State Government - Human Trafficking Address Confidentiality Program [HB-1427]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requiring the Secretary of State to establish the Human Trafficking Address Confidentiality Program for victims of human trafficking; stating the purpose of the Program; establishing eligibility requirements of the Program; establishing application and participation requirements of the Program; requiring an applicant to provide a specified release and waiver of future claims against the State; prohibiting false statements in an application; establishing penalties for a violation of specified provisions of the Act; etc.
HB-1427: State Government - Human Trafficking Address Confidentiality Program
Sponsored by: Sen. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2013
Citizens' Congressional Redistricting Commission [HB-1199]
[Elections ]
[Voting Rights ]
Creating the Citizens' Congressional Redistricting Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying requirements for the adoption of a redistricting plan; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an online application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
SB-1167: Appropriates $1,991,400 to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2014; limits the number of full-time equivalent positions to 27; and provides guidance for employee compensation.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Signed By Governor On 03/29/13 Session Law Chapter 202 Effective: 07/01/13 on 03/29/2013
You have voted SB-1167: Appropriates $1,991,400 to the Secretary of State for fiscal year 2014; limits the number of full-time equivalent positions to 27; and provides guidance for employee compensation..
Relating to limited partnerships [HB-2567]
[Small Business ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for the administrative dissolution by the Secretary of State of limited partnerships and for the revocation and reinstatement of a foreign limited partnerships certificate of authority. The sections in this bill are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.
Authorizing the Secretary of State to administratively dissolve certain business entities [HB-2553]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
The purpose of this bill is to permit the Secretary of State to dissolve a limited liability company, a corporation, a nonprofit corporation or a foreign corporation corporate entity if a necessary professional license has been revoked or the entity is in default with the Bureau of Employment Programs.
HB-2553: Authorizing the Secretary of State to administratively dissolve certain business entities
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman
Chapter 175, Acts, 2013 on 05/15/2013
Relating to publication of the State Register [HB-2542]
[Technology and Innovation ]
The purpose of this bill is to correct an inconsistency in the code relating to the deposit of funds from the State Register and to ensure the use of electronic versions of the Register, rule monitor and index.
HB-2542: Relating to publication of the State Register
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman
Chapter 174, Acts, 2013 on 05/15/2013
SJR-53: Rescinding every application made at any time by the Legislature of the State of Texas to the United States Congress to call a national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing any amendment or amendments to that Constitution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Estes
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/29/2013
You have voted SJR-53: Rescinding every application made at any time by the Legislature of the State of Texas to the United States Congress to call a national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing any amendment or amendments to that Constitution..
SJR-40: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Carlos Uresti
Read First Time on 03/05/2013
You have voted SJR-40: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state..
SB-904: Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and the modification of certain election deadlines, including those necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Geanie Morrison
See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/14/2013
You have voted SB-904: Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and the modification of certain election deadlines, including those necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act..
SB-568: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures; modifying the penalty for the offense of false statement on a voter registration application.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirk Watson
Read First Time on 02/20/2013
You have voted SB-568: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures; modifying the penalty for the offense of false statement on a voter registration application..