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CITY, 2019August 5Monday, Jessica Sangsvang, Senior Assistant City AttorneyDenis McElroy, Section Chief LEGISLATURE th 86HIGHLIGHTS OF RELATED -
By the Numbers 2 only.sessionamendments; regularConstitutionalproposedandbillsIncludes*20197,5411,4372,000+330+20176,8001,2202,000+290+20156,4761,3291,600+220+20136,0611,4371,700+220+20116,3031,4101,
500+160+20097,6091,4681,500+120+20076,3741,4951,200+120+20055,3691,3971,200+105+20035,7541,4031,200+110+YearIntroduced*BillsTotalPassedBillsTotalIntroducedBillsRelated-CityPassedBillsRelated-City
FINANCE 3)2020/1/1effective,1885(HBcaseslimitedininterestandpenaltieswaivenowcanCity•passes)amendmentconstitutionalif2020/1/1effective,34HJR,292(HBsodotofundslesshavemighthurricaneortornadoaofthewith
dealingcountyorcityaso–propertydamaged-disasterforexemptionAutomatic–)2019/1/9effective,380(HBbudgetingtocomesitwhenCityforuncertaintygreatermeaning–valuesappealtoEasier–processappraisal/appealproper
tythetochangesMultiple•Cannot lower first responder “total compensation” from FY20 to FY21 •are requireddates change, additional filings –Multiple changes to budget/tax rate process
•electionAUTOMATIC November Adopting a tax rate greater than rollback results in •from 8%lowered to 3% Rollback rate has been renamed and •Among the headlines–MAJOR changes in store
from the adoption of SB 2 (effective 1/1/2020)•Property Tax-Taxes and Finance ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 4)2019/1/10effective,3386(HBtaxsalesfromexemptareArenaDickie’stheatevents)(mostservices”•apply (HB1525, HB2153, effective 10/1/2019)rate” (average of all sales tax rates statewide)
could shipped/delivered and a new “single local use tax reporting taxes, which are tied to where product is the seller when it comes to collecting, remitting, and A “marketplace provider”
(think eBay) is treated like –-Legislature made changes to address on•Sales Tax–Taxes and Finance ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 5 proceeds (HB914, effective 9/1/2019)jackpot -order to keep receiving a portion of bingoCity will have to take action before November in •(SB1152, effective 9/1/2019, for payments
beginning services (telecom and cable) only pay a single fee Companies using City ROW to provide multiple •RevenuesMisc–Taxes and Finance ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 6 November constitutional election passes)if that purpose (SB26, SJR24, effective parks may finally be constitutionally dedicated for The sporting good sales tax intended to
support •licenses/permits (HB3754, effective 9/1/2019) unpaid local fees for alcoholic beverage City will be able to engage third party to go over •RevenuesMisc–Taxes and Finance ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 7 9/1/2019)must be posted on the City’s website (SB65, effective ) and more information about lobbying immediatelycontracts (HB1495, lobbying all A 1295 form is required for
•9/1/2019)(HB440, HB477 effective assets funded -of the bonduseful life the expected longer than much paying back bonds cannot be period notices when it’s holding a bond election and
the The City will have to provide additional information and •Bonds and Budgeting–Taxes and Finance ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 8)2019/1/9effective,985(HBcontractsunionintoenteringorencouragecannotfundingstateincludethatcontractsworkpublicCity•)2019/1/9effective,1999(HBlawsuitafilecanCitythebeforemetbemuststepsnewdefe
ct,constructionawithdealingIn•)immediatelyeffective,2899(HBdefectsdesignforliableheldbecannottheproject,transportationaFor•)immediatelyeffective,793(HBtime-fullmoreor10hasentitycontractingandmoreorK1
00$isvaluecontractifonly;proprietorshipsolewithcontractto(notcontractssomeonrequiredonlynowislanguageIsrael”“BoycottingThe•9/1/2019)meaning it has to be acquired using RFQ process (HB2868,
effective Interior design is now a statutory professional service under 2254, •Purchasing and Contracts–Taxes and Finance ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 9)2019/1/9effective,2730(HBcasescertaininlimitedbeingisdismisstomotionsfiletoabilityCity’sThe•)immediatelyeffective,2899(HBdefectsdesignforliableheldbecannottheproject,transportationaFor•)imm
ediatelyeffective,230/SB687(HBliabilitytortforuserecreationalaisclimbingRock•)immediatelyanother person in same profession (SB1928, effective from must include an affidavita claimant
(including City) In filing a claim against architect, engineer, other professional, •ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 10)2019/1/9effective,1090(HBimmunity)ofwaiverCity’sthe(andsuitcompworker’safilingofpurposesforfirstnowareresponseotherandOperators/dispatchers•)immediatelyeffective,3365(HBresponsedisasterina
