Legislation authored by Marshall Odom Bell

Includes legislation with Marshall Odom Bell as the primary author for the 48th through 57th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

57th Regular Session
HCR 16	Caption: Granting Constantino and Sebena Costella permission to sue the State of Texas.
HJR 21	Caption: Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas by providing that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations nor levy any payroll tax upon the salary or earnings of employees.
HJR 35	Caption: Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to prohibit the Legislature from levying a general sales, excise or gross receipts tax on tangible personal property sold at retail.
HJR 41	Caption: Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to abolish the State ad valorem tax provided for public school purposes and to provide that any deficit in the Available School Fund may be met by appropriation from general funds of the State.
HJR 58	Caption: Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to abolish the annual State ad valorem tax of Two Cents (2₵) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation now levied for payment of Confederate and Texas Ranger pensions and for maintenance of the State Building Fund, and to substitute a tax of One Cent (1₵) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation, to be levied in such years as necessary, to pay Confederate and Texas Ranger pensions until the death of the last surviving recipient.
HJR 59	Caption: Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas reducing the period of time for issuance of bonds and notes for buildings and other permanent improvements by designated State institutions of higher learning, to be secured by the State ad valorem tax on property of Five Cents (5₵) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation now levied, and providing for expiration of the tax upon payment of all such bonds and notes.
HR 27	Caption: In memory of Mr. Bennie Larrabee, Sr. of San Antonio.
HR 32	Caption: In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Hudspeth Abbey of San Antonio.
56th Regular Session
HB 32	Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned property and providing for the procedures to follow with respect thereto.
HB 157	Caption: Relating to repealing certain Articles of the Penal Code of Texas relative to election campaign expenditures and statements.
HB 158	Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Election Code to provide for the holding of the first and second primary elections on the first Saturday in May, and the first Saturday in June, 1960, respectively, and every two (2) years thereafter.
HJR 2	Caption: Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations nor levy any pay roll tax upon the salary or earnings of employees.
HR 85	Caption: In memory of Austin F. Hancock of San Antonio.
HR 257	Caption: Commending Mr. Joe Freeman and the Board of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition for their hospitality.
HR 451	Caption: Directing the Attorney General to investigate the facts of the instillation of the air conditioning system in the House of Representatives and if necessary bring suit against the contractor.
55th Regular Session
HB 45	Caption: Relating to authorizing the recovery of civil damages due to the malicious and willful damage to or destruction of property by minors.
HB 546	Caption: Relating to amending the Insurance Code to reorganize the Board of Insurance Commissioners; providing for a State Board of Insurance and making provisions in regard thereto.
HB 643	Caption: Relating to providing that any owner, operator, their employees, of retail stores or service establishments or any duly authorized peace officer shall have the authority to hold in a reasonable manner for a reasonable length of time any person suspected of shoplifting and in so doing shall not be subject to civil or criminal liabilities for false imprisonment or slander.
HCR 2	Caption: Providing for a Joint Session to hear a message from the Governor.
HCR 5	Caption: Inviting General Melvin J. Maas to address a Joint Session of the Legislature.
HCR 55	Caption: Directing the State Building Commission to proceed with and complete the project of air conditioning the Hall of the House of Representatives and adjoining rooms.
HCR 123	Caption: Instructing the State Building Commission to conduct and complete the installment of permanent air conditioning in the State Capitol Building.
HJR 10	Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing for apportionment of the State into judicial districts by the Legislature at stated intervals; creating the Judicial Redistricting Board to make such apportionment if the Legislature fails to do so.
HJR 18	Caption: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas requiring members of the Legislature who appear before State agencies for compensation or hire to file sworn statements setting out certain information, and fixing the per diem of the members of the Legislature at $25.00 per day during the term of their office.
HR 119	Caption: In memory of Dan A. Russell of San Antonio.
HR 165	Caption: Requesting the appointment of a five member committee to make a study of needed insurance legislation.
HR 283	Caption: Requesting the Highway Commission to rearrange its lettings and highway road meetings for Friday and Saturday.
