Legislation authored by Eddie Rodriguez

Includes legislation with Eddie Rodriguez as the primary author for the 78th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 81	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
HB 115	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/22 Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
HB 130	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to a highway toll exemption for public school buses.
HB 145	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to removing the waiting period for unemployment benefit eligibility.
HB 157	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Caption: Relating to requirements regarding an employee's normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.
HB 1295	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
HB 1470	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
HB 1718	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
HB 1858	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
HB 1889	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the sale of bonds by certain special purpose districts.
HB 2141	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2143	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the regulation of modern sporting rifles by certain municipalities.
HB 2397	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture.
HB 2405	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
HB 2407	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the repayment of unemployment benefits paid in error.
HB 2408	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the computation of unemployment compensation benefits for an individual who is totally unemployed in a benefit period.
HB 2470	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
HB 2641	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 2901	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for certain in-custody deaths; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2902	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes.
HB 3020	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to increasing the administrative penalty for a violation of certain reliability standards concerning electric utilities.
HB 3053	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the qualifications of judges of certain courts.
HB 3358	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to prohibited retaliation against residential tenants by landlords.
HB 3359	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and the treatment of such an exemption in the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
HB 3654	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and law enforcement agencies regarding law enforcement officers and the use of body cameras; authorizing fees.
HB 4001	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs.
HB 4002	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the approval for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school or open-enrollment charter school campus.
HB 4003	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to public comment on an application for or a revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.
HB 4006	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the locations at which a new open-enrollment charter school or campus may be established.
HB 4009	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the inclusion of emergency shelter planning in local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans.
HB 4011	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the hardening of certain utility facilities to maintain essential services during a disaster.
HB 4013	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a reduction in the amount of sales and use tax collections that certain taxpayers who employ tipped employees are required to remit to the comptroller.
HB 4025	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
HB 4031	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
HB 4221	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions and of the recovery of certain improper benefits.
HB 4270	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the procedures for requesting or applying for certain ad valorem tax refunds and exemptions.
HB 4368	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
HB 4370	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the universal service fund.
HB 4373	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the universal service fund.
HB 4375	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
HB 4646	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Creedmoor Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4647	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation of the Mustang Ridge Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4650	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Central Travis County Conservation and Reclamation District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HCR 76	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Urging Congress to provide financial assistance to the states' unemployment compensation programs.
HCR 90	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Texas Chili Parlor in Austin.
HCR 109	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Del Valle Community Coalition for serving the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis and during Winter Storm Uri and its aftermath.
HCR 110	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the Austin Latino Coalition for serving the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis and during Winter Storm Uri and its aftermath.
HCR 111	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Travis County constable George Morales III and his team for serving the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis and during Winter Storm Uri and its aftermath.
HJR 91	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
HJR 136	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
HR 192	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas School for the Deaf football team on winning the 2020 TAPPS Six-Man Division I state championship.
HR 1896	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sanford Jeames of Eastside Memorial Early College High School on his selection as a 2021 Austin ISD Teacher of the Year.
86th Regular Session
HB 92	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
HB 97	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 106	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
HB 672	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the sale of ale and beer by certain brewers and manufacturers to ultimate consumers for consumption off the brewers' or manufacturers' premises.
HB 1122	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Travis County as the Trooper Carlos Ray Warren Memorial Highway.
HB 1207	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1208	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
HB 1209	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
HB 1252	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
HB 1696	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
HB 2108	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations.
HB 2185	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
HB 2186	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
HB 2187	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the repeal of the prohibition against certain municipal or county regulation of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations.
HB 2267	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory.
HB 2715	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on shared motor-assisted scooters.
HB 3253	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
HB 3254	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to supportive housing developments
HB 3255	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a county sales and use tax in certain counties for transportation improvement projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
HB 3406	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to communications regarding the adoption of certain taxation rates.
HB 4132	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
HB 4134	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the eligibility of parents and caretaker relatives for Medicaid.
HB 4453	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offense of retaliation involving immigration status.
HB 4454	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs.
HB 4458	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sources of supply of water for certain municipally owned water utilities.
HR 373	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 2nd Austin Women in Culinary Dinner.
HR 561	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2019, as Texas Craft Brewers Day at the State Capitol.
HR 801	Last Action: Filed Caption: Recognizing Blake Rocap for his service as legal counsel for NARAL Pro-Choice Texas.
HR 1076	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the girls' basketball team from the Texas School for the Deaf on a successful 2018-2019 season.
HR 1127	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Austin and Saltillo Sister Cities relationship.
HR 1234	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Madeline Hinds Haire.
HR 1236	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Emilio Zamora of The University of Texas at Austin on his receipt of the 2019 Ruth A. Allen Pioneer in Texas Working-Class History Award from the Texas State Historical Association.
HR 1237	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Recognizing the Austin Sanctuary Network for its efforts in behalf of asylum seekers Alirio Gamez, Hilda Ramirez, and Ivan Ramirez.
HR 1243	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Back on My Feet Austin on the occasion of its 2019 gala and auction.
HR 1379	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Blazier Relief Campus in Austin.
