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SENATE JOURNAL EIGHTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE — REGULAR SESSION AUSTIN, TEXAS PROCEEDINGS TWENTY-NINTH DAY (Wednesday, March 27, 2019) The Senate met at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President. The roll was called and the following Senators were present:iiAlvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Mene ´ndez, Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodrı ´guez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor, Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini. The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present. The Reverend David Hardage, Baptist General Convention of Texas, offered the invocation as follows: Dear God, this morning we pause at the beginning of this gathering to acknowledge our need for wisdom, discernment, and encouragement. Thank You for Your provision. Collectively, we also express our gratitude for life and liberty. In the midst of the great diversity of this assembly and across this great state, we pray for a spirit of unity and harmony. It is our desire to use our gifts and talents, through this legislative process, to make Texas an even better place to live and to work. We seek divine guidance to that end. We pray today for clarity of thought and speech. We do desire to think rightly, speak well, and act appropriately in all our settings this day. You are good and we are grateful. These things we humbly pray today. Amen. Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed. The motion prevailed without objection. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE HOUSE CHAMBER Austin, Texas Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 1 The Honorable President of the Senate Senate Chamber Austin, Texas

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SENATE JOURNALEIGHTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE — REGULAR SESSION

AUSTIN, TEXAS

PROCEEDINGS

TWENTY-NINTH DAY(Wednesday, March 27, 2019)

The Senate met at 11:00 a.m. pursuant to adjournment and was called to order bythe President.

The roll was called and the following Senators were present:iiAlvarado,Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores, Hall,Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menendez, Miles,Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodrıguez, Schwertner, Seliger, Taylor,Watson, West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

The President announced that a quorum of the Senate was present.

The Reverend David Hardage, Baptist General Convention of Texas, offered theinvocation as follows:

Dear God, this morning we pause at the beginning of this gathering toacknowledge our need for wisdom, discernment, and encouragement.Thank You for Your provision. Collectively, we also express our gratitudefor life and liberty. In the midst of the great diversity of this assembly andacross this great state, we pray for a spirit of unity and harmony. It is ourdesire to use our gifts and talents, through this legislative process, to makeTexas an even better place to live and to work. We seek divine guidance tothat end. We pray today for clarity of thought and speech. We do desire tothink rightly, speak well, and act appropriately in all our settings this day.You are good and we are grateful. These things we humbly pray today.Amen.

Senator Whitmire moved that the reading of the Journal of the proceedings of theprevious day be dispensed with and the Journal be approved as printed.

The motion prevailed without objection.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

HOUSE CHAMBERAustin, Texas

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 1

The Honorable President of the SenateSenate ChamberAustin, Texas

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Mr. President:

I am directed by the house to inform the senate that the house has taken the followingaction:

THE HOUSE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

HB 76 HubertyRelating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athleticactivities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.

HB 123 WhiteRelating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth or homelesschildren or youth.

HB 155 CanalesRelating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jailfelony facility.

HB 165 BernalRelating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled inspecial education programs.

HB 337 LarsonRelating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.

HB 364 TinderholtRelating to required alcohol monitoring and ignition interlock devices ordered by acourt and a central database of those orders; creating a criminal offense.

HB 659 WhiteRelating to the collection of information regarding the parental status of inmates of theTexas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1218 KlickRelating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistanceprogram.

HB 1389 Thompson, SenfroniaRelating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudicationcommunity supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

SCR 56 Whitmire Sponsor: MoodyGranting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during theperiod beginning on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, and ending on Monday, April 1,2019.

Respectfully,

/s/Robert Haney, Chief ClerkHouse of Representatives

PHYSICIAN OF THE DAY

Senator Alvarado was recognized and presented Dr. Rosanne Popp of Houston asthe Physician of the Day.

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The Senate welcomed Dr. Popp and thanked her for her participation in thePhysician of the Day program sponsored by the Texas Academy of FamilyPhysicians.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Baptist GeneralConvention of Texas delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Nichols was recognized and introduced to the Senate professional soccerplayer Clint Dempsey and his family.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The following Message from the Governor was read and was referred to theCommittee on Nominations:

March 26, 2019Austin, Texas

TO THE SENATE OF THE EIGHTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, REGULARSESSION:

I ask the advice, consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to thefollowing appointments:

To be members of the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles forterms to expire as indicated:

To Expire February 1, 2021:Shelley P. WashburnHouston, Texas(replacing Catherine W. "Kate" Hardy of Trophy Club who resigned)

To Expire February 1, 2025:Charles E. BacarisseHouston, Texas(replacing Robert S. "Barney" Barnwell, III of Magnolia whose term expired)

Tammy M. McRaeConroe, Texas(replacing Luanne Caraway of Kyle whose term expired)

Laura "Stacey" GillmanWimbishHouston, Texas(replacing Raymond Palacios, Jr. of El Paso whose term expired)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Greg AbbottGovernor

