Legislation authored by David Farabee

Includes legislation with David Farabee as the primary author for the 76th through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

81st Regular Session
HB 602 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designation of Midwestern State University as a public liberal arts university.
HB 603 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Midwestern State University.
HB 604 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with water conservation programs.
HB 605 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to mileage reimbursement for state employees.
HB 606 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.
HB 607 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.
HB 781 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Electra Hospital District.
HB 814 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties.
HB 868 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
HB 869 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of certain vehicles on a highway.
HB 1156 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
HB 1230 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
HB 1231 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single railroad commissioner.
HB 1643 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators.
HB 1883 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the status of certain transporters of natural or synthetic gas and liquified natural gas marine terminals as gas utilities.
HB 2351 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to participation by certain educational aides in a school district's mentoring program.
HB 2848 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to county authority to regulate solid waste collection, handling, storage and disposal in areas of the county not in a municipality.
HB 2849 Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to creating an identification card for veterans.
HB 2850 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.
HB 2851 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of certain entities to intervene in enforcement actions regarding market power abuse.
HB 2852 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on retail electric providers including a change of law provision in a contract for retail electric service.
HB 2853 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the amount and use of certain fees imposed in connection with oil and gas activities.
HB 3059 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction.
HB 3345 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency.
HB 3346 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to gas utilities and gas storage facilities.
HB 3630 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the minimum salary schedule for public school employees.
HB 3631 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to compensation of certain state employees.
HB 4206 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to construct an electric generating facility demonstrate that a sufficient amount of water is available for use in connection with the operation of the facility.
HB 4217 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Individual Health Insurance Association and to the efficient operation of that system.
HB 4362 Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program.
HCR 67 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to maintain state regulatory coverage of hydraulic fracturing.
HCR 183 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to reject provisions of President Barack Obama's budget that would eliminate certain deductions presently available to the oil and natural gas exploration industry.
HJR 62 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
HR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sherry Cannedy of Wichita Falls for winning the 2008 Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award.
HR 178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Texas to the State Capitol on January 27, 2009.
HR 439 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Roddy Atkins for his career as a mental health administrator and clinician in North Texas.
HR 707 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kenneth Ray Knowles of Wichita Falls.
HR 831 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Curry of Wichita Falls.
HR 1239 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jan Banta of Wichita Falls on being named Wichitan of the Year by the Times Record News.
HR 1247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Encouraging Texas employers to hire veterans.
HR 1248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the winners of the 2008 John Ben Shepperd Texas Leadership Forum Search for Solutions competition.
HR 1249 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of auto racing legend Lloyd Ruby of Wichita Falls.
HR 1390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the life of former Wichita Falls police chief Curtis R. Harrelson.
HR 1596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Terry Wolf of Holliday High School on achieving his 500th victory as a baseball coach.
HR 1750 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Mass Communication Department at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls.
HR 2555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Laura Hendrickson for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tom Whatley for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2557 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ken Basart for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2558 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Rita Barr for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2560 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Julie Nieto for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2561 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Catherine Dilger for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2562 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kellie Dworaczyk for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2563 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tom Howe for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2564 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Andrei Lubomudrov for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2565 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Carisa Magee for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Blaire Parker for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Bettie Anne Buerk for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2568 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jennifer Burnett for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2569 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jonathan Lewallen for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2570 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jimmie Luthuli for her dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Phil Parker for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2572 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Stephen Sibley for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2573 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Charles Wilson for his dedicated service to the 81st Legislature.
HR 2889 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of philanthropist Elizabeth Perkins Prothro of Wichita Falls.
HR 3067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorsey Ray Trapp of Wichita Falls.
HR 3077 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roger Alan Einhaus of Wichita Falls.
80th Regular Session
HB 510 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
HB 511 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
HB 512 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for capital investments.
HB 513 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting from the sales tax taxable items for personal use by certain permanently disabled veterans.
HB 514 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
HB 515 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system.
HB 516 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the employment of a special counsel by a county.
HB 517 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees.
HB 686 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the name of political committees for supporting a candidate or assisting an officeholder.