HR 410	Caption: Reaffirming the position that the presiding officers of the House and Senate have living quarters in the State Capitol.
HR 511	Caption: Providing a reserved gallery for members of the press, radio and television.
HR 518	Caption: In memory of Henrietta Pyle of San Antonio.
55th 1st Called Session
HB 7	Caption: Relating to creating the Legislative Registration Act, relating to the regulation of certain persons who undertake to promote or oppose the passage of Legislation by the Legislature or its approval or veto by the Governor.
HR 8	Caption: In memory of Mrs. Claude B. Hudspeth of San Antonio.
HR 10	Caption: In memory of Will A. Morriss, Sr., of San Antonio.
HR 29	Caption: In memory of Henry Patrick Drought of San Antonio.
54th Regular Session
HB 62	Caption: Relating to concerning the incorporation of cities, towns and villages; requiring approval under certain conditions of the governing bodies of incorporated cities, towns and villages within five miles thereof prior to incorporation of such proposed cities, towns and villages.
HB 96	Caption: Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to contract for the rebinding and rehabilitation of free textbooks used in the free public school system of Texas; prescribing the procedure for calling of bids and the awarding of contracts on all such books or designated classifications of same; providing for a bidder's bond; providing for a performance bond by each successful bidder; requiring approval of such contracts.
HB 97	Caption: Relating to providing for a method of giving notice of elections to he held in independent school districts, created by local or special law; providing that notice of such elections may be given in accordance with the general law or hereafter prevailing or in accordance with the provisions of any special or local law governing such districts at the option of the trustees thereof; providing that either method may be followed.
HB 98	Caption: Relating to authorizing all school districts now or hereafter created wherein military training or instruction is conducted pursuant to any law of Texas or the United States, which law requires that the district shall give a bond or otherwise indemnify the State or the United States or any authorized agency to insure the care, safe-keeping and return of any property furnished by the State or the United States pursuant to such law, to execute such bond or furnish such indemnity as principal or surety and to expend school funds in connection therewith.
HB 213	Caption: Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relating to mutual legal reserve companies having a surplus equal to the capital and surplus requirements of a capital stock company.
HB 434	Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to the State Department of Health for the remainder of the 1954-1955 fiscal year to be used for administering the Nursing and Convalescent Homes Licensing Law.
HB 436	Caption: Relating to amending the Insurance Code as relating to the contingency reserve and surplus of mutual legal reserve life insurance companies, and providing that such mutual legal reserve life insurance companies may designate their contingency reserves as surplus in all financial statements and reports.
HB 856	Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts by changing the date that the officials named in said Act shall file their reports to the District Clerk form the 15th day of January following the close of the fiscal year to the first day of February following the close of the fiscal year.
HCR 22	Caption: Designating June 14th as Flag Day in the State of Texas.
HCR 23	Caption: Memorializing Congress for greater regulations regarding the importation of oil and petroleum into the United States.
HCR 92	Caption: Congratulating Dr. Jonas Salk on the success of his polio vaccine and inviting him to address a Joint Session of the Legislature.
HCR 115	Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar at any time.
HCR 117	Caption: Authorizing the erection of a monument to James Harvey Robertson on the Capitol Grounds.
HCR 146	Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider the Local and Uncontested Bill Calendar on Thursday, May 5, 1955.
HCR 173	Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature to allow either house to consider the Local and Uncontested Bills Calendar on Thursday, May 26, 1955.
HJR 13	Caption: Proposing an amendment to Article V of the Constitution of the State of Texas by adding a new section to be known as Section 7a, providing for apportionment of the State into judicial districts by the Legislature at stated intervals; creating the Judicial Redistricting Board to make such apportionment if the Legislature fails to do so, and defining the powers and duties of the Board.
HJR 14	Caption: Proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Texas by providing that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations nor levy any payroll tax upon the salary or earnings of employees; providing for the proclamation and publication therefor; prescribing the form of ballot therefor.
HR 19	Caption: In memory of W. B. Tuttle of San Antonio.
HR 379	Caption: Authorizing the hanging of a portrait of former State Representative James Harvey Robertson to be hung in the State Capitol.
