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HB 9
Klick, Stephanie(R)
Campbell, Donna(R)
Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.
Companions:
SB 1163 Campbell, Donna (Identical)
3-18-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 39
Neave, Victoria(D)
Zaffirini, Judith(D)
Relating to protective orders.
Companions:
HB 453 Moody, Joe (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 3466 Morales Shaw, Penny (F) (Identical)
3-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
SB 47 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical)
3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 52
Reynolds, Ron(D) Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Companions:
HB 195 Reynolds, Ron (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1169 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 245 Bernal, Diego (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 760 Goodwin, Vikki (Identical)
3- 1-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1765 Anchia, Rafael (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-18-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 73
Hinojosa, Gina(D) Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
Companions:
HB 3281 Hinojosa, Gina (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 1510 Whitmire, John (Identical)
3-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 04-06-21 H Vote failed in committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 88
Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public.
Companions:
SB 161 West, Royce (Identical)
11-10-20 S Filed
Bill History: 03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 112
Toth, Steve(R) Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Companions:
SB 513 Hall, Bob (Identical)
5- 3-21 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 127
Ortega, Lina(D) Relating to the unlawful carrying of certain firearms.
Bill History: 03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 138
Landgraf, Brooks(R) Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of disorderly conduct.
Bill History: 04-12-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 162
Thierry, Shawn(D) Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
Companions:
HB 1275 Crockett, Jasmine (F) (Identical)
3- 4-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence

HB 164
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Companions:
HB 395 Moody, Joe (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 172
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 178
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 182
Bernal, Diego(D) Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Companions:
HB 2266 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 672 Menendez, Jose (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 185
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 196
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 198
Gonzalez, Mary(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
Companions:
SB 1832 Eckhardt, Sarah (F) (Identical)
3-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 04-06-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 201
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Companions:
HB 1173 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1236 Goodwin, Vikki (F) (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1769 Anchia, Rafael (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 208
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to the manufacture of firearms without a federal license.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 213
Bernal, Diego(D) Relating to limiting the locations where a person may carry a firearm other than a handgun.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 215
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 223
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses in this state.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 227
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 231
Ortega, Lina(D) Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 234
Ortega, Lina(D) Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of a large-capacity magazine.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 235
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 236
Bernal, Diego(D) Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
Companions:
HB 172 Bernal, Diego (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 241
Ortega, Lina(D) Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 245
Bernal, Diego(D) Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Companions:
HB 195 Reynolds, Ron (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1169 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 52 Reynolds, Ron (Identical)
3-18-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 760 Goodwin, Vikki (Identical)
3- 1-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1765 Anchia, Rafael (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 246
Murr, Andrew(R)
Bettencourt, Paul(R)
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 251
Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 268
Meza, Terry(D) Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
Companions:
HB 831 Thompson, Senfronia (Identical)
5-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 276
Murr, Andrew(R) Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by certain retired judges and justices and certain other governmental officials.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 279
Rosenthal, Jon(D) Relating to pet deposits or fees collected by landlords.
Bill History: 03-16-21 H Committee action pending House Business and Industry

HB 285
Murr, Andrew(R) Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of obstruction or retaliation.
Bill History: 05-18-21 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice

HB 302
Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Companions:
HB 2049 Collier, Nicole (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 584 Watson, Kirk (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 1725 Eckhardt, Sarah (F) (Identical)
3-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 05-14-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 304
Hernandez, Ana(D) Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 341
Lozano, Jose(R) Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
Companions:
HB 379 Lozano, Jose (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 2008 Lucio, Eddie (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 346
Rose, Toni(D) Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
Companions:
HB 418 Sherman, Carl (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1784 Thierry, Shawn (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
SB 69 Miles, Borris (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 347
Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm.
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 162

HB 354
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Companions:
SB 188 Lucio, Eddie (Identical)
3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 367
Sherman, Carl(D) Relating to the prosecution and reporting of certain offenses committed because of bias or prejudice.
Bill History: 04-29-21 H Vote failed in committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 375
Smith, Reggie(R)
Zaffirini, Judith(D)
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 376
Smith, Reggie(R) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody.
Companions:
SB 312 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-19-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence

HB 380
Smith, Reggie(R) Relating to the murder of a prosecuting attorney or an assistant prosecuting attorney.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 393
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Companions:
HB 2303 Moody, Joe (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 592 Kolkhorst, Lois (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
Bill History: 04-12-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House State Affairs