HB 687 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Relating to the application of the general fishing license requirement to residents 65 years of age or older.
HB 952 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the acceptance at a solid waste facility of municipal solid waste transported by vehicle.
HB 953 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the superintendent of juvenile detention facilities in Wichita County.
HB 954 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to extending to veterans of the armed forces the discount for concealed handgun licenses currently available to active members of the armed forces.
HB 955 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies, textbooks, books, and instructional materials.
HB 1037 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a firearm.
HB 1040 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to certain treatment by a physical therapist.
HB 1135 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to certain incentives offered in relation to an accident and health insurance policy for participation in health promotion or disease prevention programs.
HB 1237 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by the State Bar of Texas.
HB 1333 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the release of job opening information to certain individuals.
HB 1966 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of certain collection facilities and certified professional collectors that provide collection services in this state; providing penalties.
HB 1967 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the regulation as common carriers of certain owners, operators, or managers of pipelines for the transportation of feedstock for carbon gasification, the products of carbon gasification, or the derivative products of carbon gasification.
HB 1968 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the authority of a regional council of government to establish and operate a multicounty drug task force.
HB 1969 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a wage increase for education support staff in public schools.
HB 2050 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the registration of a manufactured home community with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 2051 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a gas utility to receive an interim adjustment for certain infrastructure projects.
HB 2052 Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
Caption: Relating to the Texas Veterans Commission's authority to make performance incentive awards for providing services to veterans.
HB 2202 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to eligibility for coverage under the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.
HB 2240 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to severance tax credits for qualifying low-producing wells.
HB 2485 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records.
HB 2486 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Wichita County.
HB 2808 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the licensing of health care staffing agencies; providing penalties.
HB 2809 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the construction, purchase, ownership and operation of electrical energy storage by a utility, and providing for a definition.
HB 2810 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to natural gas reporting for severance tax purposes.
HB 2811 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the implementation of pilot programs to provide for regional systems of indigent health care.
HB 3503 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
HB 3504 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the penalty for driving a motor vehicle on a highway without a valid driver's license.
HB 4047 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Electra Hospital District.
HCR 114 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of the Honorable John J. Gavin of Wichita Falls.
HJR 70 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to hunt, fish, and otherwise enjoy reasonable access to certain natural resources and the right to enjoy clean air and water.
HR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Texas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors to the State Capitol and commemorating the organization's 82nd anniversary.
HR 206 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Sergeant Gary S. Johnston of Windthorst.
HR 247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James E. Lane of Wichita Falls.
HR 477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of the centennial of Burkburnett.
HR 1287 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Delilah Washburn of Wichita County on her appointment as director of the Houston Regional Office of the Texas Veterans Commission.
HR 1288 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ray and Karen Gordon, the owners of Skate Whirl roller rink in Wichita Falls.
HR 1289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Don R. Talley of Holliday.
HR 1290 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Midwestern State University on its membership in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
HR 1313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Darrell Coleman of Wichita Falls on his receipt of the 2006 Pat Taggart Award for Texas Newspaper Leader of the Year.
HR 1370 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tom Danaher of Wichita Falls on his receipt of the Living Legends of Aviation award.
HR 1381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Iowa Park police chief Steve Klempa on his retirement.
HR 1571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 22-28, 2007, as County Government Week.
HR 1760 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carroll Wilson on his retirement as editor-in-chief of the Wichita Falls Times Record News.
HR 1823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating retired Midwestern State University professor Joe Warndof on his 69th birthday.
HR 1840 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Rider High School boys' soccer team of Wichita Falls for winning the 2007 Class 4A state title.
HR 1966 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James D. Lonergan of Wichita Falls.
HR 2363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Donald J. Hasse of Wichita Falls.
HR 2485 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the House Research Organization for their efforts.
HR 2624 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Major Troy L. Gilbert of Texas.
HR 2840 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rodd Womble of Wichita Falls for becoming the owner of the First Wichita Building.
HR 2934 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joe Tom White of Wichita Falls on his 68th birthday.
79th Regular Session
HB 367 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the provision to certain political subdivisions of claims cost information for health and accident coverage.
HB 368 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders.