HR 1466	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 15th Annual Gran Show de Primavera presented by Ballet Folklórico at Austin High School.
HR 1592	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees on winning the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the school board category.
HR 1603	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Carlos González Gutiérrez for his four years of service as the consul general of Mexico in Austin.
HR 1649	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ashley Rivera of Blazier Elementary School on being named the 2019 Area 1 Elementary Teacher of the Year in Austin ISD.
HR 1650	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Katye Howell of Travis Early College High School on being named the 2019 High School Teacher of the Year in Austin ISD.
HR 1651	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Paul Tovar for his contributions to the Austin community.
HR 1711	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cynthia Ayala of Ridgetop Elementary School on her selection as the 2019 Area 2 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Austin Independent School District.
HR 1712	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kimberly Collins of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders on her selection as the 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year in Austin ISD.
HR 1713	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Eden East Restaurant & Farm on its contributions to the Austin business community.
HR 1714	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Suerte on its contributions to the Austin business community.
HR 1715	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Hops & Grain Brewing on its contributions to the Austin and San Marcos business communities.
HR 1763	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Juniper on its contributions to the Austin business community.
HR 1764	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Pitchfork Pretty as a noteworthy member of the Austin business community.
HR 1765	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Revolution Spirits on its contributions to the Austin business community.
HR 1773	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Rodolfo "Rudy" Méndez, the founder and artistic director of Ballet East Dance Company in Austin.
HR 1818	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Still Austin Whiskey Co. on its contributions to the Austin business community.
85th Regular Session
HB 224	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of preexisting conditions.
HB 231	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 233	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
HB 1922	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by survivors of fire fighters.
HB 1925	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission.
HB 1926	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
HB 1927	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
HB 2390	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies.
HB 3071	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
HB 3072	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to a petition filed in connection with an application for a place on the ballot.
HB 3073	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; imposing a fee.
HB 3074	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory.
HB 3077	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose certain taxes to finance certain venue projects.
HB 3228	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain certified or licensed paramedics.
HB 3281	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
HB 3282	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of property of political subdivisions.
HB 3324	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
HB 3328	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure of public information relating to expenditures for voter identification education.
HB 3447	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to community land trusts.
HB 3452	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the designation of homestead land trusts and requirements governing funding from homestead preservation reinvestment zones.
HB 3861	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a public school campus's election under a campus turnaround plan to operate as a community school.
HB 3862	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a wage increase for certain public school employees.
HB 3863	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the storage of certain alcoholic beverages by certain permit holders.
HB 3864	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
HB 4014	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to new capital investment in the state.
HB 4018	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of automated motor vehicles on highways in this state for research and testing purposes.
HB 4022	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to a study by the Health and Human Services Commission on access to healthy foods.
HB 4025	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator.
HB 4028	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the issuance of a transportation network company driver's license; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
HB 4124	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
HB 4135	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
HB 4345	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the creation of the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose taxes and fees; providing authority to issue bonds.
HR 340	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Univision for its success and for its community service.
HR 355	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 9, 2017, as Craft Brewers Day at the State Capitol.
HR 682	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Richard A. Moya of Austin.
HR 1488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tom "Smitty" Smith on the occasion of his retirement as director of the Texas office of Public Citizen.
HR 2265	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Treviño Jr. of Austin.
HR 2376	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Brian Pounds for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2377	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Bailey Schumm on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2378	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Carlos Dinkel for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2379	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending James Moore for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2380	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Genesis Murcia for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2381	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Jovahana Avila for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2581	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 4 through 10, 2018, as Texas Affordable Housing Week.
HR 2622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4345.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 92	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 93	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory.
HB 94	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of property of political subdivisions.
HR 24	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Benton Love of Mount Vernon.
HR 276	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Kelso of Austin.
HR 476	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Isaac Saldivar of the Austin Fire Department for his efforts to assist a family following a house fire.
HR 477	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Louis Black on his retirement from the Austin Chronicle.
84th Regular Session
HB 490	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
HB 505	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll.
HB 506	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to the issuance of tax-supported bonds by certain school districts and increasing the tax rate limitation on the issuance of those bonds.
HB 859	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the veterinary licensing law for certain persons who provide services to an animal shelter.
HB 860	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
HB 1049	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the classification of licensed massage therapy programs as postsecondary education programs.
HB 1069	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification.
HB 1075	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
HB 1281	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to requiring reasonable workplace accommodations for and prohibiting discrimination against employees or applicants for employment with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
HB 1292	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
HB 1485	Last Action: Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
HB 1616	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
HB 1653	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
HB 1705	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
HB 1756	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the board of trustees of and distribution of certain benefits by a retirement system for firefighters in certain municipalities.
HB 1891	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to Texas community schools.
HB 1892	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to the establishment of a Texas community school grant program.
HB 1900	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 2050	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to voter information provided by a voter registrar to the secretary of state.
HB 2409	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
HB 2425	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2461	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to judicial review of wage claim decisions issued by the Texas Workforce Commission.
HB 2462	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the requirement that employers provide employees with an earnings statement at the end of each pay period.
