If passed, HB3056 would amend Subchapter A, Chapter 711 of Texas Health and Safety Code to add a section entitled Prohibiting Billboards on Cemetery Property. It would state that a person may not erect or maintain a billboard on cemetery property, and that a cemetery organization may not enter into a contract or lease authorizing a billboard on cemetery property. Texas currently has a memorial sign program allowing loved ones to publicly memorialize victims of alcohol or controlled substance-related car accidents through the erection of a roadside memorial sign. Starting Oct. 1 . According to HJR102 & HB2257, the money generated from these casinos would go toward providing additional money for property tax relief. If passed, HB88 (known as the George Floyd Act) seeks to address qualified immunity for police officers by allowing civil lawsuits at the state level for deprivation of rights under color of law, require the use of de-escalation tactics, require officers to intervene if another officer is using excessive force, require officers to provide aid immediately to any person who needs medical attention (including as a result of the use of force), to further define when and why police officers can use nonlethal and lethal force, to ban chokeholds, as well as prevent arrests for misdemeanor fine-only offenses. If passed, HB67 seeks to amend Chapter 202 of Texas Property Code in order to prevent HOAs from the adopting or enforcing any provisions that prohibit or restrict a property owner from installing a swimming pool enclosure that conforms to applicable state or local safety requirements. HB442, if passed, would effectively lower the prima facie speed limit of any residential street in Texas (located within in a municipality and not officially designated or marked as part of the state highway system) from 30 miles per hour down to 25 miles per hour. Daniels says most of those suspensions are for . HB383 seeks to raise the minimum wage to $12/hour, while HB60, HB1827 & HB4484 seek to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour. The person purchased the product from a retailer the person reasonably believed was authorized to sell a consumable hemp product. Since mid-August, all 11 of the Planned . 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. The bill also applies to distillers and brewers from out-of-state who wish to ship liquor and beer directly to consumers in Texas. 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, a bet under Texas law will not include any offer of a prize, award, or compensation to the participants in a fantasy or simulated game or contest which is determined by the accumulated statistical performances of the individual athletes on a participants fictional sports team.. If passed, a person does not commit an offense involving the possession of a controlled substance or marijuana if: Following the tragic death of Javier Ambler, who died of heart failure in the custody of the Williamson County Sheriffs Office during a recording of the now-canceled Live PD TV show last year, many people have argued that we shouldnt allow policing to become entertainment in our community. If passed, schools, preschools, kindergartens, nursery schools, day camps, or youth camps must determine whether a child is able to swim or is at risk when swimming, and provide the owner or operator of the body of water a written or electronic disclosure that clearly identifies each child who is unable to swim or is at risk when swimming. Both HB405 and SB57 seek to extend this period from 180 days to one (1) year. Under HB477, money generated from the casinos would go toward residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas. Temporary Event Authorizations. If passed, these bills would establish rules and regulations regarding qualifying patients, a patient registry system, cannabis testing facilities, licensure of dispensing organizations, allowable amounts, taxes, fees, and more. Additionally, the bill would adjust for inflation each subsequent year. June 24, 2021. If passed, HB4379 seeks to amend Sections 2301.252(a) and 2301.476 of Texas Occupations Code (as well as Section 503.029(a) of the Texas Transportation Code) in order to enable all-electric car manufacturers (e.g., Tesla) to sell their vehicles directly to consumersas long as the manufacturers line-make has never before been sold in this state through an independent franchised new motor vehicle dealership. TABC License and Permit Fees Chart. While Texas law currently permits alcohol retailers to make deliveries of alcoholic beverages to customers off premises, they cannot deliver alcohol to areas where alcohol sales are illegal (i.e., dry counties). HJR133 & SJR49 both propose a constitutional amendment which would authorize and regulate casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the (yet-to-be-created) Texas Gaming Commission, as well as authorize sports wagering in the state. HB170 & SB1067 both seek to adds language to Section 105.06 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code to further define a public place in this context. Strongly condemn racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and, Call on state law enforcement officials, working with federal and local officials, to investigate and prosecute