53rd Regular Session
HB 21	Caption: Relating to providing that no funds of the State of Texas shall be paid to any person as salary or other compensation for personal services unless and until such person files the oath or affirmation required by this Act.
HB 30	Caption: Relating to amending the Communist Control Law to enlarge the definition of a Communist so as to include a person who knowingly in any manner advocates or acts to further the World Communist Movement, and to provide for the issuance of search warrants for search and seizure of implements for sabotage or destruction of properties, facilities, or service connected with national defense, and for search and seizure of books, records, pamphlets, cards, receipts, paraphernalia, and memoranda of communistic membership or activity.
HB 54	Caption: Relating to amending certain Statutes by granting to cities the exclusive control of the drilling of water wells, of the operation thereof and of the production of water therefrom within the corporate limits and within one mile of the corporate limits for the purpose of preventing waste of the underground waters underlying said corporate limits and within one mile outside of such corporate limits and to protect the public health.
HB 107	Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts changing the terms of members of the Board of Directors for Bexar Metropolitan Water District, providing for new terms for the members of said Board, for the holding of elections to elect for members of said Board, the manner of selecting Directors to such respective terms and other matters incident thereto.
HB 566	Caption: Relating to making it unlawful to use or keep or allow to be used or kept in any public school or State supported institution of higher learning certain types of books, or other publications or literature which seek to discredit or reflect on the American form of government or way of life, or which are written by persons with communist or subversive connections or background and are not so identified by certain printing and labeling; providing for complaints, investigations, determinations, orders, penalties, and forfeitures in connection with violations.
HCR 42	Caption: Condemning a certain article in the magazine "Esquire" as libelous against the citizens of Texas.
HCR 86	Caption: Commending the Texas Heritage Foundation for their services to the State.
HCR 108	Caption: Suspending the Joint Rules of the Legislature in order to allow the House to consider local and uncontested bills.
HJR 12	Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations nor levy any pay roll tax upon the salary or earnings of employees.
HR 17	Caption: Designating an official representative of the House to attend the inauguration of President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower.
HR 47	Caption: Electing the children of a Member of the House to the office of Mascot.
HR 141	Caption: In memory of C. A. Goeth of San Antonio.
HR 308	Caption: In memory of Marrs McLean of San Antonio.
HR 318	Caption: Accepting the expression of appreciation from Mrs. John L. Crosthwait.
53rd 1st Called Session
HB 19	Caption: Relating to amending the Communist Control Law to enlarge the definition of a Communist so as to include a person who knowingly in any manner advocates or acts to further the World Communist Movement, and to provide for the issuance of search warrants for search and seizure of implements for sabotage or destruction of properties, facilities, or service connected with national defense, and for search and seizure of books, records, pamphlets, cards, receipts, paraphernalia, and memoranda of communistic membership or activity.
HB 20	Caption: Relating to prohibiting payment of any salary or other compensation from any State funds to any person refusing to answer questions pertaining to communist or communist front affiliations or connections before any court, grand jury, or legislative investigating committee on the ground that it might incriminate him.
52nd Regular Session
HB 20	Caption: Relating to requiring Communists and knowing members of Communist Front Organizations to register with the Department of Public Safety; providing that neither the names of nominees of the Communist Party nor the names of Communists shall appear upon the ballots in primary or general elections; providing that probable communists and knowing members of Communist Front Organizations shall not hold non-elective positions or jobs; outlawing sabotage; defining terms; providing criminal penalties; providing for enforcement of the Act.
HB 30	Caption: Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide for the holding of the first and second primary elections on the fourth Saturday in April and the fourth Saturday in May, 1952, respectively, and every two years thereafter, and so that the other dates contained therein will conform to the new dates for the primary elections.
HB 38	Caption: Relating to amending certain statutes relating to Contingency Reserves of Mutual, Level Premium, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies, giving to the Board of Insurance Commissioners authority to issue appropriate orders under this Act; providing for the investment of all other contingency reserves and the payment of dividends to policy holders.
