HB2728 seeks to amend Subchapter C, Chapter 662 of Texas Government Code (recognition days) to declare January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in order to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and to honor the millions of victims of the Holocaust. According to HJR102 & HB2257, the money generated from these casinos would go toward providing additional money for property tax relief. If passed, HB476 seeks to expand the use of the fund for veterans assistance to allow the Texas Veterans Commission to make grants to provide pro bono legal services to veterans, active duty members of the United States armed forces, and members of the state military forces. The person purchased the product from a retailer the person reasonably believed was authorized to sell a consumable hemp product. In March of 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a waiver which permitted restaurants with a mixed beverage permit to offer beer, wine, and mixed drinks to-go with food purchases. Each of the Joint Resolutions listed above propose an amendment to the Texas constitution authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in the State of Texas. HB390 aims to establish a human trafficking awareness and prevention training program for employees of commercial lodging establishments (i.e., hotels, motels, inns, etc). Digital license plates are currently only allowed if the vehicle is part of a commercial fleet or owned by a government entity. Additionally, HB2687 seeks to require a power generation company operating in the ERCOT power region to weatherize the companys generation facilities and associated equipment on an annual basis. Auto insurance companies will often contact car accident victims within hours of an accident claim being filed in order to offer them a quick (lowball) settlement offer. Both HB4519 & SB2003, if passed, also seek to amend Section 2154.202(g) of the Texas Occupations Code in order to permit fireworks sales to the public beginning June 14 and ending at midnight on June 19 (Juneteenth), as well as five days before Labor Day and ending at midnight on Labor Day. Texas observes daylight saving time beginning the second Sunday in March, and then reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. HB3877 seeks to lower the prima facie speed limit of any urban district street in Texas city with a population greater than 950,000 to 25 miles per hour on a street other than an alley, and 15 miles per hour in an alley. For equipment containing an electronic security lock or other security-related function, any special documentation, replacement part, or tool needed to disable and reset the lock or function when disabled in the course of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the equipment. If passed, fees for event tickets made available for sale on a ticket website must be posted on the website in a location easily accessible by ticket purchasers or potential ticket purchasers. If youre involved in an auto accident, under current Texas law, the other drivers insurance company has no obligation to disclose the limits of their insureds applicable liability policy (the total amount of money available to compensate a victim). Similar to HB904 (see above), HB66 seeks to amend Section 662.003(b) of the Texas Government Code (a list of official Texas state holidays) to add every day on which an election, including a primary election, is held throughout the state.. The attorneys at Chambers Law Office have been helping clients with a suspended driver's license reinstate their driving privileges for nearly a decade, and now changes in Indiana law are making it easier for clients to get valid. From police reform to legalized gambling and alcohol sales to digital license plates, heres a small sampling of the bills filed during Texas 87th legislative session. Appropriate commission, department, or law enforcement personnel as part on an investigation related to suspected abuse, neglect, or a licensing standard violation. Some Texas abortion clinics were already turning patients away even before the state's harsh new abortion law went into effect at midnight. HB1793 seeks to amend Title 10 of Texas Insurance Code in order to prohibit auto insurance companies from obtaining oral releases for claims arising out of property damage or an injury for which an insurer may be liable under an automobile insurance policy. Consume alcoholic beverages on the businesss premises; or. According to the bill, the comptroller shall determine the adjusted minimum wage on December 1 of each year by increasing the adjusted minimum wage for that calendar year by the percentage increase, if any, in the consumer price index for the 12 months preceding that date. The measure must now be approved by the State Assembly and be signed by Gov. HCR67 seeks to designate April 6 as Tejano Day (an observance that coincides with the date in 1813 when Tejano leaders issued the first declaration of Texas independence) for a period of ten (10) years. At any time in which a child who is unable to swim (or is at risk when swimming) has access to a body of water, the organization shall: HOAs (AKA property owners associations) in Texas generally have a lot of leeway when it comes to enforcing restrictive covenants. The amount of the hospitals charges for services provided to the injured individual during the first 100 days of the injured individuals hospitalization; or. Possession of more than two (2) grams and less than two (2) ounces of marijuana would still be a Class B misdemeanor. Employees who make a good faith report of a suspected act of human trafficking may not be disciplined, retaliated against, or otherwise discriminated against by their employer. If passed, SB616 seeks to further lay the legal groundwork for casinos to operate in the state, including administration, licensure, fees, standards, inspections, and more. In this context, personal protective equipment means specialized clothing or equipment worn by a person meant to protect against potential infectious contaminants in the environment, or to interfere with the transmission of particles originating from the nose or mouth. This would effectively allow physicians in Texas to prescribe low-THC cannabis to patients diagnosed with any medical condition that produces symptoms, or the treatment of which produces symptoms, that are alleviated by medical use of low-THC cannabis., As mentioned previously, the Texas Compassionate Use Act currently