HB 369 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of racing a motor vehicle on a public highway in this state.
HB 370 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to deferred disposition of certain traffic offenses by certain holders of out-of-state driver's licenses.
HB 371 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to liquidated damages for violating certain requirements relating to executory contracts for the conveyance of certain real property.
HB 534 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to certain civil consequences of operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility.
HB 688 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to reinstatement of individual accident and health insurance policies under certain circumstances.
HB 757 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to enact certain land development regulations after a local option election.
HB 861 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations obtaining coverage for their employees under a health benefit plan.
HB 862 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of assault.
HB 896 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
HB 938 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability of physician assistants who provide certain emergency care.
HB 1000 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the registration of a manufactured home community with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 1161 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain information to owners of oil or gas royalty interests by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 1162 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the training, examination, and seminar attendance requirements for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.
HB 1260 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation, for the purpose of determining the appropriate registration fee, to collect, use, and distribute information relating to the weights and carrying capacities of pickup trucks offered for sale in this state.
HB 1261 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to placement of a mechanic's lien on residential real property.
HB 1262 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the collection and dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of information relating to certain threats against detention officers.
HB 1450 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of the TexasNextStep grant program to pay tuition and required fees and textbook costs of certain students enrolled in two-year public institutions of higher education in this state.
HB 1451 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for utility infrastructure and campus renovations at Midwestern State University.
HB 1564 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund.
HB 1565 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to establishing a state goal for electric generation capacity using certain emerging generation technologies.
HB 1566 Last Action: Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to possession of a deadly weapon in a secured area of an airport; creating an offense.
HB 1768 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers of a community center.
HB 1849 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the calculation of general revenue for purposes of indigent health care.
HB 2272 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a student recreational and health facilities fee at Midwestern State University.
HB 2380 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the filing of personal financial statements by officers and employees of certain municipalities.
HB 2770 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to limits on the size of prekindergarten classes in public schools.
HB 2771 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information related to an investigation conducted by the State Board for Educator Certification.
HB 2772 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans and similar programs implemented as a part of the group benefits program of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2869 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
HB 3084 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a study of duties, compensation and benefits of paraprofessional personnel in Texas public school districts.
HB 3085 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to disclosure of information in investigation files of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
HB 3086 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to Relating to deceptive use of the logo or name of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
HB 3087 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to changes in premiums applicable to individual accident and health insurance policies.
HB 3330 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the school employee health insurance advisory committee.
HB 3331 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the minimum salary schedule for public school employees.
HB 3332 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to patient choice and prompt and more cost effective access to physical therapy services.
HB 3543 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appointment of the superintendent of juvenile detention facilities in Wichita County.
HCR 219 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Honoring Detective Deanna Tofte of the Wichita Falls Police Department on her receipt of the 2005 America's Most Wanted All Star Hero award.
HJR 87 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HJR 88 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
HJR 93 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
HR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sherry Lindemann of Wichita Falls for being named the Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year.
HR 217 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dawn and Jim Haddox on the birth of their baby boy and recognizing Kenneth Alexander Haddox as an Honorary Texan.
HR 419 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Fire Chief Danny Skinner on his retirement from the Iowa Park Fire Department.
HR 420 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the parent educators with the Parents as Teachers program.
HR 595 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the recent restoration of the Marchman Hotel in Wichita Falls.
HR 755 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the congregation of the Gilbert Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Wichita Falls on the church's centennial.
HR 756 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hirschi Math Science IB Magnet High School in Wichita Falls for receiving the national Magnet School of Excellence Award.
HR 757 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Wichita Falls Rotary Club for its contributions to the Children of the Dump project.
HR 911 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable Charles W. Stenholm for his exceptional service to the State of Texas and to this nation.
HR 1112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sydney Matlock of Wichita Falls on winning the 2005 Scripps-Howard Regional Spelling Bee.
HR 1113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Wichita Falls Kiwanis Club for promoting literacy and the joy of reading through its "Read Around the World" program for children.
HR 1161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the artist and illustrator Charles Shaw for his contributions to the arts and literature in Texas.
HR 1171 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers on its 75th anniversary.