HB 78	Caption: Relating to amending certain acts relative to Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service in cities over ten thousand (10,000); providing that the Civil Service Commission shall on application grant military leave without pay, to members of fire and police departments to enable them to enter military service.
HB 79	Caption: Relating to amending certain acts regulating the maximum length of motor buses; requiring certain motor buses to be equipped with air brakes and to have a minimum of four (4) tires on the rear axle.
HB 84	Caption: Relating to establishing standards for education in American and Texas history and in American Citizenship in the public school system of the State of Texas; placing certain duties on the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, and on institutions of higher learning; and for other purposes.
HB 118	Caption: Relating to amending certain acts relative to zoning regulations for protection of approaches to military airports.
HB 604	Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District out of any funds in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated for each of the fiscal years of the biennium ending August 31, 1953, to aid the District in its operations for the purposes for which created; providing that the appropriation made herein shall be a loan to the District to be repaid to the General Revenue Fund of this State from the first revenues received by the District.
HB 731	Caption: Relating to providing that in any special, general or primary election held for any purpose, the Attorney General of Texas be authorized, on his own motions, to investigate the conduct of such election; providing him with certain powers to conduct such an investigation.
HCR 8	Caption: Proposing an Amendment to the Joint Rules by adding Section 9a.
HCR 48	Caption: Urging Congress not to increase the Federal Gasoline Tax.
HCR 53	Caption: Providing for a course in American citizenship be offered in high schools in Texas.
HJR 1	Caption: Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations nor levy any pay roll tax upon the salary or earnings of employees.
HJR 14	Caption: Proposing an amendment fixing the term of office and the manner and method of election of Representatives; providing the term of office of Representatives; providing that a new House shall be chosen after each apportionment and the Representatives elected after each apportionment shall be divided by lot into two classes, the seats of the Representatives of the first class to be vacated at the expiration of the first two years and those of the second class at the expiration of four years.
HR 48	Caption: Urging the railroad switchmen and members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to return to work from their strike.
HR 109	Caption: In memory of Kate C. Hudson.
HR 136	Caption: Requesting the University of Texas to advise the House on the employment of Clarence E. Ayers.
HR 169	Caption: Expressing support for General Douglas MacArthur.
HR 215	Caption: Extending best wishes to Representative W. A. "Cap" Williamson.
51st Regular Session
HB 19	Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas State Loyalty Board and providing for the compilation of said Board of List of Communists and Subversive Organizations, and providing for the transmittal of said lists throughout the State and all agencies; declaring the public policy of this State with respect to the Communist Party and Communist Front organizations, and particularly with respect to the infiltration of the members of such Party and organizations into the government of this State; containing a severability clause.
HB 156	Caption: Relating to establish standards for education in American and Texas history and in American citizenship in the public school system of the State of Texas; placing certain duties on the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and on institutions of higher learning.
HB 222	Caption: Relating to amending a previous Act, requiring that where a candidate for a State office, or a candidate for Chief Justice or Associate Justice of a Court of Civil Appeals, already holds (either by election or appointment) the office for which he is a candidate, his name and county of residence shall be immediately followed on the ballot by the words "For Reelection".
HB 223	Caption: Relating to amending an Article by adding thereto a provision that where a person is a candidate to succeed himself in an office he holds (either by election or appointment) the request to have his name placed on the official ballot for a general primary shall state that he is then holding the office and is a candidate to succeed himself, and also adding a provision that if the candidate seeks an office then held by him (either by election or appointment), the certificate from the chairman of the State committee to the county chairmen shall include the words "For Reelection" immediately following his name and county of residence.
HB 309	Caption: Relating to amending a previous Act, regulating the maximum length of motor buses; requiring certain motor buses to be equipped with air brakes and to have a minimum of four (4) tires on the rear axle.
HCR 21	Caption: Memorializing Congress to oppose the passage of certain proposed legislation that would repeal the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947.
HCR 46	Caption: Memorializing Congress to act to reduce the reliance on the importation of petroleum into the nation at the expense of developing the domestic industry.
