Legislation authored by Will Hartnett

Includes legislation with Will Hartnett as the primary author for the 72nd through 82nd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

82nd Regular Session
HB 244 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of the Department of Family and Protective Services as trustee of the Parrie Haynes Trust.
HB 322 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a former or retired statutory probate court judge for assignment as a visiting judge.
HB 372 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the rule against perpetuities.
HB 691 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to testimony or the production of documents before a legislative committee.
HB 719 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to trial by special judge of certain matters.
HB 720 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the designation of a person as a vexatious litigant.
HB 962 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/12
Caption: Relating to rules regarding return of service.
HB 963 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the costs associated with proceedings regarding cruelly treated animals.
HB 964 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens.
HB 972 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of travel club membership agreements; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1111 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/12
Caption: Relating to a tenant's failure to pay rent during an appeal of an eviction for nonpayment of rent after filing a pauper's affidavit.
HB 1325 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to payment of the costs for services of a guardian ad litem, court visitor, and attorney ad litem in a guardianship proceeding.
HB 1751 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to payment by a water control and improvement district for certain damages caused by the district's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
HB 1831 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public school child care.
HB 1835 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 1837 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to guardianships and alternatives to guardianship for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated.
HB 1841 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the taxability of Internet hosting.
HB 1858 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney.
HB 1931 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a person who may serve as a special judge in certain civil and family law matters.
HB 2028 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Rockwall County courts.
HB 2046 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
HB 2174 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
HB 2195 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain arrangements or agreements of certain regional transportation authorities.
HB 2372 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge and subsequent assignment of another judge.
HB 2681 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain information provided in certain insurance rate filings.
HB 2725 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
HB 2726 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability of an employee of an independent contractor of a transportation entity.
HB 2759 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.
HB 2899 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
HB 2900 Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.
HB 3141 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the registration and protection of trademarks.
HCR 158 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
HCR 182 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1198.
HJR 67 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set the salary of the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives.
HJR 90 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exception from the limitation on the maximum principal amount of home equity loans and home equity lines of credit for the refinancing of certain loans secured by the homestead.
HR 933 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Webelos Scouts of Cub Scout Pack No. 710 in Dallas on attaining the Arrow of Light Award.
HR 1442 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Service Learning Adventures in North Texas 45 initiative for promoting community service among young people.
HR 2690 Last Action: 3 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1198.
82nd 1st Called Session
HCR 11 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
81st Regular Session
HB 395 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to this state's goal for installed electric generating capacity from natural gas.
HB 396 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
HB 397 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to rules regarding return of service.
HB 470 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a motor vehicle inspection station certificate or an inspector certificate.
HB 677 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to violations of laws administered and enforced by the Texas Ethics Commission and to sworn complaints alleging such violations.
HB 732 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the removal of certain information from a physician's medical board profile.
HB 763 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the recusal or disqualification of a statutory probate court judge and subsequent assignment of another judge.
HB 764 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to eligibility for assignment as a visiting judge.
HB 765 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to supplemental payments made to certain statutory probate court judges.
HB 990 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the rule against perpetuities.
HB 1174 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to payment by a municipality or river authority for certain damages caused by the municipality's or river authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
HB 1204 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of a judge's staff and office equipment to prepare a response to certain complaints or allegations or to provide certain information.
HB 1539 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
HB 1540 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to license requirements and fees for certain child-care programs operated by public or private schools.
HB 1809 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to proceedings in a statutory probate court during the judge's absence.
HB 1852 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts.
HB 1968 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the estates of decedents.
HB 1969 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain provisions in a will or trust that forfeit or void devises or interests.
HB 2007 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of costs incurred by initiation of emergency detention hearings for persons with mental illness.
HB 2367 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.
HB 2368 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 2502 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to decedents' estates and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.
HB 2583 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on taxable items sold or provided under qualified destination management services contracts.
HB 2584 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.
HB 2585 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to digital or electronic signatures and witness signatures on advance directives.
