Legislation authored by Jerry Patterson

Includes legislation with Jerry Patterson as the primary author for the 73rd through 75th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

75th Regular Session
SB 62	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction over certain children.
SB 91	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 92	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Bayview Municipal Utility District of Galveston County to install and assess for street lighting.
SB 93	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to providing notice to property owners of the right to protest a property tax matter.
SB 94	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the creation, extension, renewal, or modification of deed restrictions applicable to certain residential real estate subdivisions.
SB 95	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for a church or other nonprofit organization.
SB 99	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers and to a driver's license that authorizes the operation of a motorcycle.
SB 100	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to participation by home school students in University Interscholastic League sponsored activities; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 107	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a notice of homestead foreclosure information required for the sale of certain residential real property.
SB 173	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SB 204	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in s/c Caption: Relating to persons eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun, to the rights and duties of license holders, and to certain offenses involving weapons.
SB 260	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the transfer of the Texas Chiropractic College to The Texas A&M University System.
SB 276	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to organizational and health maintenance organization requirements for community centers to provide certain services under capitation and other at-risk agreements in plans approved by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 277	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through health maintenance organizations.
SB 278	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle operators and passengers.
SB 279	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
SB 291	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists; providing a civil penalty.
SB 490	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion.
SB 491	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the provision of bulletproof vests for certain municipal police officers.
SB 492	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the cancellation and removal from the delinquent tax roll of an ad valorem tax on certain real property.
SB 493	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder of an individual selected as a victim because of the individual's race, religion, or gender.
SB 494	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to HIV testing for pregnant women who are Medicaid recipients.
SB 526	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the making of a change to an accident report.
SB 527	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain peace officers for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
SB 684	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the development of a restructured competitive electricity market.
SB 705	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the imposition of a municipal sales and use tax and hotel occupancy tax in areas to be annexed by certain municipalities.
SB 706	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to recomputation of an employer's unemployment compensation experience rate based on payment by the employer of certain voluntary contributions.
SB 707	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to certain structures on coastal public land.
SB 708	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the validation of all acts, governmental proceedings, officials, bonds, and obligations of navigation districts and port authorities.
SB 854	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a loan the proceeds of which are used to purchase an interest in a certain trust or entity that owns real property located outside the United States.
SB 855	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the disposal of certain abandoned vehicles by a vehicle storage facility.
SB 863	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to precommitment approval for certain purchases of a port authority.
SB 864	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the control of and disabling of gambling devices, equipment, or paraphernalia while an ocean-going vessel is in the territorial waters of this state.
SB 865	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to coverage under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association for certain demolition and debris removal expenses.
SB 918	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to funding the costs of apprehending certain inmates for whom warrants are issued by the Board of Pardons and Paroles or the pardons and paroles division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 945	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to certain fees charged by vehicle storage facilities.
SB 946	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain persons obtain a vehicle storage facility license.
SB 947	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the designation of a primary physical residence for a child in an order of joint managing conservatorship of the child.
SB 948	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the extinguishment of a taxpayer's liability for delinquent ad valorem taxes following a tax sale.
SB 949	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for the directors, officers, agents, and employees of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
SB 950	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to assistance for certain airports.
SB 962	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the registration of mortgage brokers.
SB 979	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to resale of certain electric power.
SB 980	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to ensuring reliable electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1014	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter.
SB 1015	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
SB 1017	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to training for members of appraisal review boards and to the qualifications of the members of appraisal review boards.
SB 1030	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the assessment of fees for services provided by certain property owners' associations.
SB 1031	Last Action: Rules suspended Caption: Relating to the assignment of a lottery prize.
SB 1060	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the management of certain funds by the Veterans' Land Board, to the creation of veterans homes, and to the Veterans' Land Board's entering into bond enhancement agreements for certain bonds.
SB 1084	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of mobile polling places during the early voting period.
SB 1085	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to punishments for certain criminal offenses under the Election Code.
SB 1086	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the procedures for voting without a voter registration certificate.
SB 1087	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the use and distribution of the form for an application for an early voting ballot.
SB 1088	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of a private building for a polling place.
SB 1089	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the contents of an application for an early voting mail ballot.
SB 1090	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of signature verification committees and early voting ballot boards for the purposes of early voting.
SB 1091	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to vote early by mail.
SB 1104	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of ice skating centers.
SB 1218	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to venue in the prosecution of the offense of issuing a bad check.
SB 1219	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to the power of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to designate Texas A&M University at Galveston as a branch campus of Texas A&M University.
SB 1220	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the use of inmate and probationer labor for state highway system projects.
SB 1254	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the County Road Department.
SB 1309	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the use of electroconvulsive therapy.
SB 1337	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the right of a person to seek an expunction of certain records and files pertaining to a misdemeanor offense.
