This includes any licensed or permitted premises (e.g., bars), as well as any street, highway, or park or a common area of a school, hospital, apartment, office building, transportation facility, shop, restaurant, or nightclub. Tela Mange . HCR32, if passed, would designate Missouri City, TX as the official Hip-Hop Capital of Texas for the next 10 years. HB19 seeks to amend Chapter 72 of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code in order to shift liability away from transportation companies and onto individual drivers when it comes to 18-wheeler truck accident claims or lawsuits. Affirm the sanctity of human life and the importance of treating all persons with dignity and respect. The operator of the bicycle or motorcycle must come to a full and complete stop at the intersection, exercise due care as provided law, and may only proceed through the intersection when it is safe to do so. If passed, SB585 would allow alcohol retailers to sell beer and wine (containing 17% or less alcohol by volume) for off-premise consumption on Sundays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Insurance companies claim that this information is irrelevant and immaterial to a pre-suit claim, while plaintiffs lawyers argue that it can help facilitate settlement and avoid needless litigation. The officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to protect the officer from unlawful deadly force by the driver of the vehicle by means of the vehicle; and. If passed, HCR66 seeks to have the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas: Excerpt from the bill: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of hate crimes and incidents of hate directed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), with the use of terms such as Chinese virus, Wuhan virus, and kung-flu perpetuating this disturbing escalation.. Documentation, replacement parts, and tools; and. Documentation, replacement parts, and tools, including any updates to information or embedded software, for that equipment or replacement part; and. Opponents often argue that scholarships are the only form of compensation they should receive. If passed, HB504 seeks to amend Section 2154.202(g) of the Texas Occupations Code in order to permit fireworks sales to the public beginning June 14 and ending at midnight on June 19 (Juneteenth) in a county in which the commissioners court of the county has approved the sale of fireworks during the period. Many cities in Texas currently have hands-free ordinances on the books, but if passed, HB86 would effectively make these local laws unenforceable. In Texas last legislative session two years ago, lawmakers passed a bill into law which increased the maximum amount of money that one can recover in small claims court (called justice court in Texas) from $10,000 to $20,000. One license in each of the counties of Galveston, Jefferson, and Nueces; Three licenses in Bexar and Harris Counties; Consulting with infectious disease experts; Preventing and minimizing injury and damage caused by a pandemic; A prompt and effective response to a pandemic; Identifying areas and populations particularly vulnerable to the occurrence of a pandemic; Communicating with governmental and private entities to facilitate coordination and collaboration for the efficient and effective planning and execution of a pandemic response plan; Organizing federal, state, and local pandemic response activities; Earning compensation for the use of the student athletes name, image, or likeness when the student athlete is not engaged in official team activities; or. Histotechnology is the science of detecting tissue abnormalities that indicate diseases such as cancer. Currently, employees in Texas only have 180 days to file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. The bills also prohibit members, officers, or employees of the commission, the department, or a betting operation from placing any sports bets at all, as well as prohibiting any competitor, coach, trainer, employee, or owner of a team in a sports event, or any referee for a sports event, from placing a bet on one of their events. Excerpt from the bill: Whereas the outstanding achievements of Z-Ro and Travis Scott have made Missouri City a very bright spot on the map of hip-hops most vibrant communities, bringing increased recognition of the Lone Star States contributions to this popular genre.. Each of the bills listed above seek to allow casino gambling in parts of southern Texas (within 200 miles of the Gulf of Mexico). This law rvnts th DMV frm automatically undng licenses f drvr' who have not paid r red n urt fr mnr trff vltn due to poverty or low-income. Manage and Report Changes to an Existing License, Texas Responsible Alcohol Delivery Training, Information for Local Government Officials, File a TABC Certification School Complaint, Personal Importation and Ports of Entry FAQs, TABC Sept. 1, 2021 License Consolidation Explained chart (PDF). If passed, SB41 seeks to increase the filing fee for civil lawsuits filed in county court, statutory county court, county court at law, probate court, statutory probate court, or district court in Texas. From police reform to legalized gambling and alcohol sales to digital license plates, heres a small sampling of the bills filed during Texas 87th legislative session. While similar to HB1001 and SB327 (which would allow PTSD patients to be prescribed low-THC cannabis), HB1109 seeks to allow veterans with PTSD to apply for a permit in order to purchase medical marijuana from a cultivating or dispensing facility in Texas. If passed, HB827 seeks to amend Chapter 372 of the Texas Transportation Code in order to prohibit toll project entities (or private entities that operate a toll project) from disclosing information on the speed at which a vehicle is operated on the toll project to a law enforcement agency for the purpose of proving an offense under Subchapter H, Chapter 545 (speed restrictions). You