Legislative Research: TX HB56 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature
Other Sessions
| Session | Title/Description | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools. [HB56 2025 Detail][HB56 2025 Text][HB56 2025 Comments] | 2025-08-18 Referred to Public Education |
| 2025 89th Legislature 1st Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. [HB56 2025 Detail][HB56 2025 Text][HB56 2025 Comments] | 2025-07-14 Filed |
| 2023 88th Legislature 4th Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. [HB56 2023 Detail][HB56 2023 Text][HB56 2023 Comments] | 2023-11-07 Filed |
| 2023 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the discipline of students enrolled in certain grade levels or receiving special education services in a public school. [HB56 2023 Detail][HB56 2023 Text][HB56 2023 Comments] | 2023-10-06 Filed |
| 2023 88th Legislature 2nd Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to protections for certain military dependents enrolled in a public school. [HB56 2023 Detail][HB56 2023 Text][HB56 2023 Comments] | 2023-06-30 Filed |
| 2023-2024 88th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy. [HB56 2023 Detail][HB56 2023 Text][HB56 2023 Comments] | 2023-02-23 Referred to Health Care Reform, Select |
| 2021 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council. [HB56 2021 Detail][HB56 2021 Text][HB56 2021 Comments] | 2021-09-14 Filed |
| 2021 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. [HB56 2021 Detail][HB56 2021 Text][HB56 2021 Comments] | 2021-08-06 Filed |
| 2021 87th Legislature 1st Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program. [HB56 2021 Detail][HB56 2021 Text][HB56 2021 Comments] | 2021-07-08 Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies |
| 2021-2022 87th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to prohibiting the operation of concrete plants and crushing facilities at certain locations. [HB56 2021 Detail][HB56 2021 Text][HB56 2021 Comments] | 2021-02-25 Referred to Environmental Regulation |
| 2019-2020 86th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. [HB56 2019 Detail][HB56 2019 Text][HB56 2019 Comments] | 2019-02-11 Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
| 2017 85th Legislature 1st Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. [HB56 2017 Detail][HB56 2017 Text][HB56 2017 Comments] | 2017-07-20 Referred to Business & Industry |
| 2017-2018 85th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties. [HB56 2017 Detail][HB56 2017 Text][HB56 2017 Comments] | 2017-05-03 Considered in Calendars |
| 2015-2016 84th Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the English language proficiency standards used in public schools. [HB56 2015 Detail][HB56 2015 Text][HB56 2015 Comments] | 2015-02-09 Referred to Public Education |
| 2013 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the Texas Liberty Preservation Act; providing penalties. [HB56 2013 Detail][HB56 2013 Text][HB56 2013 Comments] | 2013-07-16 Filed |
| 2013 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun; providing penalties. [HB56 2013 Detail][HB56 2013 Text][HB56 2013 Comments] | 2013-06-11 Filed |
| 2013-2014 83rd Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents. [HB56 2013 Detail][HB56 2013 Text][HB56 2013 Comments] | 2013-03-25 Left pending in committee |
| 2011 82nd Legislature 1st Special (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the regulation of certain animals. [HB56 2011 Detail][HB56 2011 Text][HB56 2011 Comments] | 2011-06-14 Committee report sent to Calendars |
| 2011-2012 82nd Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a... [HB56 2011 Detail][HB56 2011 Text][HB56 2011 Comments] | 2011-02-09 Referred to Ways & Means |
| 2009-2010 81st Legislature (Introduced - Dead) | Relating to the theft or unlawful possession of a motor vehicle inspection certificate; providing penalties. [HB56 2009 Detail][HB56 2009 Text][HB56 2009 Comments] | 2009-03-30 Withdrawn from schedule |
References Online
| Search Phrase | Web | News | Financial | Encylopedia | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Texas HB56] | Google Web | Google News | |||
| [Texas House Ways & Means Committee] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | ||
| [Representative Armando Martinez TX] | Google Web | Google News | FollowTheMoney | Ballotpedia | VoteSmart |
Legislative Citation
APA
TX HB56 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature. (2011, February 09). LegiScan. Retrieved July 12, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB56/2011
MLA
"TX HB56 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 09 Feb. 2011. Web. 12 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB56/2011>.
Chicago
"TX HB56 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature." February 09, 2011 LegiScan. Accessed July 12, 2026. https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB56/2011.
Turabian
LegiScan. TX HB56 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature. 09 February 2011. https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB56/2011 (accessed July 12, 2026).
Subjects
Aging
Disabilities, Persons with
Property Interests
Property Interests--Homestead
Taxation
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
Taxation--School District
Disabilities, Persons with
Property Interests
Property Interests--Homestead
Taxation
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
Taxation--School District
Same As/Similar To
| Bill | Relationship | Date | Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR21 | Enabling for | 2011-02-09 | Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. | Referred to Ways & Means |
Texas State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB56 |
| Text | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82R/billtext/html/HB00056I.htm |
