Legislation authored by Jeff Wentworth

Includes legislation with Jeff Wentworth as the primary author for the 70th through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
SB 131 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.
SB 132 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to registration with the Selective Service System of certain applicants for a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
SB 133 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.
SB 134 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 135 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
SB 136 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to granting counties authority to regulate certain land use; providing penalties.
SB 137 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
SB 138 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
SB 139 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
SB 182 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
SB 183 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program for certain harassing behavior directed at an educator.
SB 196 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB 296 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts.
SB 297 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to juror questions and juror note-taking during civil trials.
SB 298 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating the set-aside of a portion of designated tuition for student financial assistance at public institutions of higher education.
SB 299 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
SB 300 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
SB 301 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to filing a complaint against a person licensed to engage in a business, occupation, or profession; providing civil and criminal penalties.
SB 302 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
SB 354 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
SB 358 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign and governmental immunity in this state.
SB 359 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain emergency services districts.
SB 374 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the amount of the fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
SB 375 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to categories of information presumed to be public under the public information law.
SB 376 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a fee collected for a jury trial in a civil case.
SB 380 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
SB 381 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to partial surrender of or withdrawals from annuity contracts, life insurance policies, and endowment contracts.
SB 442 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to notice by a governmental entity regarding certain geospatial data products.
SB 467 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 561 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
SB 562 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.
SB 625 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
SB 668 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil and Gas Commission.
SB 669 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law.
SB 914 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the applicability to certain regional water districts of provisions concerning bond approval by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 915 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of manufactured homes.
SB 916 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers.
SB 917 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to emergency service districts.
SB 918 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to immunity for reporting insurance fraud.
SB 958 Last Action: Conf. Comm. Report distributed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
SB 959 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to toll collection and enforcement.
SB 960 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the waiver of the disqualification of a convicted felon from serving as independent executor of a decedent's estate.
SB 1057 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain vehicle registrations at the time of sale of the vehicle.
SB 1084 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to regulations on certain complementary and alternative health care services.
SB 1085 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the fees collected by district court clerks on the filing of certain civil actions or proceedings to fund basic civil legal services.
SB 1101 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
SB 1102 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
SB 1110 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of multiple-unit rental home communities.
SB 1111 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the power of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority to issue bonds.
SB 1112 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
SB 1113 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
SB 1114 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to the regulation of driver training schools and instructors.
SB 1115 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to fraud against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those frauds; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1148 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 1159 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exception to the residency requirements for filing a suit for dissolution of a marriage in this state for certain spouses of military personnel.
SB 1161 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring certain persons to follow certain plans and receive certain mental health services on release or discharge from an inpatient mental health facility.
SB 1162 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting regarding, the apprehension and transportation of, and records relating to certain persons who are or may be persons with mental illness.
SB 1163 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the exchange of information among certain entities concerning at-risk youth.
SB 1164 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to optional annuity increases and annual supplemental payments for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 1269 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to transportation, lodging, and meals offered to and accepted by public servants.
SB 1270 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the public information law.
SB 1307 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations.
SB 1382 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on awards in an adjudication brought against a local governmental entity for breach of contract.
SB 1424 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of cease and desist orders by the Texas Medical Board.
SB 1425 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an account for construction retainage; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1482 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the priority of ad valorem tax liens and certain security interests.
SB 1543 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of an independent school district to invest in corporate bonds.
SB 1592 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
SB 1593 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence obtained solely as the direct result of a request for emergency medical services for an overdose.
SB 1594 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to offers of settlement in civil cases.
SB 1595 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
SB 1596 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to changes in participation in public utility agencies.
SB 1597 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to competitive bid requirements for public utility agencies that award construction contracts.
SB 1611 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the funding of projects in the boundaries of certain intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
SB 1828 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of structural engineers.
SB 1829 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of the public information law to chambers of commerce and nonprofit corporations that provide economic services to a governmental body.
SB 1830 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to increasing certain fees for preservation and archiving of district court records.
SB 1831 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the designation of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail as a historic highway.
SB 1860 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to funding for transportation needs in certain counties.
SB 1881 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain financial powers and duties of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.
SB 1884 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the marketing, hosting, and sale of specialty and personalized license plates.
SB 1901 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1904 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the open meetings and public information laws.
SB 1906 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law.
SB 1907 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to access to certain archaic information.
SB 1912 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the private entity granted care and custody of the Alamo.
SB 1923 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing that certain travel vouchers submitted by peace officers assigned to a protective detail are confidential.
SCR 27 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Dr. Angel W. Lee permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
SCR 35 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating western swing as the official State Music of Texas.
SCR 49 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Jacqueline A. Carrizales permission to sue the San Antonio Water System.
SJR 8 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
SJR 15 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to provide for congressional term limits, the line-item veto, a balanced federal budget, a limit on federal debt, and the repeal of federal law by two-thirds of the several states.
SJR 23 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rates of taxes imposed on gasoline and diesel fuel, adjusting those rates annually for inflation, and dedicating certain revenue from those taxes to the design, construction, and maintenance of public roadways.
SJR 31 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment revising the order of legislative business to permit either house to act on bills and resolutions after the first 30 days of a regular session.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2011, as Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
SR 120 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Paula Levy Katz.
SR 121 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Geraldine "Jerry" Traugott of San Antonio.
SR 122 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carol Baier Jansen of San Antonio.
SR 123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ladimer Gene Herold of San Antonio.
SR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marvin Selig of Seguin and San Antonio.
SR 147 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Shannon McClendon for her contributions to the State of Texas.
SR 207 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Leadership Boerne Class of 2011.
SR 221 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 6 through March 12, 2011, as Women in Construction Week in Texas.
SR 222 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Henry Borchers of New Braunfels.
SR 242 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rudolph Taylor Monsalvo of Bexar and Atascosa counties.
SR 283 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2011, as National Pancake Day in Texas.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing July 23, 2011, and July 28, 2012, as National Day of the Cowboy.
SR 383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jack Paul Leon of San Antonio.
SR 431 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Matthew Cooper for his service to his country in the United States Army.
SR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ray Benson on being named the 2011 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference.
SR 538 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard V. Sanchez of San Antonio.
SR 539 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of H. Kyle Seale of San Antonio and Helotes.
SR 540 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jayne Harris of San Antonio.
SR 618 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the San Antonio Executives Association on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 619 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Hill Country BBQ and Chili Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
SR 620 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Claudia Hudspeth Abbey Ball of San Antonio and Hudspeth County.
SR 690 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for its stewardship of the Alamo.
SR 711 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the groups and individuals who make possible Fiesta San Antonio.
SR 735 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hubert W. Green of San Antonio.
SR 802 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Matthew Bird of San Antonio.
SR 803 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Warren Alston of Bulverde.
SR 804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Armin F. Puck.
SR 805 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kenneth N. Ports of San Antonio.
SR 806 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harry Joseph Burns of San Antonio.
SR 922 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing BDI on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 923 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George E. Freeborn of San Antonio.
SR 977 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Travis D. Bailey, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 978 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Louis Herbert Stumberg of San Antonio.
SR 997 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lavern Kistner on the occasion of her retirement from Brooks City-Base.
SR 1205 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Paul Foerster on the occasion of his retirement after 50 years as a teacher of mathematics at Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio.
SR 1252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.
SR 1268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kenneth Gary Vann.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 22 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB 35 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain animals.
SR 50 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George V. Wright.
SR 51 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carol M. Eddleman of San Antonio.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Perry Edward Woelke.
SR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carolyn Gonzales on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of her service as a Senate page.
SR 138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Juanita Gonzales on the occasion of her retirement from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bradley Samuel Dibrell.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frances Heard Billups of San Antonio.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles G. Orsinger.
81st Regular Session
SB 312 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation and certification of medical examiners and the conduct of autopsy and inquest investigations by justices of the peace and medical examiners; providing penalties.
SB 313 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the term of a reinvestment zone and to the assessment and payment of tax increments under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
SB 314 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the treatment of longevity pay that is paid to certain state judges and justices.
SB 315 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB 316 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities.
SB 317 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
SB 318 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the order of succession to the office of governor.
SB 319 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to providing notice to devisees under a decedent's will.
SB 320 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for office of justice of the peace in certain counties.
SB 341 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
SB 431 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of unpaid child support.
SB 432 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to liability for failure to comply with a child support lien, court order, or notice of levy.
SB 434 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a public transit motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
SB 443 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of inventory consisting of residential real property.
SB 444 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
SB 445 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to juror questions and juror note-taking during civil trials.
SB 446 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security.
SB 447 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts.
SB 475 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions or in providing services to aid in economic development.
SB 477 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for assignment as a visiting judge.
SB 496 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain unlawful acts involving state money or property and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those acts; providing a civil penalty.
SB 497 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to compensation paid to certain judges and justices.
SB 498 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
SB 578 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
SB 579 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exception to the purchase of a refrigerant or equipment containing a refrigerant.
SB 580 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of French Legion of Honor specialty license plates.
SB 581 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
SB 582 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
SB 583 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
SB 625 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
SB 683 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the employment, powers, and duties of and procedures for matters referred to a statutory probate court judge or associate judge.
SB 688 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts.
SB 690 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements for a petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality.
SB 742 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge or visiting associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
SB 743 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
SB 744 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to qualifications for an ad valorem tax exemption for property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
SB 746 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
SB 832 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
SB 861 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
SB 940 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
SB 941 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience.
SB 942 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to local option methods for financing transportation projects and services.
SB 1066 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to posttrial psychological counseling for jurors in a criminal trial or juvenile adjudication hearing involving graphic evidence or testimony.
SB 1067 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of the jury in certain adjudication hearings in juvenile court.
SB 1068 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and allowing information about a public officer or public employee to be withheld if disclosure would pose a substantial risk of physical harm.
SB 1069 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain magistrates to issue certain search warrants.
SB 1070 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to jury assembly and administration.
SB 1071 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system.
SB 1164 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
SB 1182 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to public information and open government.
SB 1183 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.
SB 1193 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the maintenance and service of certain medical devices in health care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1194 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of hearing instrument fitters and dispensers.
SB 1243 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of heir finders by the Texas Private Security Board; providing penalties.
SB 1315 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by a taxable entity principally engaged in Internet hosting.
SB 1316 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.
SB 1317 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to education and examination requirements for the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons.
SB 1318 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from State Highway 46 or from Farm-to-Market Road 306, 2722, 2673, 3009, 3159, or 1863 in Comal County.
SB 1319 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of signs along certain roads.
SB 1320 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice by a governmental entity regarding certain geospatial data products.
SB 1388 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to process server certification and the establishment of a certification division within the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
SB 1389 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
SB 1390 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks during a declared local state of disaster.
SB 1391 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.
SB 1392 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to toll collection and enforcement.
SB 1393 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the conditions for release on bond of a defendant charged with certain intoxication offenses.
SB 1553 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of district courts in certain counties.
SB 1614 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain orders closing, abandoning, or vacating a county road be filed and indexed in the deed records of the county where the road is located.
SB 1615 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorization of airport authorities and the issuance of bonds and the exercise of eminent domain by the authorities.
SB 1616 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the fees for and issuance of certain license plates.
SB 1617 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the titling and registration of certain motor vehicles.
SB 1618 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
SB 1619 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain municipal home-rule charter provisions on actions relating to the issuance of public securities by a home-rule municipality.
SB 1620 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to examinations by the consumer credit commissioner with regard to the regulation of property tax lenders and certain other lenders and debt management counselors.
SB 1621 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of counties and emergency services districts.