allows physicians in Texas to prescribe low-THC cannabis only to patients diagnosed with epilepsy, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, autism, terminal cancer, or an incurable neurodegenerative disease.. HB2434 goes a bit further, requiring that board members (as well as the CEO) must live and work in the state.. HB2588, SB950 & SB1626 on the other hand, each seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a section titled Cite and Release Policy. For HB2588, this policy would state that law enforcement agencies in the state shall adopt a written policy regarding the issuance of citations for all misdemeanor offenses, other than violent misdemeanors. The training program must be approved by the attorney general, and will include guidance on how to recognize and report human trafficking, how to report suspected human trafficking, and more. Both HB2232 & SB1013 seek to allow wet counties and cities in Texas the option to hold local elections in order to either prohibit or legalize the sale of liquor for off-premise consumption on Sundays. The commissioner shall set the rate of the adjustment no later than November 1st of each year. If passed, both HB1001 and SB327 seek to amend Section 169.003 of the Texas Occupations Code to allow physicians in Texas to also prescribe low-THC cannabis to patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The reform would also reinstate the licenses of people who currently have a suspended license due to non-payment of traffic fines. If such a local option election does legalize the sale of liquor on Sundays, holders of package store permits in said area may sell, offer for sale, or deliver liquor on Sunday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Holders of wholesalers permits may sell, offer for sale, or deliver liquor to a retailer anytime on Sunday, and holders of local distributors permits may sell, offer for sale, or deliver liquor to a retailer on Sunday between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Texas blue laws currently state that alcohol retailers may not sell beer or wine for off-premise consumption on Sundays between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and noon. If passed, HB1121, SB736 & HB2070 each seek to lay the groundwork for legalized sports betting in Texas. HB3990 seeks to address non-signaled intersections in the state which commonly lead to right-angle (T-bone) crashes. HCR12, if passed, would designate the City of Kyle as the official Pie Capital of Texas for the next 10 years. SCR20 seeks to have the 87th Texas Legislature recognize the original 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas. Excerpt from the bill: Whereas the outstanding achievements of Z-Ro and Travis Scott have made Missouri City a very bright spot on the map of hip-hops most vibrant communities, bringing increased recognition of the Lone Star States contributions to this popular genre.. The money placed in a minors savings account, trust account, or trust subaccount may not be withdrawn, removed, paid out, or transferred to any person, including the minor, except pursuant to a court order, on the minors 18th birthday, or upon the minors death. Daniels says most of those suspensions are for . If passed, HB1519 seeks to remove this restriction entirely. $999. Similar to HB501 (above), HB243 seeks to adjust the amount of death benefits awarded in workers compensation cases equal the percentage increase (if any) in the Consumer Price Index. If passed, both HB359 & SB1935 seek to amend Subchapter C, Chapter 1952 of Texas Insurance Code in order to remove this prerequisite. If passed, HB441, HB498 & SB1989 all seek to amend Section 481.121 of Texas Health and Safety Code to classify possession of one (1) ounce or less of marijuana as a Class C misdemeanor, and possession of more than one (1) but less than two (2) ounces of marijuana as a Class B misdemeanor. MDARD suspended Marlena's food establishment license on Jan. 20, but Pavlos-Hackney refused to close, posting her decision to a large following on multiple Facebook pages. HB804 seeks to amend this law so that the insurer is only entitled to an offset/credit/deduction if and when they have paid out the full amount of the applicable liability policy limits. While the existing law still permits motorists to read, write, and sending electronic messages while their vehicle is stopped, SB42 also clarifies this section by adding stopped outside a lane of travel.. The bill, if passed, would also set the legal groundwork for licensing cultivators and dispensaries, manufacturing practices, safety testing, and more. Offering an incentive or inducement (other than a warranty issued by a repair person or facility) for the beneficiary or claimant to use a particular repair person or facility. If passed, the bills seeks to amend Article I of the Texas Constitution (bill of rights) to add Section 35, as follows: The right of the people to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange, including cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, or scrip, when trading and contracting for goods and services shall not be infringed. Payments must be made to customers by December 15, 2021. HB502, HB1199 & HB1274 all seek to allow motor vehicle owners in Texas to display a license plate only on the rear of a motor vehicle. The bill also applies to distillers and brewers from out-of-state who wish to ship liquor and beer directly to consumers in Texas. Banish 30. For existing electrical customers, a $250 credit may be applied to each retail account. HB501 seeks to adjust these arbitrary caps equal to any increase or decrease in the consumer price indexwhich measures the average changes in prices of goods and services purchased by urban wage earnerssince September of 2003. document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2777 N Stemmons Fwy #1525Dallas, TX 75207View on Google Maps | Driving Directions, 214-720-6090 (local)833-720-6090 (toll-free), Texas House Bill 558 (HB 558) Introduced 11/13/2020 (, Texas Senate Bill 1055 (SB 1055) Introduced 03/04/2021 (, Texas House Bill 113 (HB 113) Introduced 11/09/2020 (, Texas Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) Introduced 11/09/2020 (, Texas House Bill 86 (HB 86) Introduced 11/09/2020 (, Texas House Bill 1837 (HB 1837) Introduced 02/11/2021 (, Texas House Bill 795 (HB 795) Introduced 12/10/2020 (, Texas House Bill 2452 (HB 2452) Introduced 03/01/2021 (, Texas House Bill 442 (HB 442) Introduced 