SB 1338	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain construction within 200 feet landward of the natural vegetation line in certain coastal counties.
SB 1339	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to coastal erosion.
SB 1370	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain merger, consolidation, and purchase transactions involving an electric and gas utility.
SB 1371	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
SB 1372	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the computation and mitigation of an investor-owned electric utility's excess costs over market.
SB 1373	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the sale of electric energy by qualifying cogenerators.
SB 1374	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the allowance of certain expenses of an electric utility in ratemaking proceedings.
SB 1387	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to benefits for certain roof damage on property insured through the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
SB 1388	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers.
SB 1408	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to select the provider of electric service provided to the political subdivision.
SB 1667	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a jury's role in criminal and certain civil cases.
SB 1668	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the duties and rights of a county auditor regarding financial records of certain navigation districts.
SB 1669	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the acquisition of firearms by individuals in the State of Texas, providing a penalty and declaring emergency.
SB 1670	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
SB 1671	Last Action: Referred to s/c by Chairman Caption: Relating to letters of protection provided by attorneys to health care providers.
SB 1672	Last Action: Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology Caption: Relating to certain standards involving the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.
SB 1673	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes.
SB 1714	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
SB 1715	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to required contents in a notice for the adoption of proposed rules by a state agency.
SB 1716	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to electricity produced from state-owned land or through conversion of state-owned natural gas.
SB 1717	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
SCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Granting Dr. Helen Li permission to sue the state and The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
SCR 59	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 26, 1997, as Texas Women Veterans Day.
SCR 65	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Encouraging all Texans to observe Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day on April 9, 1997.
SCR 90	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Granting Arteaga Construction Company, Inc., permission to sue the state and Texas Southern University.
SJR 12	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SJR 30	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a taxing unit that seeks to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes to elect between enforcing the lien securing payment of the taxes and enforcing personal liability for the taxes.
SR 19	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating January 21, 1997, as John B. Hood Camp 50 Day.
SR 53	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David L. Bridges of Rockwall.
SR 77	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Dickinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 6378 and its Ladies Auxiliary.
SR 78	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Captain Christopher Williams of Pasadena.
SR 129	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the "Sister State Agreement" between Queensland, Australia, and Texas.
SR 193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1997, as Jack A. Johnson Day.
SR 217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stacey Golden of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Angie Gutierrez of Pasadena High School.
SR 219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coach Robert Kelly of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shell Salmon of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 221	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coach Darla Kelly of Pasadena High School.
SR 222	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jamie Kitchen of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 223	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeanna Poteet of Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena.
SR 310	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Teodoro Garcia of Texas City.
SR 610	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sammy L. Griffith of North Richland Hills.
SR 611	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the life of David Keith Tankersley of Gladewater.
SR 757	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Erica Kaye Waitschies.
SR 758	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles Puryear.
SR 759	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring May 18 through May 24, 1997, National Association of Insurance Women Week.
SR 760	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Declaring May 1997 as Wetlands Month in Texas.
SR 767	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Tom "T-Bone Tom" Fitzmorris of Kemah.
SR 800	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Christen Rene Crow.
SR 801	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Benjamin Isaac Embry.
SR 802	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ralph George Head, Jr.
SR 803	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bryan Wimberley of Brazosport.
SR 804	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anna Grace Davenport.
SR 805	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chandra Christine Travelstead.
SR 806	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Carleton Keane Brumbelow II of Brazosport.
SR 924	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mary Epperson Jones Ridge of Harris County.
74th Regular Session
SB 60	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; requiring of an applicant for the license a handgun proficiency and safety training course and a criminal background check; providing penalties.
SB 72	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the release of information kept in vessel and outboard motor ownership records.
SB 73	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the mandatory waiver of exclusive jurisdiction by juvenile courts for certain delinquent children, the transfer of the jurisdiction for those children to the criminal courts, and the adjudication and disposition of those children for whom the juvenile court retains jurisdiction.
SB 74	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate dangerous structures; providing a penalty.
SB 75	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the membership of the Coastal Coordination Council.
SB 76	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts over certain persons who have previously been certified as adults.
SB 77	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
SB 108	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons by judges and justices.
SB 109	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
SB 110	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the by-laws of nonprofit corporations.
SB 113	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the statutes governing creation, extension, renewal, or modification of deed restrictions applicable to certain residential real estate subdivisions.
SB 202	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the provision of certain services provided through health maintenance organizations.
SB 228	Last Action: Consideration withdrawn Caption: Relating to trial by jury in the adjudication of certain children.
SB 229	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to access to the files and records of certain children.
SB 230	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the right to appeal certain decisions by the juvenile court.
SB 231	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the grounds for reversing a criminal case on appeal.
SB 232	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to voting in connection with judicial and law enforcement races.