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GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Birdwell, joined by Senator Powell, was recognized and introduced tothe Senate a City of Burleson delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Menendez was recognized and introduced to the Senate students fromPat Neff Middle School, San Antonio, accompanied by teacher, Kristin Bunjes.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Flores was recognized and introduced to the Senate a Real Countydelegation:iiBella A. Rubio, Bobby Jack Rushing, Ramon Ybarra, Jerry Wayne Bates,Melissa Bates, Mark Martinez, Domingo Tobar, Juan Gomez, Debbie Pike, PatsyRuiz, D ’Ann Green, Anita Shackelford, Vicki Crispin, and Sarah Morales.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

(Senator Johnson in Chair)

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Nichols was recognized and introduced to the Senate a U.S. ForestService and Texas A&M Forest Service delegation including Smokey Bear.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

SENATE RESOLUTION 480

Senator Bettencourt offered the following resolution:

SR 480, Recognizing the Fightin ’Texas Aggie Band on the occasion of its 125thanniversary.

BETTENCOURTFLORES

The resolution was read and was adopted without objection.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Bettencourt, joined by Senator Flores, was recognized and introduced tothe Senate a Fightin ’Texas Aggie Band delegation:iiDirector Tim Rhea, Texas AggieBand Association President Harvey Schulz, Assistant Vice Chancellor John Otto, andCombined Band Commander Caleb Brown.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Buckingham was recognized and introduced to the Senaterepresentatives of the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

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GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Zaffirini, joined by Senator Perry, was recognized and introduced to theSenate a Texas Rural Water Association delegation including Kent Watson, BrianMacmanus, and Lara Zent.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

RESOLUTIONS SIGNED

The Presiding Officer announced the signing of the following enrolledresolutions in the presence of the Senate:

HCRi53, HCRi67, HCRi127, HCRi129, HCRi130, HCRi132, HCRi142.

(President in Chair)

SENATE RESOLUTION 488

Senator Hinojosa offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, On March 29, 2014, Vietnam Veterans Day, citizens, veterans, andTexas leaders gathered on the Capitol grounds for the dedication of the Texas CapitolVietnam Veterans Monument; and

WHEREAS, The monument stands as a permanent tribute to the service andsacrifice of the thousands of Texans who took part in the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, More than 3,400 brave Texans made the ultimate sacrifice in thewar, and more than 100 Texans remain Missing In Action; 17 Texans earned theCongressional Medal of Honor for their distinguished service during the conflict; and

WHEREAS, The construction of the monument was made possible by thepassage of House Concurrent Resolution 36 during the 79th Legislative Session andthe support of over 600 donors and legislative leaders in both houses of the TexasLegislature, and the project was completed by the Texas Capitol Vietnam VeteransMonument Committee; and

WHEREAS, The monument sits in the dappled shade of the Capitol ’s northeastlawn, where visitors can reflect on and honor every Texan who courageously servedduring one of the longest wars in American history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, herebycommend all who contributed to the planning and dedication of the Texas CapitolVietnam Veterans Monument and pay tribute to the sons and daughters of Texas whoserved in the Vietnam War; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of thefifth anniversary of the monument.

HINOJOSACAMPBELL

SRi488 was read and was adopted by a rising vote of the Senate

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Senator Hinojosa, joined by Senators Campbell, Menendez, Nelson, Lucio,Fallon, Bettencourt, Whitmire, and Schwertner, acknowledged those who contributedto the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument and all Vietnam veterans and theirfamilies.

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SENATE RESOLUTION 470

Senator Paxton offered the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Residents from Collin County are gathering in Austin on March 26and 27, 2019, to celebrate Collin County Days at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, A thriving area in the heart of North Texas, Collin County is one ofthe largest and fastest-growing counties in the state, and it is now home to anestimated 980,000 residents; and

WHEREAS, Plano is the county ’s largest city and the location of six Fortune1000 companies; McKinney, the county seat, along with Allen, Frisco, Wylie,Richardson, Murphy, Prosper, Fairview, Celina, Lucas, Parker, Anna, Melissa,Farmersville, Lavon, Blue Ridge, and numerous small towns make up much of therest of the county and together are recognized for their charming blend of country andcosmopolitan qualities; and

WHEREAS, Collin County ’s economy remains strong and vibrant thanks tohighly skilled workers who make the county a leader in job growth; more than 90percent of its workforce over the age of 25 hold a high school diploma and about halfhave earned at least a bachelor ’s degree; the county also boasts an excellent publiceducation system, and Forbes magazine in 2016 ranked the schools in Collin Countycollectively as among the best in the entire country; and

WHEREAS, Collin County offers attractive scenery and excellent recreationalopportunities, and its inviting, friendly residents are welcoming to individuals,families, and businesses; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of this notable North Texas county are working topreserve the best of their past even as they look forward to a bright and promisingfuture, and they are sure to figure prominently in the growth and prosperity of theLone Star State in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby recognizeMarch 26 and 27, 2019, as Collin County Days at the State Capitol and extend to thevisiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay inAustin.

