Legislation authored by Terry Keel

Includes legislation with Terry Keel as the primary author for the 75th through 79th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

79th Regular Session
HB 47	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to imposing a civil penalty on a clerk who fails to make available to the public certain information with respect to an arrest or search warrant.
HB 48	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to disposal of an exhibit in a capital case.
HB 268	Last Action: House adopts conf. comm. report-reported Caption: Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
HB 269	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the effect of an expunction.
HB 419	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
HB 479	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of campus peace officers commissioned by The University of Texas at Austin and law enforcement agencies of the state and political subdivisions of the state.
HB 480	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the towing and storage of certain vehicles; providing a penalty.
HB 823	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons to certain persons and to the consequence of certain presumptions in the prosecution of a criminal offense.
HB 968	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Travis County.
HB 969	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to court orders for discovery in a criminal case and to certain time limits on and the consequences of a delay in the prosecution of a criminal case.
HB 970	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the required mental state for commission of certain misdemeanor offenses.
HB 1039	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from tuition and fees at institutions of higher education for peace officers and police cadets enrolled in certain law enforcement programs.
HB 1417	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to authorizing certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.
HB 1690	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to common nuisance.
HB 1691	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the reduction in value of a gift card.
HB 1692	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of final disposition for a defendant younger than 25 in certain misdemeanor traffic cases.
HB 1701	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the defense of indigent persons accused of a criminal offense.
HB 1759	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the eligibility for jury-recommended community supervision and to the conditions of community supervision for certain defendants convicted of state jail felonies.
HB 1846	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the definition of "victim-related services or assistance" for purposes of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
HB 1847	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the definition of victim in relation to certain crime victim's rights.
HB 1871	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture theater.
HB 2404	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the position of county elections administrator.
HB 2405	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting a person not entitled to receive an early voting ballot by mail from casting that ballot; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2580	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to restricting certain political activities by certain road districts, regional tollway authorities, regional mobility authorities, and their officers and employees.
HB 3414	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and operation of the county courts at law in Travis County.
HJR 9	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a four-year term for a board member of a regional mobility authority.
HR 5	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: House Rules of Procedure for the 79th Legislature.
HR 578	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the members of Celebrate Texas for their efforts in organizing Texas Independence Day activities.
HR 579	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas Samuel Valdez Perez of Austin.
HR 942	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 10-16, 2005, as Texas Crime Victims' Rights Week.
HR 1059	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Congratulating Robert Jackson of Austin on his design of the Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center at Westcave Preserve, which was granted the Award of Excellence at the National American Institute of Architects/Committee on Architecture for Education Conference in Washington, D.C.
HR 1060	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Honoring the members of the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble of Austin on their victory at the 2004 Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship and their record of achievement.
HR 1333	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Vivian Leigh Lewis of Austin for 30 years of service as a social worker.
HR 1499	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble of Austin on their victory at the 2004 Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship and their record of achievement.
HR 1515	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the students of Kiker Elementary School in Austin for their generosity in behalf of troops serving in Iraq.
HR 1553	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert Jackson and Michael McElhaney of Austin on their design of the Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center at Westcave Preserve, which was granted the Award of Excellence at the National American Institute of Architects/Committee on Architecture for Education Conference in Washington, D.C.
HR 1759	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending members of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, for their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
HR 2126	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alvin Shaw of Austin for his 30 years of public service.
HR 2143	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Aaron Kyle Polanco of the U.S. Naval Academy.
HR 2258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1690.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 19	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
HR 258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Roy L. Bernhardt, Jr., of Taylor on his retirement from Thrall High School.
HR 259	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Rafael A. "T. J." Carrillo, Jr., of Austin.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 98	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mary Dooley Compeau of Austin.
HR 241	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Major William Clifford Stensland of Austin.
79th 3rd Called Session
HCR 13	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Congratulating Coach Mack Brown and The University of Texas Longhorn football team on winning the 2005 National Championship.
HR 210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Erica Martin of Hyde Park Baptist School in Austin on earning first place for color photography in the 2006 Texas Media Awards contest sponsored by the Texas Library Association.
HR 618	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Bowie High School boys' varsity lacrosse team on winning the Central District Division II championship title.
HR 640	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sir Paul McCartney when he's 64.
78th Regular Session
HB 11	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the offense of terroristic threat and to the punishment as a capital offense of murder occurring during the commission or attempted commission of terroristic threat.