11/10/2020 (, Texas House Bill 934 (HB 934) Introduced 01/04/2021 (, 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It would also allow an Indian tribe recognized by the United States government under federal law to operate slot machines or casino gaming on its Indian land within this state, According to the bill, the goal is to impose a tax on the casino gaming revenue (10% of revenue from table games and 25% of revenue from slot machines) in order to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs.. Of course if the federal minimum wage (currently at $7.25/hour) is raised higher than Texas minimum wage at any point, employers in Texas may not pay their employees less than the federal minimum wage. With nearly 10,000 bills filed this year, it can be difficult to keep upespecially when theyre written in confusing legalese. For 1 year, if you are under 21 years old and: An additional 180 days, if you don't complete an Alcohol Education Program. Although spending $666 on average per year may seem like a lot, you will likely spend twice that amount in fines if you skip insurance altogether. New Texas Laws Proposed for 2021. The officer arrests the person for an offense under Chapter 49, Penal Code, involving the operation of a motor vehicle or a watercraft; The person refuses the officers request to submit to the taking of a specimen voluntarily; The person was the operator of a motor vehicle or a watercraft involved in an accident that the officer reasonably believes occurred as a result of the offense; and. Address the topics of privacy, what constitute a private space, and when and under what circumstances a body camera can or should be turned off. HB1404 seeks to amend Chapters 711 and 716 of Texas Health and Safety Code,as well as Section 651 of the Texas Occupations Code in order to permit the use of alkaline hydrolysis cremation (AKA bio-cremation, resomation, aquamation, green cremation, flameless cremation, or water cremation) with regard to human remains. If, during any 12-month period, TxDOT receives 10 or more of these reports for a single intersection, they shall perform a traffic study of that location and take actions determined reasonable and necessary to improve safety at the location. If passed, HB1178 seeks to amend the heading to Section 481.125 of Texas Health and Safety Code in order to remove all criminal penalties for the possession of drug paraphernalia under the Texas Controlled Substances Act (possession of drug paraphernalia is currently a Class C misdemeanor). The bill states that teachers must be paid a monthly salary of at least $7,000, increased by $50 for every prior year of experience (i.e., a teacher with 10 years of experience would have a base monthly salary of at least $7,500, and a teacher with 20+ years of experience would have a base monthly salary of $8,000). Documentation, replacement parts, and tools; and. Citizenship or, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, evidence of lawful presence Texas Residency Identity, and Social Security Number Excerpt from the bill: For thousands of years, the mermaid has been one of the most striking symbols of humanitys connection with the natural world, and over the past century, this legendary figure has come to represent the city of San Marcos and its special relationship to the water resources of Central Texas.. You will need to provide proof of the following to apply for a driver license: U.S. Establish a safe distance of at least three (3) feet when passing pedestrians/cyclists in a car or light truck, and six (6) feet for operators of large trucks and commercial vehicles. If passed, SB 1385 seeks to amend Subchapter Z, Chapter 51 of the Texas Education Code in order to add a section titled Compensation and Professional Representation of Student Athletes Participating in Intercollegiate Athletic Programs.. Under Texas law, driving while your license is suspended typically does not lead to jail time on the first offense, but could end up costing you more in fines and an even longer suspension. If passed, HB2452 would amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in order to require each law enforcement agency in the state to adopt a policy prohibiting a peace officer of the agency from making a motor vehicle stop on the shoulder of a controlled access highway.. HB832, if passed, would require officers to intervene if the use of force by another peace officer violates state or federal law, puts any person at risk of bodily injury (unless necessary to avoid imminent harm to a peace officer or other person), or is not required to apprehend or complete the apprehension of a suspect. Jan. 1, 2021 5:20 AM PT. HB928 seeks to amend Chapter 436 of Texas Health and Safety Code to create administrative and civil penalties for food service establishments that sell catfishif the product is not, in fact, catfish as defined under the statute. Consent must be given in a manner that indicates the customer understands that they are enrolling in a variable rate plan, and the electric provider shall provide notice that the plan includes variable rates in an easily readable font and type size. Additionally, officers must ensure that: Similar to the above bills, SB71 seeks to amendChapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedureto add a section titled Law Enforcement Policy on Use of Force by Peace Officers., If passed, SB71 would require each law enforcement agency in Texas to adopt a detailed written policy regarding the use of force by peace officers employed by the agency. Failure to Appear. Almost every state holds a legislative session every year, but just four statesTexas, Montana, Nevada and North Dakotameet biennially on odd numbered years. While similar bills had been introduced in the 82nd and 85th Texas Legislature (in 2011 and 2017, respectively), both failed to pass. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 25, which eliminated the straight-ticket voting option (the option for voters to check one box to cast a ballot for every candidate from a single political party) starting in the year 2020. Did you know that Texas recognizes Confederate Heroes Day (honoring Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and other Confederate heroes) as an official state holiday? HB1518, if passed, goes a bit further by allowing a hotel bar to sell or offer for sale alcoholic beverages at any time to a registered guest of the hotel..
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