all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Texas; and. Currently, there is no specific penalty for turning off a camera during an investigation. A description of the force used by the peace officer; An explanation as to why the degree of force used was necessary; and. If passed, they would legalize the possession of limited amounts of marijuana (2.5 ounces) for people 21 and over, while establishing the framework for a retail cannabis industry in Texas. According to the bills author, Lyle Larson, The cost to run the Legislature would be the same, and we would be light years ahead from an effectiveness and efficiency standpoint.. If passed, the bill would add language requiring tolls to be removed once the costs of acquisition and construction of the project have been paid. Please allow 21 business days for processing. The Lisa Torry Smith Act (HB2081 & SB1055) seeks to provide greater protection for pedestrians by amending Subchapter I, Chapter 545 of Texas Transportation Code to add a section on motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians or other vulnerable road used within an area of crosswalk., If passed, the bills would make it a Class A misdemeanor to cause bodily injury to a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle, motor-assisted scooter, electronic personal assistive mobility device, neighborhood electric vehicle, or golf cart while negligently operating a motor vehicle within the area of a crosswalk. 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. Payments must be made to customers by December 15, 2021. 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. Reinstating Your License. The officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to protect the officer from unlawful deadly force by the driver of the vehicle by means of the vehicle; and. A new year brings new laws in California. HB1071 seeks to allow any party to an action filed in a court in this state to petition the court to authorize a qualified facility dog or qualified therapy animal to be present with a witness who is testifying before the court. Also in response to the widespread electrical outages experienced during the catastrophic winter storm in February of 2021, senator Judith Zaffirini has introduced legislation which seeks to require the implementation of weatherization standards for electric utilities in Texas. Restrict anyone from riding a motorized scooter (gas or electric) on a roadway unless the posted speed limit is 30 mph or less (currently the limit is 35 mph or less). likely played a role in the crash. The parent(s) of a child who is involved in an alleged incident. Element JWID is undefined in URL. SB130 seeks to adopt an agreement among the States to elect the President by national popular vote. Similar to HB36 and HB219 (above), SB128 also seeks to remove Confederate Heroes Day from the list of official state holidays. HB1837 & SB2141 both seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in order address (and prevent) motorcycle profiling by law enforcement officers. The report must include: If passed, SB747 seeks to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in order to state that each law enforcement agency in the state shall adopt a policy prohibiting a peace officer of the agency from using a chemical device against a person younger than 18 years of age. If passed, HB2828 seeks to provide one-time cash payments (or credits) of $250, provided by state funds, to residential and commercial customers of municipally owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and retail electric providers in the ERCOT power region. If passed, HB502 would amend Section 504.010 of the Texas Transportation Code to authorize the department to collect a fee of $50 per year from drivers who do not wish to display a front license plate on their registered vehicle. These signs read Please Dont Drink and Drive followed by In Memory Of and the name(s) of the victim(s). While unlikely, if HB1359 (AKA the Texas Independence Referendum Act) is passed, the 11/02/2021 ballot would include the following nonbinding referendum question: Should the legislature of the State of Texas submit a plan for leaving the United States of America and establishing an independent republic?. Banish 30. If passed, the State of Texas (and each member state) shall conduct a statewide popular election for President and Vice President of the United States. Multi-Caliber .17 to .300 WBY. Emphasize the use of conflict de-escalation techniques; and. See our Carry of Firearms page for more info on this new law. Jan. 1, 2021 5:20 AM PT. Arnold Schwarzenegger before it becomes law. Violations of this Act (which are not remedied) would result in administrative penalties of not less than $25,000. 