HB 2470	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to liability insurance for ammonium nitrate operations; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2496	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a filing fee submitted with an application for a place on a ballot.
HB 2500	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a franchise tax deduction for certain energy-generating equipment.
HB 2520	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to restrictions on the political activities of a county clerk who administers elections; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2551	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the evaluation of the reduction of emissions of air contaminants achieved from certain programs.
HB 2560	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the filing of an application for a place on the general primary election ballot.
HB 2600	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of food production and sales operations by a home food processor; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee and an administrative penalty.
HB 2769	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to the date of expiration of a certain pilot revolving loan program established under the loanstar revolving loan program to provide for energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology for certain organizations.
HB 2775	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to a petition filed in connection with an application for a place on the ballot.
HB 2901	Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 2915	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain general revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
HB 3050	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the modification of a motor vehicle to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate matter; creating an offense; imposing an administrative penalty.
HB 3069	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
HB 3107	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election.
HB 3110	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to information regarding candidates provided by a political party to the secretary of state.
HB 3117	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office.
HB 3148	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee.
HB 3273	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education for certain certified or licensed paramedics.
HB 3274	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to providing a parent of a public school student with certain required notices in the parent's native language.
HB 3290	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating a farm to school community connections pilot program.
HB 3301	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the recognition of state citizenship and the issuance of state identification cards, driver's licenses, and occupational licenses to state residents regardless of their immigration status.
HB 3418	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts.
HB 3508	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and an institution of higher education.
HB 3525	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating the Texas Quality Research Leadership Authority to help Texas small businesses rapidly scale in potentially leading edge technologies and abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund.
HB 3561	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to damages in certain wrongful eviction actions.
HB 3808	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
HB 3894	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.
HB 3899	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 4073	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the acceptance of certain documentation from consumers by certain credit services organizations and the reporting requirements for those organizations; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 4083	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
HB 4085	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the declaration of a state of disaster and certain state operations in a disaster.
HJR 57	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
HJR 118	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of certain general revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
HR 128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the investiture of Jane Cummins as the 2015 president of the Texas Lyceum.
HR 496	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Representative Elliott Naishtat of Austin on his 70th birthday.
HR 804	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Andrea Sloan and to the KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
HR 915	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson for the donation of his professional papers to the Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 965	Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Requesting that the House Committee on Administration modernize the e-mail addresses of the members and staff of the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 3244	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Ashley Alcantara for her service as an aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 3255	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Erin Courtney Cusack for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 3370	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Andrew Reyes Ramirez of Austin.
HR 3378	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Sergeant Adam Johnson of the Austin Police Department for stopping a shooting rampage in downtown Austin.
HR 3390	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of Minorities in Government Auditing Services.
83rd Regular Session
HB 292	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 293	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
HB 294	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14 Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
HB 295	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
HB 296	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
HB 297	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
HB 298	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against employees who seek recovery of unpaid wages and procedures in wage claim hearings conducted by the Texas Workforce Commission; providing administrative penalties.
HB 299	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.
HB 301	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to manufacturers' inclusion of denatonium benzoate in certain products containing ethylene glycol.
HB 302	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the duties of a mortgage servicer of certain residential mortgage loans.
HB 303	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
HB 340	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer.
HB 584	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website.
HB 617	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
HB 786	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining.
HB 787	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle.
HB 970	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
HB 1024	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
HB 1086	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to interruption of electric service by a residential landlord.
HB 1306	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 1353	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to emergency response alarms at public schools.
HB 1362	Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources Caption: Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
HB 1472	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to jurisdiction over the removal of remains.
HB 1473	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties.
HB 1787	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the elimination of the discounts allowed for timely filing and prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes for certain workforce training programs.
HB 1917	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage advertising on the outside of certain vehicles.
HB 2021	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract for the collection of certain amounts; authorizing a fee.
HB 2022	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the electronic mail address of a prospective juror.
HB 2023	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the availability of limited ballots during early voting.
HB 2024	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a tax lien.
HB 2072	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and licensing requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee.
HB 2073	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to driving with certain untreated sleep disorders or employing a person with an untreated sleep disorder as a commercial motor vehicle driver; creating offenses.
HB 2074	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a franchise tax deduction for certain energy-generating equipment.
HB 2170	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the annexation by a municipality of territory of an emergency services district.
HB 2171	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the annexation by a municipality of territory of an emergency services district.
HB 2203	Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development Caption: Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program.
HB 2303	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a request for a customer record of a financial institution for guardianship purposes.
HB 2304	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
HB 2305	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to motor vehicle inspections; creating an offense; changing the collection method for certain fees.
HB 2470	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to venue for actions to revoke certain medical powers of attorney.
HB 2471	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a local government of an unclaimed stray animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
HB 2490	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain providers of laboratory services for health and human services programs.
HB 2526	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the provision of construction documents to certain purchasers of newly constructed homes.
HB 2527	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to disclosure of the nature and remediation of construction defects in residences that certain contractors repurchase because of the defects and subsequently resell.
HB 2528	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
HB 2686	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.
HB 2687	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to prohibit certain transfers of ad valorem tax liens.
