| TX | SB983 | Pass | Relating to information maintained by certain municipally owned utilities that provide electricity services and cable, Internet, or broadband services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | SB1710 | Pass | Relating to the universal service fund.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB2119 | Pass | Relating to the identification of locations receiving broadband and certain telecommunications services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | SB2399 | Veto | Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-18
Vetoed by the Governor |
| TX | SB315 | Veto | Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-16
Vetoed by the Governor |
| TX | HB1597 | Pass | Relating to tariff filing requirements for certain telecommunications providers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-13
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB3730 | Pass | Relating to the directory of users of the centralized telephone service for entities in the capitol complex.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-10
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB1500 | Pass | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region; increasing an administrative penalt...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
Effective on 9/1/23 |
| TX | HB9 | Pass | Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-09
See remarks for effective date |
| TX | SB1238 | Pass | Relating to broadband development.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-06-02
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB1243 | Pass | Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband deployment in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-23
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB1117 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to entities that provide video services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-22
Postponed 6/1/23 10:00 AM |
| TX | SB1425 | Pass | Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund for certain small and rural companies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-19
Effective immediately |
| TX | SB417 | Engross
Sine Die | Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; providing a civil penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-12
To House Youth Health & Safety, Select Committee |
| TX | HB3358 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the amount of the refund to which certain persons are entitled of sales and use taxes imposed on tangible personal property used to provide cable television services, Internet access service, or telecommunications service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-11
Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | HB2859 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband deployment in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-08
Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB2771 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund for certain small and rural companies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-02
Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB2662 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to broadband development.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-01
Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB3375 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to access to communication services for inmates and state jail defendants.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-04-24
To House Corrections Committee |
| TX | HB5191 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the supplemental appropriation and reductions in appropriation and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriation for the development of a statewide broadband infrastructure for new transportation technology.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-24
To House Appropriations Committee |
| TX | HB4895 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-23
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB4910 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and pole charges of an electric cooperative.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-23
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB5045 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-23
To House Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB5098 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the authority to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-23
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB4632 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the implementation of cellular enhancement technology by certain businesses.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-22
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB2204 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to exceptions to prohibited contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-22
To Senate Business & Commerce Committee |
| TX | HB4748 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the creation of regional broadband advisory groups.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-22
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB377 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the Texas Connectivity Fund and to the allocation and the use of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-21
To Senate Business & Commerce Committee |
| TX | HB1417 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property owned by certain telecommunications providers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-20
To House Ways & Means Committee |
| TX | HB3823 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-20
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB4023 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-20
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB4040 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the disclosure of charges, fees, assessments, surcharges, and taxes collected by a telecommunications provider.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-20
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB1368 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-16
To Senate Business & Commerce Committee |
| TX | HB3438 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the definition of telephone call for purposes of regulating telephone solicitations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-16
To House Business & Industry Committee |
| TX | HB3479 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the authority of the broadband development office to award grants for certain facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-16
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB3679 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to establishing a toll-free telephone hotline for state assistance and concerns.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-16
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB2820 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the procedures for access to certain location information by certain law enforcement agencies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-14
To House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee |
| TX | HB2849 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to information about available free or low-cost cellular telephones and free or low-cost cellular telephone service plans provided to residents of certain nursing and assisted living facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-14
To House Human Services Committee |
| TX | HB2419 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to disclosure under the public information law of information related to a competitive matter involving the provision of cable, Internet, or broadband services by a public power utility.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-13
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB2612 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the expiration date for support from a program of the universal service fund to certain competitive eligible telecommunications providers serving deregulated areas.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-13
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB2697 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the regulation of the funding resources awarded by the broadband development office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-13
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB2690 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-13
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | SB1218 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the amount of the refund to which certain persons are entitled of sales and use taxes imposed on tangible personal property used to provide cable television services, Internet access service, or telecommunications service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-09
To Senate Finance Committee |
| TX | HB1936 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-08
To House Youth Health & Safety, Select Committee |
| TX | HB1303 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to entities that provide video services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-03
To House State Affairs Committee |
| TX | HB1438 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to the use of a wireless communication jamming device in a correctional facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-03
To House Corrections Committee |
| TX | SB974 | Intro
Sine Die | Relating to prohibiting the requirement of cable or Internet service in certain residential leases.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-03-03
To Senate Business & Commerce Committee |