SB 1622 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of off-premises signs in the unincorporated area of a county.
SB 1623 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the collection and dissemination of certain information for a federal firearm background check.
SB 1624 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation.
SB 1625 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of durable powers of attorney by third parties.
SB 1626 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain confidential statements made to a mental health professional.
SB 1627 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the collection of biometric identifiers of certain persons receiving inpatient mental health services.
SB 1628 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the pension retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police.
SB 1629 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time.
SB 1630 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the availability of information under the public information law.
SB 1631 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the time for filing a certificate of analysis for use as evidence in a criminal action.
SB 1632 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to refunds of overpayments or erroneous payments of ad valorem taxes.
SB 1637 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the election and terms of office of directors of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1638 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the powers of a recreation district board in a county with frontage on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers.
SB 1656 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to regulation of pari-mutuel racing.
SB 1657 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Scenic Loop--Boerne Stage Road Driving Trail.
SB 1663 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the disregard or violation of a resident's advance directive by a nursing institution; providing penalties.
SB 1664 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
SB 1665 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to post-commitment treatment and supervision of persons with mental illness who are manifestly dangerous.
SB 1692 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general.
SB 1754 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to filing fees for civil actions or proceedings in a district, county, justice, or small claims court.
SB 1788 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax on handguns, rifles, shotguns, and ammunition.
SB 1789 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain proceedings relating to an individual's will.
SB 1959 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities.
SB 1960 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to increased oversight, openness, transparency, and accountability for water supply or sewer service corporations.
SB 2094 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.
SB 2095 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring a boater education course for certain operators of vessels.
SB 2096 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the creation of and the powers of a comprehensive multimodal urban transportation authority, including the power to impose taxes, issue bonds, and exercise limited eminent domain authority.
SB 2097 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to granting counties authority to regulate certain land use; providing penalties.
SB 2098 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the release of certain property from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
SB 2099 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
SB 2100 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to granting certain counties regulatory authority around military facilities in certain circumstances; providing a penalty.
SB 2101 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 2102 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
SB 2133 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to license renewal requirements for licensed professional counselors.
SB 2134 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition and voting procedures of the Comal County Juvenile Board.
SB 2137 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to filing with the Texas Ethics Commission disclosure reports relating to local governmental entities and local government officers.
SB 2138 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to civil liability for domestic violence.
SB 2139 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
SB 2140 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law.
SB 2141 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the statute of repose for engineers and architects.
SB 2142 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Mortgage Banker Registration Act to provide for licensing and regulation of mortgage banker employees who are residential mortgage originators and providing enforcement and penalties.
SB 2154 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain travel vouchers submitted by certain peace officers.
SB 2192 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services.
SB 2201 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the joinder of a tax lien transferee in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax.
SB 2202 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to authorizing municipalities and counties to regulate land development in certain unincorporated areas; providing a penalty.
SB 2449 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain provisions affecting the licensing of persons to carry a concealed handgun.
SB 2451 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive land development plans; providing a penalty.
SB 2452 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to granting Travis County authority to regulate certain land use and impose certain development fees; providing penalties.
SB 2463 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2464 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2471 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed by the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 2477 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to lower the speed limit on certain highways in the municipality.
SB 2478 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Parklands Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2508 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2530 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a study of the availability and sustainability of groundwater in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing funds for the study.
SB 2534 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of an interagency task force on economic growth and endangered species; providing information and direction regarding endangered species issues in certain areas of the state.
SB 2535 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Development and Management District.
SB 2539 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Control and Improvement District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2540 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Control and Improvement District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2545 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 1; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2546 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2547 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 3; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2548 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 4; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2549 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of Austin Desired Development Zone District No. 5; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose taxes, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2564 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax.
SB 2572 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of permits by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District for certain water supply projects.
SCR 67 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the Texas Legislative Council to pay membership dues to the Council of State Governments for state officers.
SCR 72 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Gulf Energy Exploration Corporation permission to sue the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SJR 14 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
SJR 22 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
SJR 26 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature by general law to permit counties to impose a local motor fuels tax and an additional vehicle registration fee to be used for transportation purposes.
SR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sandy McDonald on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Tech University School of Law.
SR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward Salomons of San Antonio.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Irwin "Mike" Sexton of San Antonio.
SR 101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rosalie Richter Bolner of San Antonio.
SR 102 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruth Ann Wentworth Smith of San Antonio.
SR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Stephanie Anne Siebert.
SR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Estella Jackson Schraub of Seguin.
SR 105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Adalberto Carlos Thomae, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Constance H. McClintick of San Antonio.
SR 215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2009, as Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
SR 243 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2009, as Texas State University System Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 306 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited for its efforts in conservation.
SR 327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Children of the Republic of Texas on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
SR 328 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Village at Incarnate Word in San Antonio on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 423 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John R. Heard on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
SR 494 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James Francis Hollingsworth of San Antonio on the occasion of his 91st birthday.
SR 519 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Betty Jean Snyder.
SR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing July 25, 2009, as National Day of the Cowboy.
SR 568 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Neil Carman for his contributions to our state in the field of environmental protection.
SR 599 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas S. Goggan III of Austin.
SR 704 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas R. Parsons.
SR 705 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tennie Louise Green Sills of San Antonio.
SR 706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of A. Gale Cornyn of San Antonio.
SR 754 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gene Powell for his appointment to The University of Texas System Board of Regents.
SR 807 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Howard A. Halff of San Antonio.
SR 808 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gerald Spear Connell, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 809 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the San Antonio Chapter of the Texas State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on the occasion of its 79th anniversary.
SR 928 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Veva Ball Hasslocher of San Antonio.
SR 1036 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing David Stewart on the occasion of his retirement as director of the Alamo.
SR 1037 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Julia De Foor Jay for being named Piper Professor of 2009.
SR 1038 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jesse B. Poston of San Antonio.
SR 1062 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182.
SR 1075 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2774.
SR 1080 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182.
SR 1082 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2682.
SR 1087 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1068.
80th Regular Session
SB 132 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
SB 133 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain land used for wildlife management under a conservation easement.
SB 134 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
SB 135 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees.
SB 153 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving the supervision of a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit.
SB 154 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
SB 159 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a local public defender's office that represents indigent defendants in criminal cases.
SB 160 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
SB 161 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to intercollegiate athletics fees at institutions within the Texas State University System.
SB 175 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
SB 176 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a collection improvement program to collect court costs, fees, and fines imposed as a condition of community supervision.
SB 177 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the liability of licensed professional engineers for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
SB 178 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
SB 179 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the ownership and disposition of official court reporter notes and transcripts.
SB 181 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings of the Texas Water Development Board pertaining to a regional water plan submitted after the applicable deadline.
SB 182 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.
SB 197 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on state officers or employees who are not United States citizens representing the state in matters concerning certain foreign governments.
SB 270 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in certain real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
SB 271 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the qualifications to serve as an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.
SB 276 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
SB 312 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the taxation of holders of a private club beer and wine permit.
SB 355 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the duty of the judge of the 147th District Court to impanel grand juries and to the terms of court for certain district courts in Travis County.
SB 378 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.
SB 405 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
SB 406 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a motion for the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge.
SB 504 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
SB 544 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to authorized activities for the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.
SB 565 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the locations where certain courts may hear cases, hold court, and transact business.
SB 566 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amendment of deed restrictions in certain subdivisions.
SB 592 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to special notice to the news media of the meeting of a governmental body in certain situations under the open meetings law.
SB 593 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to proof of, and providing notice to certain beneficiaries under, a decedent's will.
SB 594 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to a public agency's, county's, or municipality's authority to enforce a solid waste collection and transportation services franchise.
SB 595 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax to clean and maintain rivers in certain municipalities located in counties in a park and recreation district.
SB 596 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or Commissioner of the General Land Office.
SB 597 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.
SB 617 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the payment of the child support obligation of a deceased child support obligor.
SB 618 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of and representation in the county, justice, and small claims courts in civil matters.
SB 659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the maximum permitted withdrawals and critical period management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
SB 660 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/08
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional statutory county court in Travis County.
SB 661 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration, operation, financing, powers, and duties of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 662 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to transmittal to the Texas Water Development Board and a local groundwater conservation district of certain information by a person applying to subdivide a tract of land.
SB 786 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the mitigation of the impact of residential development in public school districts.
SB 798 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
SB 819 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the fees charged for filing an inventory and appraisement in probate actions.
SB 820 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney who is a member of the Texas Legislature.
SB 821 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of certain excess contributions to the judicial fund that are remitted to certain counties.
SB 822 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of the atmosphere modification research program and center and the administration of the weather modification and control program.
SB 851 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
SB 889 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body.
SB 940 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts.
SB 941 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct, or reconstruct educational facilities.
SB 1024 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the requirements for appointment as a visiting statutory probate court judge.
SB 1045 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to providing that a performance evaluation of the commissioner of higher education or of a chancellor or university president is confidential.
SB 1046 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the provision of notice to institutions of higher education of meetings of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to certain telephone conference meetings of the board and other boards of institutions of higher education.
SB 1056 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to conversion of a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange to a stock company through creation of a mutual holding company.
SB 1068 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB 1074 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to short-term revenue bonds in certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
SB 1075 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
SB 1245 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1296 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.
SB 1297 Last Action: Senate refuses to concur-reported
Caption: Relating to additional criminal law magistrates in Bexar County.
SB 1298 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
SB 1299 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to access to certain archaic information excepted from required disclosure under the public information law.
SB 1300 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to juries.
SB 1301 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain attorney's fees and costs incurred in certain proceedings to review decisions made by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
SB 1302 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the estates of decedents.
SB 1303 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.
SB 1304 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts and other property interests held for the benefit of another.
SB 1305 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to service of process; creating a penalty.
SB 1306 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at certain events under the open meetings law.
SB 1307 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to residential mortgage fraud; imposing a fee on residential mortgage loans; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1308 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to the closing of a residential mortgage loan transaction and liability of certain persons involved in the appraisal process.
SB 1309 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1310 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses for state employees.
SB 1311 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exchange of information among certain governmental entities concerning at-risk youth.
SB 1405 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/08
Caption: Relating to the requirement that the chief appraiser of an appraisal district provide an estimate of taxable value and related assistance to certain taxing units.
SB 1406 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the authorization of airport authorities and the issuance of bonds and the exercise of eminent domain by the authorities.
SB 1407 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 1 regarding elections and road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1408 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 3 regarding elections and road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1409 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Sunfield Municipal Utility District No. 4 regarding elections and road projects; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1420 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the development by the Texas Education Agency of a list of resources concerning Internet safety for use by school districts.
SB 1421 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing the creation of scientific and cultural facilities districts in council of government regions; authorizing a tax.
SB 1518 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the removal of a trustee.
SB 1519 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to longevity pay for certain state judges and justices.
SB 1520 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers.
SB 1521 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulation of property tax lenders; providing a penalty.
SB 1522 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity.
SB 1523 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development, including hosting certain major sporting or athletic events.
SB 1524 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the protection and preservation of caves in the State of Texas; providing penalties.
SB 1575 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the issuance of obligations by political subdivisions to pay unfunded liabilities for certain retirement benefits of officers and employees of the political subdivisions.
SB 1576 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain recreational land.
SB 1577 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
SB 1578 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to determining a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction for municipal consent to the creation of a political subdivision in that extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1630 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
SB 1631 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to payment for the provision of services by a metropolitan rapid transit authority to persons with disabilities in a unit of election that has withdrawn from the authority.