HB 2980	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to student transfers and to the maintenance and dissemination of certain school-related information.
HB 2981	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the procedures and duties of animal shelters and rescue organizations; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
HB 3033	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information contained in credit access business license applications.
HB 3346	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
HB 3347	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
HB 3348	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
HB 3349	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants.
HB 3350	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
HB 3351	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.
HB 3461	Last Action: Referred to Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to the partial repayment of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained for a consumer by a credit access business or that a credit access business assists the consumer in obtaining.
HB 3462	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the judicial review of a document or an instrument purporting to create a lien or claim.
HB 3515	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for stroke response and treatment.
HB 3516	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide system for the response to and treatment of certain types of heart attacks.
HB 3702	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land.
HB 3703	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to property tax appraisals of certain nonexempt property used for low-income or moderate-income housing.
HB 3704	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the methods that may be used to collect computer equipment for recycling.
HB 3705	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to establishing a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
HB 3845	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the financial stability of recipients of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
HB 3897	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of Onion Creek Metro Park District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
HCR 67	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 2013 as Child Nutrition Month.
HCR 78	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Paul Qui of Austin on his achievements as a chef and restaurateur.
HJR 138	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
HR 709	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first Texas Declaration of Independence on April 6, 2013.
HR 710	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Urging the United States Congress to amend existing laws and regulations governing animal slaughter and meat processing to accommodate small farms and ranches.
HR 1410	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Anne Cornell and Aaron Mason on their successful project to visit every courthouse in Texas.
HR 1411	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the first Texas Constitution on April 17, 2013.
HR 1545	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of Minorities in Government Auditing Services (MIGAS) for their contributions to state government.
HR 1968	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Deisy Jaimes of Austin as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
HR 2014	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kathryn Ann Pierce of Austin.
HR 2274	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus.
HR 2323	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dolores Howard on the occasion of her retirement from the Railroad Commission.
HR 2915	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing members of the delegation from Aarhus Business College in Denmark as honorary Texans.
83rd 1st Called Session
HB 39	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the preference given by state and local governmental entities to agricultural products produced or grown in this state.
HB 40	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 53	Last Action: Referred to Redistricting, Select Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HB 51	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to human sexuality and health, including the regulation of abortion; providing a civil penalty.
HR 82	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dolores Gonzales of Austin.
HR 129	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lee and Carol Crump of Cedar Park on their 50th wedding anniversary.
82nd Regular Session
HB 211	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
HB 212	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to the regulation of a credit services organization.
HB 213	Last Action: H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported Caption: Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties.
HB 352	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a cost-benefit analysis of rules adopted or amended by the supreme court.
HB 357	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
HB 437	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to manufacturers' inclusion of denatonium benzoate in certain products containing ethylene glycol.
HB 499	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the additional penalty for collection costs for certain delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 642	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
HB 643	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
HB 661	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit.
HB 662	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing certain counties to adopt buffer zone regulations and comprehensive land development plans; providing a penalty.
HB 683	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations and used to provide affordable housing.
HB 885	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.
HB 990	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to certain homestead preservation reinvestment zones.
HB 993	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the closure of a road or highway by certain firefighters.
HB 1138	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the expansion of the Women's Health Program demonstration project and implementation of related outreach activities.
HB 1139	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
HB 1403	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to eligibility to participate in the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
HB 1599	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the sale of prison-made products to nonprofit organizations.
HB 1600	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
HB 1677	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to the administration and funding of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
HB 1719	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of health care interpreters.
HB 1756	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1757	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1758	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1759	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1760	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1854	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.
HB 2076	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with a vendor for the collection of certain debts.
HB 2077	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
HB 2196	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of theft of service.
HB 2197	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program.
HB 2436	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing certain brewers and manufacturers to sell beer and ale to ultimate consumers.
HB 2640	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the use of certain information by the State Bar of Texas to notify a person licensed to practice law in this state of accredited continuing legal education activities.
HB 3091	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license or financial responsibility; creating a penalty.
HB 3092	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to local options regarding transportation and mobility improvement projects in certain counties.
HB 3133	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property on which housing is being or has been built or repaired for sale or rent to a low-income individual or family.
HB 3173	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the required public notice of the names of a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
HB 3308	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the operation of plug-in electric motor vehicles.
HB 3309	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.
HB 3310	Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Caption: Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle.
HB 3363	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 3364	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website.
HB 3387	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the regulation of food prepared, stored, distributed, or sold at farmers' markets.
HB 3518	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to local funding for mobility improvement and transportation projects; providing authority to impose a tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
HB 3814	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain financial powers and duties of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District.
HCR 49	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Austin Energy Green Building.
HJR 15	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rates of taxes imposed on gasoline and diesel fuel, adjusting those rates annually for inflation, and dedicating certain revenue from those taxes to the design, construction, and maintenance of public roadways.
HJR 131	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes, registration fees, and federal reimbursement for those revenues for passenger rail, transit, and freight rail.
HR 131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing October 2011 as Adopt a Shelter Pet Month in Texas.
HR 149	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joe Avila of Austin.