HB 3080 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to guardianships and other matters relating to incapacitated persons.
HB 3085 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the independent administration of a decedent's estate.
HB 3086 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of probate proceedings and proceedings regarding powers of attorney and certain trusts.
HB 3112 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the referral of an elderly or disabled person to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the determination by that agency of the need for a guardianship for that person.
HB 3131 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from the total revenue of a qualified destination management company for purposes of the franchise tax.
HB 3203 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an action for breach of contract involving certain local governmental entities.
HB 3350 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
HB 4126 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the construction of nonsubstantive codifications and revisions of statutes.
HB 4127 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the expenditure of public funds for certain playground facilities.
HB 4622 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services caseworker replacement program.
HCR 32 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on February 11, 2009.
HR 3108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Brendan Hyde for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Will Hartnett.
HR 3109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending P. Rowland Greenwade of Austin for his service as the legislative director for the office of State Representative Will Hartnett.
HR 3110 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Chase Carter for his outstanding service as an administrative aide in the office of State Representative Will Hartnett.
HR 3134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alyssa Eacono for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Will Hartnett.
HR 3145 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kathleen Rose Garrett for her service as district director for State Representative Will Hartnett.
80th Regular Session
HB 334 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to district court jurisdiction over suits concerning trusts.
HB 335 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the time for a court reporter to provide a transcript of the evidence in a case.
HB 336 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts.
HB 367 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the fees paid by a relator in certain proceedings originating in a court of appeals.
HB 368 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to disposition of surplus computer equipment and the grant of money by the Office of Court Administration.
HB 391 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the estates of decedents.
HB 406 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to license requirements for preschool and after-school programs operated by public or private schools.
HB 417 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.
HB 564 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts and other property interests held for the benefit of another.
HB 651 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the railroad commission over gas utilities in certain municipalities.
HB 660 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to venue or transfer of certain probate matters and guardianship matters.
HB 1295 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to filing fees for certain actions filed in a court with probate jurisdiction.
HB 1442 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to compensation paid to statutory county court judges and certain fees collected by statutory county courts.
HB 1739 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to electronic submission of certain information on a death certificate.
HB 1787 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the determination of title to real property through a declaratory judgment.
HB 2068 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to trial by special judge in civil and family law cases.
HB 2187 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the development, management, and preservation of the water resources of the state.
HB 2317 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting property used or consumed by a manufacturer in certain research and development activities from the sales and use tax.
HB 2359 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the collection of certain filing fees by statutory probate courts for deposit in the judicial fund, the use of those deposits, and the remittance of the excess of those deposits.
HB 2479 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the estates of decedents.
HB 2506 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Information Resources Management Act and related laws to judicial agencies.
HB 2507 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to providing notice to certain beneficiaries under a decedent's will.
HB 2967 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a performance bond required of a statutory probate court judge.
HB 3197 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
HB 3198 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the removal of a trustee.
HB 3199 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission.
HB 3505 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
HB 3632 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
HR 1 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Providing for the election of the speaker of the house of representatives.
HR 30 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Providing for the election of the speaker.
HR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Providing for the election of the speaker of the House of Representatives.
HR 354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2007, as Senior Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2072 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Patrick Simpson Crim of Dallas on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 2793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 593.
HR 2878 Last Action: 3 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 218.
79th Regular Session
HB 230 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to grounds for removal of a guardian.
HB 231 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to trial by special judge in civil and family law cases.
HB 1186 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to testamentary and nontestamentary transfers of property and other benefits and to jurisdiction of courts over certain probate matters.
HB 1187 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act.
HB 1188 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to tax increment financing.
HB 1189 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of two additional criminal judicial districts composed of Dallas County.
HB 1190 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/06
Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 1191 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to guardianship matters and proceedings.
HB 1307 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to criminal background checks on users of online relationship services.
HB 1385 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a governmental unit's liability for attorney's fees and costs in a declaratory judgment proceeding.
HB 1642 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the appointment of interpreters for judicial proceedings.