HB 12	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct.
HB 13	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03 Caption: Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
HB 14	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the purchase of a badge, insignia, weapon, or uniform of law enforcement officers or public safety personnel.
HB 170	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for necessary costs incurred in witnessing an execution.
HB 171	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the authority of a district court to order the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons.
HB 172	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to securing the appearance of certain persons who have been released on bail; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 212	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the regulation of political signs by a municipality.
HB 213	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the compensation of district judges in Travis County.
HB 227	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements in a court order providing for the possession of or access to a child.
HB 228	Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res Caption: Relating to the circumstances in which municipal consent is required for the creation of a library district.
HB 274	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by persons in certain correctional and detention facilities.
HB 275	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the prosecution of theft of service.
HB 614	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
HB 615	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
HB 616	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
HB 617	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of certain other crimes, wrongs, or acts.
HB 618	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to procedures and evidence in a hearing on a motion in a criminal case to suppress evidence, a confession, or a statement.
HB 619	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to notice of the presumption for theft by check.
HB 620	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the legal representation of county officials by private attorneys in certain civil cases.
HB 621	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting certain cold storage or processing facilities from recordkeeping requirements.
HB 801	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
HB 809	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.
HB 1424	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to requiring superintendents and general managers of institutions to report the deaths of certain individuals; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1425	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault committed against residents of certain facilities.
HB 1426	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
HB 1427	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing political subdivisions to trap and transport or transplant deer.
HB 1428	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the prosecution of a criminal case in which a spousal relationship exists between the attorney representing the state and the attorney representing the defendant.
HB 1429	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of identity theft and to the rights of victims of identity theft.
HB 1430	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used in or derived from alleged criminal activity.
HB 1431	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain criminal defendants for release on appeal bond.
HB 1724	Last Action: Referred to Government Reform Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Commission on Jail Standards and the transfer of the functions of the commission to the office of the attorney general.
HB 1770	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the creation and taxes of a library district.
HB 1771	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to use of certain 9-1-1 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
HB 2014	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
HB 2191	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to improving the collection of costs, fees, fines, and restitution in criminal cases.
HB 2192	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the regulation of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act and to the prosecution of certain offenses under that Act.
HB 2303	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments.
HB 2796	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the exercise of peremptory challenges based on race or gender.
HB 2797	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to tuition charged by an institution of public higher education for certain graduate programs.
HB 2798	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to authorizing the state auditor to commission investigators as peace officers.
HB 3565	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District.
HCR 273	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2192.
HR 731	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the U.S. Navy Armed Guard for its service during World War II.
HR 1085	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Karen Calvert of Austin on her 50th birthday.
HR 1203	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Austin musician Kevin Fowler for his many achievements.
HR 1457	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sarah Sheffield of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1458	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Amelia Glasby of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1459	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jessica Pope of Georgetown on receiving a Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1460	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Tori Wright of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Hanna Watson of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1462	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sami Waley of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1463	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Naomi Dyer of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1464	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Amanda Lange of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1465	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Samantha Thomas of Georgetown on receiving the Girl Scout Silver Award.
HR 1466	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Leeanna Morris of Georgetown on receiving a Girl Scout Silver Award.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 18	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with mental retardation.
HB 19	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
HB 20	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the governing bodies, officers, and executive directors of certain state entities.
HB 42	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the implementation of unified drug enforcement strategies.
HB 121	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
HR 77	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating William C. Garbade on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 27	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to the right of first refusal in certain real estate transactions.
HB 28	Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . Caption: Relating to eliminating the compensation to victims of crime fund as a source of funding for the Crime Victims' Institute.
HR 290	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 400th anniversary of the Sikh scripture.
77th Regular Session
HB 315	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to enhancement of the penalty for an offender who manufactures or delivers a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury.
HB 316	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program for mid-sized school districts.
HB 344	Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel. Caption: Relating to the election, terms, and powers of library district trustees.
HB 345	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses.
HB 346	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
HB 347	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for necessary costs incurred in witnessing an execution.
HB 504	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
HB 505	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to allowing peace officers to arrest or detain persons who violate conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.
HB 511	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
HB 512	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the release on bond of certain persons arrested without a warrant.
HB 513	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the medical use of marihuana.
HB 577	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products and the sale of wine.
HB 664	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County.
HB 747	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief related to community supervision.