SB 233	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the adjudication and disposition of children for delinquent conduct that violates certain penal laws of this state.
SB 301	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SB 325	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to payment of wages by electronic transfer.
SB 326	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of interest on client funds held by attorneys for the legal representation of a criminal defendant.
SB 327	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the appointment and terms of office of the directors of the Gulf Coast Water Authority.
SB 412	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of state funds or services by certain private entities for the legal representation of an inmate sentenced to death.
SB 429	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Social Security taxes paid by a school district in funding formulas under the foundation school program.
SB 473	Last Action: Record vote Caption: Relating to the offense of not using protective headgear required for motorcycle operators and passengers.
SB 559	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the bonding or insurance requirements of a political subdivision for the issuance of certain plumbing permits.
SB 560	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to disposal of abandoned vehicles.
SB 715	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties.
SB 716	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the amount a hotel or motel may charge for a telephone call.
SB 717	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the authority of a county judge in counties with a population greater than 1,000,000 to delegate certain responsibilities.
SB 750	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a license management program for certain commercial fishing.
SB 751	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 752	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to regulation of businesses conducting currency exchange, transportation, or transmission; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 855	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to providing a deferred retirement option to members of firemen's relief and retirement funds in certain cities.
SB 891	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder of an individual selected as a victim because of the individual's race.
SB 892	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the sale of certain park land by certain municipalities.
SB 893	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to construction and water and wastewater utility service billing requirements for certain apartment complexes and condominiums.
SB 995	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to requirements applicable to a homestead improvement loan.
SB 996	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the validation of all acts, governmental proceedings, officials, bonds, and obligations of navigation districts.
SB 997	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the staffing of certain emergency medical services vehicles.
SB 998	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services providers and of training programs for those providers.
SB 999	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the certification of emergency medical dispatchers.
SB 1000	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
SB 1001	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to production of marijuana and the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act.
SB 1002	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the Chapters 481 and 483 of the Health and Safety Code.
SB 1143	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Care Information Council; providing civil penalties.
SB 1144	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to firearm safety; to limiting access by children to firearms and to firearm safety education for schoolchildren; providing penalties.
SB 1218	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the payment of interest on overpaid taxes.
SB 1219	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to dental, medical, and health-related expenses incurred by prisoners confined in county jail and persons kept under guard in county jail.
SB 1220	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the authority of certain school districts to establish an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rate limitation imposed on school districts.
SB 1223	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to establishing the Center for Ports and Waterways.
SB 1332	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to protection of coastal resources.
SB 1423	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to abortions; providing penalties.
SB 1436	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to certain structures on coastal public land.
SB 1516	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to certain structures on coastal public land.
SCR 24	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing the Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution exempting desecration of the American flag from protection by First Amendment.
SCR 39	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring February 5 through 11, 1995, as Burn Awareness Week.
SCR 49	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending the Texas oyster industry for maintaining high standards of quality.
SCR 59	Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported Caption: Requesting the State Medicaid Office and the Council on Competitive Government to conduct certain studies and audits.
SCR 101	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the battleship Texas as the official State Ship of Texas.
SCR 120	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Joe Manor.
SCR 157	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Designating the Lone Star Flight Museum of Galveston the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame.
SJR 6	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes.
SJR 10	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges by the governor and to confirmation elections on a nonpartisan ballot of those justices and judges.
SJR 25	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a voluntary, consensual encumbrance on homestead property for the purpose of an equity loan.
SJR 27	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the reversal of a criminal conviction because of a violation of a constitutional right.
SR 493	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Barbara McCarver on her 45th year as a member of the real estate profession.
SR 527	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Patt Laine of Texas City.
SR 551	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Fred Ernest Gray of Pasadena.
SR 645	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SR 762	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on its 150th anniversary.
SR 862	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Acknowledging the life of service of Judge Edd L. Miller of Pasadena.
SR 863	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clear Lake High School Basketball Coach Bill Krueger for his accomplishments.
SR 864	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dr. Jane Goodall for receiving the Moody Gardens Environmental Leadership Award.
SR 865	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Earl Tischofer for his work as executive officer of the North NASA Area Association of Realtors.
SR 1022	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Rollins Environmental Services (TX), Incorporated, for its contribution to ensuring the protection and safety of all Texans.
SR 1159	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sarah Carlene Laine on the occasion of her high school graduation.
SR 1160	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Amy Rebekah Kellogg on the occasion of her high school graduation.
SR 1162	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Michael William Wayne Puryear on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1163	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joshua Paul Embry on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1164	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Andrew Clarence Vacek on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1165	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sarah Megan Lynn on the occasion of her high school graduation.
SR 1166	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Steven Scott Ellison on the occasion of his high school graduation.
SR 1167	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing John Ernest Lynn on the occasion of his high school graduation.
