Legislation authored by Tommy Merritt
Includes legislation with Tommy Merritt as the primary author for the 75th through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
| 81st Regular Session | |
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| HB 3332 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the oil severance tax for oil produced from certain low-producing wells. |
| HB 3333 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee; authorizing an assessment. |
| HB 3334 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the cost of replacing a law enforcement officer during training on enforcement of immigration laws. |
| HB 3650 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region higher-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3651 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of a railroad commissioner to become a candidate for another public office. |
| HB 3652 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. |
| HB 3987 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the administration of certain provisions affecting the licensing of persons to carry a concealed handgun. |
| HB 3988 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the issuance of disabled veteran license plates to surviving disabled spouses and of certain military license plates to the surviving spouses of military servicemembers who die while on active duty. |
| HB 3989 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the waiver of state park entrance fees for certain persons. |
| HB 4036 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public safety and the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards. |
| HB 4037 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information related to certified handgun instructors. |
| HB 4038 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HB 4667 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the amount and use of the coastal protection fee. |
| HB 4668 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a fee on the importation and exportation of natural gas for coastal protection. |
| HCR 77 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Rose Shipton Pickens Kirkpatrick of Longview. |
| HCR 78 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring March 2 and 3, 2009, as Kilgore Days at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 135 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating March 31 and April 1, 2009, as Gregg County Days at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 185 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Cory James Galloway of Tyler. |
| HCR 186 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Kyle W. Perkins of Kilgore. |
| HJR 104 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes based on the inflation rate and to limit the frequency of reappraisals of residence homesteads. |
| HJR 115 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that a railroad commissioner is ineligible to become a candidate for another public office during the term for which the railroad commissioner is elected or appointed. |
| HR 490 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gerard and Cathy Cace on the 60th anniversary of their restaurant. |
| HR 721 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carolyn Martin on her retirement from the East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. |
| HR 722 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Edward Cash on his retirement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. |
| HR 785 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Latane Thrash Speer for being named 2008 Kilgore College Ex-Student of the Year. |
| HR 786 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lloyd Bolding on his selection as the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce. |
| HR 860 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Peter Rodriguez for receiving the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Kilgore College Ex-Students Association. |
| HR 861 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Merritt Johnson for being named 2008 Kilgore Ex-Teacher of the Year. |
| HR 862 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Elaine Woodmansee for receiving the 2008 Kilgore College Honored Retiree Award. |
| HR 863 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Worth McKinley Harrison of Longview. |
| HR 977 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2009, as Women in Longview Day. |
| HR 1080 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating Dalton Days and the Mowdown Showdown in Longview on April 11, 2009. |
| HR 1163 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: In memory of Worth McKinley Harrison of Longview. |
| HR 1164 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Smitherman of Longview on being named a 2009 Carrier of the Year by the Texas Circulation Management Association. |
| HR 1696 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the Oak Forest Montessori School community in Longview to the State Capitol. |
| HR 2117 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dorothy Khoury of Longview for her extensive volunteerism and her service to the Gregg County Republican Party. |
| HR 2529 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating LaRae and O. D. Hughes of Longview on their 55th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2530 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Matthew Ashley for his service as an intern in the office of Representative Tommy Merritt. |
| HR 2531 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Philip Hayes of Lindale for winning the 2008 History Whiz Kids Debate in Philadelphia. |
| HR 2582 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant John C. Stock of Longview. |
| HR 2583 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Chadrick Omar Domino of Ennis. |
| HR 2834 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bette and Jerrell Huffman of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2835 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tony and Peggy DuVall of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2836 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerry and Janice Howell on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2837 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Marion and Sidney Boyce on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2838 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Roy and Charlene Harris on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2839 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mary Helen Bair on her receipt of the Longview Rotary Club 2009 Citizen of the Year award. |
| HR 2840 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Catherine Love for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Tommy Merritt. |
| HR 2841 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John and Joann Harrod of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2842 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Roger and Mary Ruth Walters on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2844 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Northeast Texas Consortium of Colleges and Universities on its selection as the 2009 Outstanding Institution for Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Education. |