PAXTONFALLON

SRi470 was read and was adopted without objection.

GUESTS PRESENTED

Senator Paxton, joined by Senator Fallon, was recognized and introduced to theSenate a Collin County Days delegation.

The Senate welcomed its guests.

INTRODUCTION OFBILLS AND RESOLUTIONS POSTPONED

The President announced that the introduction of bills and resolutions on firstreading would be postponed until the end of today ’s session.

There was no objection.

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SESSION TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

The President announced the time had arrived to consider executiveappointments to agencies, boards, and commissions. Notice of submission of thesenames for consideration was given yesterday by Senator Buckingham.

Senator Buckingham moved confirmation of the nominees reported yesterday bythe Committee on Nominations.

The President asked if there were requests to sever nominees.

There were no requests offered.

NOMINEES CONFIRMED

The following nominees, as reported by the Committee on Nominations, wereconfirmed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

Members, Board of Directors, Angelina and Neches River Authority:iiPatricia E.Dickey, Houston County; Donnie Ray Kee, Angelina County; Virginia M. Lymbery,Angelina County.

Member, Board, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:iiJohn Marshall Prewitt,Harris County.

Members, Board of Directors, Coastal Water Authority:iiThomas Allan Reiser,Harris County; Jon M. Sjolander, Liberty County; Douglas E. Walker, ChambersCounty.

District Attorney, 355th Judicial District, Hood County:iiTimothy Ryan Sinclair,Hood County.

Members, Finance Commission of Texas: William M. Lucas, Shelby County;George Clifford McCauley, Bexar County; Vincent Edward Puente, Tarrant County.

Presiding Officer, Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority:iiRobertWeldon Brady, Grayson County.

Presiding Officer, Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority:iiSamuelDeanda, Hidalgo County.

Commissioner, Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision:iiBrodieVess Burks, Travis County.

Members, Board of Directors, Lavaca-Navidad River Authority:iiJerry LynnAdelman, Jackson County; Michelle Louise Bubela, Jackson County; Terri LynnGreen Parker, Jackson County.

Member, Board of Directors, Lower Colorado River Authority:iiNancy LouEckert Yeary, Burnet County.

Members, Board of Directors, Lower Neches Valley Authority:iiKal AnthonyKincaid, Jefferson County; Clint Andrew Mitchell, Jefferson County; William DaleVoigtman, Hardin County.

Member, Board of Regents, Midwestern State University:iiGuy A. Fidelie,Wichita County.

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Presiding Officer, North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority:iiLinda RyanThomas, Gregg County.

Members, Parks and Wildlife Commission:iiArch Hartwell Aplin, BrazoriaCounty; Oliver J. Bell, Montgomery County.

Members, Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board:iiJudy Helen Trevino, BexarCounty; Javier Villalobos, Hidalgo County.

Members, Board of Directors, Sabine River Authority of Texas:iiThomas NeilBeall, Sabine County; Jeffrey D. Jacobs, Kaufman County; Andrew Levi Mills,Sabine County; Janie Lou Walenta, Wood County.

Members, Board of Directors, San Jacinto River Authority:ii Charles EdwardBoulware, Montgomery County; Kaaren Cambio, Harris County; Brenda ElaineMorris Cooper, Montgomery County; Mark Fredrick Micheletti, Harris County.

Members, State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee:iiGregoryScott Davidson, Travis County; Alicia Gray Key Ellison, Hays County; TabathaCharlene Vasquez, Travis County.

Members, Texas Board of Architectural Examiners:iiDebra J. Dockery, BexarCounty; Rosa Graciela Salazar, Lubbock County; Joyce Jannelle Smith, BurnetCounty; Fernando Trevino, Bexar County.

Members, Texas Medical Board:iiLinda Garza Molina, Bexar County; ManuelMauricio Quinones, Bexar County; David Gordon Vanderweide, Galveston County.

Member, Board of Regents, Texas Southern University:iiHasan Mack, TravisCounty.

Member, Board of Regents, University of Houston System:iiJack B. Moore,Harris County.

Member, Board of Regents, University of North Texas System:iiMilton B. Lee,Bexar County.

CONCLUSION OF MORNING CALL

The President at 12:19 p.m. announced the conclusion of morning call.

SENATE BILL 612 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Hall and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi612 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 612, Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of RiskManagement.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

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SENATE BILL 612 ON THIRD READING

Senator Hall moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiringbills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi612 be placed on itsthird reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 614 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Nichols and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi614 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 614, Relating to the continuation and functions of the FinanceCommission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department ofSavings and Mortgage Lending, to the training requirements applicable to theagencies overseen by the Finance Commission of Texas, and to the regulation ofcertain financial institutions and businesses.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 614 ON THIRD READING

Senator Nichols moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi614 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 559 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Miles and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi559 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 559, Relating to patient records regarding maternal death.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

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COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 559 ON THIRD READING

Senator Miles moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiringbills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi559 be placed onits third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 999 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Campbell and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SB 999 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 999, Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer ’sdisease and related disorders.