HR 1184 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bailey Gann of Wichita County on winning the Reserve Champion Lightweight Junior Market Goat prize at the Houston Livestock Show.
HR 1231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Wichita Falls Boys & Girls Clubs on their 76th anniversary.
HR 1284 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shawn Hutchinson of Iowa Park on winning the 2005 Jefferson Award for Outstanding Community Service.
HR 1285 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Archer County on the occasion of the rededication of its courthouse on May 12, 2005.
HR 1286 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Heather Schreiber on her basketball career at The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 1363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Lila Arnold of Jefferson Elementary on being named the Wichita Falls Independent School District Teacher of the Year for 2005.
HR 1484 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marcos Lopez on being named the 2005 Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls.
HR 1519 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the founding of the James V Allred Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HR 1571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the birth of Wesley Venkatesham Sudarshan and declaring him an honorary Texan.
HR 1612 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Betty Jo Harvey of Wichita Falls for her receipt of a MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Award.
HR 1621 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Pat Gorman on being named the 2005 Small Business Person of the Year by the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry.
HR 1930 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Clayton Cotton and Travis Stegner for winning the 2005 UIL Class 4A boys' doubles tennis championship.
HR 2306 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brandon Miller on graduating as the 2005 salutatorian at City View High School in Wichita Falls and on being named a Coca-Cola Scholar.
79th 1st Called Session
HCR 21 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Roberta Farris of Wichita Falls on her 100th birthday.
HR 290 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sergeant Glenn Barham on his retirement from the Wichita Falls Police Department.
HR 347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Bessie L. Taylor of Wichita Falls on her 105th birthday.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 159 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting from the sales tax taxable items for personal use by certain permanently disabled veterans.
HB 160 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
78th Regular Session
HB 151 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to offenses involving dogs or coyotes that are a danger to livestock and other animals.
HB 222 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to lowering the use tax on vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel.
HB 797 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the penalties for certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act committed within 1,000 feet of a youth center.
HB 798 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the issuance of disabled veteran license plates.
HB 799 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to providing temporary community-based therapeutic foster care for certain children.
HB 937 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to animal impoundment facilities operated by a small municipality.
HB 1375 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements for certain construction contracts with governmental entities.
HB 1376 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the optional retirement program for certain employees of public institutions of higher education.
HB 1377 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to fees imposed by certain counties for the preservation, restoration, and management of certain county records.
HB 1523 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on certain motor vehicles.
HB 1615 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to requirements for door restrictors or firefighter's service applicable to certain elevators, escalators, or related equipment.
HB 1616 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state energy conservation office cooperation with federal programs related to research on and development and demonstration of fuel cells.
HB 1721 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to denial of renewal of a driver's license.
HB 1722 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of the term "college" by certain educational institutions.
HB 1797 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to group and blanket accident and health insurance.
HB 1798 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to health maintenance organizations.
HB 1799 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to group life insurance.
HB 1800 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to health maintenance organizations.
HB 1801 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to local area service planning by local mental health or mental retardation authorities.
HB 1828 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the name and use of the graffiti eradication fund.
HB 2020 Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 2021 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
HB 2193 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
HB 2194 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the name of political committees for supporting a candidate or assisting an officeholder.
HB 2195 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation and reporting of certain political contributions, political expenditures, and political advertising.
HB 2196 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to limits on political contributions to and direct expenditures made on behalf of legislative candidates, officeholders, and political committees supporting or opposing such candidates; providing civil penalties.
HB 2197 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information to a cemetery organization or funeral establishment for the purpose of marking a grave.
HB 2654 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to clarification of certain exemptions from requirements of pipeline assessment and testing.
HB 2655 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the quoting of price of a recreational vehicle at an authorized show or exhibition held on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays.
HB 2656 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a costs on conviction for indigent defense.
HB 2657 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
HB 2658 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to grants to counties for indigent criminal defense.
HB 2846 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct certain hearings over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction.
HB 2847 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and functions under the Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act from the railroad commission to the department of transportation.
HB 2848 Last Action: Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to transferring power and authority over railroads from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation and renaming the Railroad Commission of Texas as the Texas Energy Commission.