ssistingfolksforimmunityAdded•)2019/1/9effective,2826(HBback)yearsfromlawsuitstobacco,.ex(forbasisfeeonworktoattorneyengagetorequirementsnewmeetmustCity•)2019/1/9effective,1978(SBreligionperson’sofba
sisonactiontakentaken/nothavetoclaimedifliabilitytosubjectbecouldCity•ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE 11)immediatelyeasier to add hotels to existing TPIDs (HB1136, improvement district has been broadened and it’s The ability to create a tourism (hotel) public •)immediately) (HB2402,
effective WrestlemaniaEvents Reimbursement Program (hello More events are eligible for funding under the Major •)9/1/2019of proposed tax abatements (HB3143, effective City will have
to provide at least 30 days notice The •Economic Development ADMINISTRATIONAND
FINANCE AND 12) immediatelyproceeding (SB2083, effective of possession in pending eminent domain prior to the effective date of the agreement or date calculated based on the number of
days that elapsed pending eminent domain litigation, taxes are possession and use agreement or pursuant to If City takes possession of property under a •Sept. 1st) effective been
probated correctly (SB1943, exemption even if the title to the property has not Adds the ability for an heir to claim a property tax •Property Tax Exemptions
FINANCE AND 13 Sept. 1, 2019) effective HB1833,affidavit (recorded, provides good faith reliance on permits on behalf of the entity, required to be zoning, platting, or other governmental
transaction, including selling and applying for authority to engage in a real estate identifying one or more individuals with Allows business entity to execute an affidavit •Property
FINANCE AND 14) immediatelyright of redemption to another person (SB1642, effective entitled to redeem the property may not transfer the owner’s Provides that owner of real property
sold at a tax sale who is •)immediatelyeffective by auction of tax foreclosed property (HB2650 & HB2650, Provides auctioneer’s commission and fee in the cost of a sale •) immediatelyonline
bidding and sale (HB1652, effective resale of property by a taking unit must be conducted using If directed by the commissioners court of the county, a public •Property Tax Sale
FINANCE AND 15 election cybersecurity, HB 1241 election location notice specifications) confidential, HB 1888 designating temporary branch polling places, HB 1421 Other minor tweaks
(HB 3100 voter registration address of spouse of peace officer •distributed within 30 days of an election (SB 751, effective Sept. 1, 2019) “Deep fake video” is defined and creates
criminal offense if published or •for filing an application HB 1067 authority may choose to omit candidate if deceased before the deadline –after deadline, but in compliance with other
requirements HB 4129 authority may choose to omit candidate if candidate withdrawal is filed –HB 2075 allows the use of any surname acquired by law or marriage –Ballot preparation:
•(HB1850, effective Sept. 1, 2019)each day and the early voting clerk is required to provide such information early voting to be posted on the website of the authority ordering the
election Requires information on persons who vote by personal appearance or mail during •because of disaster (HB831, effective Jan. 1, 2020)temporary absence, and such requirements
do not apply to person displaced Provides specific requirements for establishing candidate residency after •Elections
FINANCE AND 16)2017,1.Septeffective,564SBand532SB,8(HBcircumstancescertainunderconfidentialissecuritycybertorelatedinformationcertainthatprovides;protectioncybersecurityensuretoagenciesstateonmeasure
snewplaces;devicessecurityorinfrastructurecriticalofimplementationforoccasionsspecificandinformation,securitynetworkassessments,securitydeliberatetomeetingclosedaconducttoauthorizedouncilC–Cybersecur
ity•A walking quorum is once again illegal (SB1640, effective 9/1/2019)•9/1/2019), effective (HB1440judicial board (ex. Plan Commission) considers/acts on an item -Citizens must be allowed
to comment before the Council or a quasi•MeetingsOpen
FINANCE AND 17)immediatelyeffective,2828(HBsafetyandhealthpublicofprotectiontheforcircumstanceslimitedindisclosureprovidesbutconfidential,isshelterfromanimalobtainspersonaofinformationidentifyingpers
onallycertainthatProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,1351(HBPIAunderconfidentialaremilitaryformerandcurrentofbirthofdateandinformation,memberfamilynumber,securitysocialinformation,contactemergencynumber,t
