“Dewhurst” bill. Allows establishments with an MB permit to bring and consume their own wine brought onto the premises, and charge a corkage fee. Permissive authority.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
Remarks:
Increases criminal penalty for burglary of an automobile if the criminal actor burglarized multiple vehicles in the same instance, possessed a firearm, or used a stolen vehicle to facilitate the crime.
Relating to the frequency with which the comptroller is required to conduct the school district property value study and the ratio study of an appraisal district.
Remarks:
Changes the frequency with which the comptroller is required to conduct school district property value studies and ratio studies of an appraisal district from every two years to every four.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
Remarks:
States that businesses are not liable for damages by a lawful CCL holder on their premises; absence of a 30.06 notice means CCL is allowed in that business.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission.
Companions:
HJR 133 Kuempel, John (Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 49 Alvarado, Carol (Refiled from 87R Session)
Remarks:
Constitutional amendment to create the Texas Gaming Commission, which will authorize & regulate casino gaming and sports gambling.
Relating to the creation of a workplace violence hotline and a requirement that employers post notice regarding the hotline.
Remarks:
Requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to create a hotline to report workplace violence, and requires employers to post a notice of this hotline in in English and Spanish in a “conspicuous place” and “in sufficient locations convenient to all employees.”
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
Remarks:
Prohibits housing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Relating to notice and opportunity to cure that must be given before filing an eviction suit.
Remarks:
Requires landlords to provide notice of eviction to their residents, and requires an opportunity for resident to cure the issue by payment of rent or other means within seven days.
Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Remarks:
Req’s local governments to utilize E-Verify for gov’t employees.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
Remarks:
Preempts local government from prohibiting gas-fired appliances, water heaters, or HVAC systems in residential or commercial buildings.
Track Name(s):
Local gov’t, Preemption of local law, Utilities issues
Deletes wording allowing single-occupancy bathrooms to be used as the required private breastfeeding space, meaning employers are now required to provide such a space that is not a bathroom.
Track Name(s):
Local gov’t, Personnel – Benefit Mandates, Personnel – Discrimination Cla
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities.
Remarks:
Prohibits cities and counties from spending public funds to hire a lobbyist or to pay a nonprofit state association that primarily represents political subdivisions and hires or contracts with lobbyists.
Relating to a prohibition on receipt of state money by businesses that implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Remarks:
If a business in Texas requires its customers, employees, vendors, or contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19, then it is not eligible to receive state grant money or to enter into contracts payable with state money.
Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.
Remarks:
Allows nonprofit service providers to apply for funding directly from TWC in cases where their local workforce development board is considered “nonresponsive”, and provides criteria for making that determination.
Relating to the creation of a workplace violence hotline and a requirement that employers post notice regarding the hotline.
Remarks:
Requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to create a hotline to report workplace violence, and requires employers to post a notice of this hotline in in English and Spanish in a “conspicuous place” and “in sufficient locations convenient to all employees.”
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.
Companions:
HB 2273 Gonzalez, Mary (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3704 Hernandez, Ana (Refiled from 87R Session)
Remarks:
Amends the list of reasons a worker would NOT be disqualified from unemployment benefits. Now includes sexual harassment if the employee made a complaint to the employer, law enforcement, or with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before the employee’s separation.
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act.
Remarks:
Allows survivors of a deceased employee to recover exemplary damages in cases where their death was caused by an intentional act/omission by the employer or by employer’s negligence.
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.
Companions:
HB 2273 Gonzalez, Mary (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3704 Hernandez, Ana (Refiled from 87R Session)
Remarks:
Amends the list of reasons a worker would NOT be disqualified from unemployment benefits. Now includes sexual harassment if the employee made a complaint to the employer, law enforcement, or with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before the employee’s separation.
HB 60 Reynolds, Ron (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 731 Gonzalez, Jessica (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1917 Turner, Chris (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 4484 Walle, Armando (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 169 Reynolds, Ron (Identical) 11-14-22 H Filed
Remarks:
Sets a statewide minimum wage of $15/hr. Eliminates tip credit.
Deletes wording allowing single-occupancy bathrooms to be used as the required private breastfeeding space, meaning employers are now required to provide such a space that is not a bathroom.
