Legislation authored by Kenny Marchant

Includes legislation with Kenny Marchant as the primary author for the 70th through 78th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

78th Regular Session
HB 587 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the cremation of human remains and the operation of crematories and certain related entities; providing a penalty.
HB 588 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain persons from regulation as a credit services organization.
HB 1177 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain health maintenance organizations.
HB 1178 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a required discount in homeowners' insurance premiums for the use of an insulating concrete form system.
HB 1306 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to real property purchased or sold by certain state entities.
HB 1307 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the administration, operation, and regulation of credit unions.
HB 2004 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to allowing a commissioners court to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial considerations of a contract being negotiated.
HB 2039 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to corporate ethics and integrity; providing penalties.
HB 2040 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain state agencies to share information for investigative purposes.
HB 2042 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to enforcement of conduct and other matters concerning a security; providing a penalty.
HB 2922 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
HB 2923 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to jury service.
HB 3414 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/04
Caption: Relating to the form used for filing a financing statement and certain other written records.
HB 3415 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to filing requirements and to the classification of goods and services for registration of a trademark or service mark.
HB 3416 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of notaries public.
HB 3417 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to use of power of attorney in certain motor vehicle title transfers.
HB 3505 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to deferred presentment transactions.
HB 3506 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to renumbering or relettering certain provisions of enacted codes.
HB 3507 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in enacted codes, to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes, and to conforming codifications enacted by the 77th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature.
HB 3508 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
HB 3613 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the Texas Pension Program.
HCR 35 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Inviting the Governor to address a joint session of the legislature on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 11:30 a.m.
HR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Jack Blanton of Carrollton.
HR 735 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Farmers Branch Youth Leadership Class of 2003 and welcoming them to the State Capitol on April 9, 2003.
HR 1266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring First Christian Church of Carrollton on its 100th anniversary.
HR 1363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dallas Shannon Marchant on her graduation from Carrollton Christian Academy.
HR 1364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Luke Beckett Marchant on his graduation from Southern Nazarene University.
HR 1736 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Robert D. "Bob" Hunter on the occasion of his upcoming 75th birthday.
78th 3rd Called Session
HR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing November 3-7, 2003, as Municipal Courts Week.
77th Regular Session
HB 1991 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the completion of mobile telephone calls after obtaining the telephone number using directory assistance.
HB 1992 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to permitting a municipality to consider financing alternatives submitted in competitive bids.
HB 1993 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the threshold contract amount at which certain political subdivisions are required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure.
HB 1994 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain charges included in a retail installment agreement.
HB 1995 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to encumbrances that may be fixed on homestead property.
HB 2138 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of the location or sale price of certain real property sold or purchased by the state.
HB 2139 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain agreements under a retail installment contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle.
HB 2140 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to municipal tax rate adjustments to compensate for unfunded state and federal mandates.
HB 2141 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of an off-premise sign and the attachment of the nonconforming, off-premise sign status to the original nonconforming, off-premise sign.
HB 2499 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on the setting of education standards for law enforcement officers by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HB 2500 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to condemn a street light system.
HB 2501 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the exception from the hotel occupancy tax for a permanent resident.
HB 2659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to offer certain alarm services.
HB 2929 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a restitution lien for the state to secure fines or costs in a misdemeanor case.
HB 2930 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to use of electronic documents in connection with vehicle titles.
HB 2931 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to express and implied warranties of a contractor for residential construction.
HB 3567 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to provision by the Veterans Land Board of loans to veterans for the purchase of land.
HCR 8 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing congress to increase funding for research of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
HR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Annette T. Griffin on her receipt of the 2000 Superintendent of the Year award.
76th Regular Session
HB 1510 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to documentary fee included in a vehicle retail installment contract.
HB 1511 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the operation and regulation of pawnshops.
HB 2066 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to regulation of bank holding companies in an interstate banking and branching environment, the authorization of interstate operations of financial institutions in accordance with the requirements of federal law, and the enhancement of state bank and trust company charters for the interstate banking and branching environment.
