Texas Sen. Van Taylor

TX - Committee of the Whole Senate (Senate)

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Member

TX - Education (Senate)

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Member

TX - Health and Human Services (Senate)

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Member

TX - Nominations (Senate)

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Vice Chair

TX - Transportation (Senate)

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Member

TX - Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief (Senate)

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Member

TX - SR975 Recognizing Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

TX - SR729 Recognizing the Titan robotics team from Plano ISD Academy High School.

TX - SB541 Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund.

TX - SR278 In memory of Gerald Lee Kunkle.

TX - SB755 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions.

TX - SB301 Relating to school marshals for private schools.

TX - SB1497 Relating to a requirement that a school district or open-enrollment charter school terminate certain employees convicted of certain offenses.

TX - SR222 In memory of Joe Glenn Barton.

TX - SB116 Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.

TX - SB1973 Relating to the names of certain businesses.

TX - SB403 Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX - SB115 Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.

TX - SB112 Relating to the authority of a magistrate to prohibit certain communications in an order for emergency protection; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

TX - SR226 Recognizing the Military Officers Association of America and the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.

TX - SB701 Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offense of sexual performance by a child.

TX - SB1265 Relating to the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims from juvenile court records.

TX - SB857 Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record in certain counties.

TX - SR158 Celebrating February 12, 2015, as Texas Technology Day.

TX - SB118 Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB336 Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.

TX - SB117 Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.

TX - SB1166 Relating to recovery of damages for delay of payment of certain insurance claims.

TX - SB844 Relating to the expiration of licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.

TX - SB1653 Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX - SB110 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.

TX - SR509 Recognizing Katherine Thomas for being named a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

TX - SR665 Recognizing Leadership Prep School for receiving the 2015 Best of Frisco Award.

TX - SB628 Relating to limitations on the capture or possession of a biometric identifier by a governmental body.

TX - SR375 Recognizing Trey Graham as Pastor of the Day for the Texas Senate.

TX - SB1240 Relating to the provision of a plan regarding the elimination of toll roads.

TX - SB940 Relating to the notification duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran.

TX - SB566 Relating to the use of proceeds received from criminal asset forfeiture.

TX - SB1418 Relating to increasing the penalty for causing injury to a child; changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole.

TX - SB555 Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office.

TX - SB1434 Relating to counting time spent by students participating in certain approved off-campus instructional programs in calculation of the average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

TX - SB1435 Relating to a prohibition on vendor contact with a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district during the procurement process.

TX - SB634 Relating to the establishment of a task force on unethical and unlawful misconduct by public officials.

TX - SB902 Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.

TX - SB650 Relating to audits of the music, film, television, and multimedia fund.

TX - SB1125 Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors.

TX - SB2046 Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League-sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB948 Relating to mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process.

TX - SR796 Recognizing John Edward Payton for receiving the John McVeigh Award.

TX - SB404 Relating to requiring state agencies to identify spending reduction measures.

TX - SB1796 Relating to a vacancy in the office of a member of the legislature on final conviction of a felony.

TX - SB1236 Relating to asset management agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.

TX - SB800 Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.

TX - SB835 Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record.

TX - SR910 Recognizing Laura Bennett on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

TX - SR625 Welcoming the Upper School students from Prestonwood Christian Academy to the State Capitol.

TX - SB1631 Relating to quarterly reporting of political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates, officeholders, and political committees.

TX - SR508 Recognizing Christopher D. Fox on the occasion of his retirement.

TX - SR463 Recognizing March 31 and April 1, 2015, as Plano Legislative Days.

TX - SB109 Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.

TX - SB1291 Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.

TX - SR223 Recognizing the Dr Pepper Snapple Group for its selection as a 2015 Texas Medal of Arts honoree.

TX - SB319 Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.

TX - SB296 Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools.

TX - SB809 Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.

TX - SB1028 Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities.

TX - SB2057 Relating to the creation of the Double R Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1 and 2 of Hunt County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX - SR225 Recognizing March 4, 2015, as Richardson/Telecom Corridor Legislative Day.

TX - SB1237 Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the policy board of certain metropolitan planning organizations.

TX - SB1010 Relating to the use of money paid as restitution to or on behalf of certain individuals depicted in child pornography.

TX - SB111 Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.

TX - SB664 Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits.

TX - SB736 Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts with governmental entities.

TX - SB1582 Relating to the scheduling of controlled substances and the designation and emergency scheduling of certain substances as hazardous controlled substances; creating criminal offenses.

TX - SB1820 Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from towing regulations.