The bill was read second time.

Senator Campbell offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 1

Amend SB 999 (senate committee printing) as follows:(1)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 99.001(b), Health and Safety

Code (page 1, line 31), strike "best practices and".(2)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, immediately after added Section 99.001, Health

and Safety Code (page 1, between lines 43 and 44), insert the following:(c)iiThe department shall develop the strategies described by Subsection (b)(1) in

consultation with physicians and other health care providers licensed in this state whohave clinical training and experience in caring for persons with Alzheimer ’s disease orrelated disorders.

(3)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, in added Section 99.002(a)(5), Health and SafetyCode (page 1, line 55), strike "health care providers who provide services to" andsubstitute "physicians and health care providers licensed in this state who haveclinical training and experience in caring for".

(4)iiIn SECTION 1 of the bill, immediately after added Section 99.005, Healthand Safety Code (page 2, between lines 17 and 18), insert the following:

Sec.i99.006.iiNO CAUSE OF ACTION, DUTY, STANDARD OF CARE, ORLIABILITY CREATED. Notwithstanding any other law, Section 99.001, includingthe use of or failure to use any information or materials developed or disseminatedunder that section, does not create a civil, criminal, or administrative cause of actionor liability or create a standard of care, obligation, or duty that provides a basis for acause of action.

The amendment to SB 999 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 1.

SB 999 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

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All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 999 ON THIRD READING

Senator Campbell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi999 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 530 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Birdwell and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi530 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 530, Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed forviolations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies ofwater.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 530 ON THIRD READING

Senator Birdwell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi530 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 955 ON SECOND READING

Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take upfor consideration SBi955 at this time on its second reading:

SB 955, Relating to the matters that a taxing unit is entitled to challenge beforean appraisal review board.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Johnson asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" on suspension of theregular order of business.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossmentexcept as follows:

Nays:iiJohnson.

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SENATE BILL 955 ON THIRD READING

Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi955 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi30, Naysi1.

Nays:iiJohnson.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi30,Naysi1. (Same as previous roll call)

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 935 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Hancock and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi935 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 935, Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilitiesunder the workers ’compensation system.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 935 ON THIRD READING

Senator Hancock moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi935 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 726 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Zaffirini and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi726 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 726, Relating to investments by state banks to promote communitydevelopment.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 726 ON THIRD READING

Senator Zaffirini moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi726 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

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The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 194 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Perry and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi194 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 194, Relating to the creation of the offense of indecent assault, to judicialprotection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed inrelation to that offense.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 194 ON THIRD READING

Senator Perry moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiringbills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi194 be placed on itsthird reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 20 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Huffman and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 20 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 20, Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and otherconsequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses andto orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses;regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses,including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees;increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

The bill was read second time.

Senator Huffman offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 1

Amend CSSB 20 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 5.01 of the bill, bystriking added Section 411.0728(b-3), Government Code (page 14, lines 7 through18), and substituting the following:

(b-3)iiA person convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication communitysupervision for more than one offense described by Subsection (a)(1) that the personcommitted solely as a victim of an offense under Section 20A.02, 20A.03, or 43.05,

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Penal Code, may file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal historyrecord information under this section with respect to each offense, and may requestconsolidation of those petitions, in a district court in the county where the person wasmost recently convicted or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision asdescribed by this subsection. On receipt of a request for consolidation, the court shallconsolidate the petitions and exercise jurisdiction over the petitions, regardless of thecounty in which the offenses described by Subsection (a)(1) occurred. For eachoffense that is the subject of a consolidated petition and that occurred in a countyother than the county in which the court consolidating the petitions is located, theclerk of the court, in addition to the clerk ’s duties under Subsection (b-2), shallpromptly serve a copy of the consolidated petition and any supporting documentrelated to the applicable offense on the appropriate office of the attorney representingthe state on behalf of the other county. Each attorney representing the state whoreceives a copy of a consolidated petition under this subsection may file a response tothe petition in accordance with Subsection (b-2).

The amendment to CSSB 20 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 1.

Senator Huffman offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 2

Amend CSSB 20 (senate committee printing) as follows:(1)iiStrike SECTION 6.05 of the bill (page 16, lines 8 through 18).(2)iiStrike SECTION 6.14(b) of the bill (page 17, lines 25 through 26) and

substitute the following:(b)iiSection 455.161, Occupations Code, as added by this article, takes effect

January 1, 2020.(3)iiRenumber the remaining SECTIONS of ARTICLE 6 of the bill accordingly.(4)iiStrike ARTICLE 7 of the bill (page 17, line 27 through page 18, line 36) and

renumber the subsequent ARTICLES of the bill accordingly.