HB 748	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to use of funds of a metropolitan transit authority to inform the public in connection with an election measure.
HB 749	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities.
HB 750	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to use of funds of a metropolitan transit authority for lobbying.
HB 751	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the election of the board of certain mass transit authorities.
HB 842	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the authority of less than the whole number of a jury to render a verdict in a felony case when a juror dies or becomes disabled.
HB 993	Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel. Caption: Relating to write-in votes for the election of library district trustees.
HB 994	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the authority of a district court to order the expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons.
HB 995	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the powers of a library district.
HB 1707	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, to the accessibility of certain information collected under that Act, and to the punishment for certain offenses under that Act.
HB 1848	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to securing the appearance of certain persons who have been released on bail; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1948	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to a local option election to allow or prohibit the sale of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
HB 1949	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the sale and dispensing of wine by winery permit holders.
HB 2166	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the designation of excess funds in the compensation to victims of crime fund.
HB 2167	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law Number 4 of Travis County.
HB 2414	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
HB 2881	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to continuing education programs for peace officers and county jailers.
HB 3685	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Northeast Travis County Utility District.
HJR 74	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
HR 236	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Victor and Krista Simonds of Pflugerville on the adoption of their daughter, Isabel Lin Simonds, on the occasion of her naturalization as a U.S. citizen.
HR 450	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Pflugerville National #1 "The Express" 7-8 year old All-Star Team on winning the Texas District 30 Little League Tournament of Champions.
HR 451	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Nell Myers of Austin.
HR 718	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Daniel Ben-Nun of Austin on being named a Distinguished Finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
HR 876	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the American Council of Young Political Leaders for its significant contributions and service as a goodwill ambassador for the United States.
HR 877	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ernest Montgomery of Austin.
HR 1030	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Eagle Scout Matthew Chen Fletcher of Austin.
HR 1031	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Samuel Henry Livingston of Austin for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1032	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the delegates from Greece and Turkey visiting the United States under the auspices of the American Council of Young Political Leaders.
76th Regular Session
HB 6	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, to the accessibility of certain information collected under that Act, and to the punishment for certain offenses under that Act.
HB 117	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of commutation of time for good conduct by an inmate of a county jail who files a frivolous or malicious lawsuit.
HB 118	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against elderly individuals.
HB 119	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the taking of a specimen of a person's breath or blood in connection with certain alcohol-related offenses.
HB 120	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the offense of money laundering.
HB 121	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to permitting an arrest without warrant for certain intoxication offenses.
HB 122	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest.
HB 123	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for the purpose of prosecuting certain offenses under the Tax Code.
HB 124	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the promotion of Texas agricultural products and the sale of wine.
HB 142	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the right of a defendant to request and receive a pretrial hearing in a criminal case tried before a jury.
HB 149	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to fees assessed on the filing of certain applications or petitions for a writ of habeas corpus.
HB 234	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
HB 657	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for necessary costs incurred in witnessing an execution.
HB 658	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain criminal proceedings from the proceedings that may be referred to a criminal law magistrate in Travis County.
HB 1059	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00 Caption: Relating to the regulation of amusement rides; providing penalties.
HB 1219	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the accounting system in certain counties.
HB 1220	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of audit working papers and draft audit reports.
HB 1246	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
HB 1279	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to enhancement of the penalty for an offender who manufactures or delivers a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury.
HB 1319	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to visibility of vehicle license plates; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1320	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a criminal proceeding.
HB 1565	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a crime victim reporting the commission of an offense to a grand jury.
HB 1618	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the creation of library districts.
HB 1690	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.
HB 1693	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
HB 1896	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the compensation of criminal law magistrates in Travis County.
HB 2274	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation and financing of Wells Branch Municipal Utility District in Travis and Williamson counties.
HB 2275	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the board of directors, boundaries, and financing of the Southwest Travis County Water District.
HB 2672	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of substitute property in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding.
HB 2673	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to continuing education programs for peace officers and county jailers.
HB 2674	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program for mid-sized school districts.
HB 2675	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the discovery of expert witnesses in a criminal trial.
HB 2676	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to law enforcement procedures for electronically obtaining data from pawn shops, recording thumbprints on transaction records, and holding hearings for recovery of stolen property.
HB 2773	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers and detention officers employed by certain sheriff departments.
HB 2774	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license.