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. SB55 & HB1176, if passed, seek to modify Section 13.001 of Texas Election Code to reflect this change in law. Express its support for public and private efforts to eradicate anti-AAPI racism in all its forms. If passed, HB95 and SB72 would require each law enforcement agency in Texas to adopt a policy which prohibits a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle unless the peace officer discharges the firearm only when and to the degree the officer reasonably believes is immediately necessary to protect the officer or another person from the use of unlawful deadly force by an occupant of the vehicle by means other than by using the moving vehicle to strike any person.. All rights reserved. HB3248 states that adults over the age of 21 could use and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates, as well as cannabis paraphernalia. Each of the bills listed above seek to change this by amending Chapter 372 of the Texas Transportation Code. HB307 seeks to amend Section 481.111 of the Texas Health and Safety Code to expand on defenses to possession of certain consumable hemp products containing a controlled substance or marijuana. The bills further state that officers who violate this law may face civil actions (lawsuits) brought by the defendant in order to recover damages arising from said profiling (including attorneys fees and litigation costs), as well as injunctions against future violations of this law. If passed, HB2540 seeks to amend Section 547.605(c) of Texas Transportation Code to state that the owner or operator of a passenger car or light truck manufactured after 1967 may not modify the exhaust system (or a part of the system) in a manner that the owner or operator knows or should know will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of the vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the vehicle.. Is not required to apprehend the person suspected of committing an offense. LANSING - Over 73,000 people across Michigan whose driver's licenses were suspended for certain infractions can get back on the road as a new law takes effect Friday. Both HB1949 & HB1956 seek to amend Section 2056 of Texas Government Code in order to require the Texas state climatologist to provide to the Legislative Budget Board (for use in the strategic planning of a state agency) a report on projected changes in weather (including adverse impacts), water availability, and climate variability across the state. Some of the main duties of this office will be to: HB2302, if passed, would make it a Class A misdemeanor for a peace officer in this state to intentionally or knowingly make a false statement in an incident report regarding the commission or investigation of a criminal offense. The person entering into the settlement agreement on behalf of the minor must complete an affidavit or verified statement that attests that to the best of the persons knowledge, the minor will be fully compensated by the settlement, or that there is no practical way to obtain additional amounts from the party entering into the settlement agreement with the minor. If passed, both HB359 & SB1935 seek to amend Subchapter C, Chapter 1952 of Texas Insurance Code in order to remove this prerequisite. The person to be arrested or attempting to escape after arrest possesses a deadly weapon; and. HB2434 goes a bit further, requiring that board members (as well as the CEO) must live and work in the state.. If passed, HB1955 seeks to amend Section 9.51 of Texas Penal Code to state that a peace officer is only justified in using deadly force against another when and to the degree the peace officer reasonably believes the deadly force is immediately necessary to make an arrest (or to prevent escape after arrest) if: HB1757 seeks to add additional rules relating to the recording of a peace officers performance of official duties and interactions with the public. If passed, SB1345 seeks to give individual counties in Texas the choice of whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana by local election. If passed, the bills would effectively disallow electric providers in the state from offering contracts for residential service at variable rates, and instead require companies to offer service under a fixed-price contract. Material: Titanium. Dan Patrick announced that he will be introducing a bill known as the Star Spangled Banner Protection Act (SB4). SB4 seeks to amend Subtitle F, Title 10 of Texas Government Code in order to add a section titled Agreements With Professional Sports Teams. If passed, the bill would prohibit governmental entities from entering into agreements with professional sports teams that requires a financial commitment by this state or any governmental entity unless the agreement includes: If passed, HB1758 seeks to amend Chapter 423 of Texas Government Code in order to make it a Class A misdemeanor to operate an unmanned aircraft that is equipped with a chemical dispensing device, an explosive weapon, an improvised explosive device, or a firearm.. About 330,000 Hoosiers had an active driver's license suspension in 2019, according to Chris Daniels of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council. If passed, both HCR35 & SCR21 seek to designate March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a period of ten (10) years in order to provide an opportunity to educate the public about the field of histotechnology and to give recognition to the vital contributions of histologists.. As of January 2021, this agreement has been adopted by fifteen (15) states and the District of Columbia. If passed, HB371 seeks to amend Section 662.003(b) of the Texas Government Code (a list of official Texas state holidays) to add the day after the Super Bowl as an official state holiday. While these bills are similar to each other in many ways, there are key differences between each of themincluding how the tax proceeds would be allocated. The amount of force exceeds that which is reasonable under the circumstances; and. The bill would also disallow toll project entities from amending financial (or other) agreements in a manner that would extend said payoff date. The bill would also 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. If passed, HB3325 & SB1945 both seek to amend several sections of Texas Transportation Code (as well as portions of Texas Business & Commerce Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, Education Code, Family Code, Government Code, Insurance Code, and Occupations Code) in order to replace the word accident (when used to describe a motor vehicle collision) with the word crash.. 