SB 1632 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the authority of a dealer to conduct certain motor vehicle sales outside of a dealership.
SB 1633 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
SB 1634 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a court order for a land surveyor to cross land.
SB 1635 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1636 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate land development after a local option election.
SB 1660 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1661 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Goforth Special Utility District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1777 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the pension retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police.
SB 1778 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1810 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the creation, re-creation, and powers of municipal power agencies.
SB 1811 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to entities subject to the franchise tax.
SB 1917 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to credits against the revised franchise tax for certain activities.
SB 1951 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, and officers of certain courts and juvenile boards.
SB 1982 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the York Valley Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 2008 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal County Special Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 2021 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Southern Travis Special Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 2026 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the creation of the True Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 2030 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Hays County.
SB 2057 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to recovery of attorney's fees for certain claims arising from the abandonment of hazardous wastes on the claimant's property.
SB 2058 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to exempt property from ad valorem taxation.
SCR 3 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Encouraging institutions of higher education to implement policies to safeguard the academic freedom of faculty and students.
SCR 13 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Inviting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a Joint Session of the legislature on February 20, 2007.
SCR 42 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Granting Maria Isabel Guerrero-McDonald and Guerrero-McDonald & Associates, Inc., permission to sue Travis County.
SCR 50 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing April 3, 2007, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day at the Capitol.
SCR 88 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Supporting the protection of Jacob's Well and the associated missions and regional conservation initiatives of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association.
SJR 28 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
SJR 34 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes.
SJR 37 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
SJR 51 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of land used for recreational purposes on the basis of a percentage of the market value of the land.
SJR 68 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow certain elected county or district officeholders to become a candidate for another office in a primary election held in the final year of the officeholder's term without causing the automatic resignation of the officeholder.
SR 12 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ryan Newhall of San Antonio for being awarded the Gold Life Saving Medal.
SR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Betty Biechlin.
SR 209 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Dowell Bryan.
SR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2007, as Texas State University System Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2007, Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
SR 312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sam D. Seale.
SR 313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hugh Patrick Shovlin of San Antonio.
SR 314 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Texas for its achievements.
SR 389 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Daniel Steck of San Antonio for being named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
SR 390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Catherine Flores of San Antonio for being named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas for 2007 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing James and Vivian Cox on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 434 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Alamo Heights High School football team for winning the Class 4A Division I state championship.
SR 454 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bob Lew on the occasion of his retirement as Constable of Bexar County Precinct 3.
SR 461 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James E. Bauerle.
SR 516 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. D. "Shady" Strickel of San Antonio.
SR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harry B. Orem of San Antonio.
SR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Louis Zbinden for being named a Community Champion by City Year San Antonio.
SR 519 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joci Straus for being designated a Community Champion by City Year San Antonio.
SR 570 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Barbara B. Gentry for being named a 2007 Distinguished Alumna of Saint Mary's University.
SR 571 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Douglas W. Cross for being named a 2007 Distinguished Alumnus of Saint Mary's University.
SR 572 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ronald J. Herrmann for being named a 2007 Distinguished Alumnus of Saint Mary's University.
SR 585 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ed and Linda Whitacre for their work in behalf of children.
SR 590 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 28, 2007, as Texas CASA Day at the State Capitol.
SR 591 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Society of Mayflower Descendants of the State of Texas on the occasion of its 76th anniversary.
SR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 3, 2007, as Texas Medal of Arts Awards Day at the State Capitol.
SR 623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alton Brooks Laws, Jr., of Mustang Ridge and Lockhart.
SR 624 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jon N. Moline on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 680 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the groups and individuals who participate in Fiesta San Antonio.
SR 702 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing T. N. Porter Middle School in Austin on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 703 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Hidehiko "T. J." Tajima for his contributions to San Antonio and Texas.
SR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas A&M University Rebel-E Main Men on the occasion of the Seventh Annual Main Men Sensitivity Training.
SR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming first-grade students and their teachers from Dennis Cowan Elementary School in Austin to the State Capitol.
SR 801 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in the Western District of Texas for its achievements.
SR 863 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 25, 2007, as Youth Service Above Self Day in the State of Texas.
SR 926 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Curtis Othello Coleman, Sr.
SR 927 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Russell Miller on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
SR 946 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Peggy A. Phillips on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
SR 947 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing and welcoming the members of The Rotary Foundation's Australian Group Study Exchange program to the State Capitol.
SR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First Baptist Church in Buda on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 955 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble on its 12th-place win at the Bands of America Grand National Championships.
SR 978 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the student members of the boards of regents of the public universities of Texas.
SR 1028 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Katalin S. "Kathy" Novak of San Antonio.
SR 1029 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Keith Edward Kaiser of San Antonio.
SR 1072 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Howard Dunks of New Braunfels.
SR 1155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Claude C. "Mac" McRaven of San Antonio.
SR 1156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Philip R. Pyndus of San Antonio.
SR 1157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Hayes Crichton of San Antonio.
SR 1160 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 593.
SR 1185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1251.
SR 1187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the federal Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987 and the 25th anniversary of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
79th Regular Session
SB 140 Last Action: Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to changing the title of assistant secretary of state to deputy secretary of state.
SB 141 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
SB 142 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
SB 143 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the extension of certain deadlines for certain professionals serving on active duty in the military.
SB 144 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to trustees of military reservation school districts.
SB 145 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to liquidated damages for violating certain requirements relating to executory contracts for the conveyance of certain real property.
SB 146 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
SB 147 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers.
SB 148 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer.
SB 149 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the recording of certain aircraft repair and maintenance liens; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 150 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to authorizing measures to support efforts to attract major motor sports racing events to this state.
SB 164 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the statutory requirements for the term and residency of the Commissioner of the General Land Office.
SB 165 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
SB 168 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the funding of alternative dispute resolution systems.
SB 179 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for visiting judges.
SB 240 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
SB 241 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Third Court of Appeals District.
SB 242 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hays County.
SB 243 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring disclosure of certain information about the conveyance of real property, including the purchase price of the property, for use in appraising property for taxation; providing penalties.
SB 244 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to priority of payment relating to property owners' association assessments.
SB 285 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Comal County.
SB 286 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/06
Caption: Relating to requiring public officials to receive training in the requirements of the open meetings and public information laws.
SB 297 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a municipally owned utility to certain recreational vehicle parks for potable water or wastewater service.
SB 298 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving the supervision of a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit.
SB 299 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of the name of an applicant for the position of city manager of certain home-rule municipalities.
SB 300 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.
SB 320 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to admission to certain public institutions of higher education.
SB 346 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature.
SB 347 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an appraiser to appraise the property of a decedent's or ward's estate.
SB 348 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the availability of judges and magistrates for proceedings related to chemically dependent persons.
SB 349 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a court with respect to an action involving a testamentary trust.
SB 379 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $10 million in revenue bonds for the purchase and retirement of certain commercial fishing, shrimping, and crabbing licenses.
SB 380 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
Caption: Relating to commercial bay shrimping boat licenses, commercial bay shrimp boat licenses, and commercial bait-shrimp boat licenses.
SB 386 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the ability of public school employees to communicate with members of a school district board of trustees.
SB 387 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to school district employment policies.
SB 388 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
SB 389 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to providing information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.
SB 390 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the order of succession to the office of governor.
SB 433 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authorization of airport districts and the issuance of bonds and the exercise of eminent domain by the districts.
SB 449 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the conversion of certain mutual life insurance companies to insurance holding companies and stock life insurance companies.
SB 450 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information regarding the employees of a prosecutor's office or of an office with jurisdiction over child protective services.
SB 451 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for service as a grand or petit juror and challenges for cause.
SB 452 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to transferring the duties of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission under the public information law to the attorney general.
SB 477 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to emergency contraception drug therapy initiated and distributed by a pharmacist to a patient in accordance with drug therapy protocol.
SB 481 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture theater.
SB 507 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain contract claims against the state.
SB 508 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman's office established by an employer.
SB 583 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to establish economic development programs in certain areas.
SB 644 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in the public sale in certain counties of certain real property.
SB 727 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the public information law.
SB 728 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain entities that enter agreements with a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
SB 729 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts.
SB 766 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to allowing a lodge or other local organization affiliated with a grand lodge or similar charitable or benevolent institution or order incorporated under state law to hold a charitable raffle.
SB 767 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain land included in a habitat preserve and subject to a conservation easement.
SB 768 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the use of outdoor lighting; providing a penalty.
SB 829 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to establish petty cash funds.
SB 830 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding.
SB 837 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the insanity defense.
SB 838 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reporting and collection of certain information regarding persons found not guilty of an offense by reason of insanity.
SB 839 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to impose fees on certain wells.
SB 840 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to park and recreation districts.
SB 875 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement by certain defendants for the cost of confinement in county jail.
SB 934 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
SB 991 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of certain contingent beneficiaries' rights under a life insurance policy.
SB 1116 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to acquire property by eminent domain.
SB 1189 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the creation, composition, jurisdiction, and procedure of certain judicial districts, to the selection of a local administrative judge for certain counties, to the juvenile board in certain counties, to the district courts in certain counties, and to the criminal court administrator for certain counties.
SB 1190 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to certain procedures governing health care liability claims.
SB 1191 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the adjudication of claims arising under written contracts with local governmental entities.
SB 1193 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the service areas of the Alamo Community College District and the Austin Community College District.
SB 1213 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to providing that the attorney general is entitled to be paid a salary equal to the salary paid to the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.
SB 1289 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing a state university to conduct a one-time lottery.
SB 1290 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale or use of certain refrigerants.
SB 1360 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act.
SB 1361 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to requiring a majority vote of the governing body of a municipality to take certain actions.
SB 1404 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SB 1453 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the recognition of certain officers as separate collective bargaining units in certain counties that have adopted The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act.
SB 1454 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the definition of professional surveying.
SB 1455 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of regional habitat conservation plans by political subdivisions of this state.
SB 1456 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to telecommunications infrastructure fund assessments and collections.
SB 1457 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain general-law municipalities to annex certain areas.
SB 1458 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a uniform commercial building code for use in municipalities in the state.
SB 1459 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain visiting judges.
SB 1476 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to regulation of dispensing brand name and generic prescriptions.
SB 1629 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to goals for and certification of groundwater management plans.
SB 1630 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to certain agreements by the Texas Department of Transportation involving pass-through tolls.
SB 1790 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the ability of football teams of general academic teaching institutions to participate in certain postseason intercollegiate competitions.
SB 1792 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the South Buda Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
SB 1809 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to statewide evaluation of tech-prep consortia.
SB 1812 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to oral requests for public information.
SB 1822 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to competition in certain insurance markets.
SB 1823 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Schertz Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1837 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board.
SB 1879 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the creation of special districts for improvements in certain counties, including authority to acquire, construct, and improve water, wastewater, and drainage improvements; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SCR 14 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Granting certain persons permission to sue the State of Texas, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and the Anatomical Board of the State of Texas.
SCR 22 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing April as Jazz Appreciation Month and honoring the contributions of Jim Cullum to jazz music.
SJR 26 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a state institution of higher education or state university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
SR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charles Carroll Clark of San Antonio as a treasured citizen of our state.
SR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming January 23 through 29, 2005, Nurse Anesthetist Week.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the chamber of the Texas Senate.
SR 60 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Rotary International on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 68 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Northwood Presbyterian Church in San Antonio on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 195 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2005, as Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 196 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the band of Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio for its selection for the 2005 Tournament of Roses Parade.
SR 226 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Philip A. Berkebile of Abilene on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 280 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Herman Saul Wigodsky of San Antonio.