HCR 52 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Minnie Rhea Wood of Wichita Falls.
HCR 149 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Purple Heart recipient James Virdell of Wichita Falls.
HJR 64 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to include a constitutional county judge on the membership of State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
HR 76 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mickey Stoddard for his induction into the Western Swing Society's Hall of Fame.
HR 229 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Don Windham on his retirement as superintendent of Electra Independent School District.
HR 274 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Perkins Prothro of Wichita Falls on her receipt of the Council for Independent Colleges Award for Philanthropy.
HR 389 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Philip Logan Stephenson of Wichita Falls on his 70th birthday.
HR 425 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Renae Gonzalez-Murphy and Marchuetta Matthews of the Wichita Falls Independent School District on receiving five awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association.
HR 708 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2003, as Wichita Falls Day at the Capitol.
HR 709 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Texoma Community Credit Union for its 50 years of service to North Texas.
HR 783 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Episcopal School of Wichita Falls for 49 years of academic excellence.
HR 802 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Zavala Hispanic Cultural Initiative and the Zavala Hispanic Cultural Center of Wichita Falls.
HR 1029 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Patsy Shawver on the occasion of her retirement as principal of Holliday Elementary School.
HR 1030 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elwanda Stone on the occasion of her retirement from Holliday Elementary School.
HR 1714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard "Dick" O. Harris of Wichita Falls.
HR 1715 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Severiana "Sevi" Perez Sanchez of Wichita Falls.
HR 1745 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Ruth Ann Huffhines of Wichita Falls.
HR 1876 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bob Schleider of North Texas.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 6 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase by certain local governments of an item from a local vendor.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 53 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of A. R. "Bud" Dillard of Wichita Falls.
HR 77 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ken Telg of Wichita Falls as Wichitan of the Year.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 65 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to liquidated damages for failure to timely provide an annual accounting statement required in connection with certain conveyances of real property.
HR 316 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Charlye Ola Farris of Wichita Falls for her achievements as the first African American woman to be licensed to practice law in Texas.
HR 337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ronald J. "Ron" Glenn of Wichita Falls on his retirement from the Red River Authority of Texas.
HR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joel Jimenez on his receipt of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
77th Regular Session
HB 1071 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant or juvenile suspect who may have a mental illness or mental retardation.
HB 1072 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to authorizing a peace officer or health officer to take into custody, detain, and return to a treatment facility a patient or client under a court order for treatment at the facility.
HB 1073 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the hours of operation of certain courts for proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code.
HB 1074 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements for a meeting of a governmental body held by videoconference call.
HB 1093 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certain procedures used to deal with a criminal defendant suspected of being or determined to be incompetent to stand trial.
HB 1316 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the consideration of a trust as property liable for the support of clients at mental health community centers or patients at state hospitals.
HB 1317 Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to financial security requirements for certain oil well operators.
HB 1491 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain mental disorders in children.
HB 1495 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the transfer of tax credits among members of the Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
HB 1496 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the name of political committees for supporting a candidate or assisting an officeholder.
HB 1497 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of mental health and mental retardation services.
HB 1498 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the examination of children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for possible mental illness or mental retardation.
HB 1980 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements for certain construction contracts with governmental entities.
HB 1981 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to competitive purchasing procedures applying to certain purchases and contracts of governmental entities.
HB 1982 Last Action: Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to continuation of benefits for prescription drugs under certain group health benefit plans.
HB 2209 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the delegation of prescription drug orders to physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide health care services at certain alternate practice sites.
HB 2210 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the scope of practice of a physician assistant acting in a delegated practice.
HB 2211 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation by employees of certain community centers in the uniform group insurance program for state employees.
HB 2212 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the certification of certain revenue received by a county after the fiscal year begins.
HB 2324 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to discrimination in health care rates and reimbursement; providing administrative penalties.
HB 2778 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the membership of the interagency work group on unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
HB 2785 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing community mental health and mental retardation authorities to participate in the small employer market for health insurance.
HB 2863 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the threshold contract amount at which a county and certain municipalities are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure for certain purchases.