HB 395
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Companions:
HB 164 Meza, Terry (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 418
Sherman, Carl(D) Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
Companions:
HB 346 Rose, Toni (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1784 Thierry, Shawn (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
SB 69 Miles, Borris (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 435
Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.
Companions:
HB 213 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 446
Allison, Steve(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving the damage or destruction of a public monument.
Bill History: 04-26-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 453
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to protective orders.
Companions:
HB 39 Neave, Victoria (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
HB 3466 Morales Shaw, Penny (F) (Identical)
3-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
SB 47 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical)
3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 462
Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 477
Deshotel, Joe(D) Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas.
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 486
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Companions:
HB 1273 Crockett, Jasmine (F) (Identical)
3- 4-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 487
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Companions:
SB 85 Miles, Borris (Identical)
3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 498
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana.
Companions:
SB 1989 Miles, Borris (Identical)
3-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 04-06-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 500
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child.
Companions:
SB 568 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
5-25-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 02-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 521
Fierro, Art(D) Relating to the establishment and use of a voluntary registry of individuals experiencing mental illness who waive the right to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 530
Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to the applicability to election judges of a prohibition on the carrying of a handgun at a polling place.
Bill History: 05-03-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 561
Israel, Celia(D) Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Companions:
HB 1332 Israel, Celia (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 1486 Hughes, Bryan (Identical)
5-24-21 H Referred to House Committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 624
Shine, Hugh(R)
Campbell, Donna(R)
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in retaliation for or on account of a person's service or status as a public servant.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 627
Rosenthal, Jon(D) Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 635
Krause, Matt(R) Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 647
Raymond, Richard(D) Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 670
Martinez, Armando(D) Relating to prohibiting the reckless discharge of a firearm.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 687
Lozano, Jose(R) Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Companions:
HB 903 Lozano, Jose (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 2009 Lucio, Eddie (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 576 Hinojosa, Chuy (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 688
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case.
Companions:
HB 472 Dutton, Harold (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 04-29-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 693
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Companions:
HB 854 Moody, Joe (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 703
Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 708
Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person who has been previously convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 717
Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) Relating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.
Companions:
HB 4318 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 760
Goodwin, Vikki(D) Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Companions:
HB 195 Reynolds, Ron (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1169 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 52 Reynolds, Ron (Identical)
3-18-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 245 Bernal, Diego (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1765 Anchia, Rafael (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 789
Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Companions:
HB 1539 Geren, Charlie (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 04-19-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 790
Geren, Charlie(R) Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 791
Goodwin, Vikki(D) Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration.
Companions:
SB 311 Eckhardt, Sarah (F) (Identical)
3- 9-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 04-08-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 796
King, Phil(R) Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.
Companions:
SB 544 Springer, Drew (F) (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 799
Rosenthal, Jon(D) Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 813
Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to creating the criminal offense of harassment by obstructing access to a hospital.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 816
Krause, Matt(R) Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes.
Bill History: 04-19-21 S Received in the Senate

HB 818
Cole, Sheryl(D) Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment.
Bill History: 05-11-21 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 530

HB 826
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 831
Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
Companions:
HB 268 Meza, Terry (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 833
Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to the use of force to make an arrest or search and to law enforcement policies regarding de-escalation and proportionate response.
Bill History: 04-08-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 854
Burns, DeWayne(R) Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Companions:
HB 2352 Burns, DeWayne (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 05-13-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 880
Hinojosa, Gina(D) Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm.
Bill History: 04-08-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 882
Hinojosa, Gina(D) Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Bill History: 04-15-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 883
Hinojosa, Gina(D) Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 919
Leman, Ben(R) Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Companions:
SB 499 Kolkhorst, Lois (Identical)
3- 9-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 03-01-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 956
Dutton, Harold(D)
Springer, Drew (F)(R)
Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.
Companions:
HB 2342 Dutton, Harold (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 2381 Hughes, Bryan (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Committee action pending Senate State Affairs

HB 957
Oliverson, Tom(R)
Springer, Drew (F)(R)
Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
Companions:
SB 543 Springer, Drew (F) (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 967
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1035
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the use of force by peace officers and certain other persons to make an arrest or search or prevent an escape from custody.
Bill History: 03-18-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1037
Beckley, Michelle(D) Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Companions:
HB 978 Beckley, Michelle (F) (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 153 Rodriguez, Jose (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence

HB 1038
Beckley, Michelle(D) Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
Companions:
HB 980 Beckley, Michelle (F) (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 152 Rodriguez, Jose (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1039
Goodwin, Vikki(D) Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety, peace officers, officers of the court, and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended, revoked, or expired license to carry a handgun.
Bill History: 03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1040
Goodwin, Vikki(D) Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1069
Harris, Cody(R)
Birdwell, Brian(R)
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Companions:
SB 737 Birdwell, Brian (Identical)
4-19-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1086
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 1094
Oliverson, Tom(R) Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
Companions:
SB 545 Springer, Drew (F) (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1107
Dominguez, Alex(D) Relating to an affirmative defense to certain prohibited sexual conduct occurring as part of a dating relationship that began in primary or secondary school.
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1121
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the regulation of sports betting.
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1156
Thierry, Shawn(D)
Menendez, Jose(D)
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
Companions:
HB 977 Thierry, Shawn (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 2279 West, Royce (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1236
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Companions:
SB 92 Menendez, Jose (Identical)
3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1238
Biedermann, Kyle(R) Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm.
Bill History: 03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1265
Price, Four(R) Relating to creating the criminal offense of obstructing or interfering with a first responder or an emergency vehicle.
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1273
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age.
Companions:
HB 486 Wu, Gene (Identical)
3-22-21 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1275
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
Companions:
HB 162 Thierry, Shawn (Identical)
5-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-04-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1306
Swanson, Valoree(R)
Bettencourt, Paul(R)
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a process server.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1344
Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
Bill History: 03-05-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1349
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to the punishment for the offense of murder committed by a peace officer.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1378
Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
Bill History: 03-05-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1379
Patterson, Jared(R) Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
Companions:
SB 549 Springer, Drew (F) (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 1390
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to convictions considered for purposes of enhancing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses.
Bill History: 03-05-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1403
Johnson, Ann (F)(D)
Huffman, Joan(R)
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode.
Companions:
SB 854 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1407
Schaefer, Matt(R)
Hughes, Bryan(R)
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1430
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
Companions:
SB 1552 Hinojosa, Chuy (Identical)
3-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 1499
White, James(R) Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
Bill History: 03-05-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1503
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass.
Bill History: 04-14-21 H Removed from hearing 04/19/21 - House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1509
Murphy, Jim(R) Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
Companions:
SB 2007 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
3-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 05-10-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 1540
Thompson, Senfronia(D)
Huffman, Joan(R)
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare.
Companions:
SB 1036 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
3-18-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1581
Davis, Yvonne(D) Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 03-08-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1587
White, James(R) Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm.
Companions:
HB 1911 White, James (Identical)
4-21-21 H Corrected committee report filed.
Bill History: 03-08-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1595
Meyer, Morgan(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information.
Bill History: 03-08-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 1642
Sherman, Carl(D) Relating to official oppression and to law enforcement policies requiring peace officers to report certain peace officer misconduct.
Bill History: 03-09-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1655
Thierry, Shawn(D) Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business.
Bill History: 04-30-21 H Reported favorably from committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 1684
Harless, Sam(R) Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety.
Bill History: 03-09-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1735
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to criminal penalties for possession offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1750
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.
Bill History: 05-06-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1757
Krause, Matt(R) Relating to recordings of peace officer performance of official duties and interactions with the public.
Bill History: 05-04-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence

HB 1758
Krause, Matt(R)
Birdwell, Brian(R)
Relating to the operation and use of an unmanned aircraft.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1765
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Companions:
HB 195 Reynolds, Ron (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1169 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 52 Reynolds, Ron (Identical)
3-18-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 245 Bernal, Diego (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 760 Goodwin, Vikki (Identical)
3- 1-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1766
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Companions:
SB 641 West, Royce (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 04-21-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1767
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1768
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at amusement parks or locations associated with schools or other educational institutions.
Companions:
HB 1167 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1769
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Companions:
HB 1173 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 1236 Goodwin, Vikki (F) (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 201 Meza, Terry (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1770
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.
Companions:
HB 1163 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1771
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the prosecution of certain conduct involving prohibited weapons.
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1772
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on the property.
Companions:
HB 1165 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1773
Cook, David (F)(R) Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individ
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1775
Tinderholt, Tony(R) Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1783
White, James(R) Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Bill History: 04-27-21 S Received in the Senate

HB 1784
Thierry, Shawn(D) Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
Companions:
HB 346 Rose, Toni (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 418 Sherman, Carl (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
SB 69 Miles, Borris (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1814
Gonzalez, Jessica(D) Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness.
Companions:
SB 508 West, Royce (Identical)
5- 3-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 04-12-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 1830
Cyrier, John(R) Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Companions:
SB 705 Lucio, Eddie (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-11-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock

HB 1856
Hefner, Cole(R)
Campbell, Donna(R)
Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.
Bill History: 05-20-21 S Not heard in committee Senate State Affairs

HB 1857
Anchia, Rafael(D) Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
Companions:
HB 1164 Anchia, Rafael (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-11-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 1911
White, James(R) Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm.
Companions:
HB 1587 White, James (Identical)
3- 8-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 04-21-21 H Corrected committee report filed.