SR 281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Leo Korbell of San Antonio.
SR 357 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Heard of San Antonio for his selection as a Distinguished Finalist for 2005 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
SR 359 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tony Leigh Hernandez of Smithson Valley.
SR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George Herman O'Brien, Jr., of Midland.
SR 422 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the county auditors of the State of Texas for their services.
SR 461 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Juan M. Martinez, Jr.
SR 505 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Lehr "Dot" Legan of San Antonio.
SR 566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Peter Joe Espinoza on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 580 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing New Braunfels Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 618 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald Timothy Hart of San Antonio.
SR 619 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jay Millikin for his selection as Citizen of the Year by The Herald-Zeitung of New Braunfels.
SR 699 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the students who exemplify Youth Doing Service Above Self in Texas.
SR 702 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating the Texas Round-Up as The Official 10K of Texas.
SR 703 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 24 through April 30, 2005, as Texas Massage Awareness Week.
SR 723 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jesse Yell "Jess" Womack II of San Antonio.
SR 730 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio area Gold Medal winners of the 2005 Texas Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Awards.
SR 731 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harold Frederick Olmstead of San Antonio.
SR 744 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming May 6, 2005, Law Day in Austin.
SR 812 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Friendship Force International for building global goodwill.
SR 813 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of Lance C. Wade of Reklaw.
SR 850 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Adele Cherry Carnahan of San Antonio.
SR 860 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Altha Marie and Cecil C. Ramsey of Dripping Springs on the occasion of their 75th wedding anniversary.
SR 875 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Viola White House of Austin for her accomplishments.
SR 876 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble of Austin for winning the 2004 Arizona Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship.
SR 892 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edgar Collins of Kingsbury.
SR 893 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Yolanda Uresti on the occasion of her 40th birthday.
SR 894 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Deborah DeAnn Luper on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 972 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joe Douglas Moore of Wimberley.
SR 986 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cliff Hill of New Braunfels for his service to his country.
SR 1020 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited for its achievements.
SR 1043 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Melvin Lachman of San Antonio.
SR 1044 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Douglas Lloyd Saunders, Sr., of San Antonio.
SR 1045 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating George C. "Tim" Hixon for receiving the 2005 Freeman Award.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 65 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
SJR 13 Last Action: Reason for vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William J. Reddell of San Antonio.
SR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lucius D. Starr.
SR 132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Kendall County Fair in Boerne on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Billings Lecznar of San Antonio.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 31 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
SJR 7 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jocelyn Levi Straus of San Antonio for receiving the 2005 Laura Bush Service and Education Award.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Henry Carnahan of San Antonio.
SR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alvin Rees of San Antonio.
SR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George Herman Wenglein of San Antonio.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bond Davis of San Antonio.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bernard "Sugie" Sugarman of San Antonio.
SR 42 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Vaughan Benjamin Meyer of San Antonio.
SR 88 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sara Jane Whiteman "Sally" Sonneland of Boerne.
SR 89 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William E. "Gene" Sharp of San Antonio.
SR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Winifred Sophie Kuehl Russell on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John R. Shaw of San Antonio.
79th 3rd Called Session
SB 37 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the Chamber of the Texas Senate, auditorium, and committee rooms in the State Capitol, John H. Reagan Building, and other Capitol Complex facilities on February 1-4, 2007, and January 31-February 3, 2008.
SR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 26, 2006, as County Government Day at the State Capitol.
SR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending student members of boards of regents of public universities in Texas for their dedication to the welfare of their fellow students.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas School for the Deaf on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
SR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tara Rose McAvoy of Austin.
SR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Guy C. Brannon, Jr.
SR 241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Betty Jean Hickman of San Antonio.
78th Regular Session
SB 7 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage or a civil union.
SB 83 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags and to observance of one minute of silence in public schools.
SB 84 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the prompt production of public information under the public information law.
SB 85 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and limiting the persons to whom the information may be disclosed.
SB 86 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
SB 87 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the participation of institutions of higher education in electronic government.
SB 88 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the district attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
SB 89 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to compensatory time for persons governing state agencies.
SB 90 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
SB 199 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to special license plates benefiting the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
SB 202 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
SB 204 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of headlights and windshield wipers when driving in unfavorable conditions.
SB 335 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to contracts between a school district and a business entity in which a district trustee has a substantial interest; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 336 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to marketing an annual print by the state artist for two-dimensional media.
SB 352 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the small and mid-sized district adjustment under the public school finance system.
SB 443 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children.
SB 468 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Comal County.
SB 469 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board.
SB 544 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 628 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the time allowed for execution of a search warrant issued to obtain a specimen for DNA analysis.
SB 629 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of magistrates in Comal County.
SB 630 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage or civil union.
SB 643 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Southeast Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 644 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information of certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license and of their clients.
SB 645 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Relating to the permissible size of certain recreational vehicles operated on a public highway.
SB 646 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the security required to contest an application for certain alcoholic beverage licenses.
SB 647 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm.
SB 648 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.
SB 653 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the charges that may be imposed under the public information law for providing a copy of public information.
SB 725 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the payment of ad valorem taxes on property erroneously omitted from a tax roll and to the waiver of penalties and interest on an ad valorem tax that becomes delinquent due to the error of a taxing unit or appraisal district.
SB 726 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of an appraisal district; providing penalties.
SB 860 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county maintenance of drainage ditches along public roads in certain counties.
SB 867 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a defendant's right to appear by counsel in certain misdemeanor cases.
SB 872 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain plans, including emergency prevention or response plans and engineering or architectural plans.
SB 928 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the name of Southwest Texas State University.
SB 978 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to the automation of the compulsory motor vehicle inspection system.
SB 979 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the composition of the 274th Judicial District and the jurisdiction of the 207th and 274th district courts.
SB 980 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat or disaster.
SB 984 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excepting certain governmental bodies from deliberating in an open meeting certain matters that involve the medical or psychiatric records of an individual.
SB 985 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the definition of an energy emergency.
SB 986 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain contract claims against the state.
SB 1014 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
SB 1015 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding, and to the compensation of, a crime victim.
SB 1016 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
SB 1017 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the ability of a county to sue and be sued.
SB 1036 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political signs by a municipality.
SB 1037 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of designated lanes of certain highways.
SB 1049 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation and taxes of a library district.
SB 1229 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to competitive purchasing procedures for certain counties.
SB 1230 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing an environmental service fee at Southwest Texas State University.
SB 1232 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district job postings.
SB 1309 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
SB 1339 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to emergency contraception drug therapy initiated and distributed by a pharmacist to a patient in accordance with drug therapy protocol.
SB 1393 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to hospital emergency services for sexual assault survivors.
SB 1534 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authorization of securities lending for governmental entities.
SB 1535 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law.
SB 1536 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to use of certain 9-1-1 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
SB 1580 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to bond requirements for privatized maintenance contracts.
SB 1581 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law.
SB 1582 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to authorizing political subdivisions and property owners' associations to trap and transport white-tailed deer.
SB 1631 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate planning and infrastructure after a local option election.
SB 1632 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a joint county and municipal hospital to borrow money.
SB 1633 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the installation and use of a water softener or reverse osmosis system by an owner of an on-site sewage disposal system.
SB 1695 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the development and implementation of a Texas music project by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
SB 1696 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the issuance of obligations by municipalities to pay unfunded liabilities to public pension funds.
SB 1697 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates for recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal.
SB 1698 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to goals for and certification of groundwater management plans.
SB 1699 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal mischief.
SB 1700 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the administration of the weather modification and control grant program.
SB 1701 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources' management of certain electronic and telecommunications projects.
SB 1702 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to regulate the movement of an oversize manufactured house on certain county roads, bridges, or culverts; providing a penalty.
SB 1703 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to manage the Edwards Aquifer including groundwater withdrawals, permitting, demand management and transfers.
SB 1704 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the registration of certain vehicles and the issuance of specially designed license plates by the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
SB 1705 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain taxing entities to repeal the local sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services.
SB 1706 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authorization of airport authorities and the issuance of bonds and exercise of eminent domain by the authorities.
SB 1707 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
SB 1708 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/04
Caption: Relating to the repurchase of real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
SB 1709 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
SB 1710 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to prohibition of commercial finfishing, crabbing, and shrimping in certain Texas bays and related waters.
SB 1711 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorization for a development agreement between a municipality and an owner of land in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1712 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the acquisition, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of rail facilities by the Texas Department of Transportation; granting the authority to issue bonds.
SB 1713 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to real property purchased or sold by certain state agencies.
SB 1714 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of Farm-to-Market Road 1535 between Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis as the Second Indian Head Division Memorial Highway.
SB 1715 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to lighting equipment requirements for vehicles.
SB 1914 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to manage and protect the Edwards Aquifer, the board of directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority, and revenue bonding authority.
SB 1942 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the name of Southwest Texas State University.
SCR 34 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Granting Henry Aratow, James Drinkard, Minerva Drinkard, Peter Kopels, Trudy Leggett, and Tamila Seal permission to sue the City of Austin.
SCR 63 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to correct S.B. No. 1701.
SJR 6 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
SJR 31 Last Action: Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for rights-of-way for railroads and utilities.
SJR 57 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the repurchase of real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
SJR 58 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the Legislature to act on bills, resolutions, and other pending business after the first thirty days of a regular session.
SR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring the week of February 2 through 8, 2003, Texas Newborn Babies Week.
SR 54 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Anna Margaret Alexander of New Braunfels on her 90th birthday.
SR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William W. Roth of San Antonio.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Dale Wood for his contributions to the City of San Antonio.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Manuppelli of San Antonio.
SR 172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the all-women cheerleading squad of Southwest Texas State University on being named national champions.
SR 219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Laura and Jack Richmond of San Antonio for earning the 2003 National Jewish Medical and Research Center's Humanitarian Award.
SR 272 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring T. R. Fehrenbach of San Antonio for his achievements as a historian.
SR 306 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michelle Lynn and Brian Mitchell Levy on the birth of their twin sons, Ben Miles and Elliot Joseph.
SR 307 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Burt Cunningham, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 308 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Albert "Aboo" Steves IV of San Antonio.
SR 321 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2003, as Tejanos of Texas Independence Day at the State Capitol.
SR 327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Betty Hope and Leo Stroman of Wimberley on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 355 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Homer Alden Wright of Hopewell, Virginia.
SR 373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Memorializing Congress to prohibit federal courts from ordering or instructing any state or political subdivision thereof to levy or increase taxes.
SR 381 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Adolph John "A. J." Specia of San Antonio.
SR 462 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation to delegates from the University of Hanover in Germany for their interest in the State of Texas.
SR 463 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Virginia Matthews Law of San Antonio.
SR 464 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joseph Michael Cullinan of San Antonio.
SR 480 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2003, as San Antonio Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the girls basketball team of Believers Academy in San Antonio for winning a state championship.
SR 500 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kurt A. J. Monier of San Antonio.
SR 636 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating April 28, 2003, Clinical Nutrition Day in Texas.
SR 637 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leonard L. Yeckel, Sr., of San Antonio.
SR 638 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ida McCormick Kennedy of San Antonio.
SR 639 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harry "Alex" Fish of Boerne.
SR 640 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William George "Bill" Berchelmann of San Antonio.
SR 641 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Peter "Oly" Jahns of Cibolo.
SR 642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James Allen of San Antonio on his 40th birthday.
SR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Concordia Lutheran School in San Antonio on its 50th anniversary.
SR 647 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 22, 2003, as Young Heroes Day at the State Capitol.
SR 648 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of Rotary and the Rotary International Group Study Exchange Team from Brazil.