HCR 57	Caption: Authorizing the Legislature to adjourn from Thursday, March 31 to Monday, April 4, 1949.
HCR 65	Caption: Authorizing the Legislature to adjourn from Thursday, April 7, to Monday, April 11, 1949.
HCR 106	Caption: Authorizing the Legislature to adjourn from Thursday, May 19 to Monday, May 23, 1949.
HJR 17	Caption: Proposing an amendment to Section 1 of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Texas by providing that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons of corporations nor levy any payroll tax upon the salary of earnings of employees; providing for the proclamation and publication therefor; prescribing the form of ballot therefor.
HR 13	Caption: In memory of Ruth Elrod Smith of Lubbock.
HR 160	Caption: Proposing an amendment to the House Rules.
HR 244	Caption: In memory of Oscar Calvin Smith of San Marcos.
51st 1st Called Session
HR 36	Caption: Directing the State Board of Education to remove and destroy any propaganda issued by the Soviet Union from schools within the State.
50th Regular Session
HB 23	Caption: Relating to providing that the inherent right of a person to work and bargain freely with his employer, individually or collectively, for terms and conditions of his employment shall not be denied or infringed by law, or by any organization of whatever nature; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HB 111	Caption: Relating to providing that a husband and wife may by written agreement partition or exchange between themselves any part or all of their community property so that the former community interest of each spouse shall thereafter constitute the separate property of each spouse; and providing the terms under which such agreements may be made; providing that such instruments must be recorded in order to be effective against innocent purchasers for value; making this Act cumulative with existing laws on the subject.
HB 722	Caption: Relating to dedicating the Eastham State Farm in Houston County, Texas, and the Ferguson State Farm in Madison County, Texas, to the Texas Prison System; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HCR 132	Caption: Commending the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, W.L. Moody, and John Powell on hosting the Legislature.
HJR 2	Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the inherent right of a person to work and bargain freely with his employer, individually or collectively, for terms and conditions of his employment shall not be denied or infringed by law, or by any organization of whatever nature.
HJR 12	Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Legislature, or any municipality or political subdivision of this State, shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations nor levy any pay roll tax upon the salary or earnings of employees.
HJR 13	Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the husband and wife from time to time may in writing partition between themselves in severalty or into undivided interests all or any part of their community property, whereupon without prejudice to the right of existing creditors the portion or interest set aside to each spouse shall be and constitute a part of the separate property of such spouse.
HR 19	Caption: Denouncing the proposal for a boycott of cotton.
HR 170	Caption: Designating Betty Jane Ward as a Mascot of the House.
HR 182	Caption: Commending D.F. Strickland and Interstate Theaters for allowing the Legislature to see the film, "The Best Years of Our Lives".
HR 196	Caption: Relating to the Capitol Telephone Exchange.
HR 229	Caption: Wishing the wife of Representative Cecil Storey a speedy recovery from her illness.
49th Regular Session
HB 12	Caption: Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other business entity of any kind to discriminate against any person seeking employment, or employed, to labor or perform services of any kind in Texas; recognizing the right of collective bargaining; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HB 108	Caption: Relating to providing that a husband and wife may be written agreement partition or exchange between themselves any part or all of their community property so that the former community interest of each spouse shall thereafter constitute the separate property of each spouse.
HB 109	Caption: Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Court of any County in this State, having a population of 300,000 or more inhabitants according to the last preceding, or any future Federal Census, to create the office of County Coroner.
HB 191	Caption: Relating to granting the Commissioners Courts the privilege of paying a bounty for the destruction of predatory animals; providing amount and manner of payment.
HB 196	Caption: Relating to appropriating the sum of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars to the State Board of Health for the purpose of instituting an overall State program of tuberculosis control, and authorizing the purchase of equipment and employment of the necessary personnel.
HB 197	Caption: Relating to appropriate the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand (450,000.00) Dollars to the State Board of Health for the equipping, staffing and operating a hospital for tuberculosis patients.