| HR 2845 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bill and Judy Stauts of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 2846 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Kilgore College. |
| HR 2847 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview. |
| HR 2848 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chris Sims on being named the 2009 Firefighter of the Year by the Longview Fire Department. |
| HR 2850 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of Classic-Tyler Mercedes Benz in Tyler on May 28, 2009. |
| HR 2978 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Adrian Parr of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting, Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics categories. |
| HR 2979 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeremy Hall of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting category. |
| HR 2980 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lisa Bass of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Number Sense category. |
| HR 2981 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michael Bass of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics categories. |
| HR 2982 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jessica Sorey of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting category. |
| HR 2983 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tyler Nichols of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Mathematics category. |
| HR 2984 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ariel Chipman of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 2985 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Caryn Esch of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 2986 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anna Brown of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Calculator Applications category. |
| HR 3089 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Connie Esch of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 3090 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michelle Thompson of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Accounting category. |
| HR 3091 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerry Anne Jurenka for being named the 2009 Woman of Achievement by the Zonta Club of Longview. |
| HR 3092 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gary Duncan of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Number Sense, Calculator Applications, and Mathematics categories. |
| HR 3093 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Skye Duncan of Spring Hill High School in Longview on qualifying for the 2009 UIL Academic State Meet in the Literary Criticism category. |
| HR 3137 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: In memory of Walden P. "Red" Little of Tyler. |
| HR 3138 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Congratulating Reed Hilary Ellis Johnson on his graduation from Westlake High School. |
| 81st 1st Called Session | |
| HR 50 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. James Wilcox on being named Region 7 Superintendent of the Year. |
| HR 51 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rogers Pope, Sr., on earning the 50-Year Banker Award from the Texas Bankers Association. |
| HR 52 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Walden P. "Red" Little of Tyler. |
| HR 53 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Ken Huhman of San Antonio on his receipt of two Bronze Stars with Valor. |
| HR 54 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Judy Brown on her retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety. |
| HR 55 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Reed Hilary Ellis Johnson on his graduation from Westlake High School. |
| HR 84 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Principal Jamie Holder of Lindale High School for being named Region 7 Secondary Principal of the Year by the Texas Education Agency. |
| HR 85 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Second Lieutenant David Andrew Shore on his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point. |
| HR 86 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the City of Longview on being named the Fittest City in Texas. |
| 80th Regular Session | |
| HB 2469 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the compensation paid to a statutory county court judge in Gregg County. |
| HB 2949 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to certain fees in the administration of the teen court program in the Texas-Louisiana border region. |
| HB 3818 |
Last Action: Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee. |
| HB 3819 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax. |
| HB 3983 |
Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and composition of the governing board of the Texas Youth Commission. |
| HB 4125 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the compensation paid to a statutory county court judge in Gregg County. |
| HCR 4 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of David Lee Crowson of Longview. |
| HCR 128 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2007, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 145 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of LeTourneau University. |
| HCR 146 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Dr. Alvin O. Austin on his retirement as president of LeTourneau University. |
| HCR 165 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 27 and 28, 2007, as Longview/Gregg County Days at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 188 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the 60th anniversary of Skeeter Products of Kilgore. |
| HCR 226 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Constable Dale David Geddie of Winona. |
| HR 31 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Providing for the election of the speaker. |
| HR 276 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the 2006-2007 Leadership Tomorrow class. |
| HR 728 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 29, 2007, as Women in Longview Day. |
| HR 746 |
Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Requesting that the Legislative Audit Committee reexamine specified conduct and resubmit the single recommendation that the governor appoint a conservator for the Texas Youth Commission. |
| HR 801 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ed and Doris Baird of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 802 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Wade and Nelda Kerr of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 803 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Morris and Lois Belote of Longview. |