Track Name(s):
Local gov’t, Personnel – Benefit Mandates, Personnel – Discrimination Cla
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
Companions:
HB 698 Rosenthal, Jon (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 578 Eckhardt, Sarah (F) (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 204 Eckhardt, Sarah (Identical) 11-14-22 S Filed
Remarks:
An employer commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer discriminates because of or on the basis of a reproductive decision of the employee, the employee’s spouse or partner, the employee’s dependent, or any other member of the employee’s family or household.
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history.
Companions:
SB 108 Menendez, Jose (Identical) 11-14-22 S Filed
Remarks:
An employer commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer (1) verbally or in writing inquires into an applicant’s wage history information from the applicant or from a previous employer of the applicant; or (2) requires disclosure of an applicant’s wage history information as a condition of employment.
Deletes wording allowing single-occupancy bathrooms to be used as the required private breastfeeding space, meaning employers are now required to provide such a space that is not a bathroom.
Track Name(s):
Local gov’t, Personnel – Benefit Mandates, Personnel – Discrimination Cla
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination.
Companions:
HB 3860 Gonzalez, Jessica (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1540 Menendez, Jose (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 110 Menendez, Jose (Identical) 11-14-22 S Filed
Remarks:
Adds the following protected classifications in places of public accommodation and employment: race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a military veteran.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination.
Companions:
HB 3860 Gonzalez, Jessica (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1540 Menendez, Jose (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1012 Gonzalez, Jessica (Identical) 12-14-22 H Filed
Remarks:
Adds the following protected classifications in places of public accommodation and employment: race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a military veteran.
Relating to a prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of reproductive decisions and certain employment agreements limiting reproductive decisions.
Companions:
HB 698 Rosenthal, Jon (Refiled from 87R Session) SB 578 Eckhardt, Sarah (F) (Refiled from 87R Session) HB 722 Rosenthal, Jon (Identical) 11-16-22 H Filed
Remarks:
An employer commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer discriminates because of or on the basis of a reproductive decision of the employee, the employee’s spouse or partner, the employee’s dependent, or any other member of the employee’s family or household.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
Remarks:
Preempts local government from prohibiting gas-fired appliances, water heaters, or HVAC systems in residential or commercial buildings.
Track Name(s):
Local gov’t, Preemption of local law, Utilities issues
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners’ association to prohibit or regulate certain activities on residence homestead property.
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
Relating to a prohibition on receipt of state money by businesses that implement COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Remarks:
If a business in Texas requires its customers, employees, vendors, or contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19, then it is not eligible to receive state grant money or to enter into contracts payable with state money.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a hearing on the revocation or suspension, or of the revocation or suspension, of a permit or license.
Remarks:
Allows for electronic notification via email by the comptroller of a hearing on the revocation/suspension of a permit or license.
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain infrastructure projects and public parks.
Companions:
HB 3091 Vasut, Cody (F) (Refiled from 87R Session)
Remarks:
Would allow any Texas municipality the authority to use a certain portion (up to 20 percent) of the local hotel tax for city infrastructure projects such as: 1. Certain roads and bridges within five miles of a hotel and which have an accessible entrance to a hotel; 2. Water supply system from which a hotel receives water; 3. Sanitary sewer system from which a hotel discharges wastewater; or 4. Storm drainage system into which runoff from a hotel flows. 5. Constructing qualified infrastructure within one mile of a hotel. 6. Making improvements to parks owned by a city within one mile of a hotel.
Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes.
Remarks:
For sales tax purposes, changes “location” where the sale took place from the place to where the item is delivered to the place the item was stored immediately before shipment.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
Remarks:
Preempts local government from prohibiting gas-fired appliances, water heaters, or HVAC systems in residential or commercial buildings.
Track Name(s):
Local gov’t, Preemption of local law, Utilities issues
Relating to statewide requirements for renewable electric generating capacity.
Companions:
HB 1972 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara (Refiled from 87R Session)
Remarks:
Stipulates that by the year 2030, 50% of Texas energy generation must come from renewable energy technology; by 2050, 100% must be from renewable sources.
