Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 528 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00528E.htm House Bill No. 528 was initially filed on January 15th of 2013. The bill recently passed on April 23rd of 2013. It is sponsored by Senator Whitmire. The bill intends to increase the confidentiality of records related to misdemeanors committed by children who are committed of any […]

Texas Government 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 50 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB00150S.htm Recently filed House Bill No. 50 is attempting to make a law to fly the State of Texas and United States flags at half mast in the event of a resident military member’s death who is killed in action. The bill was introduced on February 4th […]

Texas Government 83rd Legislative Session Update: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE OF FORMAL MEETING COMMITTEE: Homeland Security & Public Safety TIME & DATE: 11:30 AM, Friday, May 10, 2013 PLACE: 3W.9 CHAIR: Rep. Joseph Pickett SB 17 Patrick | et al. Relating to the training in school safety of certain educators of a school district or an […]

Texas Government Lobby 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 747 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB00747E.htm House Bill 747 was passed on April 25th 2013. The bill points out the need for working Professionals to immediately report suspected child abuse and/or neglect. The individual is not allowed to have another person make this report, and it must be made immediately. This […]