HR 223	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of David "Lee" Walker of Dripping Springs.
HR 551	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming visitors from YMCAs across Texas to the State Capitol on February 23, 2011.
HR 577	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2011, as the Day of the Fallen and promoting workplace safety in the construction industry.
HR 578	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Primetime Tejano for 20 years of programming in the Austin metro area.
HR 701	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Fidencio Duran on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 702	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Raul Salinas, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 703	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Susana R. Almanza on her selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 704	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Eva Carrillo de Garcia, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 705	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Dr. Alberto Gonzalo Garcia, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 706	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Daniel Camacho, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 707	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Tomas "Tom" Guedea, Sr., a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 708	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Santos "Sandy" Acosta Fuentes, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 709	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Arturo Lopez Aleman, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 710	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Lorraine C. "Grandma" Camacho, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 711	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Roy Lozano, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 712	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Emma Galindo, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 713	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ramon Galindo on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 714	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez on her selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 715	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Juan Cotera on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 716	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Trevino, Jr., on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 717	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Fidel Estrada on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 718	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gloria Mata Pennington on her selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 719	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard Moya on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 720	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Arthur G. Cardenas on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 721	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Eustasio A. Cepeda, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 722	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Manuel "Cowboy" Donley on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 723	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gloria G. Moreno on her selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 724	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mario Cruz on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 725	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Margarita Munoz Simon, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 726	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jorge Duron Guerra on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 727	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John N. Vasquez on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 728	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gustavo L. "Gus" Garcia on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 729	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rodolfo Mendez on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 730	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Valentino M. Luna, a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 731	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gilbert C. Rivera on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 732	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Gonzalo Garza on his selection by the Austin History Center as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
HR 866	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Denis J. Guenin of San Antonio.
HR 1104	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 6, 2011, as Tejano Independence Day.
HR 1254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Dove Springs Community Family Health Day at Consuelo Mendez Middle School in Austin.
HR 2135	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Matthew Curtis on being named the 2011 Austinite of the Year at the Austin Under 40 Awards sponsored by the Young Women's Alliance and Young Men's Business League.
HR 2136	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Valerie Lila Danielle Vera for her participation in the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.
HR 2696	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Emily and Dennis Speight of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
HR 2697	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213.
HR 2698	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Brittney Rodriguez for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2702	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rosalio "Rabbit" Duran, the longtime owner of Rabbit's Lounge in East Austin.
82nd 1st Called Session
HR 88	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Alda Santana for her service as senior legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
81st Regular Session
HB 232	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition and to the rate and uses of the universal service fund fee.
HB 233	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to establish and recommend qualifications for certain health care translators and interpreters.
HB 234	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice and hearing requirements for an application to transfer a municipal solid waste permit.
HB 235	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the collection of recyclable material from buildings under the jurisdiction of the State Preservation Board.
HB 236	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the procedures to obtain an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps.
HB 237	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain renewable energy devices.
HB 238	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices.
HB 239	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology.
HB 275	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to methods to increase the number of students who participate in school breakfast programs.
HB 353	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to certain health care rights of domestic partners.
HB 406	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the disposition of excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property or foreclosure of a tax lien on real property.
HB 482	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs Caption: Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals.
HB 650	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
HB 785	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to employment services for persons with disabilities.
HB 881	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to a residential tenant's right to rescind a rental application or lease agreement.
HB 882	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10 Caption: Relating to a residential tenant's rights and remedies after certain unlawful conduct.
HB 883	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to early termination of a residential lease agreement.
HB 1029	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the development, rehabilitation, or expansion of affordable housing in a public improvement district established by a county or municipality.
HB 1108	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to providing certain parents with written and audiotaped translations of individualized education programs developed for public school students receiving special education services.
HB 1271	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones.
HB 1369	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to unfair claim settlement practices by an insurer that issues a preferred provider benefit plan.
HB 1370	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of certain insurance policy forms in connection with a preferred provider benefit plan.
HB 1371	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to prohibiting accepting federal funding for abstinence-only education.
HB 1450	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disposal and reuse of coal combustion waste.
HB 1451	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for affordable housing.
HB 1584	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to a study regarding the establishment and administration of a legislative youth advisory council in this state.
HB 1766	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to exempting prepaid wireless telecommunications devices from the 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
HB 1767	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
HB 1912	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the Transitional Living Services Program and the Preparation for Adult Living Program for foster children transitioning to independent living.
HB 1979	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
HB 1980	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the use of solar energy in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
HB 1981	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
HB 1992	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy generation projects.
HB 2054	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
HB 2111	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to supplemental benefits to certain annuitants of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2284	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain organizations and used to provide affordable housing.
HB 2466	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to including playgrounds in the designation of certain places as drug-free zones for purposes of the criminal penalties that apply to certain drug-related offenses.
HB 2467	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the definition of playgrounds and to including those playgrounds in the designation of certain places as drug-free zones for purposes of criminal penalties.
HB 2468	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to public access to the examination and approval of voting systems used in an election.
HB 2469	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain mass transit entities.
HB 2628	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10 Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals.
