Legislative Research: TX SB438 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature

Texas Senate Bill 438 (Prior Session Legislation)

Other Sessions

Session	Title/Description	Last Action
2025-2026 89th Legislature (Engrossed)	Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. [SB438 2025 Detail][SB438 2025 Text][SB438 2025 Comments]	2025-05-27 Placed on General State Calendar
2023-2024 88th Legislature (Introduced - Dead)	Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. [SB438 2023 Detail][SB438 2023 Text][SB438 2023 Comments]	2023-02-15 Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
2021-2022 87th Legislature (Introduced - Dead)	Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period. [SB438 2021 Detail][SB438 2021 Text][SB438 2021 Comments]	2021-03-09 Referred to Finance
2019-2020 86th Legislature (Introduced - Dead)	Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee. [SB438 2019 Detail][SB438 2019 Text][SB438 2019 Comments]	2019-04-17 Removed from local & uncontested calendar
2017-2018 85th Legislature (Introduced - Dead)	Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. [SB438 2017 Detail][SB438 2017 Text][SB438 2017 Comments]	2017-02-06 Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
2015-2016 84th Legislature (Introduced - Dead)	Relating to prohibiting public funds from being used to enforce certain federal or international laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas. [SB438 2015 Detail][SB438 2015 Text][SB438 2015 Comments]	2015-02-10 Co-author authorized
2013-2014 83rd Legislature (Engrossed - Dead)	Relating to an interlocal contract between a governmental entity and a purchasing cooperative to purchase roofing materials or services. [SB438 2013 Detail][SB438 2013 Text][SB438 2013 Comments]	2013-05-17 Committee report sent to Calendars
2011-2012 82nd Legislature (Passed)	Relating to the number of days a winery may sell wine under a winery festival permit. [SB438 2011 Detail][SB438 2011 Text][SB438 2011 Comments]	2011-06-17 Effective immediately
2009-2010 81st Legislature (Introduced - Dead)	Relating to the date on which certain voters may be removed from a county's voter registration list and related requirements. [SB438 2009 Detail][SB438 2009 Text][SB438 2009 Comments]	2009-02-17 Referred to State Affairs

References Online

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Legislative Citation

APA

TX SB438 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature. (2017, February 06). LegiScan. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB438/2017

MLA

"TX SB438 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature." LegiScan. LegiScan LLC, 06 Feb. 2017. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB438/2017>.

Chicago

"TX SB438 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature." February 06, 2017 LegiScan. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB438/2017.

Turabian

LegiScan. TX SB438 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature. 06 February 2017. https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB438/2017 (accessed July 31, 2026).

Subjects

City Government
City Government--Land Use & Zoning
Economic & Industrial Development
Economic & Industrial Development--General
PUBLIC NOTICE

Texas State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=85R&Bill=SB438
Text	http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/85R/billtext/html/SB00438I.htm