Legislation authored by Ken Legler

Includes legislation with Ken Legler as the primary author for the 81st through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
HB 124 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to payment for health care services and participation in a health care system.
HB 125 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 126 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 1014 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
HB 1035 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the proof of identity required of an applicant for a driver's license.
HB 1036 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to eligibility to file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 1184 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
HB 1229 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1508 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain public junior colleges to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
HB 1592 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the members of the State Securities Board.
HB 1701 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the physical demonstration of proficiency portion of the proficiency examination to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license for certain persons.
HB 2240 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain county for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
HB 2494 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits.
HB 2530 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of foundation repair contractors; providing a penalty.
HB 2955 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability for obtaining improper unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2956 Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Relating to the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits or of taxes or fees owed to the state.
HB 3165 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans.
HB 3343 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain attorney's fees and expenses paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3399 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the requirements for grant programs funded through the Texas emissions reduction plan.
HB 3633 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to participation in retirement programs by certain employees.
HCR 135 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Bill Bailey, retiring constable for Precinct 8 of Harris County.
HJR 13 Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing garnishment of wages for the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits or of taxes or fees owed to the state.
HJR 26 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of the assets of certain associations established by the legislature of this state for the purpose of providing certain insurance coverage.
HJR 27 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain payment for health care services and prohibiting requiring participation in a health care system.
HJR 87 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
HJR 122 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing garnishment of wages for the recovery of fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits.
HR 433 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Ellington Field Day at the State Capitol.
HR 532 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Lions Club Day at the State Capitol.
HR 583 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Pasadena Volunteer Fire Department.
HR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to fully support operations and joint force structure at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base.
HR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Texas Bay Area Credit Union.
HR 816 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sam W. Meineke on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
HR 1635 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Ben Meador for his service to the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees.
HR 1980 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring country music star Mickey Gilley.
82nd 1st Called Session
HJR 11 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of the assets of certain associations established by the legislature of this state for the purpose of providing certain insurance coverage.
HR 286 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Pasadena Bay-Area Junior Forum on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
81st Regular Session
HB 975 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to drug testing of professional employees of public school districts.
HB 976 Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the proof of identity required of an applicant for a driver's license.
HB 1135 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required drug testing for applicants and recipients of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 1136 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disqualification for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits for violation of an employer drug testing policy.
HB 1257 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area and to the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
HB 1318 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility, service, and removal of persons appointed to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 1962 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of and legal fees for a trustee of certain facilities.
HB 3450 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a temporary faculty license for chiropractic faculty.
HB 4195 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Advisory Board on Cosmetology.
HB 4197 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to boating safety and boater education.
HB 4301 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain county, municipal, and school district financial information on certain Internet websites.
HB 4303 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to an adjustment to the amounts of revenue provided under the public school finance system to school districts located in certain counties.
HB 4753 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Improvement District No. 16; providing authority to impose an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds.
HCR 124 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Endorsing the restoration, conservation, and presentation of the Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto Battlefield State Historic Site in a permanent dry berth.
HCR 172 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Michelle Jackson on her selection as the 2009 Cherry Blossom Princess for the State of Texas.
HJR 94 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing transporting out of this state a noncitizen who commits an offense in this state.
HR 778 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Naomi Ghormley of Pasadena on the occasion of her 96th birthday.
HR 826 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce on its 25th anniversary.
HR 827 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charles Maricle and Kim Kankel on earning the titles of King and Queen of the Pasadena Philharmonic Mardi Gras Ball.
HR 828 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Walter Woodard of Pasadena.
HR 829 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the monthly Benefit Pow Wow of United American Indian Tribes Houston.
HR 830 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Officer Dru Greer of the Pasadena Police Department for his rescue of several people from a burning building.
HR 924 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and particularly the auxiliary unit at Air Station Houston.
HR 925 Last Action: Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Congratulating Michelle Jackson on her selection as the 2009 Cherry Blossom Princess for the State of Texas.
HR 940 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald Ray Carpenter, Sr., of Pasadena.
HR 941 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William C. Barmore of Pasadena.
HR 942 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Travis Allan Bryan for his service to his community and state.
HR 1086 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Pasadena ISD Communications Department on its receipt of 11 Gold Star Awards and two Best of Category honors from the Texas Schools Public Relations Association.
HR 1087 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John Manlove Marketing and Communications of Pasadena on winning 14 Addy Awards at the 2009 American Advertising Federation Houston gala.
HR 1179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Odin and Clara Clay for receiving prizes in writing, photography, and oratory from the Press Women of Texas.
HR 1191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Melvin Elton Cowart on being named the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
HR 1208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Milton Covell, Jr., of Pasadena.
HR 1209 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating South Houston Intermediate School on its selection as a National Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education.
HR 1210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ann Cunningham on being named Ms. Pasadena Senior.
HR 1285 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Houston Shifa Services Foundation on the occasion of the opening of the Shifa Abu Bakr Clinic.
HR 1315 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the San Jacinto Republican Women.
HR 1600 Last Action: Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Bands for Brothers and Sisters Concert in Pasadena.
HR 2073 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 2009 Bands for Brothers and Sisters Concert in Pasadena.
HR 2135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marcus Edward Puckett of Pasadena on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 2332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Lieutenant Kile Grant West.
HR 2548 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Beverly Ann Jackson.
HR 2823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Juanita Newman Williams of Houston on the occasion of her 101st birthday.
HR 2933 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Fire Marshal David Brannon and Deputy Fire Marshal Debbie Taylor of the Pasadena Fire Department for winning the 2009 John R. Rauch Award.
HR 3126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Keegan Schmitt on becoming an Eagle Scout.