The amendment to CSSB 20 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 2.

CSSB 20 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 20 ON THIRD READING

Senator Huffman moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi20 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

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SENATE BILL 72 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Nelson and by unanimous consent, the regular order of

business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi72 at this time on its

second reading:

CSSB 72, Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking

prevention coordinating council.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce

vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTE

SENATE BILL 72 ON THIRD READING

Senator Nelson moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule

requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi72 be

placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,

Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 306 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Watson and by unanimous consent, the regular order of

business was suspended to take up for consideration SBi306 at this time on its second

reading:

SB 306, Relating to the release by a peace officer of certain individuals suspected

of the offense of public intoxication.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce

vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 306 ON THIRD READING

Senator Watson moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule

requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi306 be

placed on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,

Naysi0.

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(Senator Schwertner in Chair)

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 345 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Creighton and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi345 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 345, Relating to the use of land in the William Goodrich Jones StateForest.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 345 ON THIRD READING

Senator Creighton moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi345 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 934 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Hancock and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi934 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 934, Relating to judicial review of certain workers ’compensation disputes.The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva voce

vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 934 ON THIRD READING

Senator Hancock moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi934 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 956 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, the regular orderof business was suspended to take up for consideration SBi956 at this time on itssecond reading:

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SB 956, Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll and relatedappraisal records.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 956 ON THIRD READING

Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi956 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 533 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Birdwell and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi533 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 533, Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced fromcertain inactive wells.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

SENATE BILL 533 ON THIRD READING

Senator Birdwell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi533 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

(President in Chair)

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 1363 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Nichols and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSB 1363 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 1363, Relating to highway maintenance or construction vehicles andcertain service vehicles.

The bill was read second time.

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Senator Rodrıguez offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 1

Amend CSSB 1363 (senate committee printing) in SECTION 1 of the bill asfollows:

(1)iiIn amended Section 545.157(a)(3), Transportation Code (page 1, line 37),strike "and".

(2)iiIn amended Section 545.157(a)(4), Transportation Code (page 1, line 41),between "547.105" and the period, insert the following:; and

(5)iia stationary vehicle used exclusively to transport municipal solid waste,as defined by Section 361.003, Health and Safety Code, or recyclable material, asdefined by Section 361.421, Health and Safety Code, while being operated inconnection with the removal or transportation of municipal solid waste or recyclablematerial from a location adjacent to the highway

The amendment to CSSB 1363 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 1.

CSSB 1363 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 1363 ON THIRD READING

Senator Nichols moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi1363 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

(Senator Creighton in Chair)

SENATE BILL 124 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator West and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi124 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 124, Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids orproposals for competitive bidding.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

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SENATE BILL 124 ON THIRD READING

Senator West moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiringbills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi124 be placed on itsthird reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

(President Pro Tempore Watson in Chair)

(President in Chair)

SENATE BILL 923 ON SECOND READING

Senator Huffman moved to suspend the regular order of business to take up forconsideration SBi923 at this time on its second reading:

SB 923, Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed onthe premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Buckingham and Whitmire asked to be recorded as voting "Nay" onsuspension of the regular order of business.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossmentexcept as follows:

Nays:iiBuckingham, Whitmire.

SENATE BILL 923 ON THIRD READING

Senator Huffman moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi923 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi29, Naysi2.

Yeas:iiAlvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Campbell, Creighton, Fallon, Flores,Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson, Kolkhorst, Lucio, Menendez,Miles, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Powell, Rodrıguez, Schwertner, Seliger,Taylor, Watson, West, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiBuckingham, Whitmire.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi29,Naysi2.ii(Same as previous roll call)

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 670 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Buckingham and by unanimous consent, the regular orderof business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi670 at this time on itssecond reading:

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CSSB 670, Relating to Medicaid telemedicine and telehealth services.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 670 ON THIRD READING

Senator Buckingham moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi670 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 702 ON SECOND READING

Senator Bettencourt moved to suspend the regular order of business to take upfor consideration SBi702 at this time on its second reading:

SB 702, Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbyingactivities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi26, Naysi5.

Yeas:iiAlvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton,Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio,Menendez, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Taylor, Watson, West,Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiJohnson, Miles, Powell, Rodrıguez, Seliger.

The bill was read second time.

Senator Bettencourt offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 1

Amend SB 702 (Senate committee printing) in SECTION 1 of the bill, in addedSection 140.012(e), Local Government Code (page 2, line 11), by striking "asearchable" and substituting "an easily searchable".

The amendment to SB 702 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 1.

Senator Lucio offered the following amendment to the bill:

Floor Amendment No. 2

Amend SB 702 (Senate committee printing) in SECTION 1 of the bill, in addedSection 140.012, Local Government Code (page 2, between lines 23 and 24), byadding the following:

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(g)iiThis section does not apply to an officer or employee of a politicalsubdivision or entity described by Subsection (a) who appears before a legislativecommittee at the written request of the committee or a member of the legislature anddoes not take a position on any legislation.

