Legislation authored by Jake Johnson

Includes legislation with Jake Johnson as the primary author for the 57th through 62nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

62nd Regular Session
HB 97 Caption: Relating to the planting and raising of pecan trees and other trees on highway rights-of-way.
HB 304 Caption: Relating to creating a board to recommend payment of rewards to certain persons who have given information leading to the arrest and conviction of sellers of narcotics.
HB 311 Caption: Relating to removing from the State Board of Insurance rate-making authority for automobile insurance and setting standards for rates which may be charged.
HB 357 Caption: Relating to declaring prairie dogs to be a public nuisance.
HB 434 Caption: Relating to the production and possession of wine and beer by the head of a family for family use.
HB 435 Caption: Relating to the standards of conduct for officers of state agencies in the area of using state employees to benefit private business interests with which the officers are associated.
HB 478 Caption: Relating to an award of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
HB 868 Caption: Relating to providing for popular election of municipal court judges in certain cities.
HB 1286 Caption: Relating to authorizing the transfer of certain land from the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to the Texas National Guard Armory Board.
HB 1574 Caption: Relating to creating and defining the authority of the Texas State Housing Authority.
HB 1575 Caption: Relating to the authority of the State Highway Department to construct certain buildings and to develop, use, and maintain certain property.
HB 1623 Caption: Relating to the creation, maintenance, operation, powers and duties of the Bexar County Rural Fire Prevention District No. 1.
HB 1624 Caption: Relating to the creation, establishment, maintenance, operation, powers and duties of the Bexar County Water, Sewage, and Garbage Disposal District.
HCR 16 Caption: Inviting H. Ross Perot to address a Joint Session of the Texas Legislature.
HCR 57 Caption: Granting Frederick E. Munk, Mamie Fuller and Henry Munk permission to sue the State of Texas.
HCR 64 Caption: Creating an interim committee on historic flags of Texas.
HCR 180 Caption: Concerning State Highway Department's new building.
HCR 181 Caption: Commending each of the family physicians participating in the Family Physician of the Day Program, and Miss Vera Taylor, registered nurse.
HCR 182 Caption: Studying the feasibility and desirability of constructing and establishing a statewide museum.
HJR 3 Caption: Proposing for a constitutional amendment providing for a veterans' and public employees' housing program and for the issuance of a bonds to finance the program.
HJR 22 Caption: Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, of the Constitution of the State of Texas, by adding a Section 21 to provide that revenue from motor vehicle registration fees be retained by the counties which collect the fees.
HJR 54 Caption: Proposing an amendment that one percent per gallon of the motor fuel tax be allocated to private schools, public schools and business colleges.
HR 49 Caption: Naming Andrea Gale Simmons and Delise Inez Simmons Mascots of the House.
HR 50 Caption: Naming Kevin Allen Wolff and Lyn Marie Wolff Mascots of the House.
HR 113 Caption: Presenting H. Ross Perot the Texas House Medal of Honor.
HR 143 Caption: In memory of Stewart Edmund King.
HR 144 Caption: Commending Major General Charles H. Roadman.
HR 175 Caption: In memory of Mr. S. B. Zisman.
HR 476 Caption: Commending the Honorable Webster W. Glass.
HR 481 Caption: In honor of Jack C. McKenzie.
HR 482 Caption: In memory of Lieutenant General George G. O'Connor.
HR 580 Caption: Commending Nelson W. Wolff, Sr., of San Antonio.
HR 599 Caption: Congratulating the future Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Hays.
HR 608 Caption: Creating an interim committee to study the Uniform Consumer Credit Code.
HR 616 Caption: Requesting the General Investigating Committee to investigate the activities of the Chairman of the Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists.
62nd 3rd Called Session
HCR 27 Caption: Commending Dr. George J. Beto.
61st Regular Session
HB 442 Caption: Relating to authorizing certain independent school districts to issue time warrants.
HB 651 Caption: Relating to permitting the City or Town Councils of the Incorporated Cities or Towns (whether general law or home rule cities or towns) situated in Bexar County, Texas, to abolish their existence and become a part of the City of San Antonio, by a majority vote of said duly elected councilmen.
HB 967 Caption: Relating to escheat and other disposition of certain severed mineral estates.
HB 978 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Election Code relating to the furnishing of lists of registered voters; containing penal provisions.
HB 1083 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act relating to: (1) the definition of "open saloon"; (2) Package Store Permits; (3) Retail Drink Permits in certain counties; (4) the meaning of an "all alcoholic beverages" local option status; (5) local option elections and submission of issues; (6) certain taxes.
HB 1229 Caption: Relating to certain duties of the county auditor concerning monthly reports; providing for penalties.
