Amendment
This bill, known as the Texas Women's Privacy Act, aims to regulate access to multiple-occupancy private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms based on biological sex in facilities operated by political subdivisions and state agencies in Texas. The legislation establishes strict requirements for designating and restricting access to these spaces, imposes civil penalties for violations, and creates enforcement mechanisms through both the Attorney General and private civil actions. The bill also mandates that correctional facilities house inmates according to their biological sex and prohibits family violence shelters designed for female victims from providing services to biological males.
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
This bill aims to significantly expand access to ivermectin in Texas by authorizing pharmacists to dispense it without a prescription. The legislation mandates that the state health commissioner issue a statewide order enabling licensed pharmacists to provide ivermectin directly to patients, bypassing the typical requirement for a doctor's prescription. This represents a major shift in pharmaceutical policy, potentially increasing the availability of a controversial drug while raising concerns about appropriate medical oversight and patient safety.
Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
This bill aims to restrict political contributions and expenditures by absent members of the Texas Legislature during periods when they are absent from the state without leave for the purpose of impeding legislative action. The legislation establishes penalties for violations, outlines enforcement mechanisms, and defines key terms related to legislative absences. Its primary objective is to disincentivize and penalize legislators who attempt to obstruct the legislative process through prolonged, unauthorized absences, particularly in the context of quorum-breaking tactics.
This bill aims to strengthen Texas laws related to real property theft and fraud. It establishes new criminal offenses, enhances penalties for existing offenses, extends statutes of limitations, and imposes new requirements on county clerks and individuals filing real property documents. The legislation seeks to combat fraudulent real estate transactions, protect property owners (especially vulnerable populations), and improve the integrity of real property records in Texas.
Congratulating Lori Rickert on her retirement as presiding judge for Brazoria County Court at Law No. 4 and Probate Court.