The amendment to SB 702 was read and was adopted by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the adoption of FloorAmendment No. 2.

SB 702 as amended was passed to engrossment by a viva voce vote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossmentexcept as follows:

Nays:iiJohnson, Miles, Powell, Rodrıguez, Seliger.

SENATE BILL 702 ON THIRD READING

Senator Bettencourt moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi702 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi26, Naysi5.

Yeas:iiAlvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton,Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio,Menendez, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Schwertner, Taylor, Watson, West,Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiJohnson, Miles, Powell, Rodrıguez, Seliger.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi27,Naysi4.

Yeas:iiAlvarado, Bettencourt, Birdwell, Buckingham, Campbell, Creighton,Fallon, Flores, Hall, Hancock, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, Kolkhorst, Lucio,Menendez, Nelson, Nichols, Paxton, Perry, Rodrıguez, Schwertner, Taylor, Watson,West, Whitmire, Zaffirini.

Nays:iiJohnson, Miles, Powell, Seliger.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 198 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Schwertner and by unanimous consent, the regular orderof business was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi198 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 198, Relating to payment for the use of a highway toll project.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

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COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 198 ON THIRD READING

Senator Schwertner moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi198 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

(Senator Hancock in Chair)

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 1134 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Watson and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration CSSBi1134 at this time on itssecond reading:

CSSB 1134, Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road734 in Austin as the Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Memorial Parkway.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

COMMITTEEiiSUBSTITUTESENATE BILL 1134 ON THIRD READING

Senator Watson moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that CSSBi1134 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

SENATE BILL 450 ON SECOND READING

On motion of Senator Powell and by unanimous consent, the regular order ofbusiness was suspended to take up for consideration SBi450 at this time on its secondreading:

SB 450, Relating to the deadline for certain economic development corporationsto file a certain report with the comptroller.

The bill was read second time and was passed to engrossment by a viva vocevote.

All Members are deemed to have voted "Yea" on the passage to engrossment.

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SENATE BILL 450 ON THIRD READING

Senator Powell moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rulerequiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SBi450 beplaced on its third reading and final passage.

The motion prevailed by the following vote:iiYeasi31, Naysi0.

The bill was read third time and was passed by the following vote:iiYeasi31,Naysi0.

(President in Chair)

SENATE RULE 7.07(b) SUSPENDED(Permission to Introduce)(Motions In Writing)

On motion of Senator Powell, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended for SCRi53.

On motion of Senator Menendez, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSCRi54.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSCRi57.

On motion of Senator Lucio, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended for SJRi79.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSJRi80.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2444.

On motion of Senator Rodrıguez, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2447.

On motion of Senator Perry, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended for SBi2448.

On motion of Senator Lucio, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended for SBi2451.

On motion of Senator Lucio, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended for SBi2452.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2468.

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2480.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2485.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2486.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2487.

On motion of Senator Creighton, Senate Rule 7.07(b) was suspended forSBi2488.

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The Motions In Writing were read and prevailed without objection.

SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED(Consideration of Bills in Committees)

(Motion In Writing)

Senator Hughes submitted the following Motion In Writing:

Mr. President:

I move to suspend Senate Rule 11.13 so that committees may meet during the readingand referral of bills.

HUGHES

The Motion In Writing was read and prevailed without objection.

SENATE RULES SUSPENDED(Posting Rules)

On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee onProperty Tax might meet tomorrow in Room E1.028.

SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED(Consideration of Bills in Committees)

On motion of Senator Bettencourt and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.13was suspended to grant the Committee on Property Tax permission to meet while theSenate was meeting tomorrow.

SENATE RULE 11.13 SUSPENDED(Consideration of Bills in Committees)

On motion of Senator Huffman and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.13was suspended to grant the Committee on State Affairs permission to meet while theSenate was meeting today.

SENATE RULES SUSPENDED(Posting Rules)

On motion of Senator Huffman and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a)and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on State Affairsmight meet and consider SB 9 today.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

On motion of Senator Whitmire and by unanimous consent, the Senate at3:29ip.m. agreed to adjourn, in memory of Peter Herrera and Jonathan J. Dunbar,upon completion of the introduction of bills and resolutions on first reading, until2:00ip.m. Monday, April 1, 2019.

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FIRST READING

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read first time, and referredto the committees indicated:

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SB 2041 by BuckinghamRelating to the terms and election of the members of the board of directors of the ElmCreek Watershed Authority.To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

SB 2444 by CreightonRelating to eligibility of surplus lines insurers to provide windstorm and hailcoverage.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SB 2445 by WestRelating to the creation of the New Park Municipal Management District; providingauthority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2446 by WestRelating to the creation of the SoGood Cedars Municipal Management District;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees,and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2447 by RodrıguezRelating to certain rental assistance and other projects financed by private activitybonds.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2448 by PerryRelating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation programby the Lubbock County Hospital District.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2449 by TaylorRelating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 568;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2450 by TaylorRelating to the powers and duties of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility DistrictNo. 43; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2451 by LucioRelating to the administration, powers, and duties of self-liquidating navigationdistricts.To Committee on Transportation.