TX - SR224 Recognizing Volunteer McKinney for its promotion of civic involvement.

TX - SB1120 Relating to the application for and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.

TX - SB1992 Relating to a restriction on the use of certain political contributions from a single source in the month before an election.

TX - SB1029 Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to undertake a qualified hotel project.

TX - SB337 Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.

TX - SB1088 Relating to judicial proceedings on a petition for a pardon or an order of expunction of criminal history record information for certain victims of trafficking of persons convicted of prostitution.

TX - SB651 Relating to an audit of Major Events trust funds conducted by the state auditor.

TX - SB1583 Relating to classifying synthetic cannabinoid or cathinone as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.

TX - SR911 In memory of Minnie Hawthorne-Ewing.

TX - SB113 Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.

TX - SB335 Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records.

TX - SB996 Relating to notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a school is appointed school marshal and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.

TX - SB850 Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces.

TX - SB1239 Relating to a study on the implementation of a traffic light synchronization program.

TX - SB1689 Relating to the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting.

TX - SB1756 Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and personal identification certificates and the classification and operation of certain vehicles; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB1133 Relating to the repossession of an aircraft.

TX - SCR30 Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.

TX - SB959 Relating to the collection of a complete set of fingerprints from certain applicants for driver's licenses.

TX - SJR9 Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for review or approval of state agency rules by the elected members of the legislature.

TX - SB1214 Relating to the use of human remains for forensic science education, including the training of search and rescue animals.

TX - SJR37 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.

TX - SB1238 Relating to a prohibition on converting certain segments or lanes of a state highway to toll projects or managed lanes.

TX - SB962 Relating to legislative and judicial review of state agency rulemaking.

TX - SR288 Recognizing March 2 and 3, 2015, as Collin County Days.

TX - SB19 Relating to the ethics of public officers and employees, the disclosure of certain political contributions, and related requirements and procedures; creating criminal offenses.

TX - SB756 Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.

TX - SB1341 Relating to the transfer of certain court records.

TX - SB465 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain employees convicted of certain offenses.

TX - SB386 Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.

TX - SB114 Relating to the applicability of adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.

TX - SR987 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923.

TX - SCR52 Recognizing Jerry and Barbara Madden on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

TX - SB897 Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.

TX - SCR49 Congratulating G. M. Cox on the occasion of his retirement.

TX - SB1187 Relating to claims of patent infringement; providing civil penalties; imposing fees.

TX - SR240 Recognizing Colin Kimball for his receipt of the Silver Patrick Henry Medallion.

TX - SR359 Honoring Congressman Sam Johnson on the 42nd anniversary of his release as a North Vietnamese prisoner of war.

TX - SCR24 Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring Texans who served during the Global War on Terror as part of the United States armed forces and their families.

TX - SR126 Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Community Impact Newspaper Day.

TX - SB1819 Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.

TX - SB271 Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

TX - SB11 Relating to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.

TX - SCR1 Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to halt and reverse certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.

TX - SB17 Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.

TX - SJR28 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.

TX - SB538 Relating to the control of infectious diseases.

TX - SJR5 Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund.

TX - SB516 Relating to increasing the period of time for exempting freeport goods from ad valorem taxation.

TX - SB515 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX - SJR29 Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation.

TX - SB5 Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund.

TX - SB8 Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

TX - SB7 Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.

TX - SJR1 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.

TX - SB1 Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.

TX - SJR36 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property valued at less than $50,000.

TX - SB762 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.

TX - SB763 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain income-producing tangible personal property.

TX - SB795 Relating to establishing an interstate voter registration crosscheck program.

TX - SJR10 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or religious organization's freedom of religion.

TX - SB1864 Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.

TX - SB673 Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.

TX - SB1452 Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.

TX - SB219 Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.

TX - SB3 Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.

TX - SB479 Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.

TX - SB843 Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums.

TX - SB1546 Relating to advance directives, including do-not-resuscitate orders; creating a criminal offense.

TX - SB831 Relating to voluntary and informed consent to an abortion and prevention of coerced abortions; providing penalties; creating an offense.

TX - SR415 Recognizing March 23, 2015, as Toll-Free Texas Day.

TX - SR398 Extending condolences to the families of the missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico.

TX - SR618 Recognizing April 23, 2015, as Texas Young Republican Federation and Texas Federation of College Republicans Legislative Day.

TX - SB292 Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.

TX - SCR13 Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports.

TX - SB1252 Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.

TX - SR627 Recognizing Young Conservatives of Texas on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

TX - SB904 Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.

TX - SB1184 Relating to the governance of a regional mobility authority.