elephonehomeaddress,homeProvides•)immediatelyeffective,81(HBvoidorcontractinclauseincludecannot;PIAtosubjectisfundspublicwithpartorwholeinforpaidevententertainmentotherorconcert,parade,forcosttorelat
inginformationProvides•informationPublic
FINANCE AND 18)2019,1.Septeffective,4236(HBPIAtheofpurposeforreleaseaconsiderednotisviewingtheandcircumstances,certaininindividualscertaintorecordingcamerawornbodyaofviewingspermittedAllows•training)
additionalgetwillliaisons(PIA)2019,1.Septeffective,944(SBrequestPIAaccepttobodygovernmentalforoptionsprovidesway,certainaindeviceprivateoncontainedinformationpublicpreservetocustodiantemporaryrequire
sPIA,theundercustodian”“temporaryDefines•)2020,1.Janeffective,943SB(contractthetoappliesPIAthestatesthatcontractscertaininincludedbelanguagespecificrequirescase,BoeingoverrulesPIA,theunderinformation
”“contractingtochangesvariousMakes•)2019,1.Septeffective,3091HB(informationdisclosingforoffensecriminalcreatesandconfidentialcentersheltertraffickingorshelterviolencefamilyaoflayoutthetorelatedinform
ationMakes•ContinuedinformationPublic
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC 19)2019,1.Septeffective,2439HB(codebuildingrecognized-nationallyainthosebeyondmethodsormaterialsbuildingregulatecannotCity•MaterialsBuilding)immediatelyeffective,4257(HBdisappr
ovaltheofbecauserateshigherchargecannotdistrictspecialatowaterofsalewholesalemakesthatcityaandarea,thetoservicesgovernmentalprovidetocitytheofobligationlegalexistinganyeffectnotdoesareaanofannexation
proposedtheofdisapprovalthethatProvides•)immediatelyeffective,347(HB)2017(6SBbycreatedcountiesandcities2Tierand1TierbetweendistinctiontheeliminatesbilltheSpecifically,;locationorpopulationofregardles
scityanybyannexationsunilateralmostEnds•Annexation DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC 20)2019,1.Septeffective,3314(HBcircumstancescertainunderplatthatofvacationwithoutplatprecedingtheovercontrollingisandrecordedbemaysubdivisionaofpartorsubdivisionaofreplatathatP
rovides•)2019,1.Septeffective,3167(HBCodeDevelopmentUnifiedtheandzoning,ordinance,subdivisionthetochangesrequirelikelywillandprocessapprovalplattingsubdivisionthetochangesnumerousMakes•ReplatsApplica
tions/DevelopmentLand)2019,1.Septeffective,2497(HBrightsandproceduresappealcertainforprovidesandadjustmentofboardthebyadoptedrulesapprovetocouncilcityRequires•AdjustmentsofBoard)immediatelyeffective,
2496(HBcommissionhistoricalorplanning,zoning,andcouncilcityofvote¾byapprovedisdesignationtheorconsentsownertheunlesslandmarkhistoriclocalaaspropertyadesignatingfromcityProhibits•LandmarksHistoricLoca
l DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC 21)2019,1.Septeffective,357(SBlimitationsrebuildingcertainprovidesand,2017,1Marchtopriorexistingsignsforexceptionprovidesfeet,60thanhigherbenotmaysignsprovidetoprovisionadverti
singoutdoorTxDOTModifies•Billboards)immediatelyeffective,1610(SBapplicationdeveloper’stheofsubmissionfollowingdays30withincompletedbeshalldeterminationcity’sandcitybyretainedlicenseholdswhoengineerpr
ofessionalabyapprovedasdevelopmentproposedthetoproportionateroughlyarethatimprovementsinfrastructureforrequiredamounttheexceednotmayinfrastructuremunicipalforcostsofportionDeveloper’s•Proportionality
Rough)immediatelyeffective,1303(SBwebsitetheonandofficescertaininmaintainedbetoETJandlimitscityofmapdigitalRequires•MappingETJandCity DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC 22)2019,1.Septeffective,1973(HBsitedevelopmentproposedthecontainingdistricttherepresentswhorepresentativestatethefromapplicationanforreceivedisstatementwrittennowhengovernmentc
ountyorcityapplicablethefromresolutionaofbasistheonparticipationcommunitytoattributableapplicationtheforawardedbemaythatpointsofnumbermaximumtheincreasetorepresentativestateabystatementwrittenaonbase
dawardedbeenhavecouldthatpointsofnumbermaximumtheusetoAffairsCommunityandHousingofDepartmentTexastheauthorizingbycredittaxhousingincomelowaforapplicationanforsystemscoringtheAlters•HousingAffordable
DEVELOPMENT
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 23)2019,1.Septeffective,300SB(disasternaturalaofeventtheinservicesvariousforvendorswithtermsspecificwithcontractsquantityindefiniteintoenterOfficeLandGeneraltheRequir
es•)immediatelyeffective,812(SBmoneyrecoverydisasterCDBGwithfundedisthatsubdivisionpoliticalabyorOfficeLandGeneralthebyadministeredprogramrecoverydisasteraasprogram”recovery“disasterDefines•)immediat
elyeffective,443(SBcircumstancescertaininyearsfivetoyearstwofromcasualtyabyuninhabitablerenderedisthatpropertyforexemptiontaxhomesteadresidenceaofdurationLengthens•)2019,5Novemberonelectionatapproved
