Texas Legislation

Texas House Bill 633 proposes changes to the schedule for early voting in person. It aims to adjust the days and hours during which polling places are open for early voting, potentially increasing accessibility for voters who may find it difficult to vote during regular hours.

Texas House Bill 634 proposes the creation of a task force to assess the housing needs of senior citizens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. The task force will evaluate current housing conditions and identify any specific challenges faced by these communities in accessing appropriate and affordable housing.

Texas House Bill 635 proposes allowing certain state employees to have flexible work hours and the option to work from home or other approved locations. This bill aims to provide more flexibility in the workplace for eligible state workers.

This bill proposes the regulation of bleeding control stations in public schools across Texas. It aims to establish guidelines and standards for the installation and maintenance of these stations to ensure they are effectively used in emergencies.

Texas House Bill 639 requires licensed firearms dealers to include a firearm safety device or secure storage device when transferring a firearm. Additionally, dealers must provide certain safety information to the purchaser. This bill aims to enhance firearm safety and responsible ownership.

The bill proposes the introduction of digital citizenship education in Texas public schools. This means students will be taught how to use technology and the internet responsibly and safely. The goal is to equip students with skills for navigating the digital world effectively.

Texas House Bill 642 proposes to limit the total amount of property taxes that a school district can charge on certain homes if there has been a significant increase in school taxes. This aims to protect homeowners from sudden and substantial tax hikes on their primary residences.

The bill allows the use of drones to find and collect wildlife that has been injured or killed. This is intended to help hunters and wildlife managers more efficiently track and retrieve animals.

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Texas House Bill 659 proposes to incorporate cultural inclusion into the social studies curriculum in public schools. This means that students would learn about diverse cultures as part of their education, aiming to broaden their understanding of different cultural perspectives.

This bill aims to establish goals for the maximum number of cases that employees in child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services should handle. It also sets targets for how quickly calls related to these services should be processed.

Texas House Bill 661, introduced by Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, proposes to establish a specific deadline for completing services outlined in a family service plan. This bill aims to ensure that families involved in such plans have a clear timeline for meeting required services, potentially leading to more efficient case resolutions.

This bill proposes that cats and dogs used in research facilities be made available for adoption once they are no longer needed for research purposes. It aims to ensure that these animals have a chance to live in a loving home instead of being euthanized.

Texas House Bill 663 aims to set limits on how certain existing laws apply to high-speed rail projects. This could involve exempting high-speed rail from some regulations or altering how these projects are governed by state law.

Texas House Bill 664 proposes that when municipalities in Texas award contracts, they should consider the location of the offeror's main office. This means local businesses might have an advantage in securing municipal contracts if their principal place of business is within the municipality awarding the contract.

Texas House Bill 665 requires the Secretary of State to publish databases on its website that contain specific information about elections. This aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of election-related data for the public.