Legislation authored by Arlene Wohlgemuth

Includes legislation with Arlene Wohlgemuth as the primary author for the 74th through 78th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

78th Regular Session
HB 197	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to health care liability claims.
HB 545	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body.
HB 546	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to liability insurance coverage for certain nursing institutions.
HB 547	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the distance between certain pits that are part of quarrying operations and adjacent property.
HB 548	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain assessments and fees related to telecommunications services.
HB 549	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to increasing the penalties for the offenses of intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter.
HB 550	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the amount the county clerk may charge as a returned check fee.
HB 643	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to the amount of exemplary damages that a plaintiff may obtain against a defendant.
HB 644	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson County.
HB 764	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the health of school-age children.
HB 977	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to criminal offenses for conduct involving gambling devices.
HB 1064	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the development regulatory authority of Johnson County; providing a penalty.
HB 1118	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the enrollment of certain children and recipients of medical assistance in group health benefit plans.
HB 1275	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to the amount of exemplary damages that may be awarded against a nursing institution.
HB 1276	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate development; providing a penalty.
HB 1654	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to designation of a portion of State Highway 121 in Tarrant and Johnson counties as the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
HB 1655	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
HB 1656	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to a local option election for the sale of certain alcoholic beverages in certain cities or towns located in more than one county.
HB 1657	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the sentencing of defendants convicted of multiple counts of intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter.
HB 1793	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the option to satisfy the inspection requirement for renewal of a nursing home license with an annual accreditation review performed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations.
HB 1794	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain therapeutic optometrists' participation in a managed care plan.
HB 1795	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the creation and dissolution of a covenant marriage.
HB 2035	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate development; providing a penalty.
HB 2291	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of mass gatherings; providing penalties.
HB 2292	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies; providing penalties.
HB 2850	Last Action: Referred to Government Reform Caption: Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies.
HB 2851	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to products liability.
HB 2852	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to serve as a temporary or permanent guardian for a ward.
HB 2859	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of obstructions to air navigation.
HB 3071	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the terms of office for various executive branch boards and commissions.
HB 3072	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the determination of school district property values and the accountability of appraisal district operations.
HB 3341	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the provision of prescription drugs by pharmacies through patient assistance programs.
HB 3342	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the continuous eligibility of certain children for medical assistance benefits.
HB 3343	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the coordination of statewide public transportation by the Texas Transportation Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 3344	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to determination of eligibility under the medical assistance program.
HB 3345	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the terms of office of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
HB 3346	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of insurance written on personal risks.
HB 3519	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to health and human services.
HB 3574	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Johnson County Special Utility District.
HCR 305	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2292.
HJR 50	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the governor to remove from office officers in the executive branch of state government who were appointed by a governor.
HR 317	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carrie and George Walls of Houston on the birth of their daughter, Caroline Rachel Walls.
HR 318	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the marriage of Emily Walls and Cliff Insall of Oglesby.
HR 1660	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carrie and George Walls on the birth of their son, George Samuel Walls IV.
78th 1st Called Session
HR 169	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gordon Cockerham of Burleson.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 34	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Secretary of State Gwyn Shea for her public service.
77th Regular Session
HB 148	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to the appeal of an interlocutory order to certify or refuse to certify a class action.
HB 149	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to persons eligible to receive a license plate honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty.
HB 245	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the divorce of certain persons on the grounds of insupportability.
HB 352	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a covenant marriage.
HB 374	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the assessment of court costs for certain offenses to finance child health and safety programs in municipalities.
HB 532	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Johnson and Somervell counties.
HB 1178	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to child-care facilities, agencies, and advisory committees.
HB 1179	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to protective services for the elderly and disabled persons.
HB 1812	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of long-term care insurance policies for certain employees.
HB 1813	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the misapplication of fiduciary property by certain persons.
HB 1814	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.
HB 1869	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the acquisition of manufactured homes through financing or other means and to persons associated with those acquisitions.
HB 2629	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing certain community bingo games offered without charge and with nominal prizes.
HB 2630	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the study of disease management programs for tuberculosis in the Texas-Mexico border region.
HB 2631	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of the financial assistance program.
HB 2632	Last Action: Referred to Teacher Health Insurance, Select Caption: Relating to adoption of a medical savings account program for active employees of school districts.
HB 3437	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in civil actions against nursing institutions.
HB 3555	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
HB 3619	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Related to the requirements for which a dietary supplement containing ephedrine group alkaloids shall be deemed an adulterated food.