| HR 804 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Oliver and Roselyn Lindsey of Gilmer on their 65th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 805 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joe and Shirley Bienvenu of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 806 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bonner and Joyce Collier of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 807 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charlie and Peggy Myers of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 975 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Longview native Sunny Sweeney on the release of her debut album, Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame. |
| HR 1360 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the visit of Erik, Sunny, Samantha, and Nicholas Hahn to the Lone Star State. |
| HR 1872 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the visiting group from The Crisman School in Longview to the State Capitol. |
| HR 1915 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bill Parrott on being named Citizen of the Year by the Lindale Chamber of Commerce. |
| HR 2038 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Alexander Erikson Fleming of Whitehouse. |
| HR 2175 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mariya V. Pozharova on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin. |
| HR 2484 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lindale native Miranda Lambert for winning the New Female Vocalist honor at the Academy of Country Music Awards. |
| HR 2486 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Longview. |
| HR 2681 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Longview. |
| HR 2936 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Providing for the abolition of speaker pledge cards and for the election of the speaker. |
| 79th Regular Session | |
| HB 1109 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 1512 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HB 1954 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the financial consequences to a county of the appointment of counsel in certain cases. |
| HB 2111 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to certain fees in the administration of the teen court program. |
| HB 2112 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the appointment of a clerk of the municipal court of record in the City of Longview. |
| HB 2113 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the repeal of the state inheritance tax. |
| HB 2114 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3219 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field, a natural resource of the Texas-Louisiana border region. |
| HCR 8 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating April 29, 2005, as Dale Earnhardt Day in Texas and paying special tribute to his life. |
| HCR 16 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation. |
| HCR 22 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Directing the legislative staff responsible for maintaining the Internet website for the Texas Legislature to provide improved public access to information on votes taken on legislation. |
| HCR 57 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for his invaluable contributions to the people of this state and nation. |
| HCR 75 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Kilgore High School football team on winning the 2004 UIL Class 4A Division II State Football Championship. |
| HCR 114 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Camp Fannin Association WWII Memorial on the campus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. |
| HCR 221 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Congratulating Jacksonville native and Longview resident Neal McCoy on winning the 2005 Humanitarian Award at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards and designating October 1, 2005, as Neal McCoy Day in Texas. |
| HJR 99 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an inheritance tax unless approved by a majority of registered voters in a statewide referendum. |
| HR 558 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2005, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 796 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 17, 2005, as Women in Longview Day. |
| HR 1117 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Judge Marcus Fay Vascocu of Longview. |
| HR 1118 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Odis Ray Hill of Longview. |
| HR 1751 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 2005 Kilgore Rotary Club Scholar Athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments. |
| HR 1752 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Casey Zager of Longview for his participation in the international exchange program Beyond Borders. |
| HR 1753 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Travis Martin on being named the Lion of the Year by the Kilgore Lions Club. |
| HR 1754 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring O. Rufus Lovett of Kilgore College on being named a Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation of San Antonio. |
| HR 1755 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Roy and Louise Hollingsworth of Longview on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 1756 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Lindale on the occasion of its centennial celebration. |
| HR 1757 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Shannon Marie Mitchell of Longview for her receipt of the Rase Brothers Award from The University of Texas Department of Chemical Engineering. |
| HR 1758 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David and Caranelle Bodenheimer of Gladewater on their 50th anniversary. |
| HR 1822 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lieutenant General Wayne D. Marty on the occasion of his retirement as Texas adjutant general. |
| HR 2062 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the staff of the Panther's Paw at Spring Hill High School for the school's award-winning newspaper. |
| HR 2063 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the staff of the award-winning 2004 Spring Hill High School Panther yearbook. |
| HR 2064 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Deborah Bell of Gilmer for being named a Remarkable Woman by Johnson & Johnson. |
| HR 2065 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kilgore High School varsity band on earning first-division ratings in the Region IV UIL Concert and Sightreading competitions. |
| HR 2111 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Wayne Gregory of Baytown. |
| HR 2185 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Lindale High School academic team on its success at the 2005 UIL state academic meet. |
| HR 2313 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe L. White for his involvement with the East Texas Oil Museum. |
| 79th 1st Called Session | |
| HCR 1 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team on winning the 2005 NCAA College World Series Championship. |
| HCR 12 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Neal McCoy for being named the 2005 Humanitarian of the Year by the Academy of Country Music and designating October 1, 2005, as Neal McCoy Day in Texas. |
| HR 284 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Lieutenant General Bruce Carlson as the honorary balloonmeister of the 2005 Great Texas Balloon Race. |
