84th Texas Legislature Regular Session update, December 15, 2014

Another slow week of prefiling for the Texas Legislature, which officially starts at noon on January 13, 2015.

House Joint Resolution

HJR 53: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.

House Bills

HB 489: Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
HB 497: Relating to the applicability of the law governing saltwater pipeline facilities located in the vicinity of public roads.
HB 499 : Relating to the public transportation advisory committee.
HB 501 : Relating to the exemption of rural transit districts from motor fuel taxes.
HB 508: Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee.
HB 509: Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.