HJR 24 Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio, to restrict annexation, and to place the unincorporated areas of Bexar County under the legislative jurisdiction of the commissioners court.
HJR 51 Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for a veterans' and public employees' housing program.
HR 12 Caption: Providing for a picture panel for each Member of the House.
HR 53 Caption: Congratulating Optimist International on celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
HR 295 Caption: In memory of Colonel Wilbert H. McElvain.
HR 331 Caption: Congratulating the faculty, staff, and students of St. Gerard's Elementary School in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
HR 425 Caption: Congratulating Linda Elizabeth Ford and Terence James Loughrey on their marriage.
HR 541 Caption: Commending John C. Schweigart of san Antonio, Texas, on his notable accomplishments in the labor movement and civic endeavors.
HR 543 Caption: Congratulating the San Patricio de Hibernia Society of Texas.
HR 549 Caption: Congratulating the 149th Fighter Group of the Texas Air National Guard.
61st 1st Called Session
HR 76 Caption: Directing the House General Investigating Committee to make certain investigations of everything connected with the General Land Office.
HR 77 Caption: Providing for the creation of an interim Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
HR 89 Caption: Congratulating Representative Curtis Graves on his birthday.
61st 2nd Called Session
HR 12 Caption: Congratulating Tomas Anthony Wirth and Donna Lynn Gray on their marriage.
HR 15 Caption: Commending Ely I. Bergmann, consular official of San Antonio, Texas, on his accomplishments.
60th Regular Session
HB 390 Caption: Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 810 Caption: Relating to the use of state or federal funds to build highways on park or recreational lands.
HB 822 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act relating to the hours of consumption of alcoholic beverages in a public place and the hours of sale of beer.
HB 1273 Caption: Relating to providing for a declaration of legislative policy in regard to the waters of Braunig Lake in Bexar County; providing penalties.
HJR 56 Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize establishment of a civil service system for county employees in Bexar County.
HR 441 Caption: Commending Chaplain Captain John Joseph Sorce of Brooks AFB, San Antonio for his service.
60th 1st Called Session
HB 9 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act so as to prohibit the issuance or renewal of private club registration permits in certain areas; authorizing the cancellation of private club registration permits in certain areas.
HB 13 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act to prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages in dry areas, with certain necessary exceptions related to transportation and commerce; prescribing penalties.
HB 14 Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Liquor Control Act to legalize by local option the sale of all alcoholic beverages by the drink and extending the curfew hours; prescribing penalties.
HR 16 Caption: Directing an investigation of the Texas Liquor Control Board by a Committee of the Whole House.
HR 53 Caption: In memory of John B. Sullivan of San Antonio.
HR 85 Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William V. Hall on their contribution to HemisFair.
59th Regular Session
HB 273 Caption: Relating to creating and establishing the Texas Fine Arts Commission to foster interest in and development of fine arts in Texas.
HB 274 Caption: Relating to the sale of liquor for consumption on or off the premises under certain conditions.
HB 275 Caption: Relating to providing an emergency leave of absence for certain firemen and policemen.
HB 276 Caption: Relating to the sale of liquor packaged in miniature bottles for resale and for consumption by the drink on the premises where sold.
HB 277 Caption: Relating to the sale of liquor for consumption on or off the premises under certain conditions.
HB 661 Caption: Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts of certain counties to adopt a zoning ordinance and a building code for their counties.
HB 827 Caption: Relating to platting and recording subdivisions or additions in certain cities, towns, and villages.
HB 828 Caption: Relating to apportioning the State of Texas into congressional districts.
HB 1185 Caption: Relating to providing persons in the State with protection for their fundamental liberties.
HR 17 Caption: Commending Sgt. Bill Weilbacher on his valor and skill.
HR 123 Caption: Congratulating Miss Betty Kannon of Montreal, Quebec, Canada for her role as an ambassador for the Commonwealth of Canada.
HR 124 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Steves of San Antonio for their hospitality.
HR 125 Caption: Congratulating the executive committee and the architects of HemisFair 1968 on their contribution to the culture and beauty of San Antonio.
HR 176 Caption: Honoring Lt. Col. James W. Evans, Jr. of Pearsall.
HR 177 Caption: Honoring Dr. James E. Bauerle of San Antonio.
HR 197 Caption: Providing for a committee to study problems of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
HR 227 Caption: Providing for the appointment of the "Enforcement of School Attendance Laws Committee.
HR 228 Caption: Congratulating Golden Gloves Champions from San Antonio on their performance.
HR 242 Caption: Congratulating B. J. "Red" McCombs on his election as president of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
HR 295 Caption: Congratulating Mr. Jess McNeel and his family for their contribution to the future of Texas by aiding the conservation program.