SB 2452 by Lucio, Hinojosa, PerryRelating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financialassistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

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SB 2453 by NicholsRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.178; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2455 by BuckinghamRelating to the territory and board of directors of the Bell County Water Control andImprovement District No. 1.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2456 by PowellRelating to the powers and duties of the Karis Municipal Management District ofTarrant County; changing the territory of the district; providing a civil penalty;providing authority to issue bonds.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2457 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.175; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2458 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Wood Trace Municipal Utility District No. 4 ofMontgomery County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providingauthority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2459 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Wood Trace Management District of MontgomeryCounty, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to imposeassessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2460 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Wood Trace Water Control and Improvement District ofMontgomery County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providingauthority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2461 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 1;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees,and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

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SB 2462 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.161; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2463 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.162; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2464 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.163; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2465 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.166; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2466 by CreightonRelating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No.174; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2467 by CreightonRelating to the board of directors and powers and duties of the East MontgomeryCounty Municipal Utility District No. 12; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2468 by CreightonRelating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemptionfrom ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.To Committee on Property Tax.

SB 2469 by TaylorRelating to the creation of the Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 76;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

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SB 2470 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County,Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments,fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2471 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Orchard Management District No. 1; providingauthority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2472 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Water Control and ImprovementDistrict of Harris County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees,and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2473 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 34;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2474 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 569;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2475 by KolkhorstRelating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No.380; providing authority to issue bonds.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2476 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Waller County Water Control and Improvement DistrictNo. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issuebonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2477 by KolkhorstRelating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No.377; providing authority to issue bonds.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2478 by KolkhorstRelating to the powers and duties of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No.378; providing authority to issue bonds.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

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SB 2479 by KolkhorstRelating to the creation of the Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 35;granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds;providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2480 by KolkhorstRelating to the establishment of the Medicaid Waiver Renewal Legislative OversightCommittee.To Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 2481 by NicholsRelating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal UtilityDistrict No. 164; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose atax.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2482 by NicholsRelating to the creation of Tarkington Management District No. 1 of Liberty County;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees,or taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2483 by NicholsRelating to the creation of Plum Creek Management District No. 1 of Liberty County;providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees,or taxes.To Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.

SB 2485 by CreightonRelating to the regulation by a political subdivision of certain employment benefits.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 2486 by CreightonRelating to the regulation by a political subdivision of terms of employment relatingto scheduling practices.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 2487 by CreightonRelating to the regulation by a political subdivision of employment leave policies.To Committee on State Affairs.

SB 2488 by CreightonRelating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certainregulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider anemployment applicant ’s or employee ’s criminal history record information.To Committee on State Affairs.

SCR 53 by PowellUrging Congress to pass the Recovering America ’s Wildlife Act.To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

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SCR 54 by MenendezOpposing the allocation of any state or federal money toward the construction of aborder wall.To Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.

SCR 57 by KolkhorstRequesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee onstate health care coverage.To Committee on Business and Commerce.

SJR 79 by Lucio, Hinojosa, PerryProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional generalobligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financialassistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.To Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

SJR 80 by CreightonProposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the localoption residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a politicalsubdivision.To Committee on Property Tax.

HOUSE BILLS ON FIRST READING

The following bills received from the House were read first time and referred tothe committees indicated:

HB 41 to Committee on Business and Commerce.HB 81 to Committee on Business and Commerce.HB 92 to Committee on Education.HB 109 to Committee on Education.HB 111 to Committee on Education.HB 125 to Committee on Business and Commerce.HB 234 to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.HB 277 to Committee on Higher Education.HB 305 to Committee on Business and Commerce.HB 330 to Committee on Education.HB 339 to Committee on Transportation.HB 396 to Committee on Education.HB 403 to Committee on State Affairs.HB 422 to Committee on Education.HB 540 to Committee on Transportation.HB 637 to Committee on Education.HB 1244 to Committee on Education.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 20

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senators Hall, Hinojosa, Kolkhorst, and Luciowill be shown as Co-authors of SBi20.