HB 3373 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to loan repayment by certain health professionals.
HB 3421 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the licensure of physician assistants.
HB 3632 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Wichita County.
HCR 96 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Dr. Louis J. Rodriguez of Wichita Falls on the occasion of his retirement as president of Midwestern State University.
HCR 212 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: In memory of Charles N. Prothro of Wichita Falls.
HCR 219 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Charles N. Prothro of Wichita Falls.
HCR 268 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating May 2001 as Mental Health Month in Texas.
HCR 296 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1072.
HR 162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of the 2000 Wichita Falls High School football team's outstanding season.
HR 163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of the United Regional Health Care System's continued efforts to enroll eligible families in CHIP.
HR 164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of the Wichita Falls Independent School District's ongoing efforts to enroll qualified children in the Children's Health Insurance Program.
HR 243 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Katie Leonard of Burkburnett High School on being named to the UIL Class 4A All-State Cross Country Team.
HR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carla Morrow of Burkburnett for her outstanding service to her community.
HR 352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Stan Owen of Burkburnett for his many contributions to his community.
HR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Priscilla Van Dyke of Burkburnett for her dedication to her community.
HR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Doug and Roy Cheney of Cheney Electric in Burkburnett for their civic contributions.
HR 355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Gladys Beakley Plemmons of Wichita Falls on her 100th birthday.
HR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District's continuing efforts to enroll eligible families in CHIP.
HR 400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ron Bullock for being named Wichitan of the Year.
HR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joe Cannon of Mexia on the occasion of his 66th birthday.
HR 519 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc., and the Care Van Program for providing immunizations.
HR 520 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members of the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry as they celebrate Wichita Falls Day at the State Capitol.
HR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Clara Cates Herrin of Iowa Park on her 101st birthday.
HR 717 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shawn Anthony Mansur of Wichita Falls on his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 955 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kirby Junior High School in Wichita Falls for its selection as the top magnet school at the 19th International Conference on Magnet Schools.
HR 1070 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Wichita Falls Police Department on receiving accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
HR 1130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Samuel Bier on being named Veteran of the Year by the Texas House of Representatives Veterans & Military Affairs Coalition.
HR 1145 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Griffin, Patricia Oliver, Asline Hinostrosa, and Virginia Bean of Burkburnett.
HR 1390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Warren Silver of Wichita Falls.
HR 1391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Vaughn "Buz" Coffman of Wichita Falls.
HR 1399 Last Action: 1 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1317.
76th Regular Session
HB 1113 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limits on the use of assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 1764 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to coverage by a health benefit plan of reconstructive breast surgery after mastectomy.
HB 1829 Last Action: Testimony taken in committee
Caption: Relating to membership in the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
HB 2018 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the penalty for possession of marihuana.
HB 2089 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a medical services fee at Midwestern State University.
HB 2163 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the name of certain political committees.
HB 2301 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the disposition of the body of a deceased pauper.
HB 2494 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the reporting of political expenditures.
HB 2495 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of a prescription drug formulary by a group health benefit plan.
HB 2496 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to allowing a county to set a fee for the search and retrieval of records stored electronically.
HB 2497 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the collection of trash or solid waste in the unincorporated area of a county.
HB 2498 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a county one-stop service program to assist persons constructing or improving residential or commercial property in the unincorporated area of a county.
HB 3855 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Wichita County.
HCR 180 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Cowboys and the city of Wichita Falls on the success of the team's training camp.
HCR 192 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating April 14, 1999, as Wichita Falls Day at the State Capitol.
HR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former state representative Deno Tufares of Wichita Falls.
HR 80 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Brad and Toie Martin for rescuing five people from a burning house.
HR 158 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Bill Daniel for winning a Texas Works Partner Award.
HR 176 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joey Fino for saving his friend's life.
HR 358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the retirement of Burkburnett City Manager Gary Bean.
HR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ron Roberts Ford in Wichita Falls on its new location and commending the company for its civic contributions.
HR 946 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Washington-Jackson Math-Science Center in Wichita Falls on being named the number one magnet school in the nation.
HR 1170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3697.