will need to provide proof of the following to apply for a driver license: U.S. HB2718, on the other hand, seeks to reduce the penalty for possession of a single e-cigarette containing THC or a tetrahydrocannabinol derivative/analogue from a state jail felony to a Class B misdemeanor. Vehicle registration suspended for driving without insurance. These policies must: Both HB562 and HB833 seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to add a section titled Law Enforcement Policy on De-escalation and Proportionate Response.. Medical Evaluation Process. All rights reserved. Express its support for public and private efforts to eradicate anti-AAPI racism in all its forms. Michigan will no longer suspend driver's licenses for issues unrelated to driving safety, such as missed court appointments and unpaid fees. On the other hand, HB255 seeks to raise the minimum wage annually based on the consumer price index (called an adjusted minimum wage). Review complaints received by the office regarding the use of force by peace officers of law enforcement agencies, conduct investigations, and (when necessary) request the district or county attorney to bring actions against an agency in order to institute reforms regarding their use of force practices. There is a substantial risk that the person to be arrested or attempting to escape after arrest will cause death or serious bodily injury to the actor or another if the arrest or apprehension is delayed. While similar bills had been introduced in the 82nd and 85th Texas Legislature (in 2011 and 2017, respectively), both failed to pass. If passed, SB1345 seeks to give individual counties in Texas the choice of whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana by local election. If approved, this holiday would fall on the 28th day of June. SB42, if passed, would seek to expand on this law by banning all hand-held mobile phone usage while driving (except when necessary to contact emergency services). The act would also require officers to provide aid immediately to any person who needs medical attention as a result of the use of force by a peace officer, as well as require identification as a peace officer before taking any action within the course and scope of the officers official duties (unless the identification would render the action impracticable). Is not required to apprehend the person suspected of committing an offense. Texas currently has a memorial sign program allowing loved ones to publicly memorialize victims of alcohol or controlled substance-related car accidents through the erection of a roadside memorial sign. A handler who is trained to manage the qualified facility dog or qualified therapy animal must accompany the dog or animal at a court proceeding, and courts may impose additional restrictions during the court proceeding. HJR133 & SJR49 both propose a constitutional amendment which would authorize and regulate casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the (yet-to-be-created) Texas Gaming Commission, as well as authorize sports wagering in the state. HB215, if passed, seeks to amend several sections of Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Government Code in order to effectively abolish the death penalty in Texas. SB1345 states that adults over the age of 21 could use and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, up to 15 grams of cannabis concentrates, cannabis paraphernalia, as well as the cultivation (for personal use) of not more than 12 cannabis plants in a private residence. If passed, SB750 seeks to prohibit operators of sexually oriented businesses (nightclubs, bars, restaurants, or similar commercial enterprises that provide for an audience of two or more individuals live nude entertainment or live nude performances) that do not hold an alcohol permit from allowing a person to: Operators of these establishments (or their agents) who violate this law would be subject to a Class A misdemeanor. Similar bills have been introduced this year in Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia. Starting Oct. 1 . Both SB438 & HB1992, if passed, seek to amend Section 151.3565(b) of Texas Tax Code in order to list face masks, disposable gloves, and disinfectant cleaning supplies as emergency preparation items in order to exempt them from sales and use taxes during Texas Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday (which begins at 12:01 a.m. April 25 and ends at midnight April 27). The new laws may affect your current driving record. HB1517 & HB1518 both seek to amend Chapter 105 of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code in order to allow hotel bars to extend the hours during which alcoholic beverages may be sold and consumed on premises. The application shall only be approved if a majority of the voters favor the authorization of casino gaming. Drivers would still be permitted to use dedicated GPS devices, dash cams, and (if 18 or older) hands-free communication devices. In March of 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a waiver which permitted restaurants with a mixed beverage permit to offer beer, wine, and mixed drinks to-go with food purchases. If passed, the bills seeks to amend Article I of the Texas Constitution (bill of rights) to add Section 35, as follows: The right of the people to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange, including cash, coin, bullion, digital currency, or scrip, when trading and contracting for goods and services shall not be infringed. HB928 seeks to amend Chapter 436 of Texas Health and Safety Code to create administrative and civil penalties for food service establishments that sell catfishif the product is not, in fact, catfish as defined under the statute. Each of the above bills seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in order to add a section regarding law enforcement policies on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle. Address the topics of