ifeffective,34(HJRrelieftemporaryprovidetoareadisasterabetogovernorbydeclaredareaaninlocatedpropertyforexemptiontaxpropertyaAdds•Public Disasters PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 24)2019,1.Septeffective,7(HBsituationsemergencyforrulesandstatutesregulatoryoflistcomprehensivemaintainandcompiletoofficegovernor’sProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,6(HB
accountresponseerosioncoastaltheforappropriationsotherprovidesandforce,taskrecoverydisasterdeveloptoManagementEmergencyofDivisionTexasrequirescoordinator,managementemergencyfortrainingcertainRequires
•)2019,1.Septeffective,799SB&immediatelyeffective,2794(HBSystemUniversityA&MTexasthetoSafetyPublicofDepartmentthefromtransfershallManagementEmergencyofDivisionTexastheofadministration,2019,1September
On•)2019,1.Septeffective,494SB(situationsdisasterunderrequirementspostingmeetingsopenalternativeforProvides•Public Disasters PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 25)2019,1.Sept,982(SBdisasteraduringpopulationcarespecialtytheforservicesprovidetosheltersemergencylocalofcapabilitiesincreasetoplanadeveloptoentitiesgovernmentalloca
landServicesHealthStateofDepartmentthewithconsultationinManagementEmergencyofDivisionTexasthethatProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,986(SBstandardsspecificincludeandmanagementemergencytorelatedcontractsf
orinformationandstandardsmanagementcontractincludetoguidemanagementcontractstatetheupdatetocomptrollertheRequires•)2019,1.Septeffective,2325(HB.etcportals,webmedia,socialtext,includingdisasters,durin
gusedbetoplancommunicationswide-stateaCreates•)2019,1.Septeffective,1307(HBdisasterbyaffectedcountiesormunicipalitiesbyusedbemaywhichsystem,managementcasedisasterelectronicanmaintainanddeveloptovendo
rswithcontracttoManagementEmergencyofDivisionTexastheRequires•Public Disasters PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 26)2019,1.Septeffective,2320(HBdisastersduringservicesessentialofoperationsmaintaintoorderininfrastructurecriticalandfacilitiesutilityhardeningformethodsidentifyshall
ManagementEmergencyofDivisionTexastheProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,1177(HBdisasterscertainevacuatingwhilehandgunacarryingpersonunlicensedantoexceptioncertainaProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,1028(HBar
eadisasteraincommittedifincreasedispunishmentswhichforoffensesoftypestheExpands•)2019,1.Septeffective,6(SBrecoveryandresponsedisasterregardingofficialslocalforguidemodeladeveloptoManagementEmergencyo
fDivisionTexastheRequires•)2019,1.Sept,5(HBlevelstateaonmanagementdisasterofcoordinationfurtherProvides•)immediatelyeffective,2345(HBpublictheandmakers-decisiontoanalyticsdatabetterprovidetoUniversit
yA&MTexasofcomponentaasTexasResilientDisasterforInstitutetheCreates•)2019,1.Septeffective,2340(HBentitiesnonprofitandentities,privateentities,governmentallocalagencies,stateagencies,federalbetweencoo
rdinationprovidetoresourcesotherandgroups,workingforces,taskofcreationtheProvides•Public Disasters PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 27)2019/1/9effective,932SB,1694(HBrestrictedfurtherismarketsfarmer’sregulatetoabilityCity’sThe•(HB410, effective 9/1/2019)Small processors of rabbit/poultry
are less regulated •9/1/2019)effective (HB234, City parkprivate property or lemonade and other nonalcoholic beverages on The City must allow occasional sale by minors of •Code Compliance
PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 28)2019/1/9effective,2584(HBbitesanimaldetertoclubscarrytoallowedbecanofficersCode•)2019/1/9effective,2858(HBpools/spasofconstructionalltoapplies2019/1/5existeditasCo
deSpaandPoolThe•)2019/1/9effective,476(SBconditionscertainmeetingrestaurantsofareasdiningoutsideinallowedbecanDogs•2019/1/9effective,572(SBrestrictedfurtherisindustriesfoodcottageregulatetoabilityCit
y’sThe•Code Compliance PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 29)immediatelyeffective,2551(SBprocessesjudicialandassessmentclaimsthetochangesprovidesemployment,ofscopeandcoursetheduringcancerthedevelopedhavetopresumedaredisabili
tyordeathinresultingcancerscertainsufferwhotechniciansmedicalemergencyandfightersfirecertainthatprovidetolawcurrentModifies•Presumption Firefighter and EMT Disease )2019,1.Septeffective,1582(SBcircum
stancescertaininemploymentofscopeandcoursetheduringresultedtheythatdiseasescertainforpresumptionacreatesanddiseasesforimmunizationspreventativecertaintoentitledaremember,familycasessomeinandofficers,