| HR 285 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Betty and Oliver "Mack" McClain of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 286 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Odus and Lena Mae Sitton of Lindale on their 65th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 287 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Virgil and Dell Newsom of White Oak on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 288 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bill and Annette Story of Lindale on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 289 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Don and Mildred Nesbett of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 364 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bob and Jeanine Coleman of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 365 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe and Juanita Gibson of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 366 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bill and Nell Collins of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 367 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Charles and Helen McBride of Longview on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 371 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Molly and Billy Joe Bales of White Oak on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 374 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Bill Ratliff on his receipt of the 2005 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. |
| 79th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 53 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Reform, Select Caption: Relating to property tax relief, health insurance for public school teachers, and public school textbooks. |
| HCR 18 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Tyler State Park. |
| HJR 24 |
Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $22,500 and providing for a corresponding reduction of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons. |
| HR 170 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Major Arthur Dale Baker of San Antonio. |
| HR 171 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Spring Hill 11-12 All-Star team for reaching the 2005 Dixie Youth Majors World Series. |
| HR 215 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Congratulating the White Oak 17-18 All-Stars for reaching the state championship game. |
| HR 216 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Congratulating the Spring Hill 13-14 All-Stars for winning the 2005 Texas Dixie Boys Championship. |
| HR 239 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 65th anniversary of Horaney's Feed Store in Longview. |
| HR 250 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mike Crossland of Longview on his upcoming retirement as superintendent of Spring Hill ISD. |
| HR 251 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the White Oak 17-18 All-Stars on their outstanding athletic accomplishments. |
| HR 252 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Spring Hill 13-14 All-Stars on winning the 2005 Texas Dixie Boys Championship. |
| 79th 3rd Called Session | |
| HCR 53 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the students of Lindale High School for winning their third consecutive UIL State 3A Academic and Speech Championships. |
| HR 57 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Gladewater. |
| HR 751 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Expressing support for President George W. Bush's comprehensive immigration reform plan. |
| HR 753 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring native Texan Matthew McConaughey on being named People magazine's 2005 Sexiest Man Alive. |
| 78th Regular Session | |
| HB 183 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HB 184 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of the sales tax to United States and Texas flags. |
| HB 185 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating September 11th Remembrance Day. |
| HB 313 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the repeal of the state inheritance tax. |
| HB 395 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the rendition of property for ad valorem tax purposes and to the imposition of a penalty for failure to render property. |
| HB 1562 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to applications for public information that are frivolous or filed for the purpose of harassment. |
| HB 1729 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Longview. |
| HB 1785 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center for the Texas-Louisiana border region. |
| HB 2104 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the date coverage begins under the health benefit plans provided by the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act. |
| HB 3169 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale of certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund. |
| HB 3381 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3382 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public school finance. |
| HCR 77 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Longview Partnership's Leadership Tomorrow program. |
| HCR 222 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating April 29, 2003, as Dale Earnhardt Day in Texas. |
| HCR 279 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Commending the countless contributions of the Honorable Ralph M. Hall, U.S. congressman and former state senator, and extending to him best wishes for continued success. |
| HJR 8 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to establishing the Texas Great Teachers & Facilities Fund as a sequestered fund, funded by dedicated sales tax revenue, and providing for mandatory ad valorem property tax relief. |
| HJR 47 |
Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an inheritance tax unless approved by a majority of registered voters in a statewide referendum. |
| HJR 94 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the legislature to require the sale of certain land dedicated to the permanent school fund in exchange for a specified sum. |
| HR 112 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Sabine Valley Center for its service to the people of East Texas. |
| HR 309 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2003, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 310 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kilgore Rangerettes for their service as goodwill ambassadors for Kilgore College and the State of Texas. |
| HR 440 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring students from Lindale High School for qualifying for the 2002-2003 University Interscholastic League Cross-Examination Meet at The University of Texas at Austin. |
| HR 521 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2003, as Longview Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 522 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe and Norma Stripling of Lindale on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 569 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending John Lee Hancock, director of the epic motion picture Alamo. |