HB 2629	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to incentives in the low income housing tax credit program to reward applicants who agree to use energy-saving devices and energy conservation measures in a project.
HB 2660	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to regulation of the practice of therapeutic optometry.
HB 2691	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to elections affecting the boundaries of a public junior college district.
HB 2692	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to certain municipal requirements regarding sales of residential properties in certain areas.
HB 2693	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to assess certain costs for roadway improvements.
HB 2694	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the duties of a residential mortgage servicer to a borrower.
HB 2829	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to participation in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
HB 2897	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain applications for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation; imposing penalties.
HB 3446	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the length of certain workforce training courses.
HB 3447	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a study of the effectiveness for junior college students of the success initiative assessment and developmental coursework requirements regarding student readiness for college-level work.
HB 3448	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to local options regarding transportation and mobility improvement projects in certain counties.
HB 3614	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to transition and employment services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
HB 3786	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to privately funded memorials honoring certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
HB 3787	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the relocation of utilities on certain highways and county roads.
HB 3788	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to closure of a roadway or lane during times of emergency.
HB 3982	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to exceptions from the registration requirement for the practice of landscape architecture.
HB 3983	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the imposition of property taxes on the residential homesteads of low-income and moderate-income persons.
HB 4261	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to establishing a no-interest loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology in certain residential dwellings, commercial buildings, and places of worship.
HB 4262	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing municipalities and counties to regulate land development in certain unincorporated areas; providing a penalty.
HB 4432	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to certain transit authorities.
HB 4433	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to an exemption from oil and gas severance taxes for oil and gas produced in association with the production of geothermal energy.
HJR 122	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail, transit, and freight rail.
HR 769	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ruben G. Hernandez for continuing the proud musical legacy of the Nash Hernandez Orchestra.
HR 975	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2009, as St. Edward's University Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1084	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Lance Armstrong Foundation and its CEO, Doug Ulman, on the grand opening of the organization's new Austin headquarters.
HR 1204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John William Johnson.
HR 1563	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jennifer Atkinson on her selection as a finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
HR 1709	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ben De Leon of Austin on being named the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters National Big Brother of the Year.
HR 1905	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Hannah Isabella Rose Kiely.
HR 1988	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Anthony Ortiz, Jr., of Austin on his achievements as a musician.
HR 1995	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Hannah Isabella Rose Kiely.
HR 2079	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring legislative aide Gustavo Garza for his work in the office of Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2195	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Cindy Stocking on being named 2009 Teacher of the Year by the Austin Independent School District.
HR 2397	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shila Grace Gill of Austin on her second birthday.
HR 2398	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Scott Alan Ozmun of Austin, judge of the 353rd District Court.
HR 2628	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Erika Martinez for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2928	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1263.
81st 1st Called Session
HR 68	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bad Precedents as the official band of the Regular and 1st Called Session of the 81st Texas Legislature.
80th Regular Session
HB 453	Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition.
HB 454	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a study of methods to increase public school student participation in the national school breakfast program and school district participation in a special assistance provision of the national free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch program.
HB 455	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information that pertains to certain officers and employees of a community supervision and corrections department.
HB 456	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the employment of certain day laborers; authorizing the imposition of an administrative penalty.
HB 457	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to providing notice of residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation to owners of certain residential real property.
HB 458	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of the requirement that certain communications delivered to a property owner on behalf of a taxing unit notify the owner of any entitlement to postpone payment of the ad valorem taxes on the property.
HB 470	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, management, and programs of homestead preservation districts.
HB 650	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to assist certain long-term care facilities in developing the capacity to provide services to individuals with disabilities through community-based arrangements.
HB 869	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the permanent authority of certain voters to vote early by mail.
HB 1228	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance as public information.
HB 1229	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to a decision-making period for persons on waiting lists for certain Medicaid services.
HB 1230	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to services provided to youth with disabilities transitioning from school-oriented living to post-schooling activities, services for adults, and community living.
HB 1752	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a foster children's bill of rights.
HB 1918	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the Travis-Creedmoor Municipal Utility District; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
HB 2142	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the fraudulent advertising of pregnancy-related medical services; providing penalties.
HB 2143	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee.
HB 2167	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to notice regarding and the application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 2209	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
HB 2273	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their family members.
HB 2274	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring counseling before closing certain high-risk loans.
HB 2629	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
HB 2729	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
HB 2888	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to retirement benefits for law enforcement officers employed and commissioned by certain institutions of higher education.
HB 3099	Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments Caption: Relating to the proportionate retirement program.
HB 3213	Last Action: Referred to Government Reform Caption: Relating to the consolidation of state vehicle fleets.
HB 3381	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to certain individuals employed to assist a registered lobbyist.
HB 3514	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the disclosure by the Texas Department of Public Safety to appraisal districts of driver's license records and personal identification certificate records, or certain information in those records, for use in determining an individual's eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
HB 3515	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the forced sale of certain inherited interests in real property.
HB 3627	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to housing funds for certain disabled persons and the creation of the person with permanent disability home loan program.
HB 3628	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants.
HB 3951	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to zone, apply building standards, and impose impact fees in an area near certain toll projects; providing a penalty.