HB 1920
Capriglione, Giovanni(R)
Springer, Drew (F)(R)
Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1925
Capriglione, Giovanni(R)
Buckingham, Dawn(R)
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
Companions:
SB 987 Buckingham, Dawn (Identical)
4-12-21 S Committee action pending Senate Local Government
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1927
Schaefer, Matt(R)
Schwertner, Charles(R)
Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person 21 years of age or older and who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 1955
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to the use of deadly force to make an arrest.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2069
Coleman, Garnet(D) Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2070
Huberty, Dan(R) Relating to the regulation of sports wagering.
Companions:
SB 736 Hinojosa, Chuy (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce
Bill History: 04-14-21 H Committee action pending House State Affairs

HB 2105
Dutton, Harold(D) Relating to failure to identify to a peace officer while carrying certain firearms.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2112
Metcalf, Will(R)
Springer, Drew (F)(R)
Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.
Companions:
HB 3628 Schaefer, Matt (Identical)
4- 8-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 2135
Ellzey, Jake (F)(R) Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for aggravated assault committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2141
Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm.
Companions:
HB 1207 Rodriguez, Eddie (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2150
Allison, Steve(R) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2198
Schaefer, Matt(R) Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain offenses regarding the possession or promotion of lewd material depicting a child.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2229
Hull, Lacey (F)(R) Relating to the prosecution of a criminal offense prohibiting certain weapons on the premises of a polling place.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2257
Guerra, Bobby(D) Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2281
Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
Companions:
HB 1009 Metcalf, Will (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 117 Creighton, Brandon (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate State Affairs

HB 2285
Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business.
Bill History: 04-09-21 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures

HB 2290
Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Companions:
SB 1512 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical)
3-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 2300
Parker, Tan(R) Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution, civil racketeering related to human trafficking, and common and public nuisances related to certain criminal conduct, including prostitution.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2302
White, James(R) Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of a peace officer making a false statement in an incident report.
Bill History: 04-28-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2303
Kacal, Kyle(R) Relating to the carrying or possession of a handgun by peace officers, special investigators, certain retired law enforcement officers, municipal attorneys, and assistant municipal attorneys and the issuance of handgun.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2327
Frullo, John(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for operating a watercraft while intoxicated with a child passenger.
Bill History: 05-05-21 H Bill pronounced dead by procedural action

HB 2358
Reynolds, Ron(D) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain false reports that are made to certain law enforcement and corrections entities.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2360
Toth, Steve(R) Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child.
Companions:
SB 978 Hall, Bob (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2363
Schofield, Mike(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain criminal trespass offenses.
Bill History: 03-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2366
Buckley, Brad(R)
Hughes, Bryan(R)
Relating to criminal conduct that endangers law enforcement.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 2377
Schaefer, Matt(R) Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography.
Companions:
SB 834 Hughes, Bryan (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 04-06-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2419
Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed during a riot.
Bill History: 03-16-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2461
Landgraf, Brooks(R) Relating to pretrial procedures and criminal punishment for conduct that occurs during a riot.
Bill History: 03-16-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2498
Campos, Liz (F)(D) Relating to harassment using a temporary or disposable telephone number.
Bill History: 05-05-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2505
Smith, Reggie(R)
Huffman, Joan(R)
Relating to the operation of a watercraft while intoxicated.
Bill History: 05-26-21 S Withdrawn from the Local Calendar

HB 2597
Paul, Dennis(R) Relating to prohibiting camping in certain places.
Bill History: 03-17-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 2622
Holland, Justin(R)
Hall, Bob(R)
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 2675
Guillen, Ryan(D)
Birdwell, Brian(R)
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 2694
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of organized retail theft.
Bill History: 03-17-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2725
Martinez Fischer, Trey(D) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for using certain materially false or misleading statements in the commission of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Bill History: 04-14-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2733
Tinderholt, Tony(R) Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants.
Bill History: 05-10-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 2746
Ellzey, Jake (F)(R) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers.
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 2747
Ellzey, Jake (F)(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for participating in a riot.
Bill History: 03-17-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 2781
Johnson, Ann (F)(D)
Whitmire, John(D)
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for an aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting.
Bill History: 05-26-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for

HB 2783
Gonzalez, Jessica(D) Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a fine imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses.
Bill History: 03-17-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations

HB 2795
Thompson, Senfronia(D) Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution and certain other consequences of that offense.
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 2878
Goodwin, Vikki(D) Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Companions:
SB 1742 Whitmire, John (Identical)
3-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 03-18-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2900
Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing.
Bill History: 03-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2901
Rodriguez, Eddie(D) Relating to reporting requirements for certain in-custody deaths.
Bill History: 04-21-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2967
Cason, Jeff (F)(R) Relating to the unlawful carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
Bill History: 04-23-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 2987
Johnson, Julie(D) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault.
Bill History: 04-28-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3016
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to the prohibited suspension of a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure or Penal Code during a declared state of disaster.
Bill History: 05-14-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence

HB 3017
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response.
Companions:
SB 1056 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-23-21 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3024
Wu, Gene(D) Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing.
Companions:
SB 1691 Miles, Borris (Identical)
3-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-19-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3049
White, James(R) Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution.
Bill History: 03-19-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 3072
Shaheen, Matt(R) Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution.
Bill History: 03-19-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3087
Smith, Reggie(R) Relating to prohibiting urination or defecation in certain public places.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3110
Meyer, Morgan(R) Relating to possession or promotion of child sexual abuse material.
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 3111
Meyer, Morgan(R) Relating to the criminal offense of online solicitation relating to a minor.
Bill History: 05-10-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 3157
Reynolds, Ron(D)
Miles, Borris(D)
Relating to the criminal offenses of violation of civil rights of and improper sexual activity with persons in custody.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 3205
Ellzey, Jake (F)(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3235
Klick, Stephanie(R) Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of health care fraud and the prosecution of health care fraud.
Bill History: 04-13-21 H Committee action pending House Insurance

HB 3242
Swanson, Valoree(R) Relating to a defense to prosecution for a handgun license holder who carries a handgun on certain premises.
Bill History: 03-19-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3323
Murr, Andrew(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment or interruption of access to an automated teller machine.
Companions:
SB 516 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-26-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3326
Slaton, Bryan (F)(R) Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child and to criminal liability for, justification for, and defenses to prohibited conduct.
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 3350
Moody, Joe(D) Relating to a protective order regarding a defendant charged with certain offenses against persons or property.
Bill History: 04-19-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3450
White, James(R) Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 3466
Morales Shaw, Penny (F)(D) Relating to protective orders.
Companions:
HB 39 Neave, Victoria (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
HB 453 Moody, Joe (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
SB 47 Zaffirini, Judith (Identical)
3- 3-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 3483
Rose, Toni(D) Relating to increasing the punishment for the criminal offense of making a false alarm or report to cause action by a law enforcement agency against another person and for making that false alarm.
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3508
Ellzey, Jake (F)(R) Relating to the investigation and prosecution of certain criminal offenses against persons, property, and public order.
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3520
Hunter, Todd(R) Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business.
Companions:
HB 4319 Hernandez, Ana (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 923 Huffman, Joan (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 315 Huffman, Joan (Identical)
5-24-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 05-05-21 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 315

HB 3521
Hunter, Todd(R)
Huffman, Joan(R)
Relating to the definition of coercion for purposes of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 3598
Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Bill History: 05-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice

HB 3599
Leach, Jeff(R) Relating to creating the criminal offenses of providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, engaging in terroristic activities, and threatened terroristic violence.
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3602
Reynolds, Ron(D) Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3628
Schaefer, Matt(R) Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.
Companions:
HB 2112 Metcalf, Will (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-08-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3652
Slawson, Shelby (F)(R) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.
Companions:
SB 912 Buckingham, Dawn (Identical)
5-25-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 03-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3744
Capriglione, Giovanni(R) Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information.
Bill History: 05-14-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Business and Commerce

HB 3760
Oliverson, Tom(R) Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses.
Companions:
SB 1647 Perry, Charles (Identical)
4-30-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Public Health
Bill History: 05-11-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Public Health

HB 3806
Fierro, Art(D) Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with public junior colleges.
Bill History: 03-23-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 3869
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to affirmative defenses to possession of child pornography.
Bill History: 04-15-21 H Removed from hearing 04/19/21 - House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3875
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to narrowing the definition of the offense of compelling prostitution.
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 3926
Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to the inclusion of temporary vehicle tags in the offense of tampering with a governmental record.
Bill History: 04-26-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 3927
Hefner, Cole(R)
Nichols, Robert(R)
Relating to the issuance and use of certain temporary motor vehicle tags and the classification of temporary motor vehicle tags as governmental records for purposes of certain criminal offenses.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

HB 3934
Slawson, Shelby (F)(R) Relating to enhancing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the criminal offense of aggravated assault.
Bill History: 05-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar

HB 4014
Hefner, Cole(R) Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
Companions:
SB 1646 Perry, Charles (Identical)
5- 3-21 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 4049
Guillen, Ryan(D) Relating to dangerous wild animals.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health

HB 4135
Collier, Nicole(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Companions:
SB 945 Eckhardt, Sarah (F) (Identical)
4-20-21 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4175
Landgraf, Brooks(R) Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement.
Bill History: 04-12-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4237
Kuempel, John(R) Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs

HB 4282
Morales Shaw, Penny (F)(D) Relating to creating the criminal offense of possession of an animal by a person convicted of multiple offenses involving animal cruelty and to conditions of punishment.
Bill History: 05-07-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4289
Howard, Donna(D) Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4358
Spiller, David (F)(R) Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4371
Allen, Alma(D) Relating to juvenile justice reform, including the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and the age of criminal responsibility.
Bill History: 04-29-21 H Vote failed in committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

HB 4386
Slawson, Shelby (F)(R) Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun.
Companions:
SB 540 Springer, Drew (F) (Identical)
3-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

HB 4413
Crockett, Jasmine (F)(D) Relating to changing the definition of compelling prostitution to mean child sexual exploitation.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4434
Gonzalez, Jessica(D) Relating to an exception to prosecution for the criminal offense of theft of service.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4500
Murphy, Jim(R) Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
Companions:
SB 1699 Whitmire, John (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 1699 Hughes, Bryan (Identical)
4-21-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education

HB 4528
Guillen, Ryan(D) Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
Bill History: 04-29-21 H Voted favorably from committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4533
Dominguez, Alex(D) Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
Bill History: 03-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence

HB 4565
Ramos, Ana-Maria(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 05-05-21 S Reported from committee as substituted House Criminal Jurisprudence

SB 20
Campbell, Donna(R)
Hefner, Cole(R)
Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 47
Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to protective orders.
Companions:
HB 39 Neave, Victoria (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
HB 453 Moody, Joe (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
HB 3466 Morales Shaw, Penny (F) (Identical)
3-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 65
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to increasing the criminal penalty prescribed for certain acts of official oppression.
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 69
Miles, Borris(D)
White, James(R)
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain techniques when using force to make an arrest or search.
Companions:
HB 346 Rose, Toni (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 418 Sherman, Carl (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
HB 1784 Thierry, Shawn (Identical)
3-10-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 81
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to making certain false alarms or reports because of bias or prejudice.
Companions:
HB 595 Rosenthal, Jon (F) (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 187 Miles, Borris (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 84
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to lethal violence protective orders.
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 85
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
Companions:
HB 487 Wu, Gene (Identical)
5-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 92
Menendez, Jose(D) Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Companions:
HB 1236 Anchia, Rafael (Identical)
3- 4-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 109
West, Royce(D)
Meyer, Morgan(R)
Relating to the criminal offense of fraudulent securing of document execution.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 110
West, Royce(D) Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 129
Johnson, Nathan(D) Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 161
West, Royce(D) Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public.
Companions:
HB 88 Thompson, Senfronia (Identical)
3-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 11-10-20 S Filed

SB 162
Blanco, Cesar (F)(D)
Geren, Charlie(R)
Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 188
Lucio, Eddie(D) Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Companions:
HB 354 Dutton, Harold (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 189
Lucio, Eddie(D) Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
Companions:
SB 716 Lucio, Eddie (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 252
Bettencourt, Paul(R) Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures.
Bill History: 03-29-21 S Meeting set for 10:00 A.M., EXT AUDITORIUM - Senate Local Government

SB 261
Menendez, Jose(D) Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.
Bill History: 03-03-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 311
Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration.
Companions:
HB 791 Goodwin, Vikki (Identical)
4- 8-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-09-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 312
Huffman, Joan(R)
Smith, Reggie(R)
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of improper sexual activity with a person in custody.
Companions:
HB 376 Smith, Reggie (Identical)
4-19-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Jurisprudence
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 315
Huffman, Joan(R)
Hunter, Todd(R)
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business.
Companions:
HB 3520 Hunter, Todd (Identical)
5- 5-21 H Laid on the table - subject to call - see SB 315
Bill History: 05-24-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 380
West, Royce(D) Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and to certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity.
Companions:
HB 929 Sherman, Carl (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-09-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 414
Lucio, Eddie(D) Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
Bill History: 03-09-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Education

SB 499
Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Companions:
HB 919 Leman, Ben (Identical)
3- 1-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
Bill History: 03-09-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 508
West, Royce(D) Relating to the confidentiality of and discovery procedures relating to certain material regarding the protection or security of a witness.
Companions:
HB 1814 Gonzalez, Jessica (Identical)
4-12-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-03-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for

SB 513
Hall, Bob(R) Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Companions:
HB 112 Toth, Steve (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs
Bill History: 05-03-21 H Referred to House Committee on House State Affairs