| HR 660 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pat George Mitchell for her dedication to the Longview Ballet Theatre. |
| HR 692 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the University of Texas women's basketball team on advancing to the NCAA 2003 Final Four and extending to them sincere best wishes for continued success in their quest for the national championship. |
| HR 751 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Ann Pierce of Gladewater on her 100th birthday. |
| HR 752 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jack and Betty Gilbert of Lindale on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 753 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating James and Ellen Schoggins of Tyler on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 754 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Clifton L. and Agnes Hudspeth of Tyler on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 758 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Raymond and Beatrice Ivy of New Chapel Hill on their 65th anniversary. |
| HR 779 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lois Mason of Kilgore. |
| HR 887 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Nancy Grisham on being named the 2003 First Lady of Kilgore. |
| HR 993 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the fifth grade class from Longview's Trinity School of Texas to the State Capitol on May 7, 2003. |
| HR 1108 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Becker on being named the 2003 Lindale Citizen of the Year. |
| HR 1109 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jared Hargrave of Kilgore on his selection as boys soccer player of the year by the Kilgore News Herald. |
| HR 1110 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Braeden Hunter Simmons of Kilgore on being named 2003 Mr. Toddler Texas Cover Boy. |
| HR 1173 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Pine Tree High School UIL academic team for its performance at the state championship. |
| HR 1585 |
Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Honoring Congressman Ralph M. Hall. |
| HR 1592 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Miranda Lambert of Lindale for placing third in the Nashville Star television competition. |
| HR 1703 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sergeant John Mathis, Officer James Mathis, and Reserve Deputy Jennifer Mathis of Gregg County for their contributions to their community. |
| HR 1764 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Texas Forest Service for its efforts in the recovery of the space shuttle Columbia. |
| HR 1866 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Janice Caldwell of Lindale for receiving the Outstanding Speech/Theatre/Debate Educator Award. |
| HR 1867 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Charissa Romero on her graduation from Longview High School with perfect attendance. |
| HR 1989 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Geese on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 1990 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Wayne and Nell Easley of Kilgore on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| 78th 1st Called Session | |
| HB 101 |
Last Action: Referred to Border and International Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 102 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HR 49 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jack Elder, Sr., and Winter Elder of Kilgore on their 70th wedding anniversary. |
| 78th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 30 |
Last Action: Referred to Redistricting Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. |
| HB 51 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of a border region high-speed rail authority for the Texas-Louisiana and the Texas-Mexico border regions; granting the power to issue bonds; imposing a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| 78th 3rd Called Session | |
| HCR 16 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring General (Ret.) Tommy Ray Franks for his military achievements. |
| HCR 31 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Recognizing Neal McCoy of Longview. |
| HR 220 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deb Mohon of Gladewater. |
| HR 221 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Anne and Reggie Gilbert of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 222 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Austin and Rosa Lee Woods of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 223 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John and Gladys Lindsey of Longview on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 224 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Drs. Elton and Lorene Archer of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 225 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alan Amos of Longview on being named Gregg County Ducks Unlimited Man-of-the-Year. |
| HR 257 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 1966 Kilgore College Rangers football team on its induction into the Kilgore College Hall of Fame. |
| HR 306 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Jim Miller as Kilgore College's Ex-Teacher of the Year. |
| HR 307 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing C. G. Mata as Kilgore College's 2003 Ex-Student of the Year. |
| HR 308 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Hudson PEP Elementary School in Longview on being named a 2003 No Child Left Behind--Blue Ribbon School. |
| 78th 4th Called Session | |
| HCR 25 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Congratulating the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on its selection to host two NASCAR Nextel Cup races, beginning in the 2005 season. |
| HR 179 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles "Buzz" and Marcella Comfort of Longview on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 180 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kenneth and Bobbie Jean Keasler on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 200 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bob and Colleen Werner of Longview on their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 201 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Viola and Jody Allen of Longview on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 253 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Stephen Eugene Wyatt of Kilgore. |
| 77th Regular Session | |
| HB 2436 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HB 2438 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to transferring administrative hearings performed by the Railroad Commission of Texas to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. |
| HB 3425 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain active and retired school employees. |
| HB 3426 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to the transfer of responsibility for responding to and cleaning up certain oil discharges in coastal areas to the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