SR 678 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jane Lewis Maverick McMillan of San Antonio.
SR 679 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George Allen Carver of San Antonio.
SR 682 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 1, 2003, as Law Day in Texas.
SR 683 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming the week of May 26 as Massage Therapy Awareness Week in our state.
SR 691 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 29, 2003, as Pioneer Day in Texas.
SR 727 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department on its 100th anniversary.
SR 741 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Karen Lee and David Zachry on the birth of their daughter, Olivia Grace Zachry.
SR 742 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Farmers Insurance Group of Companies on its 75th anniversary.
SR 743 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leonard Charles Neely of San Antonio.
SR 745 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the San Antonio Public Library.
SR 769 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Court and Amy Allen on the birth of their son, Joel Timothy Allen.
SR 789 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joe Marshall Ernst for his military service.
SR 790 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Everett Lawley, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 832 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Georgia Lynn Malmsten on her 35th birthday.
SR 833 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending James Edmund McCann V on his high school graduation.
SR 884 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Larry W. Kohutek of San Antonio.
SR 909 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Estella Reyes Naranjo of San Antonio for her contributions as a teacher and community leader.
SR 915 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chion Kim on his graduation from Trinity University.
SR 956 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Southwest Texas State University women's basketball team.
SR 1018 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Herbert Williams Vilim of San Antonio.
SR 1019 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John M. Smith, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 1064 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Luther H. Soules, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 1065 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Luella M. Bennack of San Antonio.
SR 1066 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mildred A. May of San Antonio.
SR 1067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carl Brenner of San Antonio.
78th 1st Called Session
SB 6 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
SB 48 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SJR 2 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
SR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alexandra Young of San Antonio for her participation in the Texas Reading Club.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Calvin Smith of San Antonio for his participation in the Texas Reading Club.
SR 101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mallory Simpson of San Antonio for her participation in the Texas Reading Club.
78th 2nd Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SR 4 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Honoring Pat Stine on her retirement.
SR 12 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: In memory of Murray Arvin Winn, Jr., of Boerne.
78th 3rd Called Session
SB 7 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
SJR 2 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Alfred McIntyre "Mac" Stringfellow for his service to Texas.
SR 89 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Judson Hiram Phelps, Jr.
SR 91 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jim Wacker of San Marcos.
SR 92 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sean Fellows and Kathleen Hirte on their marriage.
SR 93 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Patricio Iturralde Rosas Priego and Maria Estela Gonzalez Villasenor on their marriage.
78th 4th Called Session
SB 13 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to title insurance obtained for certain commercial transactions.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Naomi Rose Ferry Haza of Columbus, Indiana, on her 80th birthday.
SR 67 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the participants in the Young Masters Program.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert O. Whitmore of Windcrest and San Antonio.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Brittnie Simmons of San Antonio as a distinguished young citizen of Texas.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Thelma Mae Evans-Gray of San Antonio on her 100th birthday.
SR 97 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sarah "Sally" McKinney Cheever of San Antonio.
SR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Robert Moorhead, Jr., of San Antonio and of Penney Farms, Florida.
SR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Jubela on his retirement from the Boerne Independent School District.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Joshua Benjamin Kelley for his service to his country.
SR 147 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jonathan and Julie Rosenbaum Starr on the birth of their son, Jacob Aaron Starr.
SR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Laura Jean Wetzel.
77th Regular Session
SB 116 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to authorizing the board of trustees of an independent school district to donate certain surplus district property to a municipality, county, or nonprofit organization in order to preserve the property.
SB 117 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.
SB 118 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
SB 119 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to establishing a procedure for postconviction DNA testing.
SB 120 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
SB 131 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the length of time notice of a meeting of a governmental body with statewide jurisdiction must be posted under the open meetings law.
SB 132 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information concerning volunteers with certain programs providing activities to children.
SB 146 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program for mid-sized school districts.
SB 147 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
SB 170 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to attendance at a legislative committee or agency meeting by a quorum of another governmental body.
SB 172 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
SB 226 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state purchasing using the reverse auction procedure.
SB 238 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the safe operation of bicycles on roadways.
SB 239 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a defense to proceeding with an adjudication of guilt or to a revocation of community supervision.
SB 240 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the offense of hindering apprehension or prosecution.
SB 339 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to financial disclosure by certain municipal officers; providing penalties.
SB 362 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing penalties.
SB 390 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the requirements of the open meetings law for certain negotiations involving the Texas Lottery Commission.
SB 391 Last Action: Motion fails
Caption: Relating to the automation of the compulsory motor vehicle inspection system.
SB 499 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts of the Texas Senate.
SB 500 Last Action: No action taken in committee
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.
SB 501 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts of the State Board of Education.
SB 504 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to enrichment curriculum requirements.
SB 694 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, charge card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body and of certain e-mail addresses.
SB 695 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to consultations between a governmental body and its attorney.
SB 696 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to write-in votes for the election of library district trustees.
SB 697 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of professional engineering.
SB 721 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
SB 724 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the determination under the school finance system of the amount of collected taxes for certain school districts.
SB 739 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the board of managers of certain joint municipal and county hospitals.
SB 797 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Guadalupe County.
SB 800 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of counties.
SB 839 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law information that identifies the location of a cave.
SB 840 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the response required of a governmental body to a request for information from a person who is incarcerated.
SB 974 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a high school graduate for automatic admission to an institution of higher education.
SB 1012 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of automobile insurance rates.
SB 1172 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
SB 1173 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of not more than $9 million in revenue bonds for the benefit of the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Memorial Naval Museum.
SB 1174 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public water supply.
SB 1175 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the administration of the weather modification program and grants for weather modification and control activities.
SB 1182 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to categories of information that are presumed to be available to the public under the public information law.
SB 1187 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to state funding for school districts that have not more than 400 students in average daily attendance.
SB 1194 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the protection of bats; providing a penalty.
SB 1195 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving the supervision of a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit.
SB 1459 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Bexar County Hospital District to impose a sales and use tax.
SB 1495 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, and materialman's liens.
SB 1566 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certain records of and communications to county officials.
SB 1597 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to retainage payments under certain construction contracts.
SB 1598 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
SB 1599 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to containment systems required for certain underground storage tanks.
SB 1627 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the atmosphere modification research program and center.
SB 1628 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts and to conforming procedures for transferring juvenile proceedings to certain courts.
SB 1629 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of Cibolo Canyon Conservation and Improvement District No. 1; granting the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1630 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the ratification of the creation of and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1664 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the retirement eligibility of certain classroom teachers in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1691 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act of state agency orders and decisions and of the validity of agency rules.
SB 1704 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the ratification of the creation of and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, taxing authority, and financing of the Southeast Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1752 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kimble County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1762 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting R. C. Crawford and Crawford Heavy and Marine Construction Limited permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Transportation.
SCR 68 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Marshall L. Turner, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Census Bureau.
SJR 2 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the board of trustees of an independent school district to donate certain surplus district property of historical significance in order to preserve the property.
SJR 5 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to determine legislative and congressional districts and revising the constitutional redistricting provisions.
SJR 35 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the time for legislative and congressional redistricting following release of the federal decennial census.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing June 18 through 24, 2001, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Week and September, 2001, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret Terrill of San Angelo.
SR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frances Schneider Mertz of San Angelo.
SR 246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Admiral Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg.
SR 247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Orrin Bowers III.
SR 286 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to prohibit federal courts from ordering or instructing any state or political subdivision thereof, or an official of any state or political subdivision, to levy or increase taxes.
SR 553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring all members of the Rotary Clubs of Texas.
SR 555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brooke and T. J. Connolly of San Antonio on the birth of their daughter, Sarah Alexandra "Alexa" Connolly.
SR 556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tom E. Turner, Sr., of San Antonio.
SR 591 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring April 1, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Day in Texas.
SR 592 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jimmie Ruth Evans of San Antonio.
SR 597 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of David Malcolm Smith of San Angelo.
SR 598 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Susan and Jon Snare on the birth of their son, Jonathan Lee Snare, Jr.
SR 623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charlotte and William James Jonas III on the birth of their son, Myles Standish Jonas.
SR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the sponsors and organizers of Fiesta San Antonio.
SR 731 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Nan West of San Antonio.
SR 750 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring the week of February 4 through February 10, 2002, as Texas Newborn Babies Week.
SR 781 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Earl Wesley Smith of San Angelo.
SR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Elsa Ramos Rodriguez to the State Capitol.
SR 961 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Louis Albert Schreiner II.
SR 974 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the American Presidents: Life Portraits Exhibit to the Texas Capitol.
SR 975 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Arthur A. Seeligson, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 1050 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda L. Robertson.
SR 1054 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles "Charlie" Schreiner III.
SR 1116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending The SCOOTER Store in New Braunfels.
SR 1118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of W. Truett Smith of San Angelo.
SR 1156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bobbie and Bryan Maddox of Austin on the birth of their son, Anthony Robert Maddox.
SR 1207 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ana Paula and Mark Watson on the birth of their daughter, Katalina Lizette Watson.
SR 1214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Belton Kleberg Johnson.
SR 1215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Kerrville Folk Festival.
SR 1218 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 900.
SR 1273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carlton "Corky" Nutt of San Angelo.
76th Regular Session
SB 600 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of automobile insurance rates.
SB 647 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to salaries and fees for services of certain prosecutors.
SB 648 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
SB 656 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain products containing ephedrine to a person 17 years of age or younger; creating an offense.
SB 675 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a county charter by Bexar County.
SB 710 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality.
SB 711 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring certain tract owners to execute a maintenance bond for certain subdivision improvements.
SB 712 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to requiring manufactured home rental communities to comply with county infrastructure regulations.
SB 785 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to autopsy reports.
SB 837 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
SB 838 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to service credit in the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
SB 878 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the reconsideration of a decision rendered by the attorney general under the public information law.
SB 879 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to requiring governmental bodies to prominently display a sign that states the basic requirements of the open records law.
SB 915 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain court of appeals districts.
SB 916 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to notices of open meetings posted by the secretary of state.
SB 917 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the composition of the 33rd and 198th judicial districts and the composition of the Third and Sixth administrative judicial regions.
SB 918 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to municipalities eligible to create certain development corporations.
SB 919 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
SB 920 Last Action: Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
Caption: Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office.
SB 921 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the applicability to judicial officers of certain prohibitions against the carrying of handguns or other weapons.
SB 922 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on engaging in the business of insurance in this state as an insurance company without a certificate of authority or other authorization issued by the Texas Department of Insurance.
SB 923 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to supervision of a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit; providing penalties.
SB 924 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability for loss caused by the use of controlled substances.
SB 925 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the participation of the Texas Department of Transportation in the construction, maintenance, and operation of toll facilities.
SB 926 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the pooling of turnpike projects.
SB 927 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to contracts for the development of turnpike projects of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the department.
SB 999 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
SB 1000 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
SB 1001 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to multicounty statutory probate courts.
SB 1002 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the transfer of cases by statutory probate courts.
SB 1003 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting Internet access service from the sales tax.
SB 1004 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain guardianship matters.
SB 1005 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory probate court in certain matters relating to decedents' estates.
SB 1006 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to requiring financial institutions to accept certain durable powers of attorney; providing penalties.
SB 1007 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the staffing of certain courts with statutory probate court jurisdiction.
SB 1008 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to creating a real estate broker's lien on commercial real estate.
SB 1015 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the requirement that parents participate in a parenting course and counseling in certain suits involving children.
SB 1016 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale and inspection of real estate.
SB 1039 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to access to information held by or for the judiciary.