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CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 72

On motion of Senator Nelson, Senator Hinojosa will be shown as Co-author ofSBi72.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 330

On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator West will be shown as Co-author ofSBi330.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 418

On motion of Senator Miles, Senator Johnson will be shown as Co-author ofSBi418.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 479

On motion of Senator Watson, Senator West will be shown as Co-author ofSBi479.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 637

On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Johnson will be shown as Co-author ofSBi637.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 642

On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator West will be shown as Co-author ofSBi642.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 686

On motion of Senator Alvarado, Senators Hall, Miles, Powell, and Rodrıguezwill be shown as Co-authors of SBi686.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 702

On motion of Senator Bettencourt, Senators Hall and Paxton will be shown asCo-authors of SBi702.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 828

On motion of Senator Seliger, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-author ofSBi828.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 881

On motion of Senator Campbell, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-authorof SBi881.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 923

On motion of Senator Huffman, Senator Menendez will be shown as Co-authorof SBi923.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 999

On motion of Senator Campbell, Senators Hinojosa and Lucio will be shown asCo-authors of SBi999.

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CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 1324

On motion of Senator Taylor, Senators Menendez, Seliger, and West will beshown as Co-authors of SBi1324.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1363

On motion of Senator Nichols, Senator West will be shown as Co-author ofSBi1363.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1479

On motion of Senator Johnson, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author ofSBi1479.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 1667

On motion of Senator Buckingham, Senator Miles will be shown as Co-author ofSBi1667.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2076

On motion of Senator Paxton, Senator Alvarado will be shown as Co-author ofSBi2076.

CO-AUTHOR OF SENATE BILL 2139

On motion of Senator Zaffirini, Senator Watson will be shown as Co-author ofSBi2139.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE BILL 2297

On motion of Senator Powell, Senators Huffman, Menendez, and Miles will beshown as Co-authors of SBi2297.

CO-AUTHORS OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 24

On motion of Senator Kolkhorst, Senators Hall, Paxton, and West will be shownas Co-authors of SJRi24.

RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION

The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:

Memorial Resolutions

SRi504iby Whitmire,iIn memory of Ruby Lee Scott.

SRi511iby Fallon,iIn memory of William McKinley Thacker Jr.

Congratulatory Resolutions

SRi501iby Schwertner,iRecognizing Kellie Fuller for informing law enforcementofficials of a human trafficking operation.

SRi502iby Schwertner,iRecognizing Hailye Reynolds on the occasion of hergraduation from the United States Coast Guard Academy.

SRi503iby Paxton,iRecognizing the City of Parker on the occasion of its 50thanniversary.

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SRi505iby Whitmire,iRecognizing the East Harris Chambers-Liberty CountyAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

SRi506iby Watson,iRecognizing Karen Uhlenbeck for receiving the 2019 Abel Prize.

SRi508iby Buckingham,iRecognizing Christopher L. Williston for his service aspresident and CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

SRi509iby Whitmire,iRecognizing the Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters of AlphaKappa Alpha Sorority for their contributions to their communities.

SRi512iby Watson,iRecognizing the 2018-2019 Texas School for the Deaf girls ’basketball team for its achievements.

HCRi128i(Hall and Hughes),iCommending Johnnie LaPrade for her service as mayorof East Tawakoni.

Official Designation Resolutions

SRi507iby Buckingham,iRecognizing March 29, 2019, as Texas Ambulatory SurgeryCenter Awareness Day.

SRi510iby Hall,iRecognizing April 12, 2019, as Rains County Day.

ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 3:42ip.m. adjourned, inmemory of Peter Herrera and Jonathan J. Dunbar, until 2:00ip.m. Monday, April 1,2019.

AAAPPENDIXAA

COMMITTEE REPORTS

The following committee reports were received by the Secretary of the Senate inthe order listed:

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS — SBi674

CRIMINAL JUSTICE — SBi586, SBi1804, SBi961, SBi284, SBi971, SBi2190

STATE AFFAIRS — SCRi5, SBi2224, SBi1151, SBi957, SBi423, SBi324, SBi193,CSSBi710, CSSBi27, CSSBi24, CSSBi17

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — SBi1113, SBi1564, SBi23

BUSINESS AND COMMERCE — CSSBi14, CSSBi1497, CSSBi1152, CSSBi624,SBi1037, SBi1063, SBi1012, SBi1358, SBi936, SBi747, SBi439, SBi1153,CSSBi475, CSSBi1211

TRANSPORTATION— SBi604, SBi1221

WATER AND RURAL AFFAIRS — SBi1574, CSSBi700, CSSBi627, CSSBi626,CSSBi625, CSSBi407

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EDUCATION— SBi1476, SBi372, SBi435, SBi522, SBi1231, SBi406

BILLS ENGROSSED

March 26, 2019

SBi89, SBi212, SBi366, SBi428, SBi449, SBi548, SBi552, SBi632, SBi636, SBi667,SBi683, SBi698, SBi857, SBi1413

RESOLUTIONS ENROLLED

March 26, 2019

SRi464, SRi469, SRi477, SRi479, SRi481, SRi482, SRi483, SRi484, SRi485,SRi486, SRi487, SRi489, SRi490, SRi491, SRi492, SRi493, SRi494, SRi495,SRi496, SRi497, SRi498, SRi499, SRi500

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