Legislation authored by Patrick Rose

Includes legislation with Patrick Rose as the primary author for the 78th through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

81st Regular Session
HB 394 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit certain small businesses and certain projects.
HB 703 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to fall prevention awareness.
HB 704 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a court over a child in the managing conservatorship of the state after the child's 18th birthday.
HB 705 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 706 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for certain employees of and applicants for employment with the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 707 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the award of certain municipal contracts.
HB 708 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to higher education transfer practices, articulation agreements, policies for dropping courses, and special-purpose centers and to the formula funding for certain credit hours.
HB 709 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.
HB 710 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
HB 711 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
HB 712 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university system or a state university.
HB 713 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of a recital hall and theater center at Texas State University--San Marcos.
HB 714 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
HB 1202 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.
HB 1317 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation.
HB 1329 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.
HB 1390 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
HB 1418 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
HB 1520 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
HB 1521 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads.
HB 1585 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents.
HB 1586 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the content of certain supplemental guide signs on Interstate Highway 35.
HB 1587 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a voluntary identification system for certain devices with the appearance of a fire hydrant that are nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency.
HB 1588 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to erecting an off-premise sign adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 1589 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of a strategic plan to reform long-term services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
HB 1590 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
HB 1592 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads.
HB 1816 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives, desalination projects, or brush control initiatives.
HB 1817 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or library district to receive local sales tax information.
HB 1818 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
HB 2164 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to exemptions from jury service.
HB 2165 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.
HB 2166 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to increased oversight, openness, transparency, and accountability for water supply or sewer service corporations.
HB 2167 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to granting Hill Country counties authority to regulate certain land use and impose certain development fees; providing penalties.
HB 2441 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of conservation and reclamation districts in Hays County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
HB 2442 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the limitation on paid leave for state employees at health and human services agencies pending a criminal history background check.
HB 2443 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 2444 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
HB 2445 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of off-premise signs on certain roads.
HB 2446 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for public school prekindergarten classes of children residing with a grandparent.
HB 2637 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the total amount of tuition and mandatory fees that a public institution of higher education may charge.
HB 2638 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the requirement that affected landowners be notified of a proposed change to the route of a new electric transmission line.
HB 3264 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notifying certain persons of the medical loss ratios of health benefit plan issuers.
HB 3265 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to granting Hill Country counties regulatory authority and the authority to impose certain development fees; providing penalties.
HB 3283 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to measures to increase the affordability of textbooks used for courses at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a penalty.
HB 3284 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to continued monitoring and enhancement of health and human services information technology systems.
HB 3285 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to capital improvements and technological enhancements of nursing homes.
HB 3286 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.
HB 3364 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
HB 3365 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the commissioner of insurance to require the prior approval of residential property rates used by certain insurers.
HB 3366 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
HB 3367 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to informal caregiver support services.
HB 3368 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain information concerning the settlement of certain types of claims made under residential property insurance policies.
HB 3369 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of prohibited electronic devices at polling locations.
HB 3370 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the privatization of certain child protective services functions of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 3371 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to requiring training in geriatric medicine as a requisite for certain medical degrees.
HB 4146 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the temporary occupational licensing of members of the military.
HB 4147 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
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.
HB 4148 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a property owners' association.
HB 4149 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain studies and reports by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding achievable cost-saving measures and the use and availability of electronic textbooks at institutions of higher education.
HB 4150 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the collection and provision of information concerning public school career and technology education programs.
HB 4151 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the foreclosure of property owners' association assessment liens for a certain period.
HB 4152 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certification of an educator in Texas who is certified in another state or country.
HB 4153 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.
HB 4154 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals.
HB 4155 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the small and mid-sized adjustment under the public school finance system.
HB 4156 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the medical assistance program.
HB 4157 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption: Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 4158 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to reimbursement rates for nursing home services provided to Medicaid recipients.
HB 4159 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to Department of Family and Protective Services caseworkers and other employees.
HB 4160 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to health and human services programs designed to assist elderly individuals.