SB 1040 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a charge for making available for inspection certain public information.
SB 1041 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
SB 1042 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requests for attorney general decisions under the public information law.
SB 1043 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the deposit that a governmental body may require under the open records law before preparing copies of certain information.
SB 1044 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the charge a governmental body may impose for providing a copy of public information.
SB 1045 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to making government information available on the Internet and to the cost of making government information available to the public.
SB 1046 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the criteria the Sunset Advisory Commission uses in its review of state agencies.
SB 1047 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings and open records laws to information about, and certain negotiations concerning, a business prospect who engages in economic development negotiations with a governmental body.
SB 1048 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to alternative dispute resolution records and proceedings of governmental bodies.
SB 1137 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to attendance in public schools of persons over 18 years of age.
SB 1138 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to assistance funds for mandatory health care services provided in certain counties.
SB 1139 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the taxable value of property of a school district that does not offer each grade level from kindergarten to 12th grade.
SB 1140 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public prekindergarten classes.
SB 1146 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exemption from regulation of certain bus manufacturers.
SB 1147 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an inactive status for registered architects.
SB 1148 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a child support obligor provide certain financial information to the court.
SB 1149 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain gatherings at which a governmental body receives information from third persons, including government employees.
SB 1150 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to statutory county court jurisdiction with respect to matters over which a statutory probate court has jurisdiction.
SB 1162 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration and funding of certain marital education courses, including courses required to obtain a marriage license.
SB 1163 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts.
SB 1164 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the interest rate on delinquent child support accounts.
SB 1165 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones.
SB 1166 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which certain municipalities may use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1167 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of recording devices to preserve court proceedings.
SB 1168 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority.
SB 1169 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to advertising in the Texas driver's handbook.
SB 1170 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SB 1171 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the power and authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to borrow money for corporate purposes.
SB 1172 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain counties to provide emergency communication service in the unincorporated area of the county.
SB 1173 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to competitive bid requirements for certain emergency services districts.
SB 1174 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of alternate subdivision platting requirements in priority groundwater management areas.
SB 1175 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the regulation of land development by a political subdivision that affects certain property in or near certain road districts.
SB 1176 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates in honor of the YMCA in Texas.
SB 1179 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to an optional defined contribution retirement plan for persons eligible to participate in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1269 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, and materialman's liens.
SB 1270 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
SB 1271 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the fee imposed on certain criminal convictions for records management and preservation services.
SB 1272 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
SB 1273 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to collateral protection insurance.
SB 1274 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to certain procedures involving retainage payments to real property construction subcontractors.
SB 1275 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain felony sex offenses.
SB 1276 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to a misdemeanant's liability for the cost of confinement in a county jail.
SB 1277 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the uses of impact fees charged by municipal utility districts.
SB 1278 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of leave by a state employee who is a reserve peace officer to attend peace officer training.
SB 1279 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the approval of budgets of emergency communication districts.
SB 1280 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the requirements of the open meetings law for certain negotiations involving the Texas Lottery Commission.
SB 1281 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that the photographs of certain sex offenders be published in a newspaper.
SB 1282 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the addition of land to a defined area of a water control and improvement district.
SB 1283 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to impose a gasoline tax in the political subdivision and to the use of the revenue from the tax.
SB 1322 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to county regulation of firearms in unincorporated areas.
SB 1323 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to requiring certain plats for the subdivision of land to include proof of groundwater supply.
SB 1402 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedural and technical corrections of the Texas Property Tax Code and the Texas Finance Code, and relating to notices of sale, orders of sale, proceeds of sale, excess proceeds of sale, redemptions in delinquent tax suits, collection of taxes on sale of business, additional penalty on taxes with delayed delinquency dates and on delinquent standby fees, notices of delinquency, subrogation of purchasers at void or defective tax resales, taxes to be included in judgments, jurisdictional provisions for tax claims against certain estates in probate, service of process on corporations following forfeiture of corporate privileges, and repeals of overlapping and duplicate provisions in the Tax Code.
SB 1750 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to impose a tax on certain mixed alcoholic beverages and to the use of the resulting revenue for law enforcement purposes.
SB 1751 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to funds maintained by and for the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1752 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to false claims made with certain governmental entities.
SB 1753 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Higher Ed. by President
Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of certain high school graduates to public institutions of higher education.
SB 1754 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the identification and location of absent parents and relatives for children removed from their parents' care.
SB 1795 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the date on which severance taxes must be paid on certain oil.
SB 1796 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to an exception to distribution of publications by state agencies.
SB 1825 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Hill Country Village.
SB 1826 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Blanco County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1851 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to public access to governmental information and decisions, including revisions to the public information law.
SB 1871 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kendall County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1882 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bexar-Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District.
SCR 25 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting permission to the YMCA youth and government program for the use of the House and Senate chambers, auditorium and comittee rooms on March 4, 5, 6 and 7, 1999 and on January 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2000.
SJR 3 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment in aid of turnpikes, toll roads, and toll bridges.
SJR 25 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the voters of certain counties to adopt a charter that restructures and empowers the county government and that may allow the integration of the county government with certain other political subdivisions located, in whole or in part, in the county.
SJR 27 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and to revise the constitutional redistricting provisions.
SJR 29 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local gasoline tax.
SR 4 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles A. Deason of San Antonio
SR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Manuel "MeMe" Lombrana of San Angelo.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating President Ronald K. Calgaard of Trinity University.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Robert Borbidge and Jennifer Borbidge, from Queensland, Australia, and their visit to the State Capitol.
SR 167 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring November 10, 1999, as YMCA Day at the State Capitol.
SR 240 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Pat Atteberry of San Angelo.
SR 302 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rosalie and Clifton Bolner of San Antonio.
SR 322 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Kathryn Madge Finigan Deres of San Antonio.
SR 368 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John George Willome, Jr., of Junction City.
SR 375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Miriam Moon Wittig of San Antonio.
SR 376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Emilie Straus of San Antonio.
SR 390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret McKie Martindale Cape of San Antonio.
SR 391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Vannie M. Starr of San Antonio.
SR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nellie Louise Dudley of Eldorado.
SR 418 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Adele Kyle Wilson of Sonora.
SR 430 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Perry Kallison of San Antonio.
SR 490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sam Jorrie of San Antonio.
SR 584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Young Men's Christian Association Child Development Center in Comfort.
SR 585 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jan Kennady of New Braunfels.
SR 586 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Real Estate Commission.
SR 587 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nancy Faulkner of Cedar Park.
SR 664 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the citizens of Kendall County.
SR 665 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lucille Rochs of Fredericksburg.
SR 666 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jenny Ann and John-Paul Goode.
SR 667 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Darrell Phillips of New Braunfels.
SR 698 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating N. G. "Bunky" Whitlow of Round Rock.
SR 773 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Eagle Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 454.
SR 826 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carri and Tullos Wells.
SR 858 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2-8, 1999, as Brain Tumor Awareness Week.
SR 986 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Harvey S. Tamon.
SR 987 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Guy W. Chipman.
SR 988 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lauren R. Barneby.
SR 989 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Aubrey E. Beverly.
SR 990 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Colonel John N. Jasper of the United States Air Force.
SR 1175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3549.
75th Regular Session
SB 308 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain meetings at which a governmental body receives information from third persons, including government employees, or deliberates a matter made confidential by law.
SB 309 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on recovery of damages in certain suits for slander of title to real property.
SB 573 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to creating a commercial real estate broker's lien.
SB 598 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain assaults committed on public school employees, officers, or volunteers; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 607 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain appellate judges and justices as visiting judges.
SB 757 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to water quality protection zones.
SB 874 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain reimbursements of expenses for members of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.
SB 969 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the resale of property sold to a taxing unit pursuant to foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien.
SB 970 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to certain district courts in Bexar County.
SB 971 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the murder of a peace officer as a capital offense.
SB 1092 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting the children of disabled firemen and peace officers from the payment of tuition and fees at state-supported institutions of higher education.
SB 1093 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the use of state lottery revenue to fund the Texas tuition assistance grant program.
SB 1094 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedure for fixing a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien on homestead property.
SB 1095 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the subdivision of land outside a municipality.
SB 1096 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to deductions of the amount of certain child support awards from lottery winnings.
SB 1097 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Real Estate Inspector Licensing Board and the regulation of real estate inspectors; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1098 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to exempting certain support payments from seizure.
SB 1099 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to salaries and fees for services of certain prosecutors.
SB 1100 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate brokers, salespersons, and inspectors.
SB 1101 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the open records law.
SB 1135 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to refunding certain charges made by certain utilities.
SB 1136 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prepare and implement a regional habitat conservation plan or habitat conservation plan or to enter into a conservation agreement.
SB 1137 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipal utility districts to select the municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located and to validating and confirming certain acts of municipal utility districts.
SB 1138 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to recording of evidence of ownership of cemetery plots.
SB 1149 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on telecommunications utilities discriminating in the placement of advertisements in telephone directories.
SB 1255 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain special agents of the United States government.
SB 1434 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a consolidated municipal-county government in Bexar County.
SB 1435 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for injury to others that occurs on agricultural land used for recreation.
SB 1436 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authorization of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to issue general permits by rule for the discharge of waste into or adjacent to water in the state.
SB 1437 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly individual and the individual's surviving spouse and to the termination of that exemption if that homestead ceases to be the homestead of that elderly individual or surviving spouse.
SB 1438 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to a late application by a veteran's organization for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
SB 1439 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the state's motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
SB 1440 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to tax exemptions on, and the use of certain revenues from taxes on, oil and gas production.
SB 1441 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District to issue bonds.
SB 1442 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for appointment to the Texas Transportation Commission.
SB 1443 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to arbitration of certain claims against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice arising from the construction of certain state correctional facilities.
SB 1463 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the board of directors, boundaries, and financing of the Southwest Travis County Water District.
SB 1558 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to establishing the boundaries of and adding land to defined areas within certain water control and improvement districts.
SB 1559 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the sale of real property placed in the name of the state as a result of a tax foreclosure sale.
SB 1560 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the appointment of citizens by a political subdivision to assist in the enforcement of the Texas Litter Abatement Act.
SB 1561 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to recording certain depositions.
SB 1562 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to providing for public participation in municipal hearings to consider the replat of certain subdivisions.
SB 1563 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the objection to certain assigned judges.
SB 1564 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
SB 1582 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.
SB 1789 Last Action: Referred to s/c by Chairman
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Dove Creek watershed.
SB 1790 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
SB 1791 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the annexation of a portion of certain municipal utility districts.
SB 1792 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain persons providing travel and transportation-related services; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1793 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the power and authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to borrow money for any corporate purpose or combination of corporate purposes.
SB 1794 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the importation of liquor and wine.
SB 1795 Last Action: Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Caption: Relating to the taxable value of property of a school district that does not offer each grade level from kindergarten to 12th grade.
SB 1796 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to county auditors who serve more than one county.
SB 1797 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to public access to information of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing a penalty.
SB 1798 Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to charging an amount in connection with a loan or other extension of credit.
SB 1799 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to strategic partnership agreements between certain local governments.
SB 1800 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certain expenditures and funds covered by a county budget.
SB 1801 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of and procedure in justice and small claims courts.
SB 1802 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the disposition of a juvenile who damages property with graffiti, to law enforcement records relating to a child who uses a graffiti tag, and to the criminal responsibility of a parent for a child's criminal mischief involving graffiti; providing a penalty.
SB 1803 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to subdivision descriptions in contracts to convey real property.
SB 1804 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the contents of reports of political contributions.