peacethatProvides•Peace Officer Disease Presumption PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 30)2019,1.Septeffective,872(HBdutiesofperformancetheinoccursthatofficerpeaceaofdeaththeofdatetheafterday th 30thethanlaternotstatethetodocumentationcertainsubmittocit
yRequires•Survivor Benefits PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 31)2019,1.Septeffective,971(SBsuffocationorstrangulationbyassaultedbeenhavemayvictimathatcircumstancesrecognizingininstructionincludeofficerspeaceforeducationandtrain
ingcurriculumminimumtheProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,587(SBassaultsexualandviolence,familyneglect,orabusechildinvolvingcasesrecognizeandinvestigate,document,toprogramtrainingofficerpeacerequiredAdds
•)2019,1.Septeffective,971(HBcertificationproficiencymasteroradvanced,intermediate,forhourstrainingmeetingtowardscreditservicemilitaryallowtorulesadoptshallEnforcementLawonCommissionTexasthethatProvi
des•)2019,1.Septeffective,292(HBofficerspeaceforrequirementscurriculumminimumtheinpersonsoftraffickingtheonrequirementstrainingandeducationbasicAdds•Law Enforcement Training PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 32)immediatelyeffective,1140(HBwayspecificainadjustedbetofacultystoragevehiclegovernmentalabychargedfeeimpoundmenttheAllows•FacilityStorageVehicleGovernmental)2019,1.
Septeffective,21(SBlawsstringentmoreadoptnotmaysubdivisionpoliticalandmembers)militaryforexceptionan(with21to18fromraisedisproductstobaccopurchasetoageLegal•ProductsTobaccoandCigarettes,-ECigarettes,
)immediatelyeffective,1325(HBhempprohibittolawsenactingfromcityprohibitsandhemp,ofproductiontheoverauthorityregulatoryprimarystategiveshemp,ofproductionRegulates•Hemp PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 33)2019,1.Sept,3800(HBthingscertaindetailsthatgeneralattorneythetoreportwrittenasubmitandpreparetotraffickinghumanofcommissionallegedtheinvestigateswhoofficerpeaceReq
uires•)2019,1.Septeffective,2613(HBapplicabilitydefinition’scontrabandexpandsandmisdemeanorAClassahouse”“stashaofoperationtheMakes•)2019,1.Septeffective,20(SBprogramstraffickingtowardsfundinggrantsta
teestablishesandcircumstancesspecificinnondisclosureoforderanforcourtthepetitiontooffenserelatedaonconvictedtraffickinghumanofvictimaAllows•Human Trafficking)2019,1.Septeffective,3106(HBPIAtheunderdi
sclosurefrominformationtheexceptsinformationcertaindatabasenationaltheintoentertooffensesexotherorassaultsexualainvestigatesthatagencyenforcementlawRequires•)2019,1.Septeffective,616HB(hours120within
reportedisoffenseifexammedicalforensicatorighttheassaultsexualofvictimaProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,8HB(DNAforhandlingevidencespecificprovidesandcircumstancescertaininassaultssexualonlimitationofst
atutenoProvides•Evidence of Sex Offenses PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 34)2019,1.Septeffective,4157(HBdevicesthethroughcommunicationcertaintoaccessandequipmenttrackingofuseandinstallationthegoverninglawscertainaffectswhichmore,or000,200o
fpopulationawithcityaindepartmentpoliceincludetoagency”orofficeenforcementlaw“designatedofdefinitiontheChanges•.EtcReader,ESNRegister,Pen)2019,5.Novonelectionatapprovedifeffective,32(SJRinterestbesta
nimal’stheinistransfertheiftimeanotheratorretirementanimal’stheonconsiderationnoforcaretakerqualifiedanotherorhandleranimal’sthetoanimalotherorhorse,dog,enforcementlawtransfertocityallowtoConstitutio
nTexasthetoAmendment•)2019,1.Septeffective,2100(SBtransferthefromarisingdamagesforliablenotiscitytheprovidesandcost,withoutbecantransfertheprovidesanimal,anreceivemaywhothoseforlistpriorityaprovidesl
ife,workingitsofendtheatisanimaltheifcircumstancescertaininpropertysurplusasanimalenforcementlawatransfermaycityathatProvides•AnimalsEnforcementLaw PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 35)2019,1.Septeffective,121(HBpropertythefromdepartedpromptlyandcommunicationoralbynoticegivenpersonallywasholderlicensethethatcarry)prohibitssign”07.30“or”06.30“awhe
regoing.e.(ihandguncarriedopenlyorconcealedawithholderlicenseabytrespassofoffensesthetoprosecutiontodefenseaCreates•Licensed Carry Sept. 1, 2019)firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition,
supplies, or accessories (HB3231, effective wearing, carrying, ownership, storage, transportation, licensing, or registration of Provides that a city may not adopt regulations relating
to the transfer, possession, •including proof of a total of 10 year of service (HB1552, effective Sept. 1, 2019) officer to demonstrate weapons proficiency if the officer provides certain
