Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. John H. Bucy III
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/28/2025

Number of Bills: 97

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (88) :
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a biennial study on providing additional cost-of-living adjustments based on the effects of increased inflation.
Author:
Bucy | Plesa
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to a pay raise for certain state employees.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter and to the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony may register to vote.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the days and hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.
Author:
Bucy
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09/14/2023 S Passed
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Relating to providing free full-day prekindergarten for certain children.
Author:
Bucy | Guerra | Plesa
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/06/2022 H Laid on the table subject to call
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Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the requirements to access the online tracker of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
Author:
Bucy
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03/30/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to the date of runoff elections.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to House Administration: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the authority of certain entities and individuals to prevent individuals from accessing private property for the purpose of registering voters or communicating political messages.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Bucy
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.
Author:
Bucy
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to a local option election to allow the sale of certain alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
Author:
Bucy | Harris, Caroline
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.
Author:
Bucy
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03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.
Author:
Bucy | Harless | Oliverson | Jetton
Last Action:
07/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jul 19 2024 9:00AM
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Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Author:
Bucy
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03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
Author:
Bucy
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03/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the regulation of the practice of pharmacy.
Author:
Bucy
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03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
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Relating to a required training course for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process hearings or as facilitators for individualized education program facilitation.
Author:
Bucy
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03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Author:
Bucy
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
Author:
Bucy
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of hypodermic needles and syringes.
Author:
Bucy
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to early voting by mail.
Author:
Bucy
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date.
Author:
Bucy
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to health benefit plan coverage for laparoscopic removal of uterine fibroids.
Author:
Bucy | Jones, Venton
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the Department of State Health Services' purchase of health benefit plans for certain individuals infected with HIV.
Author:
Bucy
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to restroom access for pregnant persons in retail establishments.
Author:
Bucy
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03/15/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the availability of menstrual products and lactation rooms at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Bucy
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03/15/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to inquiries into and the consideration of an applicant's criminal and disciplinary history in making admissions decisions at a public institution of higher education.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to requirements for counties posting election information on an Internet website.
Author:
Bucy
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03/15/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to required proof of lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license.
Author:
Bucy
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03/16/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the general responsibility of public institutions of higher education and to protected expression and academic freedom at those institutions.
Author:
Bucy
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03/16/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to statewide standards for the provision of and health benefit plan coverage of substance use and addiction treatment.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to a universal screening process for a school district's program for gifted and talented students.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the discipline of students enrolled in certain grade levels or receiving special education services in a public school.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and a biennial study on providing additional adjustments based on the effects of increased inflation.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the use of certain optical scan ballot technology by an election authority operating a central counting station.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the regulation of community aide programs for health benefit exchanges.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the establishment of a supply of luggage by the Department of Family and Protective Services for the transport of the personal belongings of a foster child.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to a waiver of rental application fees for certain persons.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to health benefit coverage for diagnostic examinations for lung cancer.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the formation of decentralized unincorporated associations and the use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology for certain business purposes; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the verification of health care practitioner continuing education compliance and the establishment of continuing education tracking systems by health care practitioner licensing entities.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to prohibiting the publication of certain criminal record information of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management for a student enrolled in a special education program of a public school.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
Author:
Bucy
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03/20/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to authorizing certain advertising by alcoholic beverage manufacturers.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to ballots voted by mail and the prosecution of the offense of unlawful solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the language in which certain courses are offered by a public institution of higher education.
Author:
Bucy
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03/22/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to measures to address student hunger at postsecondary educational institutions.
Author:
Bucy
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03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
Author:
Bucy
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03/22/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to a temporary exemption for a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to the use of certain money transferred to and deposited in the state highway fund as required by the Texas Constitution.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to the behavioral management of a student enrolled in a special education program of a school district.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to access by emergency medical services personnel to locations with an inaccessible front door during an emergency call.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses and opioid and substance use disorders.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to expedited credentialing for licensed behavior analysts providing services under a managed care plan.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to the violation of certain laws and provisions of governing instruments by the governing body of a property owners' association.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to motor vehicle titles.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to the expedited credentialing of providers under the Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to the use by the State Board for Educator Certification of negotiated rulemaking in proposing certain rules.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to public access to criminal proceedings.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to Regional or Local Health Care Programs.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
03/12/2025 H Referred to s/c on Academic & Career-Oriented Education by Speaker: Mar 12 2025 12:44PM
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Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses
Author:
Bucy
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10/19/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Oct 19 2023 10:06AM
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Enabling for first HJR. Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a bill of a sale or change of use of certain land.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Bucy
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Bucy
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for transit-oriented projects.
Joint Author (9) :
Author:
González, Jessica | Swanson | Bucy | Plesa
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
Author:
González, Jessica | Smith | Bucy | Manuel | Cain
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk.
Author:
Dorazio | Swanson | Garcia | Bucy
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.
Author:
Slawson | Bucy | Buckley | Patterson | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the delivery and direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Vo | Bucy
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.
Author:
Cook | Capriglione | Guerra | Bucy | Noble
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to advanced air mobility technology.
Author:
Goodwin | Flores | Bucy | Talarico | Cole
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.
Author:
Wu | Bucy | González, Mary
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
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Relating to housing between academic terms for certain students at public institutions of higher education who were formerly under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Bhojani | Lalani | Bucy | Meza | Jetton
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2023 12:12PM
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Recognizing March 20, 2023, as Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol.
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