SB 1855 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.
SB 1856 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the inspection and maintenance of certain motor vehicles for air pollution control; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1866 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to changes in the property tax calendar.
SB 1877 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to creating a Texas community investment program to assist certain businesses in distressed areas of the state.
SB 1878 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain municipal utility districts to repair and maintain streets and to issue bonds for that purpose.
SB 1879 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers of the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide water services in Williamson County.
SB 1943 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to validating the creation and certain actions of the Comal County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.
SB 1951 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities.
SCR 93 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the first week of April, 1997, as Texas Natural Resources Week.
SCR 94 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Natural Resources Foundation of Texas for its work in establishing the Natural Resources Academies.
SCR 96 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Requesting the governor to return Senate Bill No. 1175 to the Senate for further consideration.
SCR 99 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the governor to return Senate Bill No. 1437 to the house for further consideration.
SJR 10 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a federal balanced budget.
SJR 19 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the place at which the Supreme Court of Texas sits to transact business.
SJR 40 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the voters of Bexar County and certain political subdivisions located, in whole or in part, in Bexar County to create a consolidated city-county government by adopting a charter restructuring and consolidating political subdivisions.
SJR 41 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and to revise the constitutional redistricting provisions.
SR 171 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Alvan Killgore of San Angelo.
SR 172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Robert Melville Finks of San Angelo.
SR 173 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature.
SR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Allyson B. Turner of Fort Worth.
SR 330 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jimmie B. Keen of San Antonio.
SR 331 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Pierce Alexander "Dynamite" Hoggett of Junction.
SR 332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paul Page of Eldorado.
SR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Virginia Cox Obriotti of San Antonio.
SR 532 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda Kay Jamison and Ted Schaefer Harris.
SR 533 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Christian Mayfield, Jr., of Abilene.
SR 635 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Enoch Sevier Duncan of San Angelo.
SR 636 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Addie Maxine Lang Locklin of Sonora.
SR 637 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William R. Seltzer of Midland.
SR 745 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Men in Music on their visit to the State Capitol.
SR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joshua Clark Davis of San Antonio.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Reverend Clyde W. Chesnutt, Jr., of Lake Travis.
SR 829 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 99.
SR 957 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1440.
SR 985 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1563.
SR 1003 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gary Ralph Anderson of Austin.
SR 1004 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Colonel Edwin B. Buttery of San Angelo.
SR 1005 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James C. Harden of San Antonio.
74th Regular Session
SB 23 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to directing the supreme court to adopt certain rules of civil procedure.
SB 245 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the power of counties to prohibit or restrict the use, possession, or sale of fireworks; providing a penalty.
SB 246 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain meetings of governmental bodies.
SB 254 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain retired peace officers and supervision officers and their authorization to carry weapons.
SB 258 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to institutions of higher education that may offer alcoholic beverage seller training programs.
SB 263 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to truancy.
SB 312 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to county regulation of subdivisions.
SB 342 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the offense of unauthorized absence from a community corrections facility, county correctional center, or correctional assignment site.
SB 343 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment of assaults committed against certain public servants.
SB 379 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the establishment, certification, organization, and regulation of dental preferred provider organizations and dental preferred provider plans.
SB 400 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens to certain actions.
SB 421 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the transfer of extraterritorial jurisdiction between certain municipalities.
SB 439 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an additional sales tax in certain municipalities for ad valorem property tax relief.
SB 488 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to a contractual lien for architectural, surveying, or engineering services.
SB 506 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the dedication of net lottery revenues to the foundation school fund and general revenue fund.
SB 529 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to remedies for unauthorized use of certain Olympic symbols.
SB 530 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to requiring certain home-rule municipalities to obtain annexation approval from voters in the area to be annexed.
SB 579 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to exempt civil service positions in certain sheriff's departments.
SB 614 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a law enforcement agency to establish a checkpoint on a street or highway to determine whether persons are in compliance with certain traffic laws or are driving while intoxicated.
SB 629 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
SB 634 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate appraisers.
SB 679 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to civil liability of certain complaining witnesses for the cost of criminal prosecution.
SB 682 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain honorably retired federal law enforcement officers to carry certain weapons.
SB 706 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the wearing of seat belts by certain vehicle operators and passengers.
SB 736 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an absence of a student suspended from a public school.
SB 769 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the representation of college and university students on the governing boards of their university systems.
SB 832 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Providing for the issuance of specially designed United States Olympic Committee Texas license plates.
SB 835 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a cost on conviction of a felony.
SB 858 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the display of a sales tax permit or permit number by a person performing taxable landscaping services.
SB 859 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain overpayments of unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 886 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to certain procedures for the handling of a case in a justice or municipal court.
SB 916 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Comal County Juvenile Board.
SB 917 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties for interest on a personal bond or a bail bond.
SB 918 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the appeal from a justice or municipal court in a criminal case.
SB 932 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the availability of weight-lifting equipment to inmates and defendants confined in a correctional facility.
SB 951 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to delinquent children and children in need of supervision, procedures for the disposition of delinquent children and children in need of supervision, and juvenile justice.
SB 960 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain conditions for the release of a criminal defendant on bond.
SB 976 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special wildlife conservation license plates for the support of state and local parks and environmental education.
SB 1017 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
SB 1060 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the assessment of certain fees or costs by a justice, municipal, or county court.
SB 1061 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the authority of the supreme court to issue certain writs.
SB 1062 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the senior justice of the supreme court signing court documents for the chief justice.
SB 1160 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service previously credited in the optional retirement program.
SB 1194 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to allocation of delegates after presidential primary elections.
SB 1195 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to indemnification by the state for attorney's fees incurred by a person in defense of certain criminal prosecutions.
SB 1362 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which a county correctional center may be used.
SB 1363 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to required protective headgear for motorcycle operators and passengers.
SB 1364 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations for payment of certain tuition.
SB 1365 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to prepaid legal services contracts.
SB 1366 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the duties of the county tax assessor-collector and county clerk.
SB 1367 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the manner of filling certain vacancies by members of a commissioners court of a county.
SB 1368 Last Action: Ref. to Cmte of Whole on Leg. & Cong. Red.
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
SB 1369 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of development by a municipality in certain circumstances.
SB 1370 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain staff leasing services.
SB 1371 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to contract for solid waste services.
SB 1372 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to enact ordinances in certain circumstances to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
SB 1373 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the revision of the open records law.
SB 1374 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to arbitration of a claim against a state agency for claims arising out of a contract for the improvement of real property.
SB 1375 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain municipal utility districts located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of two municipalities.
SB 1376 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the annexation of certain areas located in certain municipal utility districts.
SB 1377 Last Action: Referred to Land and Resource Management
Caption: Relating to recreational easements retained by the Lower Colorado River Authority after the sale of land.
SB 1378 Last Action: Referred to State Recreational Resources
Caption: Relating to disposition of certain areas acquired or improved by a political subdivision with grants of money from the Texas recreation and parks account.
SB 1379 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to prosecutor assistance by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas; making an appropriation.
SB 1380 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment of an offense of murder during the commission or attempted commission of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act as a capital offense.
SB 1381 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of certain statutes providing for arbitration.
SB 1382 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Real Estate Inspector Board and the regulation of real estate inspectors; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1384 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the recusal of judges on the supreme court.
SB 1385 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to appeal process and elimination of discriminatory exclusion of insurers.
SB 1386 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain appellate judges and justices as visiting judges.
SB 1387 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the transfer and enforcement of ad valorem tax liens.
SB 1448 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to certain former and retired judges serving as visiting judges.
SB 1463 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to performance audits of county officers, district attorneys, county offices, and district attorney offices.
SB 1606 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3, Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 4, Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5, Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6, Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 7, Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 8, and Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 9.
SB 1621 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to notice to taxpayers of the effect of granting, reducing, or repealing local option residence homestead exemptions.
SB 1626 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to serving copies of certain court proceedings on the attorney general.
SB 1636 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of selling real estate.
SB 1700 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duaties, operation, and financing of the Southwest Travis County Water District.
SB 1708 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of the district attorney for the 38th Judicial District.
SB 1717 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to certain matters concerning municipal regulation of property development.
SB 1719 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of a rule or ordinance of a park and recreation district and to taxation within that district.
SCR 71 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of San Antonio Police Officer Fabian Dominguez.
SCR 94 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Ludora "Ludie" Langston Kuempel.
SCR 95 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring the Mexican free-tailed bat the "Official Flying Mammal" of the State of Texas.
SCR 106 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Harbert Construction Company permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SCR 173 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the Senate to make a correction to S.B. No. 421.
SCR 177 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the Senate to correct SB 1365.
SJR 40 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the place at which the supreme court sits to transact business.
SJR 41 Last Action: Postponed in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
SJR 42 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the garnishment of wages for the repayment of certain overpaid unemployment compensation benefits.
SJR 47 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the voters of certain counties and certain political subdivisions to create a consolidated county government by adopting a charter restructuring the county government and consolidating the political subdivisions.
SJR 52 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Texas Redistricting Commission and to revise the constitutional redistricting provisions.
SR 86 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kay Lynn Johnston on her retirement for her career of service at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
SR 93 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James E. Ingram of San Antonio.
SR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Glasgow on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 274 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Scott Webster on the occasion of their marriage.
SR 426 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming a delegation of eminent citizens from Mexico.
SR 460 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carolyn S. Cobb on her retirement after 30 years of service with the State of Texas.
SR 620 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Beverly Nix Coiner of San Antonio.
SR 621 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Margie Boggus of San Antonio for her 40 years of service to the students of Saint George Episcopal School.
SR 622 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Ovie Clark Fisher.
SR 623 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Virginia Paine MacDaniel Drysdale of San Antonio.
SR 635 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the grand opening of Retama Park racetrack in San Antonio.
SR 769 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ray Wharton of Bandera on his induction into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
SR 1011 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Major Randy Pullen on his new assignment with the Reserve Component PA, HQ, United States Army Pacific at Fort Shafter, Hawaii.
SR 1036 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Stan L. McLelland on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
SR 1058 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Virginia Johnson of Houston.
SR 1059 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Reed Norman of San Antonio.
SR 1106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of First Lieutenant Paul Bowers of San Antonio.
SR 1250 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending the Rules of the Senate to enable the conference committee appointed to adjust the differences between the House and Senate versions of H.B. No. 1718.
SR 1267 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Urging dental provider organizations to follow certain guidelines.
SR 1297 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1718.
SR 1309 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Honorable A. W. Moursund for his many years of superior service as general counsel of Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
73rd Regular Session
SB 260 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the number of days or hours of required attendance and the number of days or hours of required instruction in the public schools.
SB 261 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor traffic charges on completion of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course.
SB 269 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of certain weapons in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a penalty.
SB 281 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to exempting certain facilities from licensure under the Personal Care Facility Licensing Act.
SB 305 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of truth in taxation notices.
SB 307 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to events; providing a penalty.
SB 308 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the age at which a child is allowed to accompany a parent to a voting station.
SB 323 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the issuance of special license plates for certain vehicles to be operated by or for the transportation of disabled persons.
SB 324 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to establishing the amount of bail in a criminal case.
SB 365 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to performance audits of county officers, district attorneys, county offices, and district attorney offices.
SB 397 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the power of counties to prohibit or restrict the use, possession, or sale of fireworks; providing a penalty.
SB 414 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum standards for smoking in public places or at public meetings; providing penalties.
SB 415 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to truancy proceedings in certain justice courts.
SB 444 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to extension of time for completion of and exception from continuing education requirements for certain insurance agents.