HB 2067 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00
Caption: Relating to the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations and savings and loan associations.
HB 2068 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to conversion of savings and loan associations to savings banks and the powers, duties, and name of the Savings and Loan Department.
HB 2069 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit unions.
HB 3508 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to creating the Texas Commission on Spinal Cord Research.
HB 3509 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to contracts by water districts with municipalities.
HB 3510 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to clarification that lenders complete loan documents forms prepared by licensed attorneys if the lender does not charge for completing these forms.
HB 3511 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the allocation and reservation system for certain tax-exempt private activity bonds.
HB 3512 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of credit unions.
HB 3513 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax exemption of certain real property purchased by a religious organization from another religious organization.
HB 3514 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Carrollton.
HB 3515 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the nature of certain contracts included in the cash price of motor vehicles sold at retail.
HB 3516 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the regulation of funeral directing and embalming.
HCR 161 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting the house and senate permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, March 31, 1999 and ending on Tuesday, April 6, 1999.
HR 966 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Richard J. Lee Elementary School in Coppell.
HR 967 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.
HR 968 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Reverend David G. Roland for receiving an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from Mid-America Nazarene College.
HR 969 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the 25th anniversary of the William T. Cozby Public Library in Coppell.
HR 970 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Billy J. Webster for his outstanding military service during World War II.
HR 971 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sulphur Springs Church of the Nazarene on its 75th anniversary.
HR 972 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rodney Johnson on being named Swedish-American of the Year.
HR 1273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Catherine A. Ghiglieri on her tenure as Texas banking commission
75th Regular Session
HB 252 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that the name and telephone number of the tax assessor for a taxing unit and, if different, of the tax collector for the unit be included with an ad valorem tax bill mailed to a property owner.
HB 276 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to parental notification before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1094 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for general elementary and secondary public school purposes and to the funding of certain school districts.
HB 1375 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the definition of a certain account and instrument for purposes of a secured transaction and to the perfection of a security interest in an instrument.
HB 1376 Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to credit and benefits for legislative members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1626 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the contractual options available to the purchaser of a motor vehicle under a retail installment agreement.
HB 1843 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to funeral merchandise and services and other funeral benefits.
HB 1870 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of trust companies; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
HB 1971 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to usury and the regulation of lenders and credit reporting agencies; providing penalties.
HB 2351 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of an insurance agent to sell insurance covering a vehicle that is security for a sale or lease contract.
HB 2352 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the registration of mortgage brokers.
HB 2796 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pawnshops and pawnbrokers.
HB 2797 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the oversight of rail fixed guideway system safety.
HB 2798 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tax-exempt private activity bonds.
HB 2799 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to investment practices of governmental entities.
HB 3334 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to securities eligible to secure a deposit of public funds.
HB 3335 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Turnpike Authority, a state agency; the authorization of the establishment of regional tollway authorities; and the transfer of certain assets and liabilities of the Texas Turnpike Authority to the North Texas Tollway Authority, a regional tollway authority.
HB 3555 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Coppell.
HCR 211 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing congress to pass legislation to increase volume caps and index them to inflation.
HCR 330 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the house enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to H.B. 1971.
HJR 67 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for general elementary and secondary public school purposes.
HJR 72 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
HR 1114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Emily Kay Balanoff on being named best actress in a comedy by the Austin Critics Table.
70th Regular Session
HB 1393 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the chief justice of the supreme court assigning certain judges for service in other courts.
HB 1594 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to depreciation of foreclosed real estate.
HB 1810 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the accounting and reporting of state funds.
HB 1957 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
Caption: Relating to firefighters and police officers' civil service in cities over 10,000 population.
HB 2190 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Addison.
HB 2246 Last Action: Comm. laid on table subj. to call
Caption: Relating to the fee for registering a motor vehicle utilizing a credit or debit card, or off-premises location under contract to the county.
HB 2247 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the sales and use taxation of electricity used in the preparation or storage of food.
HR 220 Caption: Honoring former state representative Bill Blanton.
HR 473 Caption: Honoring Representative Alvin Granoff on his birthday.