HCR 35	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
HCR 64	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Requesting that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reconsider all alternatives to the detention of immigrant and asylum-seeking families.
HCR 139	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating May 1, 2007, as Silver Star Day in Texas in honor of wounded service members.
HR 546	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Congratulating LatinWorks on being the first Hispanic advertising agency in Texas to place an ad during the Super Bowl.
HR 652	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Teatro Vivo of Austin.
HR 662	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating LatinWorks on being the first Hispanic advertising agency in Texas ever to place an ad during the Super Bowl.
HR 767	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Thelma Elaine Chandler Waxman of Austin.
HR 794	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Political Asylum Project of Austin.
HR 1336	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jim and Bob Gregory of Texas Disposal Systems for providing CPR education kits to every household in Creedmoor.
HR 2075	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kay Longcope of Austin.
HR 2076	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing San Juan Diego Catholic High School for the outstanding education it provides students.
HR 2077	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Emilia Sanchez Hernandez of Austin.
HR 2078	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Latin variety band Los Curanderos of Austin.
HR 2079	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Martin Middle School in Austin on being authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and commending its administrators and faculty on their impressive work.
HR 2080	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Chris Ernest of Del Valle High School as a 2006-2007 State Farm Scholar-Athlete.
HR 2237	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing PrintGlobe, Inc., in Austin on the grand opening of its expanded facility in May 2007.
HR 2609	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Damon Martinez for his service as a legislative intern in the office of Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2610	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring attorney Barbara Hines for her work in behalf of immigrant rights.
HR 2781	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Adela Garcia of Austin on her achievements as a professional fitness competitor.
HR 2935	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Roger Huerta on his graduation from Augsburg College and his success as a professional athlete.
79th Regular Session
HB 88	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of certain criminal history records and to the duty of law enforcement agencies regarding records associated with certain defendants.
HB 89	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a person to charge a fee for assisting another person in applying for a residence homestead tax exemption; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 90	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
HB 91	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 92	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 278	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to air quality control measures proposed pursuant to an early action compact.
HB 357	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the performance of certain abortions at a facility other than a hospital or ambulatory surgical center.
HB 358	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to information about certain agencies providing assistance relating to pregnancy.
HB 525	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of homestead preservation districts, reinvestment zones, and other programs to increase home ownership and provide affordable housing.
HB 910	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator.
HB 911	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to operating permit fees for air pollutant emissions.
HB 1029	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to approval procedures of institutional review boards for certain clinical trials.
HB 1147	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the venue for a suit filed by an insurance company under the insurer's right of subrogation or a similar right.
HB 1148	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
HB 1298	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring hepatitis C training for nurses and physician assistants.
HB 1299	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the delegation of authority to the executive director or staff of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and to the appeal of actions of the executive director or staff.
HB 1414	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the acceptance and counting of certain ballots voted by mail.
HB 1526	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
HB 1527	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to a breach in the security of a data system that includes another person's identifying information.
HB 1654	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the cost of certain coverage provided by certain group benefits programs and uniform insurance benefits programs and to eligibility to participate in certain group benefits programs.
HB 1790	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
HB 2169	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to ethics requirements for state agency purchasing personnel.
HB 2170	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
HB 2577	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to air pollutant emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
HB 2578	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to providing the national free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program to a greater number of public school students.
HB 2579	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to procedures to ensure the involvement of parents or guardians of children placed in certain institutions.
HB 2707	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees.
HB 2780	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to tuition and fee benefits for graduate students employed as teaching assistants, assistant instructors, or research assistants at public institutions of higher education and for certain family members of those students.
HB 2781	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exception for certain employees from the application of the employment-at-will doctrine.
HB 2782	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to requirements regarding termination of employment.
HB 3025	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to the length of confinement in county jail as a condition of community supervision that may be imposed on certain defendants.
HB 3026	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to the hours of work of corrections officers employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 3027	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a dental hygienist to provide services in certain facilities and schools.
HB 3028	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
HB 3383	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the process for the approval of voting systems.
HCR 48	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to eliminate the 24-month Medicare waiting period for participants in Social Security Disability Insurance.
HJR 15	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.
HJR 59	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove restrictions on the types of voting methods that may be used to elect the governing body of a municipality.
HJR 64	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
HR 285	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 60th birthday of the Honorable Elliott Naishtat.
HR 521	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2005, as Community Development Day at the State Capitol.
HR 637	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi groups of St. Edward's University on their anniversaries.
HR 995	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming Carmen Lomas Garza of San Francisco on her visit to Austin and congratulating her on the 15th anniversary of her first book.
HR 1643	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sara Bechtold of Houston Elementary School for being named Austin ISD's 2005 Teacher of the Year.
HR 1924	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ashlyn Leigh Shoemaker.
HR 1925	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Shelbi McNew on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 1927	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Wesley on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 1928	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rosario Perez on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 33	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
HJR 13	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.
HR 220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Raman Gill and Robert Doggett of Austin on the birth of their daughter, Reva Rose Gill.