privacy, what constitute a private space, and when and under what circumstances a body camera can or should be turned off. Restrict motorized scooter usage to bicycle lanes, if and when available. HB2808, HB3370 & HB3494, on the other hand, seek to do away with variable rate energy plans for residential customers entirely. The money placed in a minors savings account, trust account, or trust subaccount may not be withdrawn, removed, paid out, or transferred to any person, including the minor, except pursuant to a court order, on the minors 18th birthday, or upon the minors death. Amendments to California Assembly Bill 655, intended to improve the states self-storage lien law, passed the Senate on Friday with a 30-0 vote. Each of the Joint Resolutions listed above propose an amendment to the Texas constitution authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in the State of Texas. By Heather Navarro Published December 27, 2021 Updated on December 28, 2021 at 1:46 pm This would include the installation of automatic license plate reader systems on appropriate infrastructure owned by this state or a political subdivision of this state (including traffic signals, highway signs, bridges, and overpasses). HB934 seeks to modify Section 551.352 of the Texas Transportation Code in order to add additional restrictions on operating motor-assisted scooters within the state of Texas. Proponents often argue that students names and images are used on products and in advertising that brings revenue to the school, and thus should receive a portion of these profits as compensation. A number of California's new laws for 2021 are efforts to root out systemic . Many states, including Texas, currently allow minors under the age of 18 to get married if theyve received a court order removing the disabilities of minority (i.e., emancipation). If passed, HB904 seeks to amend Section 662.003(b) of the Texas Government Code (a list of official Texas state holidays) to add the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an even-numbered year (election day) as a state holiday. HB1404 seeks to amend Chapters 711 and 716 of Texas Health and Safety Code,as well as Section 651 of the Texas Occupations Code in order to permit the use of alkaline hydrolysis cremation (AKA bio-cremation, resomation, aquamation, green cremation, flameless cremation, or water cremation) with regard to human remains. SCR9 would designate the City of San Marcos as the official Mermaid Capital of Texas for the next 10 years. If passed, any and all insurance claim release agreements made in exchange for money or other consideration will no longer be enforceable unless the contract is in writing. On October 1, 2021, new laws went into effect that change when your driver's license can be suspended. Right to repair refers to government legislation that is intended to allow consumers the ability to repair and modify their own consumer electronic devices, where otherwise the manufacturer of such devices requires the consumer to use only their offered services. It would also require policyholders who receive a written request for policy information from a claimant to disclose the name of their insurance company and type of coverage provided by their insurer. With nearly 10,000 bills filed this year, it can be difficult to keep upespecially when theyre written in confusing legalese. If passed, HB1131 seeks to add additional restrictions on certain insurance practices related to the repair of a motor vehicle following an accident and/or property damage claim. If passed, HB1781 seeks to amend Section 43.357 of Texas Parks and Wildlife Code in order to allow the holder of a valid deer breeders permit to engage in the business of breeding breeder deer via cloning. Ill be honest I thought we had settled this one a long time ago. For more information on the current license structure, fees and more, visit the following pages and resources: Copyright 2023 Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. A peace officer may not assert official immunity as a defense to liability, and the officers governmental unit would also be liable to such a suit under the doctrine of respondeat superior. If passed, both HB36 and HB219 seek to amend Section 662.003(b) of the Texas Government Code (a list of official Texas state holidays) to remove Confederate Heroes Day, which takes place on the 19th day of January. Suspensions & Reinstatements. HB1837 & SB2141 both seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in order address (and prevent) motorcycle profiling by law enforcement officers. Establish a safe distance of at least three (3) feet when passing pedestrians/cyclists in a car or light truck, and six (6) feet for operators of large trucks and commercial vehicles. If passed, the bill would: The bill also seeks to allow counties and municipalities to further restrict the speed at which a person may operate a motor-assisted scooter, the locations a person may operate a motor-assisted scooter, locations a person may park a scooter, a minimum age requirement, higher civil and criminal penalties for traffic law violations, as well as the requirement that riders wear a safety helmet. Set a maximum speed of 15 mph for standing scooters (or 20 mph for seated scooters). If passed, SB1012 & HB3138 both seek to require electric providers to obtain a residential customers express consent before enrolling them in a variable rate energy plan. HCR12, if passed, would designate the City of Kyle as the official Pie Capital of Texas for the next 10 years. However, Texans are still able to get a license to carry after the new law takes effect. Each of the above proposed bills seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in order to add a policy requiring law enforcement officers in the state to intervene in order to prevent another peace officer from using excessive force. HB3580, if passed, seeks to increase the salary of any classroom teacher in the state