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. This fee (which increases to $50 in some cases) does not apply to a suit filed by any governmental entity or to a suit for delinquent taxes. The only way to compel an insurance company to reveal their drivers policy limits is by filing an actual lawsuit. If passed, the bill would: The bill also seeks to allow counties and municipalities to further restrict the speed at which a person may operate a motor-assisted scooter, the locations a person may operate a motor-assisted scooter, locations a person may park a scooter, a minimum age requirement, higher civil and criminal penalties for traffic law violations, as well as the requirement that riders wear a safety helmet. She received a two-year partially probated suspension, effective Feb. 15, in connection with a case where she accepted $1,200 . Texas blue laws currently state that alcohol retailers may not sell wine or vinous liquor containing more than 17 percent alcohol by volume on Sundays. Rudolph W. Giuliani, a former top federal prosecutor, New York City mayor and lawyer to a president, had his law license suspended after a New York court ruled on Thursday that he . Many have argued that reality TV shows like Live PD and Cops may encourage some law enforcement officers to use excessive force. Excerpt from the bill: Uniquely situated amid rugged mountains and below the spectacular West Texas sky, Fort Davis is beloved by residents and visitors alike, and it has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the Lone Star States top destinations.. The bill also states that it is an affirmative defense to prosecution if: If approved, this act will take effect on 09/01/2021. Requiring that a vehicle be repaired with a part or product on the basis that its the least expensive part or product available. SB435 & HB2271 both seek to amend Subchapter C, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code in order to add a section on Texas Pandemic Response Plan.. Box 15999 Documentation, replacement parts, and tools; and. HB205, if passed, seeks to modify Chapter 2151 of the Texas Occupations Code in order to require that amusement ride operators be trained in the proper use and operation of the ride, and to be at least 16 years of age. The amount actually paid for the medical or health care services. HB1980 also seeks to outlaw nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements which prohibit an employee from disclosing to any person, including during any related investigation, prosecution, legal proceeding, or dispute resolution, facts surrounding any sexual assault or sexual harassment committed by an employee of the employer or at the employees place of employment, including the identity of the alleged offender. If passed, HB928 would define the term catfish as any species of the scientific family Ictaluridae. The term does not include any species of the scientific genus Pangasius, family Claridae or family Siluridae, including Swai fish (fish similar to catfish). 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.. Reinstatement fees in Massachusetts range from $100 up to $1,200, holders of a driver's license and $100 up to $1,200 for holders of a junior operators license. Each of the bills listed above seek to allow casino gambling in parts of southern Texas (within 200 miles of the Gulf of Mexico). SB70 seeks to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to add a section titled Use of Force Reporting.. The amount paid, the amount that would have been paid, or the amount likely to be paid for the medical or health care services by a health benefit plan, workers compensation insurance, an employer-provided plan, Medicaid, Medicare, or another similar source available. Similarly, HB3918 seeks to require that all motor vehicle mufflers not emit a sound of more than 95 decibels, measured 20 inches from the tailpipe, while the vehicle is operating in neutral between 3,000 and 5,000 RPM. Similar to SJR13 (above), SJR30 and HJR78 both propose a constitutional amendment which would authorize a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round (rather than switching back and forth). Currently, such hospital liens may not exceed: If passed, HB2064 would also add that such hospital liens may not exceed the amount awarded by the trier of fact for the services provided to the injured individual by the hospital, less the pro rata share of attorneys fees and expenses the injured individual incurred in pursuing the claim..
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