| HB 3427 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to the composition of the oil-field cleanup fund, the amounts of certain fees deposited to the credit of the fund, and the use of money in the fund. |
| HB 3428 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to Texas military awards. |
| HB 3429 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to a transfer of the Railroad Commission of Texas' powers and duties regarding regulation of gas utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
| HB 3430 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to solicitation for a charitable organization of or benefiting state employees; providing a civil penalty. |
| HB 3431 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a prohibition on the operation of a waterborne craft fueled by gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether on any surface water body. |
| HB 3432 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for the training of oil and gas extraction workers at Texas A&M International University. |
| HB 3433 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of United States Highway 259 Relief Route as the Charles K. Devall Memorial Highway. |
| HB 3434 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to member contributions to the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One. |
| HB 3435 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to mandatory extended area service in certain exchanges. |
| HB 3645 |
Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of and composition of juries in the County Court at Law of Gregg County. |
| HB 3649 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of and composition of juries in the County Court at Law of Gregg County. |
| HB 3695 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Gregg County. |
| HB 3697 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the municipal court of record for the City of Longview. |
| HCR 179 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of auto racing legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr., of Kannapolis, North Carolina. |
| HCR 229 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring March 27, 2001, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HJR 104 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain active and retired school employees. |
| HR 584 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Paul Hilbert on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. |
| HR 627 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bobby Labonte on his outstanding achievements in NASCAR competition. |
| HR 870 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Spring Hill High School Leaders' Core. |
| HR 968 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Texas Federation of Republican Women to the State Capitol and commending its membership. |
| HR 1091 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Guy Harrison on his election as the 2001-2002 president-elect of the State Bar of Texas. |
| HR 1165 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Evelyn Blalock and Roy Pace for teaching students about the SNAG Golf program. |
| HR 1166 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kayla Bowden and Lucy Flores on winning the state UIL Class 3A girls doubles tennis championship. |
| HR 1231 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Howard Rosser of Longview. |
| HR 1291 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Johnny S. Cace of Longview. |
| HR 1292 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kristy Kerr of Kilgore on her receipt of an Area Go Texan scholarship. |
| HR 1293 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pine Tree High School senior Cristi Saunders for signing a college letter-of-intent to play soccer at Ouachita Baptist University. |
| HR 1294 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 2001 senior class of White Oak High School for their achievements. |
| HR 1295 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Johnny Cace's Seafood & Steak House in Longview. |
| HR 1296 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 1999 Longview High School academic team students on the formal publication of their research by NASA. |
| HR 1404 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 64th Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo. |
| 76th Regular Session | |
| HB 1070 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to parking privileges of a disabled veteran. |
| HB 1310 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for oil produced from low-producing wells. |
| HB 1429 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to a physician's statement required to obtain disabled parking privileges. |
| HB 2026 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to allowing certain local law enforcement officers to declare a premises a public nuisance. |
| HB 2027 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the duty of a person placed on community supervision for certain offenses to make disclosure to the landlord of the property where the person resides; providing a penalty. |
| HB 2028 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the administration of appraisal districts and the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HB 3103 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the imposition of penalties for the failure to render property for ad valorem taxation. |
| HB 3104 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of a railroad commissioner to become a candidate for another public office. |
| HB 3311 |
Last Action: Referred to State Recreational Resources Caption: Relating to allowing crossbows to be used for hunting during archery season. |
| HB 3312 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of responsibility for responding to and cleaning up certain oil discharges in coastal areas to the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
| HB 3412 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Gregg County. |
| HB 3718 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to creating a code of conduct for companies providing retail electric, gas, and other end-use fuels; providing enforcement and administrative penalties. |
| HB 3719 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to collection of fees on the delivery of certain petroleum productions, the allocation of fees on the delivery of certain petroleum products to the oil-field cleanup fund, the reduction of certain fees by the Railroad Commission of Texas, the use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund to implement the provisions of Chapter 40 of the Natural Resources Code that relate to activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas, and the repeal of the expiration of certain fees imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
| HCR 163 |
Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Kilgore College Rangerettes. |
| HCR 171 |
Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing April 13, 1999, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HCR 207 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Kilgore College Rangerettes. |