to a minimum of $70,000 per year, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. ALR Program. According to the bill, the comptroller shall determine the adjusted minimum wage on December 1 of each year by increasing the adjusted minimum wage for that calendar year by the percentage increase, if any, in the consumer price index for the 12 months preceding that date. This bill seeks to disallow cities, counties and municipalities from enforcing more-restrictive laws or regulations relating to the use of wireless communication devices (i.e., phones) while operating a motor vehicle. If an organization applies for a license to operate a casino, a local option election shall be held in the county. HB307 seeks to amend Section 481.111 of the Texas Health and Safety Code to expand on defenses to possession of certain consumable hemp products containing a controlled substance or marijuana. Banish 30. Each of the above bills, if passed, seek to amend several sections of Texas Election Code to reimplement the straight-ticket voting option. The bill would also allow liquor to be sold on any other day between the (expanded) hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Texas blue laws also state that stores may not sell beer on Sundays between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. HB1551, if passed, seeks to amend Section 105.04 of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code in order to allow beer and wine stores (stores which hold a wine and malt beverage retailers permit or a wine and malt beverage retailers off-premise permit) to sell beer on Sundays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. For accounts that were closed after February 19, 2021, a payment of $250 must be sent to the former account holder. Each of the four joint resolutions above propose an amendment to the Texas constitution which states that the legislature by law shall authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use in this state., These three bills seek to amend Chapter 487 of the Texas Health and Safety Code in order to lay the legal groundwork for medical marijuana sales in Texas. No-Win No-Fee | Free Consultations. In this context, personal protective equipment means specialized clothing or equipment worn by a person meant to protect against potential infectious contaminants in the environment, or to interfere with the transmission of particles originating from the nose or mouth. The officer arrests the person for an offense under Chapter 49, Penal Code, involving the operation of a motor vehicle or a watercraft; The person refuses the officers request to submit to the taking of a specimen voluntarily; The person was the operator of a motor vehicle or a watercraft involved in an accident that the officer reasonably believes occurred as a result of the offense; and. Lets take a look at some of the more-interesting ones. Require that motor vehicles move to another lane (if available) to pass bicycle riders on a roadway. 0:00. Similarly, HB3918 seeks to require that all motor vehicle mufflers not emit a sound of more than 95 decibels, measured 20 inches from the tailpipe, while the vehicle is operating in neutral between 3,000 and 5,000 RPM. This fee (which increases to $50 in some cases) does not apply to a suit filed by any governmental entity or to a suit for delinquent taxes. HB2367, on the other hand, seeks to amend Section 504.002 of the Texas Transportation Code to state that the department shall allow a vehicle registered under Chapter 502 to be equipped with a license plate that utilizes integrated circuit technology., Many drivers are frustrated with the increasing number of toll-funded highway projects in the state, as well as the fact that our states oldest toll roads still collect fees from drivers even though the road has long since been paid off.. Under current Texas law, even possession of less than 1 gram of marijuana concentrates (e.g., edibles, vape pens, etc.) Lisa Torry Smith was hit and killedby a vehicle in October 2017 while walking in a crosswalk with her 6-year-old son. The bills further state that officers who violate this law may face civil actions (lawsuits) brought by the defendant in order to recover damages arising from said profiling (including attorneys fees and litigation costs), as well as injunctions against future violations of this law. Here's a . If passed, a bet under Texas law will not include any offer of a prize, award, or compensation to the participants in a fantasy or simulated game or contest which is determined by the accumulated statistical performances of the individual athletes on a participants fictional sports team.. August 24, 2021 . Intimidating, coercing, or threatening a beneficiary or claimant to induce them to use a particular repair person or facility. Abbott has just announced a special legislative session to begin on July 8th, 2021). If passed, the bills would requirethe Public Utility Commission of Texas to, by rule, develop a process for obtaining emergency reserve power generation capacity as appropriate to prevent blackout conditions in the state. LANSING - Over 73,000 people across Michigan whose driver's licenses were suspended for certain infractions can get back on the road as a new law takes effect Friday. HB205, if passed, seeks to modify Chapter 2151 of the Texas Occupations Code in order to require that amusement ride operators be trained in the proper use and operation of the ride, and to be at least 16 years of age. The person to be arrested or attempting to escape after arrest possesses a deadly weapon; and. BothHB393 & SB592 seek to amend Chapter 47 of the Texas Penal Code to expand upon exceptions to the definition of a gambling bet for purposes of criminal offenses. In 2021 the Legislature's super-majority of Democrats sent Gov. SJR36 proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of up to twelve (12) casinos in Texas counties that have approved casino gaming. Additionally, officers