73rd Regular Session
SB 200	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to voting in connection with judicial and law enforcement races.
SB 204	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inspection of certain law-enforcement records and files of a child who is a party to a juvenile court proceeding.
SB 255	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges and to the election on confirmation of those justices and judges.
SB 342	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to changes in plans, specifications, or proposals pertaining to contracts made by counties.
SB 453	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the location of certain cemeteries.
SB 455	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to mandatory premarital testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
SB 555	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to provision of certain mental health and substance abuse services through single service health maintenance organizations.
SB 600	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the admissibility into evidence of a recording of an oral statement of a child who is the victim of certain crimes.
SB 606	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the liability of certain transportation entities providing public transportation.
SB 631	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to provide for the repair and assessment of repairs of bulkheads or other structures.
SB 643	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to projects undertaken by certain industrial development corporations.
SB 653	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to the exemption of persons having an active interest in legislation and the results of administrative action from registering with a state entity.
SB 708	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to group health insurance for certain small employers.
SB 711	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to prohibiting employment discrimination against certain peace officers and fire fighters for refusing to take a polygraph examination.
SB 799	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to mandatory premarital testing for human immunodeficiency virus infection.
SB 800	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to creation of an offense involving presence of a minor on premises covered by an alcoholic beverage permit or license.
SB 981	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the approval of certain laboratories by the Texas Department of Health.
SB 982	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to assess monetary penalties against a home or community care provider.
SB 983	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the imposition of a fee by the Board of Nurse Examiners to fund the dissemination of certain required information.
SB 998	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the membership of the Coastal Coordination Council.
SB 999	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the prevention and mitigation of coastal erosion.
SB 1004	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to an exemption from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act for certain peace officers.
SB 1010	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the bonding or insurance requirements of certain political subdivisions for the performance of plumbing work.
SB 1011	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to claims for unemployment compensation benefits and to the wage credits used to compute eligibility for those benefits.
SB 1126	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to voluntary, consensual encumbrances on homestead property.
SB 1143	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the prevention of horse theft.
SB 1380	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to performance of the duties of a county budget officer.
SB 1400	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the payment of interest on certain escrow accounts held by financial institutions.
SB 1401	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to abortions; providing penalties.
SB 1428	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the State Department of Education and its employees.
SB 1476	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to terms of office of members of the board of commissioners of the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District Number Three.
SB 1480	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for murder, aggravated sexual assault, and offenses involving controlled substances and to the eligibility for release on parole of prisoners serving sentences for those offenses.
SB 1484	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposal of yard waste; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1494	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the sale of certain park land by certain municipalities.
SB 1501	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings concerning the issuance of bonds by certain municipal park boards of trustees.
SCR 101	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Commending the officers and employees of the Rollins Environmental Services (TX), Incorporated, for its contribution to ensuring the protection and safety of all Texans.
SJR 11	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appointment of appellate justices and judges and certain district judges by the governor and to confirmation elections on a nonpartisan ballot of those justices and judges.
SJR 46	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing voluntary, consensual encumbrances on homestead property.
SJR 50	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to public school purposes.
SJR 55	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing citizens to carry handguns.
SR 149	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Hitchcock High School for its observance of Black History Month.
SR 245	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing support for continued funding of the Space Station Freedom program.
SR 263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dianne Ellen Lauletta of League City.
SR 321	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 13, 1993, as Pasadena Day on the city's 100th anniversary.
SR 358	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Commander James Robert Segars of the United States Naval Reserve.
SR 470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the legislative and governmental affairs division of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its work in its community.
SR 559	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the volunteers who work with Family Outreach Clear Lake/Bay Area, Incorporated.
SR 670	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the service of the Texas Clipper as it sails on its final voyage this summer.
SR 881	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stephen Michael leBlanc.
SR 882	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Michelle Hatmaker of Galveston, Mrs. Texas 1993, on her visit to Austin.
SR 917	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating George R. Willoughby on the occasion of his recent election as Mayor of Santa Fe, Texas.
SR 992	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joe E. Hodge, of Deer Park, on the occasion of his promotion to the position of senior vice-president of the Lubrizol Corporation Houston Plants.
SR 1044	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anthony James and Tammy Robberts Null on the occasion of the birth of their daughter, Alexis Lenea Null.
SR 1091	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study home equity lending in the State of Texas.
SR 1092	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Clement "Clem" Wallace Barron of Houston.
SR 1120	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Helen Lotz and Scott Gray Durham on the occasion of their marriage.
SR 1146	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1776.
SR 1183	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marionette M. Beyah of Galveston.
SR 1184	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing E. Douglas McLeod, for earning a Master of Laws degree in International Economic Law in May, 1993.
SR 1185	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Marine Corps Reserve for its hard work and dedication in ensuring the success of the Toys for Tots program.