the issue of fake caller ID information, making it a criminal offense to display false caller identification. This bill proposes specific punishments for those who deliberately manipulate caller ID information to deceive call recipients.

Texas House Bill 381 proposes the creation of a pilot program that awards grants to provide personalized treatment plans for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill aims to explore and support innovative approaches to PTSD treatment specifically tailored to the needs of individual veterans.

Texas House Bill 382 proposes to exempt certain elderly individuals and their surviving spouses from paying property taxes on their homes. This means that eligible seniors and their spouses would not have to pay taxes based on the appraised value of their primary residence.

This bill proposes to prevent private employers in Texas from requiring their employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine. If an employer does enforce such a mandate, they could face an administrative penalty.

Texas House Bill 384 aims to make it illegal to transfer certain types of semiautomatic rifles to specific individuals. It introduces a new criminal offense for those who violate this prohibition and increases the penalties for such offenses. The bill is intended to regulate the distribution of these firearms more strictly.

Texas House Bill 385 requires certain municipalities and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to collect and publish data on affordable housing. The aim is to improve transparency and provide accessible information about affordable housing availability for residents and policymakers.

This bill aims to make it illegal to create or share sexually explicit images or videos that have been altered using deep fake technology. It also proposes to increase the criminal penalties for those who engage in such activities.

This bill proposes to regulate lottery games that are played or facilitated through telephone, internet, or mobile applications in Texas. It also establishes certain actions related to these games as criminal offenses.

Texas House Bill 390 proposes changes to how school districts calculate their enrichment tax rate and the guaranteed yield, which is the amount of funding per student, under the state's Foundation School Program. The bill aims to adjust financial components to potentially provide more equitable funding across districts.

Texas House Bill 392 requires that when a voter registration application is rejected, the applicant must be provided with a clear reason for the rejection. This aims to ensure transparency in the voter registration process and help applicants correct any issues.

Texas House Bill 393 proposes to remove specific requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public colleges and universities in Texas. The bill aims to eliminate mandates that may currently guide how these institutions implement DEI efforts.

Texas House Bill 394 proposes changes to the rules of evidence in court cases involving sexual or assaultive crimes against children or people with disabilities. Specifically, it aims to allow certain hearsay statements, which are typically inadmissible, to be used as evidence in these prosecutions. This could potentially make it easier to convict offenders by including statements from witnesses who may not be able to testify in person.

Texas House Bill 395 aims to create exceptions to existing laws that prohibit abortion and seeks to repeal certain restrictive abortion laws. The bill is intended to provide more options and legal pathways for individuals seeking abortions in Texas.

Texas House Bill 396 aims to prevent individuals who have been convicted of specific family violence misdemeanors from possessing firearms. This bill seeks to enhance the safety of domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms for those with a history of family violence offenses.