HB 4161 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general and the appointment of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, Texas Education Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
HB 4188 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to child protective services.
HB 4189 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conduct of compliance programs by institutions of higher education and to the vaccination of students of institutions of higher education against bacterial meningitis.
HB 4191 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the required public notice of the names of and the requirement that a school district of a certain size interview a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
HB 4194 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program and the medical assistance program.
HB 4299 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
HB 4377 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
HB 4378 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to health and human services agencies.
HB 4615 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the coordinated health program for elementary, middle, and junior high school students.
HB 4725 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
HB 4761 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
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.
HB 4796 Last Action: Left pending 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.
HB 4806 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 4825 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax.
HCR 21 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Commemorating the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the scientific achievements of The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory and Texas A&M University.
HCR 55 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the scientific achievements of The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory and Texas A&M University.
HCR 255 Last Action: 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Caption: Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United State Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
HJR 44 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
HJR 68 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents.
HJR 74 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature by general law to exempt from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project, or brush control initiative.
HJR 83 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in Hays and Chambers Counties to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
HR 71 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.
HR 248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2009, as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Texas.
HR 294 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2009, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.
HR 563 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Granting permission to the South Central Texas District of Optimist International to use the house chamber on March 29, 2009.
HR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Blanco High School speech and debate teams for their victories at two UIL tournaments in January 2009.
HR 1633 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring J. David Bamberger of Blanco County for his outstanding contributions to the cause of nature conservancy and commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Bamberger Ranch.
HR 2554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Jason K. LaFleur of Lockhart.
80th Regular Session
HB 991 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
HB 992 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain rights and liabilities of an employer regarding an employee's access to a concealed handgun.
HB 1076 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to state educational mandates imposed on school districts.
HB 1077 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
HB 1434 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period.
HB 1435 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to notification provided by certain health care providers to students and parents or guardians of students who participate in extracurricular sports activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 1436 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
HB 1591 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration, operation, financing, powers, and duties of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 1592 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the labeling requirement for fuel pumps dispensing certain gasoline and ethanol mixtures.
HB 1597 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to penalties for certain repeat and habitual felony sex offenders.
HB 2009 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale of instructional materials to students of institutions of higher education.
HB 2010 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to declaratory relief for businesses in this state for liability for sales and use taxes of other states.
HB 2011 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for a hospital stay following mastectomy and certain related procedures.
HB 2012 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
HB 2139 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
HB 2140 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to child protective services.
HB 2141 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
HB 2308 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain economic development corporations hold a hearing before spending funds to undertake a project and to the authority of those economic development corporations to allow voters to elect to limit the period during which or the projects for which the tax is imposed.
HB 2309 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
HB 2310 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to service of process on certain business organizations.
HB 2311 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
HB 2312 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to guardrails on school district bleachers.
HB 2313 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating the second full week in September as obesity awareness week.
HB 2314 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
HB 2315 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Goforth Special Utility District.
HB 2643 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Relating to exempting certain military personnel from the hunter education program.
HB 2644 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapists.
HB 2645 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to erecting off-premise signs adjacent to and visible from certain roads.
HB 2646 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the award of stipends to nationally certified classroom teachers under the educator excellence awards program.
HB 2647 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain brewers and manufacturers to sell beer and ale to ultimate consumers.
HB 2648 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the use of outdoor lighting; providing a penalty.
HB 2649 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a study of instruction in public schools regarding the Holocaust and identification of best practices regarding that instruction.
HB 2650 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the teacher, engineer, or professional nurse undergraduate education scholarship program.
HB 3037 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to employment leave to comply with certain family or medical obligations; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3038 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a taxpayer liaison officer for certain appraisal districts.
HB 3039 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of treated wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
HB 3040 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to background and criminal history checks for certain providers of subsidized child care.
HB 3041 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the imposition of additional inspection and background and criminal history check requirements for day-care centers.
HB 3042 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain convictions barring employment at certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
HB 3043 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property of certain fraternal organizations.
HB 3058 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of certain real property on which action is taken to conserve groundwater.