things, Head of law enforcement agency may allow a qualified retired law enforcement •(HB2164, effective Sept. 1, 2019) the individual is authorized to carry, creates a $1,000 civil
penalty for violations special investigator from carrying on the establishment’s premises a weapon that Certain establishments cannot prohibit or otherwise restrict a peace officer
or •Guns PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 36)2019,1.Septeffective,1399(HBcorpushabeasofwritawithaccordanceinreliefothergrantedisordismissed,casetheacquitted,isdefendanttheifrecordthedestroytooffensesfelonycer
tainforarresteddefendantafromDNAofspecimenatookthatagencyenforcementlawtheandDPSRequires•)2019,1.Septeffective,979(HBsystemdatabaseDNAtheinrecordacreatingofpurposetheforspecimensmoreoroneagencyenforc
ementlawatoprovidetoassaultorrestraintunlawfulofoffensemisdemeanorAclassaofconvictedpersonaRequires•DNA Records )2019,1.Septeffective,3540(HBreleasedpersonofactionsforliableheldbenotmaysubdivisionpol
iticalandofficerpeace;staffwithconsultedhasandunnecessaryisconfinementbelievesofficertheifresidenceperson’stheatpersonthereleasemayfacilities,certaininlivesthatdisabilitydevelopmentalorintellectualan
withpersonaarrestingbeforeofficer,peaceathatProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,601(HBcourttheandprosecutor,attorney,defensemagistrate,thetoprovidedbemustandconfidentialiswhichinterviews,includingdisabili
ty,intellectualanorillnessmentalawithpersonsbemayorarewhoarresteesregardingrequirementsreportingandprocedurestheRevises•Mental Health PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 37)2019,1.Septeffective,1735(HBstalkingandviolence,datingassault,sexualharassment,sexualofallegationsoncoordinationandcommunicationeffectivefacilitatetoagenciesothera
ndenforcementlawwithMOUintoentertoinstitutionseducationpostsecondaryRequires•)2019,1.Septeffective,2135(SBassessmentthreataconductingofpurposetheforonlyschoolthebyinspectedbetochildaconcerningrecords
enforcementlawcertainallowsandassessmentthreataconductingofpurposetheforrequestedisthatstudentatorelatinginformationdesigneeorsuperintendentprovidetoagencyenforcementlawequires R•School
and College Campuses )2019,1.Septeffective,601(HBdextromethorphanofsaleforregulationsadoptnotmaysubdivisionpolitical;27underlookspersonifidentificationrequiresand18undersaleProhibits•Dextromethorpha
n Sale to Minors )2019,1.Septeffective,1827(SBpolicyaofadoptionandcircumstancescertainintrainingafterthemadministertoandinjectors-autoepinephrinepossessandacquiretoagencyenforcementlawAllows•Epinephr
ine PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 38(HB1528, effective Sept. 1, 2019) must report certain things upon disposition of the case must prepare a uniform fingerprint card, and the court clerk
system must contain certain things, law enforcement agency open court, information in the computerized criminal history family violence offense, Judge must take defendant’s plea in
Provides that when defendants are charged with misdemeanor •Misdemeanor Family Violence Offenses alert (HB1769, effective Sept. 1, 2019) actions to activate the 65) and local enforcement
agencies to take various -adults (18Requires Texas DPS to develop an alert system for missing •Missing Adult Alert System PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 39)2019/1/9effective,891(SBfees/chargescourtoflistapostandupdate,maintain,torequiredbewillAdministrationCourtofOfficeThe•)2019/1/9effective,2048(HBprogramresponsibili
tydrivers’theregardingmadearechangesallocationfeeOther•)2020/1/1effective,346(SBfeesseveralofrepealincludingcosts,courttomadewerechangesMajor•Municipal Court PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 40)immediatelyeffective,685(HBinformationconfidentialofreleaseregardingliabilityfromprotectiongreaterhaveclerksCourt•)2019/1/9effective,2390(SBinformationapplicantpro
tectcancourtaand)2019/1/9effective,325(SBhours24withinregistrystatewidenewaintoenteredbemustordersprotectiveforApplications•)2019/1/9effective,489(SBstatementsdisclosurefinancialjudges’thefromredacte
dbemustresidencesjudges’CityforaddressesThe•Municipal Court PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 41 2019) cybersecurity in the state (SB64, effective Sept. 1, wide coordination to improve -and provides for statedefinition of disaster under the Texas
Disaster Act Provides that a cybersecurity event is added to the •) immediatelyeffective requires completion of certified program (HB3834, to certify five cybersecurity training programs
and Requires the Department of Information Resources •Cybersecurity PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 42 Sept. 1, 2019) equal to or greater than 100 percent (SB2224, effective plan for achieving a funded ration of the system that is later than Jan. 1,