must ensure that: Similar to the above bills, SB71 seeks to amendChapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedureto add a section titled Law Enforcement Policy on Use of Force by Peace Officers., If passed, SB71 would require each law enforcement agency in Texas to adopt a detailed written policy regarding the use of force by peace officers employed by the agency. The person purchased the product from a retailer the person reasonably believed was authorized to sell a consumable hemp product. HB2588, SB950 & SB1626 on the other hand, each seek to amend Chapter 2 of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure by adding a section titled Cite and Release Policy. For HB2588, this policy would state that law enforcement agencies in the state shall adopt a written policy regarding the issuance of citations for all misdemeanor offenses, other than violent misdemeanors. Contractor or employee performing job duties relating to the installation, operation, or maintenance of said video recording equipment. If passed, both HJR51 & SJR66 propose an amendment to Article I of the Texas constitution which states that no person shall be held in slavery or involuntary servitude in this state for any reason, including as a punishment for a crime.. The training program must be approved by the attorney general, and will include guidance on how to recognize and report human trafficking, how to report suspected human trafficking, and more. HB1982, if passed, would amend Chapter 481of Texas Health and Safety Code in order to add a section on medical cannabis prescriptions, which states that medical cannabis may be dispensed to a patient only by a pharmacist licensed under Subtitle J, Title 3, Occupations Code, at a pharmacy licensed under Chapter 560, Occupations Code, under a valid prescription. For SB950 & SB1626, this policy would state that law enforcement agencies shall adopt a written policy regarding the issuance of citations for all misdemeanor offenses, other than assaultive offenses and public intoxication. The use of force must be terminated the moment the person against whom force is used becomes compliant or is subdued. This article highlights about 150 different proposed bills, but weve grouped them into several categories. If passed, SB 1385 seeks to amend Subchapter Z, Chapter 51 of the Texas Education Code in order to add a section titled Compensation and Professional Representation of Student Athletes Participating in Intercollegiate Athletic Programs.. HB501 seeks to adjust these arbitrary caps equal to any increase or decrease in the consumer price indexwhich measures the average changes in prices of goods and services purchased by urban wage earnerssince September of 2003. Driver's license suspensions will continue, but under the new law, a person would only have their license suspended if they had three or more traffic tickets in a year, or four within two. HB929 (known as the Botham Jean Act or Bos Law) seeks to clean up ambiguous guidelines in Texas castle doctrine law, to clean up language regarding mistake of fact when used as a legal defense, as well as to standardize police body cam policy and increase police accountability and transparency with regard to body worn cameras. The parent(s) of a child who is involved in an alleged incident. HB502, HB1199 & HB1274 all seek to allow motor vehicle owners in Texas to display a license plate only on the rear of a motor vehicle. The bill states that teachers must be paid a monthly salary of at least $7,000, increased by $50 for every prior year of experience (i.e., a teacher with 10 years of experience would have a base monthly salary of at least $7,500, and a teacher with 20+ years of experience would have a base monthly salary of $8,000). The officer reasonably believes it is immediately necessary to protect the officer or another person from the use of unlawful deadly force by the driver of the vehicle; and. Each of the bills listed above, which were filed in response to the widespread electrical outages experienced during the catastrophic winter storm in February of 2021, seek to ensure that Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions caused by shortages of generated power in the ERCOT power region. SB4 seeks to amend Subtitle F, Title 10 of Texas Government Code in order to add a section titled Agreements With Professional Sports Teams. If passed, the bill would prohibit governmental entities from entering into agreements with professional sports teams that requires a financial commitment by this state or any governmental entity unless the agreement includes: If passed, HB1758 seeks to amend Chapter 423 of Texas Government Code in order to make it a Class A misdemeanor to operate an unmanned aircraft that is equipped with a chemical dispensing device, an explosive weapon, an improvised explosive device, or a firearm.. The most versatile suppressor in the Banish line, the Banish 30 works with all of your rifle calibers from .17 to .30 caliber magnums. SB435 & HB2271 both seek to amend Subchapter C, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code in order to add a section on Texas Pandemic Response Plan.. HB809 seeks to allow the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Consent must be given in a manner that indicates the customer understands that they are enrolling in a variable rate plan, and the electric provider shall provide notice that the plan includes variable rates in an easily readable font and type size. While our law firm solely focuses on car accidents and personal injury law, well do our best to provide answersor at least point you in the right direction. The fee depends on the offense leading to the suspension. Restrict anyone from riding a motorized scooter (gas or electric) on a roadway unless the posted speed limit is 30 mph or less (currently the limit is 35 mph or less). likely played a role in the crash.
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