HB 3446 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the promotion by the governor's office of economic development of Texas manufactured products; providing civil and administrative penalties.
HB 3447 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate land development.
HB 3448 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to limiting the amount of designated tuition that a public institution of higher education may charge if legislative appropriations are sufficient to pay certain costs of the institution.
HB 3449 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the imposition of an intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas State University--San Marcos.
HB 3450 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to coordination of postsecondary curricula and to an academic planning Internet website to support academic progress by students enrolled at public institutions of higher education.
HB 3565 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports.
HB 3566 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.
HB 3567 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.
HB 3568 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain health benefit plans.
HB 3569 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to appeals in cases arising under the Federal Arbitration Act.
HB 3570 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of quarries; providing penalties.
HB 3571 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.
HB 3572 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees and limit groundwater production during a drought.
HB 3573 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
Caption: Relating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl.
HB 3574 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the redesigned integrated eligibility and benefits determination system for health and human services.
HB 3575 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to enhancing the health and human services integrated eligibility and benefits determination system to meet the needs of persons in this state.
HB 3576 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the child health plan program.
HB 3577 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain applicants for a vehicle dealer general distinguishing number complete a basic dealer education course.
HB 3578 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
HB 3579 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the office of inspector general.
HB 3777 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.
HB 3778 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of a quality assurance fee for nursing facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 3899 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to required due process provisions in managed care contracts.
HB 3924 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
HB 4041 Last Action: Effective immediately
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.
HB 4042 Last Action: Effective immediately
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.
HB 4043 Last Action: Effective immediately
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.
HB 4056 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HB 4088 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the Plum Creek Conservation District.
HCR 97 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Urging the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider the proposed reduction in student training slots at the Gary Job Corps Center in San Marcos, Texas.
HCR 153 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Emma Jean Schulle on her retirement as the Caldwell County district clerk.
HCR 191 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Susana I. Aleman in the State Cemetery.
HCR 220 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Supporting the establishment of the Jacob's Well Natural Area and the associated missions of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association.
HJR 80 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
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.
HR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2007, as the first Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Texas.
HR 1433 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring federal, state, county, and city employees on the occasion of Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2007.
HR 1434 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Wimberley High School Lady Texans volleyball team on winning the 2006 UIL Class 3A State Championship.
HR 1927 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the student members of the boards of regents of the public universities of Texas.
HR 2477 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Paula Kay Wolking of San Marcos.
HR 2480 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Francis E. Bartley on his graduation from Texas State University-San Marcos, his service as the TSU System's first student regent, and his work as a legislative intern in the TSU Office of Governmental Relations.
HR 2481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Amberlyn Fett of Dripping Springs on her receipt of the Youth Good Samaritan Award from the Central Texas Red Cross Association.
HR 2959 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Texan Marc Glosserman on the opening of his Hill Country BBQ Restaurant in New York City.
79th Regular Session
HB 134 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to permissible uses of money in the comprehensive rehabilitation fund.
HB 476 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the filing of financial statements by policy board members of metropolitan planning organizations; providing criminal penalties.
HB 587 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the installment payment of ad valorem taxes by certain veterans.
HB 685 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the requirements that apply to certain armed forces personnel who apply to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
HB 686 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of certain factors in determining premiums charged for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 919 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Hays County.
HB 1033 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
HB 1034 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notification provided by certain health care providers to students and parents or guardians of students who participate in extracurricular sports activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 1035 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain fees and costs that may be collected from a surety.
HB 1036 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest of policy board members of metropolitan planning organizations; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1294 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to interlocutory appeals.
HB 1295 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the construction of a fine arts and communications center.
HB 1296 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for the construction of an undergraduate academic center.
HB 1297 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas State University--San Marcos for infrastructure repairs and improvements.
HB 1532 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
HB 1533 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to abolition of the statutory legislative continuance.
HB 1534 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a sheriff, municipal police officer, and firefighter to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Council.
HB 1669 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders.
HB 1946 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the definition of project in the Hays County Development District No. 1.
