Legislation authored by Gwyn Clarkston Shea

Includes legislation with Gwyn Clarkston Shea as the primary author for the 68th through 72nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

72nd Regular Session
HB 1232	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the issuance and use of property tax receipts.
HB 1260	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain talent agencies.
HB 1583	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to certain information filed with the State Board of Insurance and the computation of an automobile experience modifier based on that information.
HB 1617	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to qualifications of directors of the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District, written notice given to purchasers of real property located in the district, and validation of certain actions of the district.
HB 1811	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to insurance coverage for chemical dependency under certain health insurance programs.
HB 2048	Last Action: Reported favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to title insurance policy provisions.
HB 2049	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 to enter into a tax abatement agreement and to designate a reinvestment zone.
HB 2050	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to regulation of solvency of insurers, reinsurers, and certain associated persons and entities.
HB 2101	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the costs incurred by counties for maintaining juvenile probation services.
HB 2257	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to issuance of insured closing letters by title insurance companies.
HB 2417	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of joint underwriting associations and their activities.
HCR 244	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Directing the State Board of Insurance to remove pharmacies from class 8017, "Retail Not Otherwise Classified" and provide a separate and discrete classification with a rate more appropriate to the actual loss history of Texas pharmacies.
HCR 255	Last Action: Filed Caption: Requesting the governor to return House Bill 779 to the house.
HJR 65	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the partial exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain personal property temporarily in the state for certain purposes.
HR 658	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the American Legion permission to use the house chamber on Friday, June 7, 1991, for the purpose of conducting its Boys State legislative session.
72nd 1st Called Session
HR 235	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Representative Troy Fraser on the occasion of his 42nd birthday.
HR 238	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Irving Community Television Network on the occasion of its 10th anniversary of broadcasting excellence.
72nd 3rd Called Session
HR 22	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Honorable Anna Mowery on the occasion of her birthday.
71st Regular Session
HB 744	Last Action: Referred to Government Organization Caption: Relating to sunset review of the State Board of Insurance.
HB 931	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to investment by certain domestic insurers in bonds of Canadian corporations.
HB 1098	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders against unauthorized insurers and persons engaged in an insurance business by the commissioner of insurance.
HB 1099	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to issuance of emergency cease and desist orders by the commissioner of insurance and to the creation of an antifraud action by certain private insurers; authorizing the imposition of a civil....
HB 1100	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the registration of certain talent agencies; providing a penalty.
HB 1360	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit life and credit accident and health insurance for certain loans and credit transactions.
HB 1670	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the charging of a processing fee by the holder of a dishonored check.
HB 1700	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District and the terms of office of the district directors.
HB 2142	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to required information on a federal postcard application for an absentee ballot.
HB 2748	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the premium tax credit claimed for insured losses under the catastrophe property insurance pool.
HB 2749	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the premium tax credit claimed for insured losses under the catastrophe property insurance pool.
HB 2750	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the use of certain funds dedicated to the compensation of crime victims.
HB 2751	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to reform of the state workers compensation assigned risk system; creating the Texas workers compensation accident prevention fund and creating a reinsurance facility as part of such fund; establishing....
HB 2752	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu in comm. Caption: Relating to the rights of a victim of certain delinquent children and children in need of supervision and of the victim's guardian and certain relatives.
HB 2753	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to farm mutual companies.
HB 2961	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to advertising, price quotes, and charges of automobile rental companies.
HCR 76	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Dr. Harold C. Boehning.
HCR 96	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Requesting Congress to increase the income tax exemption for dependent children.
HCR 123	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the State Board of Insurance to reassign furniture stores to more accurate classifications.
HJR 50	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to control the authority of the courts of this state to require the state or a local government to increase the level of funding for the judicial branch.
HR 1049	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring State Representative John Gavin on his legislative service.
71st 1st Called Session
HR 103	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. W. Firman Haynie.
71st 2nd Called Session
HR 68	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harris Hill.
HR 234	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Electing Lauren Elyse Soileau to the honorary office of mascot.
71st 4th Called Session
HB 170	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to certain security requirements for registration as a talent agency.
71st 6th Called Session
HR 85	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring E. B. "Tex" Hanna.
70th Regular Session
HB 758	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the public agencies that may participate in certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
HB 848	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to bonds and insurance required of certain clerks.
HB 954	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88 Caption: Relating to the application requirements for a property tax exemption for a cemetery.