2020, that details the governing body’s Requires a public retirement system to adopt a policy no •) immediatelyperformance (SB322, effective make recommendations on improvements to
system’s investment practices and performance and appropriateness, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Requires the use of an independent firm to evaluate the •System Retirement Public
PUBLIC SAFETY
PERSONNEL, MUNICIPAL COURTS, AND 43) immediatelyconnection with jury service in any court in the United States (SB370, effective because the employee serves as a juror, attends or has
a scheduled attendance in Prohibits employer, including a city, from discharging any permanent employee •Jury Service was a first responder (HB2503, effective Sept. 1, 2019) death
benefits for life if the individual’s former spouse died in the line of duty and Provides that an individual who remarries is eligible for workers’ compensation •Sept. 1, 2019) disorder
may be related to the first responder’s employment (HB2143, effective injury is the date on which the first responder knew or should have known that the multiple, as well as single,
events, and for purposes of first responder, the date of Expands workers compensation presumption for PTSD to include PTSD caused by •compensationWorkers’ PUBLIC SAFETY
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 44) immediatelyyear period (SB8, effective -2024, and each successive fivestate flood plan in coordination with regions no later than September 1, Requires
Texas Water Development Board to develop a comprehensive •voters)Flood Infrastructure Fund takes effect Jan. 1, 2020, if HJR4 is approved by , except creation of the immediatelygovernmental
entities (SB7, effective Creates a potential funding source for flood planning loans to certain •Flood Planning )2019,1.Septeffective,3163HB(parkingdisabledforwayspecificainmarkingsprovidemustspecif
icationandstandardsRegulationandLicensingonCommissionTexastheProvides•Accessible Parking ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 45)2019,1.Septeffective,3871(HBcircumstancescertainincitiesengineeringconducttocityrequiresandschoolnearlimitsspeedfacieprimatheconsidertohearingpublicaholdtocityarequi
recanthatschoolsoflistthetoschoolscharterenrollment-openAdds•)2019,1.Septeffective,339(HBendszonetheafterlimitspeedtheindicatingzonetheofendtheatsignaplacetozoneworkmaintenanceorconstructionaforsyste
mhighwaystatetheinhighwayorroadaonlimitspeedlowerasetsthatentityanRequires•Speed Limits )immediatelyeffective,1631(HBprogramcontinuewillthatcitiesformechanismscollectionawaytakeandWorth,Forttoapplyn
otdoesthatclausesavingsaforprovidescameras,lightredBans•Red Light Cameras ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 46)immediatelyeffective,1548HB(OHVsunregisteredallowingand;citiesincartsgolfofusetheclarifying;emblemvehicle-moving-slowdisplaytomph25thanlessoperatingOHVsorNEVs,carts,
golfrequiring;StatuteUseRecreationaltheofpurposesfor“recreation”ofdefinitionthechangingincludingvehicles,theseofusethetochangeslengthyIncludes•Highway Vehicles -Carts, Neighborhood Electric
Vehicles, and OffGolf )2019,1.Septeffective,2188(HBbicycleselectricofsaleandusetheonspecificationotheraddingandbicycles,electricforclassificationscreatingpaths,onspeedssetandsidewalksonoperationproh
ibittocityaallowinghighway,aonoperationtheprohibitingfromcityaprohibitingincludingbicycles,electric-nonandelectricofregulationthetochangesMakes•Bicycles ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 47)immediatelyeffective,969(SBbillthewithinconsistentnotareapedestrianainorhighwayaonregulationallowsbutdevices,carryingmobileordeliverypersonaloverauthoritycitypreempt
s;regulationsetsanddevices”carrying“mobileofusetheforProvides•Mobile Delivery Devices )2019,1.Septeffective,604(SBplatelicensedigitalawithequippedbetovehiclescertainallowsand,2031,1.SeptuntilDMVoffun
ctionContinues•Digital License Plates )2019,1.Septeffective,3171HB(motorcyclescertainandmopedsforrequirementsoperationalandclassificationthetochangesMakes•Mopeds and Motorcycles ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 48)immediatelyeffective,807(HBgroupsplanningwaterregionalofconsistingcouncilplanninginterregionalcreatetoBoardDevelopmentWaterTexasRequires•)immediatelyeffective,721(HB
findingsreportandsurvey,statewideaconductstorage,aquiferofstudiesconducttoentitiescertainwithworktoBoardDevelopmentWaterTexasRequires•)immediatelyeffective,720(HBaquifersofusetheregardingrightswatera