HR 221	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jed and Leslie Lackman on the birth of their daughter, Sadye Jane Lackman, and recognizing her as an honorary Texan.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 21	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select Caption: Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
HJR 17	Last Action: Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.
HR 136	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Greater East Austin Hurricanes all-star baseball team on winning a state championship title.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 20	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the imposition of an income tax and the funding of public education through that tax; providing penalties.
HJR 14	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.
HR 56	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating former Austin resident Leo Anchondo on his receipt of the Ed Wendler Award for Service to the Immigrant Community from Casa Marianella.
78th Regular Session
HB 711	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to certain persons appointed as officers or employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 712	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to abolishing the electronic imaging program of the Texas Department of Human Services.
HB 763	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the comptroller's reports on the effect of certain tax provisions and on tax incidence.
HB 765	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to the terms and conditions of an ad valorem tax abatement agreement and the consequences of noncompliance by a property owner with a tax abatement agreement.
HB 810	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
HB 811	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the detention of persons for mental health purposes.
HB 835	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the membership of the board of directors of the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation.
HB 876	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance.
HB 877	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the relationship between the amount of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the economic benefit of the violation to the alleged violator.
HB 1051	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the compensation provided to a family violence or sexual assault victim for relocation and housing rental expenses.
HB 1053	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of social security numbers in certain circumstances.
HB 1074	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.
HB 1196	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain limits on the use of money appropriated for purposes related to long-term care waiver programs.
HB 1362	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
HB 1498	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the supreme court on a petition for review or application for writ of error.
HB 1748	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to a study of opportunities for continued employment of employees of state schools for persons with mental retardation.
HB 2187	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to requiring a residential landlord to provide notice to certain tenants regarding the interruption of utilities in certain circumstances.
HB 2188	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
HB 2189	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to temporary guardianship procedures.
HB 2289	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to open-enrollment charter schools that are part of residential facilities for children who receive special education services.
HB 2290	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to operating permit fees for air pollutant emissions.
HB 2499	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of tax proceeds by certain economic development corporations.
HB 2521	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the execution of an out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate order on behalf of a minor.
HB 2814	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 2815	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
HB 2853	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to additional fees and court costs for the State Commission on Judicial Conduct; imposing a judicial occupation fee.
HB 3298	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to amounts deposited in the reserve account of a financial institution that makes a capital access loan.
HB 3299	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the expunction of misdemeanor arrest records and files.
HB 3300	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to a statewide Food Security survey.
HB 3301	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to hearing tests and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
HB 3431	Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to promoting economic development by accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.
HB 3432	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to allowing the creation of homestead preservation districts to increase homeownership and provide affordable housing.
HB 3433	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to requiring a person responsible for closing a real estate transaction to assist a purchaser or owner in applying for a residence homestead exemption for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 3437	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
HJR 41	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove restrictions on the types of voting methods that may be used to elect the governing body of a municipality.
HJR 96	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.
HR 182	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Manuel G. Aguallo of Austin.
HR 260	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Augustin H. Cancino, Jr., of Austin.
HR 429	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Educational Development Foundation on its civic contributions.
HR 520	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Joaquin Castro on his selection as one of the most eligible bachelors highlighted in the February 2003 edition of Latina magazine.
HR 959	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jason Michael Ford of Austin for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 987	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Neelam Davé Kulkarni for being named 2002-2003 Teacher of the Year at Pleasant Hill Elementary School in Austin.
HR 1023	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Children's Sports Foundation.
HR 1547	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tabita Gutierrez on being named principal of Johnston High School in Austin.
HR 1662	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating David Gonzalez and Corrine Sumpter-Gonzalez of Austin for their many accomplishments.
HR 1721	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Samuel Edward Pedraza for graduating from The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 1722	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 2003 recipients of the Father Joe Znotas Memorial Scholarship Fund awards.
HR 1737	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Audra Elizabeth Tafoya on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 1777	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Vanessa B. Zertuche on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 1778	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Pamela Yvette Strube on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 1779	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Armando Cararillo Perez on his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 1780	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Krystina Ashley Adkins on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 1781	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Judith Meza on her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf.
HR 2011	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Haley Greer for her work in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Robert Loving for his work in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2013	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Audra Tafoya for her work in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
HR 2014	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Housing Authority of the City of Austin.
HR 2015	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Gerardo Castillo for his work in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.
78th 1st Called Session
HR 189	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ruben Ramos for his achievements in music.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 40	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the filing of a lien against the home of certain Medicaid recipients.
HCR 15	Last Action: Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res Caption: Designating the Texas Salsa Music Festival as the official salsa music festival of Texas.
HR 143	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Harold Savoy of Austin.
HR 144	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Charles Hallmark of Austin.
HR 189	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the dedication of Del Valle ISD's John P. Ojeda Junior High School.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 20	Last Action: Referred to Public School Finance, Select Caption: Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
HJR 9	Last Action: Referred to Public School Finance, Select Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment that provides for the approval of an income tax adopted by the legislature, requires that a deduction or exemption to the tax that redistributes the combined tax liability be approved in a statewide referendum, and allows revenue from the tax to be spent on education and any other purpose.