HR 296 Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Father Donal F. Forrester of the Paulist Fathers.
HR 317 Caption: Congratulating Miss Betsy Wright on her election as State Secretary of the Young Democratic Clubs of Texas.
HR 321 Caption: Expressing appreciation to Burton Louie for his participation in civic society.
HR 361 Caption: Commending Colonel James J. Dimel for the great service he has rendered his country while serving in the U. S. Air Force.
HR 402 Caption: In memory of Major Wilson C. Parker, Jr., of San Antonio.
HR 403 Caption: Commending Mr. James W. Knight, County Clerk of Bexar County, and Mr. Richard Santos, Bexar County Archivist, on preserving the historic treasures of Bexar County.
HR 428 Caption: Congratulating Tom Joseph and Sandra K. Palmer on their marriage.
HR 433 Caption: Congratulating William W. McClain of San Antonio on his many humane endeavors.
HR 451 Caption: Commending James W. Broussard for his many accomplishments and interest in the politics of this state.
HR 498 Caption: Commending Mr. Francis A. Brogan on scientific accomplishments.
HR 499 Caption: Commending the bus drivers from Kerrville Bus Company in San Antonio for participating in education tours for San Antonio students.
HR 500 Caption: Commending Mr. Patrick J. Dowd for his valuable contributions to the life of San Antonio.
HR 539 Caption: Congratulating Dr. Hubertus Strughold on receiving the Louis H. Bauer award by the Aerospace Medical Association.
HR 542 Caption: Commending Dr. Sean Burke on his interest in the future of Texas.
HR 572 Caption: In memory of Arnold D. Kniffin of Texline.
59th 1st Called Session
HR 36 Caption: Congratulating Frank Allen for his work maintaining the Capitol and other state buildings.
HR 70 Caption: Congratulating Colonel George E. Schafer on his service at the U. S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.
58th Regular Session
HB 89 Caption: Relating to redefining the term "open saloon" and providing for the issuance of Liquor Retailer's Permits for sale of liquor on or off the premises under certain conditions; providing regulations, fees, and penalties.
HB 108 Caption: Relating to the construction, maintenance, and regulation by the State Highway Department of pedestrian walkways, fishing walks or fishing bays on bridges and causeways.
HB 664 Caption: Relating to providing for the abolishment of the position of County Superintendent of Public Instruction in any county having a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more according to the last preceding Federal Census, and having two (2) or more common school districts, upon a majority vote of the qualified voters of the county at the General Election in November, 1964.
HB 665 Caption: Relating to limiting the provisions of this Act to institutions of higher learning situated in certain counties; providing that upon petition by the governing board of any such institution which is located partly in one and partly in another of two adjacent incorporated cities, the petitioned city may annex that portion of the campus which is located in the other city.
HJR 6 Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to empower the Legislature to regulate the sale of liquor in broken or unbroken containers for consumption on or off the premises where sold.
HR 172 Caption: Welcoming the students from the Chilean Student Leader Seminar to the State Capitol.
HR 345 Caption: Congratulating State Representative Henry C. "Hank" Grover on his 36th birthday.
HR 362 Caption: Honoring David Jacobson of Temple Beth-El in San Antonio for his service to the community.
HR 363 Caption: Commending Robert E. Lucey for his years of service to the community.
HR 364 Caption: Commending Everett H. Jones for the service he provides to his community.
HR 365 Caption: Commending Stephen A. Leven for his service to the community.
HR 366 Caption: Commending Erwin A. Juraschek for his service to the community.
HR 382 Caption: Congratulating the Weekly Dispatch of San Antonio on their 75th anniversary as a newspaper.
HR 383 Caption: Commending Vincent J. Guinan for his service to the community
HR 391 Caption: Commending L. H. Hudson of San Antonio for his service to the community.
HR 399 Caption: Commending those who have proposed the San Antonio Hemisfair of 1968.
HR 527 Caption: Directing the creation of a committee to study the use of state-owned lands for wildlife and hunting preserves.
57th Regular Session
HB 66 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code providing that it shall be unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, give or barter knuckles made of any metal or any hard substance, or a switch blade knife, spring blade knife or throw blade knife; providing for penalties.
HB 338 Caption: Relating to the drawing of names from the jury wheel; making certain provisions for any person having a cause of action pending to be present.
HB 583 Caption: Relating to providing that certain justice courts in counties having a population in excess of six hundred thousand (600,000) shall hereafter be entitled to draw their juries from the general jury panel; providing for the salaries of such juries.