HCR 138	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Urging congress to provide Medicaid funds to Texas in the form of a block grant.
HCR 139	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Memorializing congress to provide tax credits to individuals for the purchase of private health insurance.
HCR 249	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Encouraging Boeing to move its new corporate headquarters to the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
HCR 327	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 1869.
HJR 23	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote of the membership of each house of the legislature to enact certain tax bills.
HR 133	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Wanda Smith for her exemplary service as superintendent of Keene ISD.
HR 613	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Glen Rose on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
HR 845	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Elizabeth Wills of Godley on her outstanding 4-H achievements.
76th Regular Session
HB 342	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the parental notification required before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 343	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 350	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating a covenant marriage.
HB 507	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the assessment of court costs for certain offenses to finance child health and safety programs in municipalities.
HB 508	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to interlocal contracts for the construction, improvement, or repair of streets and alleys in municipalities.
HB 689	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of unlicensed personal care facilities.
HB 690	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the penalty for cutting a fence used for certain animals.
HB 691	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of facilities that provide assisted living services.
HB 1126	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.
HB 1127	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to persons eligible to receive a license plate honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty.
HB 1620	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the regulation of aircraft on water.
HB 3668	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to rates for homeowners and residential fire and residential allied lines insurance coverage.
HB 3669	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the regulation of the use of laser pointers; providing criminal penalties.
HB 3670	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the definition of a child for certain conduct indicating a need for supervision.
HB 3760	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for a designated representative and for a site evaluator.
HCR 34	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Encouraging Congress to replace the current social security system with a fully funded system and to create incentives for workers to save for their retirement.
HCR 49	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Dr. Jack Burton.
HCR 94	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: In memory of Dr. Jack Burton.
HJR 21	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote of the membership of each house of the legislature to enact certain tax bills.
HR 264	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce on winning the 1998 Award for Excellence.
HR 558	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pulitzer Prize winner Ken Towery of Austin.
HR 851	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating May 6, 1999 as "A Day of Prayer in Texas".
HR 923	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 13, 1999, as Johnson County Day at the Capitol.
HR 924	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the memory of O.C. Forrest, Jr.
HR 1012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ms. Diana Adamson for her service at the City of Burleson Police Department.
75th Regular Session
HB 238	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 323	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the divorce of certain persons on the grounds of insupportability.
HB 929	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a study of the potential consolidation of the state's motor vehicle registration and inspection procedures.
HB 933	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the fees for transferring license plates for disabled veterans.
HB 940	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to warning notices concerning students' unexcused absences from public school.
HB 982	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the posting of historical and political documents and symbols in public school classrooms.
HB 991	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person; providing penalties.
HB 1499	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to certain information relating to abortion facilities.
HB 1500	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to eligibility for indigent health care.
HB 1501	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to teaching the democratic values contained in certain historical documents in the public schools.
HB 1536	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to confidentiality of personal information of a customer of a government-operated utility.
HB 1537	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring parental consent for spinal screening in certain schools.
HB 1599	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to exempting faith-based chemical dependency counselors and counseling programs from certain licensing requirements.
HB 1670	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the establishment of a comprehensive plan by a municipality.
HB 1671	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to compulsory attendance in public schools.
HB 2601	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to regulating personal care facilities; providing for a civil penalty.
HB 2869	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to certain bonds executed by sureties.
HB 3069	Last Action: Rules suspended Caption: Relating to selective contracting for the provision of certain services under the state Medicaid program.
HB 3261	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of optometry.
HB 3267	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to health benefit plans for children.
HB 3419	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to time-limited benefits for recipients of financial assistance.
HCR 150	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Designating Clifton the Norwegian Capital of Texas.
HR 326	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 11, 1997, as Johnson County Day at the Capitol.
HR 461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Raymond Homer Whitney.
HR 499	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Corey Rosenbusch, the national president of FFA.
HR 824	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the James Hardie Building Products facility in Cleburne.
HR 1082	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Meridian High School boys' golf team on winning the 1997 Class 1-A state championship.
HR 1140	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Honoring pilot Linda Finch on her flight around the world.
HR 1299	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Glen Rose as the dinosaur capital of Texas.
HR 1330	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating Clifton the Norwegian Capital of Texas.
74th Regular Session
HB 1334	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the protection of the rights and health of women using or considering the use of abortion services; providing penalties.
HCR 94	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the monarch butterfly as the official State Insect.
HR 115	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Henry G. Cheek for his contributions to the community.
HR 429	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Cleburne High School girls' basketball team.