| HCR 230 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing April 13, 1999, as Kilgore Day at the State Capitol. |
| HJR 5 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HJR 85 |
Last Action: Postponed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that a railroad commissioner is ineligible to become a candidate for another public office during the term for which the railroad commissioner is elected or appointed. |
| HR 337 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 3, 1999, as Texas Voluntary Protection Program Participants' Association Day. |
| HR 341 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bob Griffin and the Voluntary Protection Program. |
| HR 396 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christopher Anderson on being awarded the Barbara Jordan Medallion. |
| HR 397 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cody Terry for being named the male state winner in the 1998 Wendy's High School Heisman Program. |
| HR 404 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sharonica Powell, the 1998 Reading Is Fundamental National Poster Contest Winner. |
| HR 511 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Turn Around Texas drugfighters. |
| HR 626 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the members of the Future Problem Solving team of Sabine High School for their work on "Project Magoo," a young Texans' Bill of Rights. |
| HR 931 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Bonnie Claire Jacobson for her equestrian accomplishments. |
| HR 1223 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Coach Lin Laursen of Central Arizona College. |
| HR 1224 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the Great Texas Balloon Race Event in Longview on July 16-18, 1999. |
| HR 1225 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Mel and Norma Gabler for their devoted service to public education in Texas. |
| HR 1234 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 1999 officers of the Colonial Dames. |
| 75th Regular Session | |
| HB 793 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to notice that entry on property is forbidden for the purpose of prosecuting the offense of trespass. |
| HB 1054 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft of trees or timber in the form of logs or pulpwood. |
| HB 1270 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to allowing certain local law enforcement officers to declare a premises a public nuisance. |
| HB 1271 |
Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to junked vehicles and the civil and criminal consequences of maintaining a public nuisance that consists of a junked vehicle. |
| HB 1272 |
Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to termination of a lease if a tenant or occupant is convicted of or placed on community supervision for a drug offense. |
| HB 1273 |
Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the duty of a person placed on community supervision for certain offenses to make disclosure to the landlord of the property where the person resides; providing a penalty. |
| HB 1523 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the fee for a fishing license for individuals with certain mental impairments. |
| HB 1999 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the disposition by the Railroad Commission of Texas of well-site equipment from a wellbore transferred to the Texas Experimental Research and Recovery Activity. |
| HB 2035 |
Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to liability of employees of certain teen court programs. |
| HB 2691 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HB 3505 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the administration of appraisal districts and the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HB 3506 |
Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the creation and powers of a turnaround zone and to municipalities' and counties' duties and powers with respect to turnaround zones. |
| HB 3507 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to granting the Gregg County Court at Law jurisdiction in family law matters. |
| HB 3508 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to coupons for certain speeding offenses. |
| HCR 222 |
Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel. Caption: Designating the Kilgore College Rangerettes as the Official State Dance-Drill Team of Texas. |
| HCR 238 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Technical Sergeant James M. Logan. |
| HCR 319 |
Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Recommending that the Railroad Commission of Texas conduct a study of measures that should be taken to maximize the ultimate recovery of oil and gas from the East Texas Oil Field. |
| HJR 122 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. |
| HR 60 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 1997 Texas Capitol Schoolhouse. |
| HR 78 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Honoring the Kilgore College Rangerettes. |
| HR 107 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kilgore College Rangerettes. |
| HR 187 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the organization Turn Around Texas for its antidrug efforts. |
| HR 248 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Longview High School Lady Lobos basketball team. |
| HR 349 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Neal McCoy for his humanitarian efforts. |
| HR 442 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John and Georgia Hasler on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 443 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shelby and Mary Pitts on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 663 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bob and Mildred Peery on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 733 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Fred and Ruby Crocker on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 734 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the LeTourneau University LadyJackets on winning the 1996-1997 NCCAA Basketball Championship. |
| HR 735 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kathryn Baney on her perfect SAT score. |
| HR 736 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John and Vivian Connolly on their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 737 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Texas National Guard's antidrug efforts. |
| HR 738 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the students from White Oak High School on winning the 1997 District 16-3A Literary Meet. |
| HR 739 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deanne Marie Dunbar Buchanan. |
| HR 740 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating Robert E. O'Malley an Honorary Texan. |
| HR 1015 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Reverend and Mrs. K. F. Charles on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. |
| HR 1255 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Meredith Austin Merritt on her graduation from Longview High School. |
| HR 1322 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Kilgore's "Turn Around Kilgore" program. |