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All 49,874 Active 26,732 In committee 24,304 Passed 17,352 Signed 5,397 Failed 212

in committee · Texas · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 1478: Relating to the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws.

HB 1478 requires Texas voter registrars to timely complete specific duties like processing registration changes, scheduling hearings, or delivering notices under election law. If a registrar fails to meet these deadlines, the state secretary of state may withhold state election funds from that local office. However, funds must be restored if the registrar completes the required duty within 30 days of the withholding. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects local voter registrars who manage election operations.

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1681: Relating to the applicability of sales and use taxes to certain services provided by a marketplace provider.

HB 1681 clarifies that certain payment processing services provided by marketplace providers (like online platforms connecting buyers and sellers) are not subject to Texas sales and use taxes. Specifically, it amends the Tax Code to exclude services related to processing sales or payments for marketplace sellers from being classified as taxable "data processing services" (per Section 151.0035(b)(4)). This directly affects marketplace providers and their sellers by removing tax liability for specific payment settlement activities, such as routing transactions through approved payment networks or financial institutions. The bill does not change tax obligations for services already subject to tax under prior law.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 3994: Relating to the computation of certain tax penalties and interest amounts.

HB 3994 modifies Texas tax code provisions to change how penalties and interest are calculated on overdue taxes. It allows taxpayers to reduce the penalty and interest amount by deducting overpayments made for the same tax period or prior periods. The changes apply to sections covering penalties (111.061), interest on delinquent taxes (111.060), and refund interest (111.064). This directly affects taxpayers who have overpaid taxes, as it lowers the amount subject to penalties and interest charges.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 4382: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain tangible personal property used in hydraulic fracturing.

HB 4382 would exempt from Texas sales and use taxes tangible personal property used to process, reuse, or recycle non-freshwater (water with over 1,000 mg/L dissolved solids) specifically for hydraulic fracturing operations at oil or gas wells. This tax exemption directly affects oil and gas companies conducting hydraulic fracturing, as it reduces their costs for qualifying water-processing equipment. The bill amends the Tax Code to add this exemption under water-related tax exemptions, specifically targeting equipment used in fracturing operations. The change would take effect September 1, 2025, if enacted.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 2097: Relating to deputy sheriff civil service appeals of certain sheriff's department actions.

HB 2097 creates a new process allowing deputy sheriffs in Texas counties to appeal certain employment actions - such as demotions, suspensions of three or more days, or terminations - to an independent hearing examiner instead of the civil service commission. The bill requires commissioners courts to authorize this option through a court order, and deputies must request this appeal path in writing. If authorized, the bill outlines a process for selecting an independent examiner (via mutual agreement or a list from the American Arbitration Association) and mandates that employment notices inform deputies of this appeal option. This change directly affects deputy sheriffs and sheriff's departments in counties adopting the procedure, altering how disciplinary actions are reviewed.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 4408: Relating to required reporting of information on the ownership and control of certain health care entities; providing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee.

HB 4408 requires hospitals, clinics, health insurance companies, and other defined health care entities (like pharmacies and rehabilitation centers) to report ownership and control information to the state. This reporting would help the state track who owns or controls these organizations. The bill includes civil penalties for non-compliance and authorizes a fee to cover the cost of processing the reports. It applies directly to health care providers and facilities operating in Texas.

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 2264: Relating to information provided by friends and family for inclusion into certain patients' medical records and to health care professionals' duties when discharging certain patients from inpatient care.

HB 2264 establishes a standardized "friends and family form" allowing individuals with close personal connections to patients to provide health-related information for inclusion in medical records. This form, developed by the health care commission and posted online, covers details like diagnosis, past hospitalizations, de-escalation techniques, housing status, family history, and current medications for mental health, behavioral health, or substance use treatment. The bill requires health care professionals to use this form when providing such care, aiming to improve treatment coordination while including privacy resources for users.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 3614: Relating to nurse profiles and certain information concerning nurses maintained on the Texas Board of Nursing's Internet website.

HB 3614 requires the Texas Board of Nursing to create public profiles for all licensed nurses on its website, including details like education, certifications, practice locations, and certain convictions. It also establishes specific conditions for removing disciplinary actions from these profiles after five years, such as if the action was minor, unrelated to nursing practice, and the nurse completed all requirements. This affects all Texas-licensed nurses whose profiles appear on the board’s website. The bill modifies how disciplinary history is displayed while maintaining public access to professional details.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1979: Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.

HB 1979 allows property taxpayers to request that their ad valorem (property) tax refunds be mailed to an address different from the one listed on the appraisal roll. Taxpayers must submit a written request using a form prescribed by the comptroller, which includes a warning about penalties for false statements. Taxpayers can also revoke such requests in writing. The law applies only to requests filed on or after September 1, 2025, with prior requests governed by existing rules.

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 2428: Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes.

HB 2428 would allow Texas businesses that collect sales tax to deduct small percentages from the taxes they collect as reimbursement for processing costs. For regular sales, businesses could deduct 0.5% of the tax amount, and for credit card sales, they could deduct 2.5% (capped at $10 million per quarter). Businesses could also choose to contribute their deduction amount directly to education grants under Texas law instead of keeping it. The bill is pending in committee and would apply to tax reports due after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 19: Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt.

HB 19 would establish rules for local governments (like cities and counties) regarding how they issue debt (such as bonds for projects) and repay it. The bill specifically requires local governments to set an ad valorem property tax rate (based on property value) and use the revenue from that tax to pay off the debt they issued. This directly affects local governments that borrow money for infrastructure or other projects. The bill focuses on creating a clear process for debt issuance and repayment using property tax revenue, without changing existing tax rates or borrowing limits. (Note: Summary based on bill title and committee actions; full text not available.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 3318: Relating to access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses.

HB 3318 creates a framework for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access personalized investigational treatments (like gene therapies or vaccines tailored to their genetic makeup) when standard FDA-approved options have been exhausted. It requires patients to have written consent, a physician's attestation confirming their condition and eligibility, and documentation that all other approved treatments were considered. Healthcare facilities must already comply with federal human subjects protections to provide these treatments. The bill directly affects patients with serious illnesses, their physicians, and qualifying medical facilities, without altering insurance coverage or creating new funding.

Topics ✓ Healthcare