HB 1947 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain minimum inpatient stays following the birth of a child and post-delivery care.
HB 1948 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for detection and prevention of osteoporosis.
HB 1968 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to student representation on the board of regents of each state university or state university system.
HB 2070 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
HB 2071 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the designation of U.S. Highway 281 as the American Legion Memorial Highway.
HB 2072 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of U.S. Highway 281 as the American Legion Memorial Highway.
HB 2225 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to establish a temporary commercial driveway permit program.
HB 2226 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the conversion or transfer of a segment of the free state highway system for operation as a turnpike project.
HB 2249 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the reporting of loans made for political campaign or officeholder purposes.
HB 2250 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to restricting the making and acceptance of political contributions near an election; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2251 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
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.
HB 2252 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state purchases from foreign corporations.
HB 2253 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties to regulate the use of outdoor lighting; providing a penalty.
HB 2254 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to reducing the penalty for a failure by a disabled or elderly person to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes imposed on the person's residence homestead.
HB 2816 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Transportation to establish a special use commercial driveway permit program.
HB 2817 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the identification of individuals who have been the initial directors of corporations that have forfeited charters or that have been involuntarily dissolved.
HB 2818 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations through binding arbitration.
HB 2819 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to access to state electronic and information resources by individuals with disabilities.
HB 2820 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to license plates for disabled veterans.
HB 2821 Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain local firefighters' retirement systems; providing a penalty.
HB 2822 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of personal automobile insurance and residential property insurance in this state.
HB 2823 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the form of payments made to certain disabled peace officers under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
HB 3405 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for a hospital stay following mastectomy and certain related procedures.
HB 3406 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to declaratory relief for businesses in this state for liability for sales and use taxes of other states.
HB 3407 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of signs on Farm-to-Market Road 3238.
HB 3408 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to notice to employees and prospective employees that an employer-sponsored health benefit plan does not provide certain benefits.
HB 3409 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of the municipal civil service law for firefighters and police officers to certain municipalities.
HB 3410 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to immunity from liability for certain civil actions and civil actions against a sales agent licensed by the Texas Lottery Commission.
HB 3479 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the South Buda Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
HCR 38 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing January 2005 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
HCR 55 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Designating Blanco the Lavender Capital of Texas.
HCR 56 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
Caption: Designating Buda as the official Outdoor Capital of Texas.
HCR 83 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 27 through March 5, 2005.
HCR 92 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Verlin Callahan of Cedar Creek for his service to the Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas and the wider Central Texas community.
HCR 105 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Buda as the official Outdoor Capital of Texas.
HCR 168 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the problem of obesity in Texas and encouraging awareness of prevention and treatment methods.
HCR 169 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Honoring Hulda Kercheville on the occasion of her retirement from Hernandez Intermediate School in San Marcos.
HCR 187 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Hill Country as the Official Lavender Growing Region of Texas.
HCR 188 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Blanco Lavender Festival as the Official Lavender Festival of Texas.
HJR 60 Last Action: Left pending in committee
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.
HJR 91 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the affordability and adequacy of rates for certain lines of personal insurance in this state.
HJR 101 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to clean air and water and to enjoy reasonable access to certain natural resources.
HR 674 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Viktar V. Yolkin of Central Texas.
HR 795 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Luciano Flores of San Marcos.
HR 821 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lenora Dorsett.
HR 1348 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Buda Buddy Program at Buda Elementary School for the positive impact it is having in the lives of students.
HR 1490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 6, 2005, as Law Day in Austin.
HR 1823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Ian Hancock of The University of Texas at Austin for his work as an educator, scholar, and human rights advocate.
HR 2083 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joe Douglas Moore of Wimberley.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 54 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 168 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
Caption: Relating to the implementation of animal identification programs and the identification and tracking of exotic livestock and exotic fowl.
HR 313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Texas student regents.
HR 732 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring U.S. Marine Sergeant Matt Scarborough of Dripping Springs for his service in Iraq.
78th Regular Session
HB 456 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to representation of a person for compensation before an executive state agency by a member of the legislature.
