Legislation authored by James Cochrane Day

Includes legislation with James Cochrane Day as the primary author for the 55th through 56th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

56th Regular Session
HB 176 Caption: Relating to amending certain acts by enlarging the boundaries of the Fort Bend County Water Supply District; finding a benefit.
HB 241 Caption: Relating to amending certain acts by removing the necessity to notarize claims for motor fuel tax refund.
HB 253 Caption: Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as Waller County Drainage District.
HB 318 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act to make it unlawful to sell or deliver liquor on Christmas Day, and to make such sale or delivery a ground for canceling or suspending permits.
HB 324 Caption: Relating to validating the incorporation of all cities and towns of five thousand (5,000) inhabitants or less, heretofore incorporated or attempted to be incorporated under the General Laws of Texas.
HB 353 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act so as to further regulate and control Alcoholic Beverages by establishing a minimum sales prices and limiting the number of Licenses to be issued.
HB 377 Caption: Relating to validating the acts of county boards of school trustees in ordering elections for the consolidation of certain Independent School Districts.
HB 483 Caption: Relating to amending certain statutes providing for the exemption of certain property from forced sale.
HB 484 Caption: Relating to amending certain acts providing for an increase in the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court.
HB 736 Caption: Relating to creating a Pest Control Division in the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties.
HB 921 Caption: Relating to enlarging Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 and defining the boundaries thereof.
HB 975 Caption: Relating to creating the Beason-Cedar Creek Watershed Authority as a Conservation and Reclamation District in Grimes and Waller Counties.
HB 981 Caption: Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Mayfair Park Municipal Utility District".
HJR 37 Caption: Proposing an amendment providing that no current wages for personal services shall be subject to garnishment except as may be provided for the Legislature, providing that in no event may the Legislature provide for the garnishment of more than twenty per cent (20%) of such wages, and providing further that in no event may such garnishment be entertained until after the claim upon which such garnishment is based is reduced to judgment.
HR 46 Caption: In memory of John J. Klevenhagen of Houston.
HR 67 Caption: Congratulating the Eta Tetarton chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa, the Chinar Grotto, the Soroptimist Club and the national Danish gymnastic team for their efforts to raise funds to combat cerebral palsy.
HR 127 Caption: In memory of Alice A. Kelley of Hempstead.
HR 137 Caption: In memory of Meta Bettin of Needville.
HR 145 Caption: Welcoming the students of Needville High School to the State Capitol.
HR 152 Caption: Electing the children of a Member of the House to the office of Mascot.
HR 187 Caption: In memory of Edith Zeiske of Bellville.
HR 200 Caption: In memory of Virginia Wallingford of Hempstead.
HR 217 Caption: In memory of Sara Ann Hopkins of Hempstead.
HR 287 Caption: In memory of Joe G. Alanis of Monaville.
HR 342 Caption: In memory of Joe F. Sulak.
HR 360 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Anton Kelner.
HR 361 Caption: In memory of Maye DiIorio of Hempstead.
HR 362 Caption: In memory of Mrs. K. L. Copeland.
HR 406 Caption: In memory of Frank Wawarofsky.
HR 478 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Albert Dethloff.
HR 504 Caption: In memory of Mary Daily.
HR 518 Caption: Congratulating the employees of the Missouri city Plant of WKM for working one million hours without injury.
56th 1st Called Session
HB 35 Caption: Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Mayfair Park Municipal Utility District".
HCR 13 Caption: Granting Maurice G. Wogan permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 32 Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider S. B. No. 11 at any time.
HR 10 Caption: In memory of Lucy A. Milam Phillips of Hempstead.
HR 24 Caption: In memory of Mrs. Frank Stallknechet.
HR 80 Caption: In memory of Hunter P. Harris of Fort Bend County.
HR 95 Caption: In memory of Mary Pace.
HR 103 Caption: Directing the creation of a committee to study the qualifications for members of the Board of Water Engineers
HR 128 Caption: In memory of Brick P. Diemer.
56th 2nd Called Session
HB 30 Caption: Relating to validating the disannexation or discontinuance of territory of all cities and towns of five thousand (5,000) inhabitants or less, heretofore disannexed or discontinued or attempted to be disannexed or discontinued and validating ordinances and other municipal or governmental proceedings relating thereto.
HB 34 Caption: Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Mayfair Park Municipal Utility District".
HR 54 Caption: In memory of Rosa Machac of Hempstead.
HR 60 Caption: In memory of Syd W. Davis.
HR 61 Caption: In memory of Alonzo A. Urban of Hempstead.
HR 107 Caption: In memory of Mariabelle Thornton Cooke of Hempstead.
HR 108 Caption: In memory of Mattie Tompkins Crook of Hempstead.
56th 3rd Called Session
HB 36 Caption: Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation district to be known as "Mayfair Park Municipal Utility District."
HR 21 Caption: Directing the creation for interim committees for constructive legislation.
HR 40 Caption: In memory of Hattie Jenkins.
HR 41 Caption: In memory of T. H. Barry.
HR 63 Caption: In memory of Joe B. Beckendorff of Katy.
HR 64 Caption: In memory of Milton J. Waller of Rosenberg.
HR 65 Caption: In memory of Mary Compton of Hempstead.
55th Regular Session
HB 23 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts so as to increase the compensation of the County Road Engineer; providing for the method of purchasing equipment, materials and supplies for the county road and bridge department and the approval and payment of claims therefor.
HB 356 Caption: Relating to validating and confirming citations, citations by publication and all notices, and the returns on each, issued, accepted and relied upon by any court of competent jurisdiction prior to January 1, 1954, in any probate proceeding, administration or guardianship in this State, provided the legality of such citations, notices and returns are not being questioned in a court or probate proceeding on the effective date of this Act.
HB 854 Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts by increasing the land area within jurisdiction of "Fort Bend County Water Supply District".
HB 897 Caption: Relating to fixing membership of the Juvenile Board of Waller County and providing compensation for such members.
HR 103 Caption: Naming Emily Marianne Baker Mascot of the House.
HR 177 Caption: In memory of John Lawrence "Laurie" Henson of Howth Station.
HR 187 Caption: Commending the students of Needville High School for their interest in state government.
HR 276 Caption: Commending the students of Katy High School for their interest in state government.
HR 312 Caption: Directing the State Building Commission and the State Board of Control to provide individual offices for the Members of the House.
HR 451 Caption: In memory of Armenak Agopian of Brookshire.
55th 1st Called Session
HB 9 Caption: Relating to creating the Representation Before the Legislature Act; declaring public policy; defining terms; providing for the registration of persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of any legislation by the Legislature or the approval or veto thereof by the Governor, etc.
HB 42 Caption: Relating to creating Road District No. 1 of Waller County, Texas for the purpose of the construction, maintenance, and operation of macadamized, graveled or paved roads and turnpikes or in aid thereof.
HR 20 Caption: In memory of James Edward Winston of Richmond.
HR 107 Caption: Commending the students of Needville High School for their interest in state government.
55th 2nd Called Session
HR 5 Caption: Requesting an Interim Committee to investigate the Brazos River Authority.
HR 82 Caption: Congratulating the Hempstead High School football team for winning the District 27B title.