City of San Antonio - File #: 21-3676

• File #: 21-3676
• Type: Staff Briefing - With Ordinance
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 5/20/2021
• Posting Language: Briefing and possible action on legislation filed in the 87th Regular State Legislative Session, an update on the status of proposed State legislation and its impact on the City of San Antonio. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager]

DEPARTMENT: Government & Public Affairs

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jeff Coyle

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide

SUBJECT:  87th State Legislative Session Update

SUMMARY:

Briefing and possible action on legislation filed in the 87th Regular State Legislative Session. This briefing will provide information and an update on the status of proposed legislation and its potential impact on the City of San Antonio.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The 87^th State Legislative Session began on January 12, 2021, and is now in its final month. May 31^st is the last day of the 87^th Regular State Legislative Session, and deadlines begin triggering during the second week of May. May 22^nd is the last day for House committees to report Senate bills and the following day, May 23^rd, is the last day for the House to distribute a calendar for floor consideration of Senate bills. Finally, June 20 is the deadline for the Governor to sign or veto passed legislation. The City’s State Legislative Program provides an overview of the City’s priorities and provides guidance on the City’s legislative activity. This legislative update will focus on legislation that has an impact on the City's interests.

ISSUE:

The legislative issues covered by this update will vary depending on legislative activity in the Texas Senate and the House of Representatives. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

RECOMMENDATION:

This item is for briefing purposes and possible action.