HB 974 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain local chambers of commerce as charitable organizations for certain purposes.
HB 1084 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter.
HB 1503 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
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.
HB 1504 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to notification provided by certain health care professionals to students and parents or guardians of students who participate in extracurricular sports activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
HB 1505 Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to compensatory time off for certain persons who are employed by the state as peace officers.
HB 1506 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to single-member districts for the board of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
HB 2559 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the identification of individuals who have been the initial directors of corporations that have forfeited charters or that have been involuntarily dissolved.
HB 2560 Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to certain orders and other records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2561 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of changes in benefits received by members and retirees of retirement systems for paid, partly paid, and volunteer fire fighters and their beneficiaries.
HB 2562 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to persons eligible for burial in the State Cemetery.
HB 3224 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to participation by certain county officers, employees, and retired officers and employees and their dependents in the state employees group benefits program.
HB 3225 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of certain previous felony theft convictions to enhance the punishment for theft.
HB 3226 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Caldwell County.
HB 3227 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the requirements for special appraisal of certain property for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 3228 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to limiting the amount of county and municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
HB 3229 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to electing directors of the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3230 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to information on preferred provider plans.
HB 3439 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain health care practitioners for examinations and medical screenings of students.
HB 3440 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to infrastructure planning in certain counties near urban counties.
HB 3516 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Relating to the immediate qualification of certain land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land.
HB 3579 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1.
HB 3634 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Winfield Municipal Utility District No. 1.
HJR 5 Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in the total amount of county or municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
HR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the cheerleaders of Southwest Texas State University on winning the Universal Cheerleading Association's College Cheerleading National Championship.
HR 238 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John S. Etchieson of Austin on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 690 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming a delegation of seventh grade students from Dripping Springs Middle School to the State Capitol on April 3, 2003.
HR 1083 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Britni Lawrence of Hays High School on her athletic achievements.
HR 1454 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Southwest Texas State University women's basketball team for their achievements.
HR 1536 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Willa Debora Strickling Kramer of Dripping Springs for her achievements in UIL competition.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 7 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Ranch at Clear Fork Creek Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting the authority to impose taxes and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
HR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Allen McCarty of Henly.
HR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jerome "Jack" Curtis Cates of San Marcos.
HR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Wade Townsend of Dripping Springs on his athletic achievements.
HR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Cathi Johnson on being named the 2003 Luling Watermelon Thump Queen.
HR 123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kimberly A. Sweeney on completing the 2003 Suzuki Rock 'N' Roll Marathon.
HR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Matt Standridge of San Marcos for his Mount Everest victory.
HR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Marine Lance Corporal Jon Ratcliff on the occasion of his return from the Iraqi campaign.
78th 2nd Called Session
HR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ren Liner on his retirement from the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
HR 161 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Erwin Anton Goebel of Johnson City.
78th 3rd Called Session
HR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Rodney Saylor Griffith of Lockhart.
HR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Larry Hovis of San Marcos.
HR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ross Brady Smiley of Mission.
HR 177 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Hays County SWAT team for its impressive showing in state competition.
HR 178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Hays County constable Billy H. Reeves for his many contributions to the community.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 61 Last Action: Referred to Public School Finance, Select
Caption: Relating to the installment payment of ad valorem taxes by certain veterans.
HB 69 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the use of certain tuition set-asides to provide financial aid to students not receiving other need-based aid.
HB 70 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the requirements for renewal of a concealed handgun license.
HB 71 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to state purchases from foreign corporations.
HR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Leon Elder for being named the 2003 Outstanding Older Worker of Texas.
HR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring PFC Mark Davenport of Wimberley for his valor in Iraq.
HR 127 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Wimberley High School Lady Texans volleyball team for winning the 2003 UIL Class 3A state volleyball championship.
HR 128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Thanking Emmett and Miriam McCoy for their gift of $20 million to Texas State University--San Marcos.
HR 305 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Maurice "Bill" Watson of Johnson City.
HR 338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Aaron Leonel Peña of Edinburg for his roles in The Alamo.