HB 584 Caption: Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing that the pay for jurors shall not be less than Ten Dollars ($10) nor more than Fifteen Dollars ($15) for each day and a proportionate part thereof for each fraction of a day.
HB 585 Caption: Relating to making unlawful certain discriminatory practices in respect to employment because of the ages of the individuals seeking or being in employment, creating and conferring jurisdiction upon the "Division against discrimination" in the Labor Commission of Texas.
HB 586 Caption: Relating to creating the County Court at Law No. 4 of Bexar County.
HB 601 Caption: Relating to authorizing the State Building Commission to locate and purchase land in the City of San Antonio, Texas, on which to construct a State Office Building.
HB 699 Caption: Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the issuance and renewal of operators', commercial operators' and chauffeurs' licenses to persons against whom a complaint for moving traffic violation is pending; providing for the Department of Public Safety to file reports of pending complaints for moving traffic violations and make notations thereof on the records of licensees against whom complaint is pending.
HB 701 Caption: Relating to abolishing the office of county superintendent in certain counties.
HB 906 Caption: Relating to providing that the State Highway Department shall furnish on request, certain planning crews to the State Soil Conservation Board for preparation of plans for retention dams and other flood control projects along the State highways and roads, such crews to work in conjunction with the local conservation district.
HB 945 Caption: Relating to levying a tax on sales of marine products.
HB 946 Caption: Relating to amending the Election Code of the State of Texas providing a method of determining the positions on the general election ballot of the various party columns.
HB 1074 Caption: Relating to abolishing the office of county superintendent in certain counties.
HJR 48 Caption: Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing the Legislature to provide for the retirement and retirement compensation of County Judges, Judges of County Courts at Law, Judges of Probate Courts, Judges of County Domestic Relations Courts, Judges of County Criminal Courts, Judges of County Juvenile Courts, and Judges of all Courts of record, not now entitled to retirement, in counties having a population of two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) or more inhabitants on account of length of service, age or disability and their reassignment to active duty where and when needed; provided, however, that no person shall be appointed or elected as a Judge of any of said enumerated Courts in Counties having a population of two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) or more inhabitants unless such person shall have been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for not less than five (5) years prior to such appointment or election.
HR 63 Caption: Congratulating General Walter Krueger on his 80th Birthday.
HR 79 Caption: Welcoming the officers from the San Antonio Police Department to the Capitol .
HR 90 Caption: Inviting Raymond G. Cheves, Director of the San Antonio office of the State Department of Public Welfare to visit the House.
HR 111 Caption: Commending Miss Helen Marie Ruhnke of San Antonio for her contributions to the realm of education.
HR 371 Caption: Welcoming the students of Terrell Wells Junior High of San Antonio to the Capitol.
HR 429 Caption: Commending Mr. Houston Harte for his dedicated life of service.
HR 433 Caption: Commending David Moreno of San Antonio for his heroic actions during a fire.
HR 519 Caption: Commending Representative Will L. Smith and the Committee on Rules for their hospitality towards Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer during their visit.
57th 1st Called Session
HB 53 Caption: Relating to making it unlawful to use public funds for lobbying, with certain provisos; defining offenses in relation thereto; providing for penalties and injunctive relief.
HB 147 Caption: Relating to abolishing the office of county superintendent in all counties in this State having a population of more than six hundred fifty thousand (650,000) and having four (4) or more common school districts; providing that the duties of county superintendents on the effective date of this Act shall be performed by the county judges of such counties.
57th 2nd Called Session
HR 15 Caption: Commending the actions of U. S. Senator from Arkansas J. William Fulbright.
HR 42 Caption: Congratulating James Barton and all the cast of the play "The Drama of the Alamo".
57th 3rd Called Session
HB 110 Caption: Relating to providing that at the next General Election the electorate shall determine whether the office of the county superintendent shall be abolished in any county of this State having a population of not less than six hundred thousand (600,000) according to the last preceding Federal Census, and wherein there are four (4) or more common school districts.
HR 53 Caption: Commending the Southwest Research Institute for its contributions to all fields of science.
HR 54 Caption: Commending James Clark Barnes and Thomas M. Barnes, Jr. for their academic achievements.
HR 55 Caption: Commending James M. Gaines for his contributions to his community.
HR 119 Caption: In memory of Hunter D. Barrow.
HR 148 Caption: Directing the State Department of Public Safety to investigate the rural road system in Bexar County to prevent traffic accidents.
HR 206 Caption: Commending Perry L. Masden for his heroic actions during a fire.
HR 217 Caption: Commending Theodore C. Bedwell, Jr. for his scientific and professional accomplishments.
HR 218 Caption: Commending Robert L. Cramer for his professional accomplishments.