HB 718	Caption: Relating to amending certain Statutes by fixing the term of office of school trustees of independent school districts heretofore created by Special Acts of the Legislature having a Board of seven (7) trustees and being included within the boundaries of a city having a population in excess of two hundred and twenty thousand (220,000) and not more than two hundred and ninety thousand (290,000), as shown by the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 853	Caption: Relating to making an appropriation of Three Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($312), or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay a certain judgment rendered on April 23, 1945, in the 98th District Court of Travis County, Texas, in Cause Number 53,017 wherein Rudy Krisch, Junior, R.E. Lanham, and S.P. Walker were plaintiffs to whom prior permission had been granted to bring such suit by the Legislature of the State of Texas, and the State of Texas and the State Highway Commission of the State of Texas and the members of said Commission in their official capacities were defendants, for the principal sum of Three Hundred Dollars ($300), said judgment providing that the unpaid Court costs should be paid by plaintiffs.
HJR 1	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that every citizen has the right to work regardless of whether or not he is a member of any labor union.
HJR 6	Caption: Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature shall never tax incomes of natural persons or corporations.
HJR 12	Caption: Proposing an amendment adding a provision that the husband and wife from time to time may in writing partition between themselves in severability or into undivided interests all or any part of their community property, whereupon without prejudice to the right of existing creditors the portion or interest set aside to each spouse shall be and constitute a part of the separate property of such spouse.
HR 142	Caption: Electing the children of House members to the office of mascot.
HR 198	Caption: Pledging support to President Harry S. Truman.
HR 258	Caption: Urging President Truman to make investigation in regard to livestock slaughtering.
48th Regular Session
HB 69	Caption: Relating to amending articles relative to legislative redistricting.
HB 230	Caption: Relating to regulating every agency of the State heretofore or hereafter created by the Legislature to carry out the purposes of the Conservation Amendment to the Constitution of Texas; providing penalties; providing for a separability clause; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
HB 292	Caption: Relating to repealing certain Act fixing a filing fee of candidates for Congress in certain counties.
HB 371	Caption: Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide that a husband and wife may by written agreement partition or exchange between themselves any part or all of their community property so that the former community interest of each spouse shall thereafter constitute the separate property of each spouse; repealing all acts or parts of acts inconsistent herewith.
HB 510	Caption: Relating to amending the Bexar County Road and Bridge Law by providing manner of expending and apportioning moneys now on hand and coming into the Road and Bridge Fund of Bexar County, Texas; providing an effective date.
HB 555	Caption: Relating to amending the "Lower Colorado River Authority Act" by adding a new section to provide that the term of office of any member of the Board of Directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority failing to attend four consecutive meetings, including one regular meeting, or changing his occupational address to any point outside the State of Texas, shall thereby automatically terminate and create a vacancy in said Board of Directors, and to which vacancy the director so forfeiting his office shall not be eligible for reappointment within a period of three (3) years from date of forfeiture.
HB 609	Caption: Relating to providing that every agency of this State heretofore or hereafter created by the Legislature to carry out the purposes of the conservation amendment to the Constitution of Texas shall pay to the General Fund of the State of Texas one-half of the net profits of such agencies each year not later than Sept. 1st.
HB 679	Caption: Relating to amending certain Acts relative to the operation of municipally-owned utility systems.
HCR 16	Caption: Memorializing Congress to request the Office of Price Administration to establish the price of oil at parity.
HCR 95	Caption: Granting permission to make photographic copies of certain paintings.
HCR 130	Caption: Commending Ethel Wilson Harris for her service to Mexican arts and crafts.
HCR 139	Caption: Relating to certain Federal tax.
HJR 19	Caption: Proposing an amendment adding thereto a provision that the husband and wife from time to time may in writing partition between themselves in severalty or into undivided interests all or any part of their community property, whereupon without prejudice to the right of existing creditors the portion or interest set aside to each spouse shall be and constitute a part of the separate property of such spouse; providing for the submission of this Amendment to the voters of this State.
HR 54	Caption: Providing for a committee to investigate the Guadelupe-Blanco River Authority and the Lower Colorado River Authority.
HR 113	Caption: Designating Erna Dianne Davis as a Mascot of the House.