HB 1278	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the reorganization, administration, powers, duties, and selection of the board of directors of Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 1707	Last Action: Pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a lien on the proceeds of certain liability insurance policies and certain other proceeds for certain holders of mortgages on motor vehicles.
HB 1708	Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the hours worked by certain members of a fire department.
HB 1911	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the acquisition of control of a domestic insurer and payment of dividends.
HB 2244	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, and regulation of risk retention groups and purchasing groups.
HB 2408	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 Caption: Relating to the hearing and determination of juror excuses and the postponement of jury service.
HB 2507	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District to exclude land from and add land to the district; granting the power to implement a funded risk management program.
69th Regular Session
HB 552	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the exemption from Metropolitan Transit Authority local tax for items sold and shipped outside of the Metropolitan Transit Authority.
HB 682	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools.
HB 1080	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to title searches for and applicability of certain insurance laws to title insurance.
HB 1081	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to private mortgage guaranty insurance issued pursuant to Article 21.50, Insurance Code; adding Section 1A to Article 21.50.
HB 1160	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to procedures by which a property owner may protest the failure of property tax officials to provide notice of certain property tax determinations and to the determination of a protest by the appraisal review board.
HB 1370	Last Action: Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s) Caption: Relating to the adoption or amendment of an appraisal district budget.
HB 1371	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to imposing deadlines for the performance of certain duties of the chief appraiser and appraisal review board of an appraisal district.
HB 1874	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the packaging of alcoholic beverages.
HB 1875	Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing Caption: Relating to the recall of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 1876	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the location and maintenance of the books, records, accounts, and principal offices outside the state by certain domestic insurance companies.
HB 1909	Last Action: Testimony received in committee Caption: Amending Section 4(d), Article 3.50-3, Texas Insurance Code relating to authority to self-insure group insurance for state college and university employees; and declaring an emergency.
HB 2229	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to persons who may be designated life insurance counselors.
HB 2231	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to a choice of assessor and collector.
HB 2297	Last Action: Considered by s/c in public hearing Caption: Relating to the correction of certain errors in an appraisal roll.
HB 2298	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the necessary parties to an appeal of a property tax determination.
HB 2299	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the notice of delinquency given to persons whose names appear on the delinquent property tax roll of a taxing unit
HB 2300	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the fiscal year of an appraisal district.
HB 2301	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the date by which rendition statements and property reports must be delivered to the chief appraiser and imposing deadlines for performance of certain duties of the chief appraiser and appraisal review board.
HR 303	Caption: Honoring Dr. John F. Townley, superintendent of Irving I.S.D.
HR 351	Caption: Honoring Mrs. Ruth Pearson.
HR 389	Caption: Commending Mrs. Judy Coyle of Irving.
69th 2nd Called Session
HB 50	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools.
HR 61	Caption: Congratulating Mike Fickel on his 27th birthday.
68th Regular Session
HB 924	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to penalties and interest on certain taxes administered by the comptroller of public accounts and on assessments on certain public utilities.
HB 1006	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to election contests for the offices of state senator and state representative.
HB 1141	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the holding of joint elections by certain political subdivisions on the first Saturday in April.
HB 1215	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain energy-saving materials and equipment.
HB 1377	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to providing for mandatory restitution to victims of property crimes.
HB 1756	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to insurance claim fraud; providing penalties.
HB 1757	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to motor vehicle insurance and motor vehicle theft reporting.
HB 1866	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to contracts, leases and other arrangements for the use and occupancy of airport property entered into by joint boards under the Municipal Airports Act.
HB 2118	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to private mortgage guaranty insurance issued pursuant to Article 21.50, Insurance Code.
HB 2274	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to Records of Appeals.
HB 2321	Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the compensation of the directors of juvenile services and court services, and to the salaries and expenses of employees of the juvenile probation department or under the control of the juvenile board in Dallas County.
HB 2391	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the reorganization, boundaries, administration, powers, duties, and financing of Irving Flood Control District Section III and validating certain actions of and matters relating to that district.
HB 2425	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the reorganization, boundaries, administration, powers, duties, and financing of Dallas County Municipal Utility District No. 2, the change of name of that district to Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1, and the validation of certain actions of and matters relating to that district.
HR 184	Caption: Congratulating the Nimitz High School girls' basketball team.
HR 185	Caption: Congratulating the MacArthur High School boys' basketball team.
HR 318	Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Tent and Awning Company.
HR 352	Caption: Requesting the Central Education Agency and Bureau of Maternal and Child Health to increase promotion of voluntary postural screening programs.
HR 555	Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Stanton.