HB 2775	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the division of water control and improvement districts.
HB 3165	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the invalid annexation of a water or sewer district.
HB 3166	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a defendant convicted of soliciting a minor to commit certain offenses involving controlled substances.
HB 3167	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain persons employed by the Board of Pardons and Paroles or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 3168	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the duration of a default on a bond forfeiture judgment.
HB 3445	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to authorizing certain counties to provide emergency communication service in the unincorporated area of the county.
HB 3589	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates for emergency medical services personnel.
HB 3590	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to an exception for peace officers from private security consultant registration requirements.
HB 3591	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the addition of land to a defined area of a water control and improvement district.
HB 3728	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3729	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the reporting of costs related to eligibility determination functions of the Texas Department of Human Services.
HR 13	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Congratulating Ricky Williams of The University of Texas at Austin on his athletic achievements.
HR 328	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Texas Region of Phi Theta Kappa permission to use the house chambers on April 10, 1999, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m..
HR 384	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Harrison "Jim" Cowman, Jr.
HR 556	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Arthur Edward Geil.
HR 589	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 30th anniversary of the CE-Bar Volunteer Fire Department.
HR 809	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Peter A. Bourell and Amanda L. Carroll on their upcoming wedding.
HR 810	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Lake Travis High School Cavalette Dance Team on winning the American Dance/Drill Team Class 4A national championship.
HR 811	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Westlake High School Concert Band on its receipt of the Sudler Flag of Honor award for 1998.
HR 950	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tracie Rhesean Davis on her outstanding academic accomplishments.
HR 1344	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1059.
75th Regular Session
HB 373	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of commutation of time for good conduct by an inmate of a county jail who files a frivolous or malicious lawsuit.
HB 573	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a criminal proceeding.
HB 700	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft.
HB 701	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of disorderly conduct involving discharge of a firearm.
HB 702	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to certain technical corrections to the Penal Code.
HB 821	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to permitting an arrest without warrant for certain intoxication offenses.
HB 1000	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the meaning of the term "arrest."
HB 1060	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to interwatershed transfers of surface water.
HB 1642	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Commission on Jail Standards.
HB 1707	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to water quality protection zones.
HB 1866	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to granting the state a right to appeal the exclusion of evidence, a confession, or an admission in a criminal case.
HB 2141	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the seizure and sale of certain property by certain municipalities.
HB 2142	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of the identity of a victim of certain sex offenses.
HB 2143	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of using, carrying, or exhibiting a weapon during the commission of a felony and to the sentencing of a defendant charged with or convicted of the offense.
HB 2230	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities.
HB 2231	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the election of the board of certain mass transit authorities.
HB 2232	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 2234	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the composition of a board of adjustment in certain municipalities.
HB 2235	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for disannexation.
HB 2334	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the annexation of a portion of certain municipal utility districts.
HB 2403	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the board of directors, boundaries, and financing of the Southwest Travis County Water District.
HB 2434	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest.
HB 2435	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of money laundering.
HB 2436	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the business of selling checks.
HB 2654	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to adding land to a defined area within a water control and improvement district by petition of landowner.
HB 2695	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the requisition for the return of a person charged with crime in this state.
HB 2704	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the training of certain law enforcement officers and county jailers.
HB 2849	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the termination of employees of institutions of higher education who misrepresent criminal history information.
HB 3237	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of library districts; authorizing a tax and providing a penalty.
HB 3355	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to regulation of water and sewer services provided by retail public utilities.
HB 3392	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation and financing of Wells Branch Municipal Utility District, in Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas.
HB 3589	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to authorizing Lakeway Municipal Utility District to exclude land from its boundaries, providing notice of the exclusion, and adding other related provisions.
HCR 203	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Encouraging state agency administrators to review and continue their use of the State Employees Training Act.
HR 444	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Westlake High School Chaparrals football team on winning the 1996 UIL Class 5-A, Division II state championship.
HR 445	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John E. Matysek, principal of Westlake High School in Austin.
HR 566	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the seventh-grade class of Canyon Vista Middle School to the State Capitol.
HR 613	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of E. L. "Bo" Lambright.
HR 951	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing that JPI Texas Development, Inc., has named its property "Ward's Point."
HR 1126	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Police Ice program on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.
HR 1262	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rocco Piazza on winning the Lake Travis High School Pride and Spirit Award.
HR 1349	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Arleigh E. Duff.