TX - SB961 Relating to the designation of February 19 as Iwo Jima Day.

TX - SB2048 Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.

TX - SB344 Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.

TX - SB1628 Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance.

TX - SR519 Recognizing April 8, 2015, as Texas Home School Day.

TX - SB391 Relating to equal opportunity for access by home-schooled students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB1735 Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents.

TX - SB58 Relating to the enforcement of commercial vehicle safety standards by certain municipalities and counties.

TX - SB474 Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings.

TX - SJR2 Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations.

TX - SB1712 Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.

TX - SB1172 Relating to the issuance of obligations payable from and secured by the Texas Mobility Fund.

TX - SB9 Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations for certain categories of spending.

TX - SR428 Proclaiming April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day.

TX - SB185 Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.

TX - SB870 Relating to replacing "Confederate Heroes Day" with "Civil War Remembrance Day" as a state holiday.

TX - SJR16 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.

TX - SB1135 Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.

TX - SB1561 Relating to contributions and registrations for an anatomical gift registry; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB1675 Relating to the repeal of mandatory periodic motor vehicle inspections.

TX - SB621 Relating to criminal offenses involving, and governmental liability for retaliatory prosecutions associated with, the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.

TX - SR681 Recognizing the opening of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's new headquarters.

TX - HB2400 Relating to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors.

TX - HB903 Relating to the investment of a percentage of the economic stabilization fund balance in excess of the sufficient balance.

TX - HB1133 Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.

TX - SB1968 Relating to the organization of public employees.

TX - SB575 Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions.

TX - SB1873 Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.

TX - SB374 Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

TX - HB923 Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates.

TX - HB181 Relating to information printed by school districts on high school diplomas.

TX - HB1993 Relating to the authorization of independent school districts to use electronic means to notify parents of a student's academic performance.

TX - HB505 Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.

TX - SB531 Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

TX - SB722 Relating to a disqualification for unemployment benefits for refusing to take or failing a preemployment drug test.

TX - HB1814 Relating to the online renewal of driver's licenses of certain active duty military personnel and relatives.

TX - SB62 Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.

TX - HB745 Relating to the installation of solar-powered stop signs by a property owners' association.

TX - SB1376 Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.

TX - HB1050 Relating to liability of food donors.

TX - SB514 Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.

TX - HB1378 Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of political subdivisions.

TX - HB908 Relating to the continuation and duties of the Red River Boundary Commission.

TX - SB2065 Relating to the rights of certain religious organizations and individuals relating to a marriage that violates a sincerely held religious belief.

TX - HB789 Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military.

TX - SB983 Relating to restrictions on the assessment of the fee charged for issuance of certain birth records.

TX - HB1539 Relating to increasing the criminal penalties in certain circumstances for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants.

TX - HB4003 Relating to the redaction of personally identifiable information of victims from juvenile court records.

TX - HB1049 Relating to the classification of licensed massage therapy programs as postsecondary education programs.

TX - SR397 Recognizing the Aggie Interns for their public service.

TX - HB2612 Relating to a report to the legislature regarding the elimination of toll roads.

TX - HB1605 Relating to the issuance of the Texas Airport Directory; eliminating a fee.

TX - HB1878 Relating to the provision of telemedicine medical services in a school-based setting, including the reimbursement of providers under the Medicaid program for those services.

TX - HB1888 Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; authorizing a fee; increasing a penalty.

TX - HB855 Relating to the compatibility of state agency websites with certain devices and Internet browsers.

TX - HB2812 Relating to the limit on junior college courses that a high school student may enroll in for dual credit and the calculation of average daily attendance for a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

TX - HB2053 Relating to the protection of certain children who may be subject to child abuse or neglect through the operation of the child safety check alert list and training for law enforcement officers relating to the child safety check alert list.

TX - HB175 Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

TX - HB2950 Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.

TX - HB3994 Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.

TX - HB1364 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.

TX - HB2014 Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools.

TX - HB2851 Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities.

TX - HB1128 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge, Medal, or Ribbon.

TX - HB189 Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child or for certain sexual assault offenses.

TX - HB1080 Relating to the definition of a state judge for purposes of state driver's license and personal identification laws.

TX - HB4099 Relating to the issuance of K9s4COPs specialty license plates.

TX - HB177 Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.

TX - HB2286 Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure; authorizing a fee.

TX - HB3901 Relating to the repossession of an aircraft.

TX - HB1947 Relating to licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.

TX - HB1949 Relating to the annexation of certain roads and areas adjacent to those roads.

TX - HB32 Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates.

TX - HB984 Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee.