Family--family Violence

State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation. [HB-4175] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/12/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders. [HB-4134] [Senior Citizens ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Campos Read First Time on 03/29/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims. [HB-3913] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Education ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/06/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders. [SB-1458] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Vetoed By The Governor on 06/18/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence. [SB-1483] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 03/24/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms. [HB-3671] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Johnson Placed On General State Calendar on 05/13/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding domestic violence. [HCR-59] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding domestic violence.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/13/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes. [HB-3466] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Penny Morales Shaw Read First Time on 03/22/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services. [HB-3493] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Public Health ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Sanford Placed On General State Calendar on 05/12/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission. [SB-1287] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ]
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Read First Time on 03/18/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence. [HB-3316] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Considered In Public Hearing on 04/16/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence. [SB-1109] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Crime ]
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Vetoed By The Governor on 06/18/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses. [HB-2895] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ramon Romero Read First Time on 03/18/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission. [HB-2910] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Taxes ] [Healthcare ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Read First Time on 03/18/2021

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Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation. [HB-2772] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Crime ] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 04/27/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services. [SB-910] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Effective Immediately on 06/16/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. [HB-2495] [Immigration ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Victoria Neave Criado Read First Time on 03/16/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to mandatory family violence training for attorneys ad litem and guardians ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. [HB-2454] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
Relating to mandatory family violence training for attorneys ad litem and guardians ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Campos Read First Time on 03/16/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are separated from employment due to family violence or stalking. [SB-819] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Unemployment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are separated from employment due to family violence or stalking.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Powell Read First Time on 03/11/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a change of name for participants in the address confidentiality program administered by the office of the attorney general. [HB-2301] [Data Privacy ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Services ]
Relating to a change of name for participants in the address confidentiality program administered by the office of the attorney general.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Effective On 9/1/21 on 06/07/2021

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