Legislation authored by Drew Nixon

Includes legislation with Drew Nixon as the primary author for the 74th through 76th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

76th Regular Session
SB 132	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the requirements for the issuance of special license plates or vehicle parking placards to persons with disabilities.
SB 182	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the appraisal of certain leaseholds for tax purposes.
SB 183	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gifts by certain state agencies.
SB 291	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to enforcement of the motor vehicle safety-responsibility requirements.
SB 292	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a self-directed investment option for participants in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 309	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a limitation on buildings that may be used as a polling place for certain elections.
SB 349	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing certain trailers to travel at the posted speed limit.
SB 378	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the payment of judgment against an undivided interest in real property.
SB 436	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to a disclosure required in certain offers by mail to purchase mineral or royalty interests.
SB 437	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to blocking the receipt of certain calls by telephone solicitors.
SB 543	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a payment to a governmental entity by credit card or check.
SB 544	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to allowing write-in votes in all elections.
SB 545	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to disclosure of the terms of certain real property sales to certified real estate appraisers.
SB 546	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to exempting a co-owner's interest in real property from seizure to satisfy the debts of another co-owner of real property.
SB 585	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a self-directed investment option for participants in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 586	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to requiring county approval of certain municipal annexations.
SB 587	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to a limitation on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 599	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Chair Caption: Relating to requiring ownership disclosure for certain businesses.
SB 726	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to property owners' association elections.
SB 727	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to creating a real estate appraiser's lien.
SB 791	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to specific information logo signs in certain counties.
SB 792	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to a requirement that a payor of the proceeds from the sale of gas produced from certain gas wells furnish certain information to the payee.
SB 793	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the ability of certain areas located within an area proposed for annexation to incorporate as a municipality.
SB 847	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the practice of integrative or complementary health care by licensed health care practitioners.
SB 848	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of a scholarship fund for fifth-year accounting students.
SB 986	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair Caption: Relating to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
SB 1096	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the Angelina and Neches River Authority with, and the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of, the Lower Neches Valley Authority and the Upper Neches River Authority.
SB 1097	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the authority of this state or a political subdivision of this state to participate in a challenge, protest, or appeal regarding the ad valorem tax appraisal of a taxable leasehold or other possessory interest in real property owned by this state or the political subdivision.
SB 1399	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the operation of overweight vehicles on certain county roads and bridges.
SB 1400	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of optometry.
SB 1401	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to remedies for unequal appraisals of property by an appraisal district.
SB 1641	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/00 Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 1642	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to appraisal review board meetings.
SB 1643	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the deposit on the purchase of a manufactured home; providing a penalty.
SB 1827	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to authorizing a municipal power agency to reduce rates for electricity that are an impediment to economic development.
SB 1843	Last Action: Referred to Health Services Caption: Relating to coverage of eye care services under certain health benefit plans; to civil liability of optometrists; to the regulation of optometry; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1858	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the powers of the Sabine River Authority.
SB 1876	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a sales and use tax to retire the debt of a municipal power agency created by the municipalities.
SB 1880	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Long Leaf Groundwater District.
SB 1881	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and operations of the Nacogdoches County Hospital District.
SCR 18	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting Anderson Columbia Environmental, Inc., permission to sue the state and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
SCR 64	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Urging the Veterans' Land Board to establish a veterans home in the City of Carthage.
SJR 23	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SR 20	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kenneth Gregory of Fred.
SR 21	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Steve Lilly of Nacogdoches.
SR 68	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Celebrating February 3, 1999, as Lufkin/Nacogdoches Day at the State Capitol.
SR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 17, 1999, as Henderson County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1999, as Panola County Day.
SR 220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 8, 1999, as Jasper Day at the State Capitol.
SR 235	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Stephen F. Austin State University on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert D. Spencer, Dorothy Jean Tigner, and Eddie L. Upshaw of Nacogdoches County.
SR 382	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 17, 1999, as Shelby County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 477	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jacksonville College in Jacksonville.
SR 536	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard Hunter Roberson.
SR 555	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable LeRoy LaSalle of Carthage.
SR 572	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Russell and Michele Elaine Haley on the birth of their son William Russell Haley.
75th Regular Session
SB 129	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the appearance of an attorney in a court of this state.
SB 145	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gifts by state agencies.
SB 146	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gifts by state agencies.
SB 155	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person who is delinquent in the payment of taxes to be a candidate for or to hold elective office.
SB 156	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to directional signs on public highways for major agricultural interests, major shopping areas, and specific information.
SB 214	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on a business homestead for the purpose of an equity loan.
SB 215	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to notice and protest rights of certain reimbursing employers under the unemployment compensation system.
SB 216	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to the disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits of an individual receiving certain remuneration.
SB 237	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to competitive bids for state lottery contracts.
SB 238	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to state lottery contracts.
SB 507	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain traffic law offenses.
SB 532	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the appraisal of timberland for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 775	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to eligibility for certain public assistance administered by health and human services agencies.
SB 776	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting the adoption of certain policies by the board of trustees or superintendent of a school district.
SB 785	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services; providing penalties.
SB 835	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to public notice of intent to apply for certain loans or grants from a state agency.
SB 916	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment prescribed for the offense of intoxication manslaughter.
SB 924	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor home dealership by a motor home manufacturer.