SB 486 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain licensed hearing aid fitters and dispensers in health insurance coverage.
SB 507 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to county regulation of subdivisions.
SB 508 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to county purchase of road construction material.
SB 525 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the towing of motor vehicles.
SB 627 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of false report of an emergency.
SB 688 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to authorizing community supervision and corrections departments to employ and commission as peace officers probation field unit officers.
SB 754 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
SB 831 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance.
SB 856 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the statutory probate courts of Bexar County.
SB 948 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to trespassing on the premises of a health care facility; providing a penalty.
SB 949 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the corroboration of testimony by the victim of sexual assault.
SB 950 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and a state registry for the collection of court ordered child support.
SB 951 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to spousal maintenance after the dissolution of certain marriages or putative marriages.
SB 952 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the transfer of extraterritorial jurisdisction between certain municipalities.
SB 953 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the licensing of persons who fit and dispense hearing instruments; providing administrative penalties.
SB 1015 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to filing a final account of an estate of a decedent or ward or guardianship of a person, removing the estate from a court's active docket, and closing the estate.
SB 1017 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to implementation of legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to related changes in the date of the runoff primary election and other election laws.
SB 1018 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the authority of the boards of directors of certain water control and improvement districts to remove the district from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a home-rule municipality and place the district in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of another home-rule municipality.
SB 1019 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to the operation and management of the Canyon Regional Water Authority.
SB 1020 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain meetings of governmental bodies.
SB 1021 Last Action: Reported from s/c unfavorably
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain commercial aircraft.
SB 1022 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to court-ordered fees in Bexar County in cases related in the parent-child relationship.
SB 1023 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to duties and liabilities of operators of roller-skating centers, roller skaters, and spectators at roller-skating centers.
SB 1024 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative and congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission; making an appropriation.
SB 1149 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to group life, accident and health insurance and workers' compensation insurance.
SB 1253 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens to certain actions.
SB 1348 Last Action: Withdrawn by the Author
Caption: Relating to a jury's right to determine the law in criminal and certain civil cases.
SB 1389 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to indemnification of certain government employees.
SCR 68 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Granting the City of Cedar Park permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Water Commission.
SCR 103 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Encouraging any state agency entering into a building or construction contract with the successful bidder to establish a formal "partnering" agreement and program along the lines of the National Associated General Contractor's Partnering Program.
SCR 104 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Establishing the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.
SJR 14 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of certain public officers to seek election to and serve in the legislature.
SJR 29 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the consolidation of counties and municipalities.
SJR 40 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish the Texas Redistricting Commission and to authorize the commission to apportion the state into state legislative and congressional districts.
SJR 41 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
SJR 42 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for a 55-day budget session of the legislature in even-numbered years and an annual state budget.
SR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jacqueline and Brendan George on the birth of their son, Griffin Amin George.
SR 257 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patrick F. Taylor for his outstanding contributions to the children of our country.
SR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of A. H. "Buddy" Cadwallader III of San Antonio.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Granite Shoals Police Officer Kenneth Arther for his valor and congratulating him on receiving the Silver Star for Bravery.
SR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Major General William Love Starnes of San Antonio.
SR 476 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ben and Irene Zabicki on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Marion High School girls basketball team, the Lady Bulldogs, for winning the Class 2A State Championship.
SR 497 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the San Antonio Downtown Rotary Club for its program, Diploma Plus High School Drop Out Project.
SR 547 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Johnson City Police Department for receiving the Distinguished Law Enforcement Award of the Associated Texans Against Crime.
SR 614 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mrs. Etta Olney of Plano on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 638 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Colonel Ben C. McComas, Jr., of San Antonio.
SR 719 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of T. Kellis Dibrell of Seguin and San Antonio.
SR 720 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Caroline Shelton of San Antonio.
SR 760 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nourie of San Antonio on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 761 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rose and Wayne Olejniczak on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Robin Irene.
SR 762 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elizabeth G. Plum of San Antonio.
SR 809 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Reagan Houston III of San Antonio.
SR 873 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Salado High School teachers and students who participated in the H.E.B./General Land Office Environmental Challenge Day for winning second place in the high school division.
SR 876 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Peter Holt, president and chief executive officer; B. D. Holt, chairman of the board; and the employees of Holt Company of Texas for their contributions during 60 years of service.
SR 877 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming a delegation of noted citizens from Australia.
SR 899 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the leadership of the Environmental Coalition of Students (ECOS) of San Antonio in their efforts to encourage the use of recycled paper in Texas textbooks and teaching materials.
SR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mark Horner on being decorated with the Texas Highway Patrol's highest award, the Medal of Valor.
SR 978 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing County Judge Garland Perry, of Kendall, who is leaving after seven years of service.
SR 979 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeanne Jakle and David Altgelt on the birth of their son, Jake.
SR 1139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Van Bibber of San Antonio on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brooke Hansen, of the well-known Hansen quadruplets, on the occasion of her graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio.
SR 1166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Claire Hansen, of the well-known Hansen quadruplets, on the occasion of her graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio.
SR 1167 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Alison Hansen, of the well-known Hansen quadruplets, on the occasion of her graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio.
SR 1168 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Darcy Hansen, of the well-known Hansen quadruplets, on the occasion of her graduation from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio.
SR 1169 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel James Asa Skinner of Harker Heights.
SR 1170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the men who served and have served in the Texas Rangers and commemorating the 170th anniversary of the Texas Rangers.
SR 1171 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John M. Bennett, Jr., of Victoria.
SR 1172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hubert J. Schnelle of Marble Falls.
72nd Regular Session
HB 126 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of probation officers to carry certain weapons and make arrests.
HB 175 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to reductions in insurance premium rates for certain vehicles protected by antitheft security devices.
HB 465 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to a tax on the transfer of certain real estate located in an economically distressed area.
HB 613 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of a motor vehicle or part of a motor vehicle that has had the permanent vehicle identification number removed, changed, or obliterated, when the rightful owner is unknown.
HB 614 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to sales tax permits and the elimination of sales tax permit fees.
HB 615 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain licensed hearing aid fitters and dispensers in health insurance coverage.
HB 616 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excluding savings and loans and credit unions from life insurance agent licensing requirements.
HB 617 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances.
HB 618 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the distribution by the comptroller of certain tax revenue collected by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
HB 866 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
HB 867 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Durable Power of Attorney Act.
HB 1004 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the Texas tuition assistance grant program.
HB 1005 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain bonds provided by surety companies.
HB 1319 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital offense and to the pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures involved in the prosecution of a capital offense.
HB 1346 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of vending machines containing tobacco products; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1432 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the student union building fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
HB 1605 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures for accepting certain voters at a polling place.
HB 1872 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the issuance of salvage certificates of title and the inspection of rebuilt vehicles.
HB 2166 Last Action: Reported favorably with amendments
Caption: Related to the payment of child support to local registries and the state registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support.
HCR 141 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the state and the University of Texas System.
HCR 142 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the state and the University of Texas System.
HCR 167 Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Granting Peco, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Texas System.
HCR 208 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating Fiesta on the momentous occasion of its centennial celebration and commending all persons who have worked so hard to ensure the continuing success of this well loved event.
HJR 110 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the consolidation of certain counties and municipalities.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 137 Last Action: Referred to State, Federal & Intl. Relations
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of the retrocession of jurisdiction over land owned by the United States to this state.
HB 176 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a partial reimbursement fee on the transfer of certain real estate located in an economically distressed area.
HCR 19 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
HCR 20 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
HR 73 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Miss Rodeo Texas for 1990-1991, Lana Grubb.
72nd 2nd Called Session
HB 53 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of the retrocession of jurisdiction over land owned by the United States to this state.
HJR 3 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify that the annual salary paid to the governor is not reduced solely because of the governor's temporary absence from the state or temporary disability.
71st Regular Session
HB 84 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to candidacy for two or more offices to be voted on at one or more elections held on the same day.
HB 86 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to sales tax permits and the elimination of sales tax permit fees.
HB 87 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the rate of the cigarette tax.
HB 1157 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to a confirmation election for a water district without taxing authority that converts to a district with taxing authority.
HB 1274 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to exempting Texas and American flags from sales and use taxes.
HB 1275 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the time in which certain judgments may be revived.
HB 1276 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to publication in the newspaper of a caption of an ordinance imposing a penalty by general-law municipalities.
HB 1517 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to a durable power of attorney.
HB 2254 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information regarding a candidate for employment with a governmental body.
HB 2255 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the secretary of state concerning copies of certain bills, amendments, laws, resolutions, and rules.
HB 2256 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids in health insurance coverage.
HB 2418 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition against the location of a rock quarry near residences, schools, recreation areas, and other places in certain counties.
HB 2930 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu in comm.
Caption: Relating to changing provisions of the Water Code to enable the Texas Water Commission to obtain delegation from the federal government of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES")....
HB 2931 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to certain membership fees paid by regional planning commissions, councils of governments, and similar regional planning agencies.
HB 2932 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to authorized investments for a reciprocal exchange under Chapter 19, Insurance Code; and declaring an emergency.
HB 2933 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the expunction of arrest records.
HB 2934 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the disposition of a motor vehicle, or part of a motor vehicle which has had the permanent vehicle identification number removed, changed, or obliterated, when the rightful owner is unknown.
HB 2935 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of salvage certificates of title and junking certificates and the inspection of rebuilt vehicles.
HB 3195 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances.
HCR 98 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Granting Edmund Meier and Nicole Meier permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
HCR 191 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Eugene L. Ames.
HCR 227 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Granting John Webb permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HJR 99 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of ad valorem tax rate limitations by the voters or taxpayers of a county or other political subdivision.
HR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rhoderick E. Key.
HR 343 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. William Leo McGuire.
HR 814 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of Winston Churchill High School.
HR 815 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of Thomas C. Clark High School.
HR 816 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of Health Careers High School.
HR 817 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School.
HR 818 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of John Marshall High School.
HR 819 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of William Howard Taft High School.
HR 969 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1989 senior class of the Texas Military Institute.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 91 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to authorized investments for a reciprocal exchange under Chapter 19, Insurance Code; and declaring an emergency.
HB 92 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the prohibition against the location of a rock quarry near residences, schools, churches, and other places in certain counties.
HB 109 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to sales tax permits and the elimination of sales tax permit fees.
HB 110 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids in health insurance coverage.
HB 141 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances.
71st 2nd Called Session
HB 30 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and fitters and dispensers of hearing aids in health insurance coverage.
HR 171 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. James Wagener.
71st 3rd Called Session
HB 75 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain licensed hearing aid fitters and dispensers in health insurance coverage.
71st 4th Called Session
HB 2 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the provision of utility service to a school by a municipally owned utility.
HB 82 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain licensed hearing aid fitters and dispensers in health insurance coverage.
HR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of Texas Military Institute.
HR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of John Marshall High School.
HR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of Health Careers High School of San Antonio.
HR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of Thomas C. Clark High School.
HR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of Winston Churchill High School.
HR 67 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School.
HR 68 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 1990 senior class of William Howard Taft High School.
HR 196 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending James W. Baker.
HR 223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Helen Fern Slimp on her 100th birthday.
71st 5th Called Session
HR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John and Betty Blanks on the birth of Josie Paige Blanks.
71st 6th Called Session
HB 76 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances.
HB 77 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the services of certain licensed hearing aid fitters and dispensers in health insurance coverage.
HR 22 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Carolyn Castlebury.
HR 69 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Catherine H. Powell.
HR 88 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Representative Dudley Harrison.
HR 89 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Representative Eldon Edge.