SB 514
Hall, Bob(R) Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by handgun license holders on the campus of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Bill History: 03-09-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 516
Huffman, Joan(R)
Murr, Andrew(R)
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment or interruption of access to an automated teller machine.
Companions:
HB 3323 Murr, Andrew (Identical)
4-26-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 530
Huffman, Joan(R)
Cole, Sheryl(D)
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 540
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to authorizing certain person to carry a handgun.
Companions:
HB 4386 Slawson, Shelby (F) (Identical)
3-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 541
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 543
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to local, state, and federal regulation of firearm suppressors.
Companions:
HB 957 Oliverson, Tom (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 544
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to certain defenses to prosecution involving the justifiable use of force or threat of force.
Companions:
HB 796 King, Phil (Identical)
3- 1-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 545
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
Companions:
HB 1094 Oliverson, Tom (Identical)
3-25-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 546
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 549
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises.
Companions:
HB 1379 Patterson, Jared (Identical)
5-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 550
Springer, Drew (F)(R)
Spiller, David (F)(R)
Relating to the manner of carrying a handgun by a person who holds a license under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 554
Blanco, Cesar (F)(D) Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and to proof of loss for personal property insurance coverage for those firearms.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 555
Blanco, Cesar (F)(D) Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by persons convicted of offenses committed because of bias or prejudice or of certain felony offenses.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 556
Blanco, Cesar (F)(D) Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 568
Huffman, Joan(R)
Wu, Gene(D)
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the criminal offense of failure to report certain sexual offenses committed against a child.
Companions:
HB 500 Wu, Gene (Identical)
2-25-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 05-25-21 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 576
Hinojosa, Chuy(D)
Lozano, Jose(R)
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of smuggling of persons.
Companions:
HB 903 Lozano, Jose (Refiled from 86R Session)
SB 2009 Lucio, Eddie (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 687 Lozano, Jose (Identical)
5-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 592
Kolkhorst, Lois(R) Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Companions:
HB 2303 Moody, Joe (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 393 Moody, Joe (Identical)
4-12-21 H Reported favorably from committee on House State Affairs
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

SB 616
Gutierrez, Roland (F)(D) Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming.
Companions:
HB 3043 Gutierrez, Roland (Refiled from 86R Session)
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 637
Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to carrying and storing a firearm or firearm ammunition by a hotel guest.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 641
West, Royce(D) Relating to certain criminal offenses concerning the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons.
Companions:
HB 1766 Anchia, Rafael (Identical)
4-21-21 H Committee action pending House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 705
Lucio, Eddie(D)
Cyrier, John(R)
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Companions:
HB 1830 Cyrier, John (Identical)
3-11-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Agriculture and Livestock
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 736
Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the regulation of sports wagering.
Companions:
HB 2070 Huberty, Dan (Identical)
4-14-21 H Committee action pending House State Affairs
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce

SB 737
Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Companions:
HB 1069 Harris, Cody (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-19-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for

SB 766
Huffman, Joan(R)
Leach, Jeff(R)
Relating to requiring sexually oriented businesses to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 768
Huffman, Joan(R)
Johnson, Ann (F)(D)
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for manufacture or delivery of fentanyl and related substances.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 825
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.
Bill History: 04-20-21 S Reported favorably from committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 834
Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography.
Companions:
HB 2377 Schaefer, Matt (Identical)
4- 6-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 854
Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for certain offenses arising out of the same criminal episode.
Companions:
HB 1403 Johnson, Ann (F) (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 893
Lucio, Eddie(D) Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 912
Buckingham, Dawn(R)
Slawson, Shelby (F)(R)
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain conduct engaged in while participating in a riot and to restitution for property damage resulting from participating in a riot.
Companions:
HB 3652 Slawson, Shelby (F) (Identical)
3-22-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 05-25-21 H Set on the House Calendar

SB 945
Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Companions:
HB 4135 Collier, Nicole (Identical)
3-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 04-20-21 S Committee action pending Senate Criminal Justice

SB 977
Hall, Bob(R) Relating to defenses of prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 978
Hall, Bob(R) Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of possession or promotion of lewd visual material depicting a child.
Companions:
HB 2360 Toth, Steve (Identical)
3-15-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-11-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 987
Buckingham, Dawn(R) Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
Companions:
HB 1925 Capriglione, Giovanni (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 04-12-21 S Committee action pending Senate Local Government