ddressesand;TCEQbyapprovedifaquiferanintowatercertainofrechargetheallows;groundwaterpercolatingconsideredisandfloodwaterorwater,stormwater,stateasclassificationitsloseswaterrechargethatandaquifer,Edw
ardstheofportionsthanotherstate,theunderlyingaquiferanintorechargefordivertedorstored,appropriated,betowaterstateAllows•)2019,1.Septeffective,137(HBdesignationofdateafterdays30withinlocatedisdamthewh
ichincountyorcityfordirectormanagementemergencythetosignificantorhighofclassificationhazardawithdamaofreportaprovidetoTCEQRequires•Water ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 49)2019,1.Septeffective,3552(HB.terminationorreductionthebeforedays60leastatterminationtheofCommissionServicesHumanandHealththeandcustomersthetonoticewrittenprovidessys
temtheunlesswater,theoffluoridationtheterminatepermanentlynotmayfluorideaddedcontainingwaterdrinkinguse,privateorpublicforfurnishes,thatsystemsupplywaterpublicathatProvides•)2019,1.Septeffective,3142
(HBreceivednotareremindersifevencomplystillmustsystemsbutrequirements,reportingregularofsystemssupplywaterdrinkingpublicofoperatorstoremindersautomaticprovidetosystemaestablishtoTCEQRequires•)2019,1.
Septeffective,1052(HBprojectsstorageaquiferordesalinationofdevelopmentinterregionalforassistancefinancialforfundsprovidetoBoardDevelopmentWaterTexastheAllows•Water Continued ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 50 located in the district retail public utility may use the district’s water or sewer system to serve customers utility, including a municipal water system,
for water or sewer service under which the an act of the legislature; and (2) a district may enter into a contract with a retail public city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction apply equally
to a water district previously created by that: (1) the provisions related to consent to creation of a water district in a Provides •Water Districts ) immediatelyamendments (HB1964,
effective determines after an administrative review that the application is for certain water rights Administrative Hearings for a contested case hearing if the executive director by
the executive director or the TCEQ and may not be referred to the State Office of requirements of a statute or TCEQ rule regarding notice and hearing or technical review TCEQ rule,
an application for an amendment to a water right is exempt from any an opportunity for a contested case hearing is not required under another statute or a has determined that notice
or TCEQ requirements already in the law and for which the that, among other things and in addition to an application that meets the rovides P•Water Rights ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 51 Clean Air Act permits (SB698, effective Sept. 1, 2019)on expedited applications for add a surcharge Provides that TCEQ may •Clean Air ) immediately(SB475,
effective facility the creation of best security practices for the electric industry Provides for the creation of the Texas Electric Grid Security Council to •) immediatelyeffective
HB1595, investor owned electric utilities and addresses rates (HB853, HB986, & ERCOT -Addresses the use of advanced electric meters by certain non•Electric registered and requires TCEQ
to inspect (HB907, effective Sept. 1, 2019) Increases penalties for aggregate production operations without being •Aggregate Production ENVIRONMENT
TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES, AND 52 landownerand necessity by a various changes to the decertification and release of a certificate of convenience akes M•CCNs facility (HB3557, effective
Sept. 1, 2019) against a person who damages such a facility, such as a city’s water or electric system, and creates a civil cause of action various new criminal offenses related to
interfering with a critical infrastructure Creates •Critical Infrastructure Facilities ) immediately, effective HB1953purchasing products made from pyrolysis and gasification (gasification
processes as recycled materials, thus requiring cities to give preference to intermediate, and final products; and treats products created from pyrolysis and waste if they are converted
using pyrolysis or gasification into valuable raw, use polymers and recoverable feedstocks as solid -Prevents TCEQ from considering post•, effective Sept. 1, 2019) HB1331municipal solid
waste facility (Provides TCEQ shall charge a fee of $2,000 for an application for a permit for a •Solid Waste ENVIRONMENT
CITY Monday, August 5, 2019 Jessica Sangsvang, Senior Assistant City AttorneyDenis McElroy, Section Chief LEGISLATURE th 86HIGHLIGHTS OF RELATED -