SB 992	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the operation of the Tyler County Hospital District.
SB 1147	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to vexatious litigants.
SB 1150	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to registration and reporting requirements pursuant to the collection, management, and recycling of used oil.
SB 1151	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service involving a third party holder in due course of a check or similar sight order.
SB 1152	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the payment of judgment against an undivided interest in real property.
SB 1375	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the appraisal of certain leaseholds for tax purposes.
SB 1707	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the fines for violations of axle weight limitations for certain vehicles.
SB 1708	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the application of axle weight limitations to vehicles carrying certain commodities.
SB 1709	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Lake Livingston Special Utility District; granting the authority to issue bonds.
SB 1805	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the adoption or increase of local sales and use taxes by a municipality or county for which previous elections adopting such taxes were invalid.
SJR 11	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of a person who is delinquent in the payment of taxes to be a candidate for or to hold elective office.
SJR 14	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on a business homestead for the purpose of an equity loan.
SR 68	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Nacogdoches and Angelina County Chambers of Commerce.
SR 101	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging schools to teach patriotism.
SR 235	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1997, as Henderson County Day at the Capitol.
SR 237	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 4, 1997, as Jasper County Day at the Capitol.
SR 242	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 1997, as Panola County Day at the Capitol.
SR 338	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ernest W. Brewster.
SR 447	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Angelina County Airport.
SR 448	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ray Davis of Cherokee County.
SR 500	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 15, 1997, as Shelby County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 830	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bertis Matlock of Nacogdoches.
SR 988	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the life of Paul Thomas Cook of Jasper.
74th Regular Session
SB 34	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to improving the judicial system in Panola County.
SB 322	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to extensions of orders for pen registers or trap and trace devices.
SB 323	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain physicians who are certified by a medical specialty board.
SB 393	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the definition of a liquefied natural gas system.
SB 550	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to receive and administer gifts, grants, and donations.
SB 775	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the fees a county treasurer may charge for returned and stopped checks.
SB 1125	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the renewal, amendment, or modification of certain emissions permits.
SB 1126	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the modification of an existing facility under the Texas Clean Air Act.
SB 1221	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to voluntary road use agreements between a person and a county.
SB 1498	Last Action: Postponed in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Advisory Committee.
SB 1511	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the acceptance of gifts by state agencies.
SB 1552	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to police officer overtime and police officers and firefighters who temporarily fill higher positions.
SB 1553	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to a requirement that an attorney pay the attorney tax as a condition of practicing law.
SB 1554	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the eligibility for training and certification as a medication aide.
SB 1565	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to used oil recycling fees and to uses of the used oil recycling fund.
SB 1566	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to abolishing the fee on the sale of automotive oil.
SB 1643	Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Relating to the Nacogdoches County Hospital District.
SB 1648	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the abolishment of administrative judicial regions.
SB 1656	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to AFDC benefits for persons convicted of certain offenses.
SB 1678	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Pine Island Bayou Stormwater Control District.
SB 1683	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the collection, management, and recycling of used oil and used oil filters; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1716	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Henderson County.
SCR 25	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Approving the use by the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University of money appropriated by Section 17(a), Article VII, Texas Constitution.
SCR 115	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the life of service of James Pinckney Henderson.
SCR 141	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Requesting the governor to return Senate Bill No. 550 to the senate for further consideration.
SCR 161	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Encouraging the U.S. Congress to allow cities greater discretion in water testing.
SR 258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12 through 18, 1995, as National Vocational-Technical Education Week.
SR 338	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Patty Bishop who attends Jacksonville Middle School for her Girl Scout cookie sales.
SR 430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Major General John Franklin Phillips of the United States Air Force for his service to his country.
SR 432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Silsbee High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team for their season and their championship form.
SR 647	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Jasper High School girls powerlifting team and their coach Denise Quick for winning the 1995 state championship.
SR 673	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Linda and Timothy Kindered and Turon Davis of Nacogdoches for their act of heroism.
SR 721	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Helen Conner's seventh-grade history class from Dunbar Intermediate School in Lufkin on being among the winners of a contest celebrating the restoration of the Texas Capitol.
SR 742	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 11th Annual McDonald's Big Bass Tournament.
SR 778	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Giblin of McAllen on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 828	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Verda Malone Logan on her retirement from the Huntington Independent School District.
SR 829	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jim E. Thomas on his retirement from the Huntington Independent School District.
SR 830	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joe W. Belk on his retirement from the Huntington Independent School District.
SR 831	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Bevil Lindsey for his many years of service to the Silsbee Independent School District.
SR 859	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Erik J. Gobel of Nacogdoches who was elected president of the Student Government Association at Stephen F. Austin State University.
SR 936	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the grandparents of the South East Texas Foster Grandparent Program for their contributions to their communities.
SR 1069	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the life of Miss Margie Neal, the first woman to serve in the Texas Senate.
SR 1070	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lorene Cariker Dorsey of Nacogdoches on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 1082	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending best wishes to the City of Jasper as they celebrate Jasper Day at the State Capitol.
SR 1141	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Karen Gregory of Nacogdoches for graduating summa cum laude from Stephen F. Austin State University.
SR 1270	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 550.
SR 1341	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Michelle Lynn Taff on her graduation from Klein High School.