SB 1036
Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare.
Companions:
HB 1540 Thompson, Senfronia (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-18-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1056
Huffman, Joan(R)
Wu, Gene(D)
Relating to criminal liability for reporting false information to draw an emergency response.
Companions:
HB 3017 Wu, Gene (Identical)
4-23-21 H Voted favorably from committee as substituted House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 1163
Campbell, Donna(R) Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.
Companions:
HB 9 Klick, Stephanie (Identical)
9- 1-21 G Earliest effective date
Bill History: 03-18-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1164
Campbell, Donna(R)
Collier, Nicole(D)
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 1224
West, Royce(D) Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses.
Bill History: 03-18-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1289
Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) Relating to prohibiting the carrying of a firearm on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Bill History: 03-18-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1354
Miles, Borris(D)
Collier, Nicole(D)
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 1478
Johnson, Nathan(D) Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms.
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1486
Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the repeal of the authority of political subdivisions to adopt or enforce juvenile curfews.
Companions:
HB 561 Israel, Celia (Identical)
5-13-21 H Set on the House Calendar
Bill History: 05-24-21 H Referred to House Committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

SB 1495
Huffman, Joan(R)
Turner, John(D)
Relating to certain criminal offenses related to highways and motor vehicles.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 1510
Whitmire, John(D) Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
Companions:
HB 3281 Hinojosa, Gina (Refiled from 86R Session)
HB 73 Hinojosa, Gina (Identical)
4- 6-21 H Vote failed in committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1512
Zaffirini, Judith(D) Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Companions:
HB 2290 Thompson, Senfronia (Identical)
5-17-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1535
Buckingham, Dawn(R) Relating to the practices and procedures related to early voting by mail, including the participation of watchers.
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1552
Hinojosa, Chuy(D) Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
Companions:
HB 1430 Dutton, Harold (Identical)
3-22-21 H Committee action pending House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1574
West, Royce(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of failure to identify.
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1587
Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
Bill History: 03-24-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1629
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes.
Bill History: 05-11-21 H Referred to House Committee on House Human Services

SB 1646
Perry, Charles(R) Relating to the protection of children, including the definition of child abuse and the prosecution of the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
Companions:
HB 4014 Hefner, Cole (Identical)
3-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Public Health
Bill History: 05-03-21 H Referred to House Committee on House Public Health

SB 1647
Perry, Charles(R)
Oliverson, Tom(R)
Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care, regulation of abortion, and the availability of certain defenses to prosecution for homicide and assault offenses.
Companions:
HB 3760 Oliverson, Tom (Identical)
5-11-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Public Health
Bill History: 04-30-21 H Reported from committee as substituted House Public Health

SB 1691
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing.
Companions:
HB 3024 Wu, Gene (Identical)
3-19-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1699
Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to the protection of expressive rights of student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
Companions:
HB 4500 Murphy, Jim (Identical)
3-29-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Higher Education
Bill History: 04-21-21 S Placed on the Senate Calendar for

SB 1717
Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data.
Bill History: 03-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1718
Hughes, Bryan(R) Relating to provisions to enable the prevention and prosecution of trafficking of persons and certain sexual offenses committed against children and to the commission of civil racketeering.
Bill History: 03-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Jurisprudence

SB 1725
Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Companions:
HB 302 Collier, Nicole (Identical)
5-14-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1741
Birdwell, Brian(R) Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety.
Bill History: 05-24-21 H Referred to House Committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety

SB 1742
Whitmire, John(D) Relating to extreme risk protective orders.
Companions:
HB 2878 Goodwin, Vikki (Identical)
3-18-21 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Homeland Security and Public Safety
Bill History: 03-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1831
Taylor, Larry(R)
Thompson, Senfronia(D)
Relating to the increase of penalties for those who engage in the crime of solicitation or trafficking on school premises.
Bill History: 09-01-21 G Earliest effective date

SB 1832
Eckhardt, Sarah (F)(D) Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
Companions:
HB 198 Gonzalez, Mary (Identical)
4- 6-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-26-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 1974
Springer, Drew (F)(R) Relating to provisions relating to possession or carrying of a handgun by a person who is a member of a criminal street gang.
Bill History: 03-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 1989
Miles, Borris(D) Relating to the prosecution of and penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marihuana.
Companions:
HB 498 Wu, Gene (Identical)
4- 6-21 H Committee action pending House Criminal Jurisprudence
Bill History: 03-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate State Affairs

SB 2007
Huffman, Joan(R) Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for certain repeat and habitual offenders.
Companions:
HB 1509 Murphy, Jim (Identical)
5-10-21 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate Criminal Justice
Bill History: 03-31-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Criminal Justice

SB 2011
Menendez, Jose(D) Relating to the criminal offense of interference with child custody and a peace officer's duties with respect to that offense.
Bill History: 05-23-21 H Vote failed in committee on House Juvenile Justice and Family Issues

SB 2224
Schwertner, Charles(R) Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by a Texas resident who is 21 years of age or older and is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law.
Bill History: 04-22-21 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Committee on Administration

Total Bills: 334