Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time.

Joint resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to meetings for certain special purpose districts.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the administration, powers, and duties of certain navigation districts.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the administration by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workforce diploma pilot program.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the provision of food service, laundry service, and lawn care to certain mental health facilities and state supported living centers.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the prosecution of limited liability companies and other business entities under the Penal Code.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to repeal of the waiver of the right to judicial review of a wage claim.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to payment for care provided by a chiropractor under certain health benefit plans; providing administrative penalties.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the calculation of costs in interagency contracts between certain state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the enforcement of traffic regulations on a public road that is owned, operated, and maintained by a special district.

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the creation of the Magnolia Woods Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

This report provides an overview and analysis of FY2018 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary focus is on Congressional direction and funding provided through the appropriations process, but also notes funding made available to DHS outside this process (e.g., user fees and trust funds). It includes an appendix with definitions of key budget terms, and lists other Congressional Research Service reports that provide context and additional details regarding specific component appropriations and issues.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1810 in Jack County as the Luther G. Prunty Memorial Highway.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the designation of State Highway 191 in Ector County as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the authority of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to offer a civil penalty in lieu of suspending a permit or license.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.

Bill introduced by the Texas House of Representatives relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.