HB 1965 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the grounds for a divorce and the division of property in a decree of divorce.
HB 1972 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of and the appointment of certain election officers.
HB 1973 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the processing of certain election ballots voted early.
HB 2535 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of redemption after foreclosure.
HB 2750 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain identifying information provided in connection with a decedent's estate or guardianship.
HB 2751 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to providing notice of the anticipated fiscal impact of municipal charter amendments.
HB 2795 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to certain appointments made by the governor and the chief justice of the supreme court.
HB 2890 Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries
Caption: Relating to the provision of voice communications in Texas.
HB 3335 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the report, delivery, and claims process concerning certain unclaimed property.
HB 3434 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to testamentary and nontestamentary transfers of property and other benefits and the administration of those benefits.
HB 3435 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to guardianships.
HCR 125 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of former State Representative Frederick Joseph Agnich of Dallas.
HCR 242 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to S.B. No. 1704.
HCR 244 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1704.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 11 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation.
HB 12 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes.
79th 2nd Called Session
HB 11 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to retirement benefits for state judges, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation.
HR 54 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Langston Warner Hartnett on his election as an honorary mascot of the 79th Legislative Session.
79th 3rd Called Session
HB 92 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of certain trusts.
78th Regular Session
HB 1115 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the euthanasia of an animal by an animal shelter; providing criminal penalties.
HB 1465 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a hearing on certain unclaimed property determinations.
HB 1466 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the adjustment of bail bonds in certain criminal cases.
HB 1467 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the release of bond obligations by bail bond sureties; providing criminal penalties.
HB 1468 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to certain prohibitions against operating video sweepstakes in this state.
HB 1469 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to privileged communications in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
HB 1470 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to guardianships and the jurisdiction of certain courts; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1471 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the duties and removal of a trustee.
HB 1472 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the exercise of powers of appointment.
HB 1473 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to probate matters.
HB 1475 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of an agreement between spouses to convert separate property to community property.
HB 1666 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the courts that may approve a transfer of payment rights under certain structured settlements.
HB 1741 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
HB 1944 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the compensation of a statutory probate court judge while assigned as a visiting judge.
HB 1945 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain fees collected by clerks of county courts and statutory county courts.
HB 2157 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the use of the judicial and court personnel training fund.
HB 2158 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions to judicial candidates and officeholders.
HB 2431 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of courts with respect to guardianship proceedings.
HB 2432 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction of courts with respect to probate proceedings.
HB 2433 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to address continuing needs for more child protective services caseworkers in certain regions of this state.
HB 2460 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
HB 2466 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the costs of reviewing a development project that must be approved by certain municipalities.
HB 2678 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorization for a payroll deduction to be made from a county employee's wages or salary.
HB 2679 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the authority of a guardian of the person of a ward to transport the ward to an inpatient mental health facility and file for emergency detention under certain circumstances and to consent to the administration of certain medication.
HB 2680 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to civil liability of and liability insurance for certain nursing institutions.
HB 2717 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to successor liability in asbestos claims.
HB 2753 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to contributions by and benefits for certain members and retirees under the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
HB 3384 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to associate judges appointed by certain district courts in Dallas County.
HB 3385 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of certain judges by the chief justice of the supreme court.
HB 3386 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the adoption of rules by the supreme court relating to the county in which district court proceedings may be conducted.
HB 3503 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to exculpatory clauses in trusts.
HB 3528 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to civil actions for public nuisances.
HCR 223 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting Maria Isabel Guerrero-McDonald and Guerrero-McDonald & Associates, Inc., permission to sue Travis County.
HCR 297 Last Action: Tabled
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 3 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to trusts.
HR 223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Rodney J. Walter for his dedication to the students of Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving.
77th Regular Session
HB 460 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the penalty for the offense of prostitution.
HB 808 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Commission on Uniform State Laws.
HB 848 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in a suit to abate a common or public nuisance.
HB 923 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a district court over proceedings concerning trusts.
HB 998 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the animal friendly account and advisory committee.
HB 1107 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund.
HB 1220 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to payments made to certain counties from the judicial fund and to the creation and use of a contributions fund in each of those counties.
HB 1770 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the definition of "sexual contact" for purposes of certain sex offenses.
HB 2814 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the operation of statutory probate courts.
HB 2815 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a phased-in and limited exemption for certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research and development from sales and use taxes.
HB 3143 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to technical changes to statutes involving taxes or fees administered by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
HB 3144 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to incapacitated persons, wards, and former wards.
HB 3145 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to contracts between municipalities and the Trinity River Authority for the treatment of sewage effluent.
HB 3146 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement and collection of taxes, fees and other revenue, and providing criminal penalties.
HB 3467 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a proceeding concerning a decedent's estate.
HB 3586 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts.
HCR 285 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Robert S. "Bob" Driegert for his impressive record of service as chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party.
HR 504 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 13, 2001, as Leadership Irving-Las Colinas Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Republican precinct chairs of Dallas County for their exemplary service to the citizens of Texas.
76th Regular Session
HB 510 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Commission on Uniform State Laws.
HB 756 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain meetings held by a nonprofit corporation.
HB 917 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the release of information regarding a person absent without permission from a state mental health or mental retardation facility.
HB 973 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to periods of limitation for certain felonies.
HB 1001 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful installation of a tracking device on a motor vehicle.
HB 1115 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to taxing the sale, use, or consumption of Internet access service.
HB 1354 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to requiring notice of certain appeal rights to a person insured or applying for medical liability insurance provided through a joint underwriting association.
HB 2317 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to venue in an action concerning a trust.
HB 2456 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for certain civil actions.
HB 2580 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court.
HB 2647 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the procurement of legal services by the Texas Turnpike Authority Division of the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 2892 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the procedures for returning an absent patient to a facility for court-ordered treatment or care.
HB 2893 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to management of the part of the community estate belonging to an incapacitated spouse.
HB 3001 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain trusts to convert to nonprofit corporations.
HB 3172 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to a statement of facts concerning the identity of heirs.
HB 3173 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the duty of an officer to deposit certain money in the county treasury.
HB 3174 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to the criminal district attorney of Dallas County.
HB 3267 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the additional special fee for probate filings.
HB 3310 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to guardianships and other related matters concerning incapacitated persons.
HB 3318 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to uniform rules of consanguinity in this state.
HB 3477 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualification of a foreign personal representative of an estate involved in a wrongful death or survival action.
HB 3650 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of expenses of jurors.
HB 3796 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District tax abatement agreements.
HB 3797 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the powers, administration, financing, and validation of certain actions of the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District.
HJR 20 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to securing an equity loan with a parcel of property containing an urban homestead and real property adjoining the homestead.
HJR 87 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a jury to render a verdict when not more than three of the jurors become unable to serve.
HR 378 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Leadership Irving-Las Colinas.
HR 1285 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Naming Dr. Joseph Gabriel Schneidler a "Texas Living Legend".
75th Regular Session
HB 412 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the statutory county courts in Dallas County.
HB 426 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to false public records; creating an offense.
HB 891 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the age of a person who may be married without formalities.
HB 960 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the information and procedures governed by the state public information law.
HB 969 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to costs on conviction to fund courthouse and municipal court building security.
HB 971 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of county criminal courts in Dallas County.
HB 973 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the waiver of trial by jury by a defendant charged with a misdemeanor.
HB 1152 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the definition of statutory probate court.
HB 1157 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain proceedings to a statutory probate court.
HB 1606 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to truant conduct or conduct resulting in a failure to attend school.
HB 1900 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
HB 3084 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Texas Turnpike Authority, a state agency; the transfer of certain property of that agency to the North Texas Tollway Authority; and the establishment of that tollway authority and other regional tollway authorities.
HB 3085 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the attorney-client and work-product privileges.
HB 3086 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to statutory probate courts.
HB 3087 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the protection of defendants against vexatious litigants.
HB 3088 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the notice required to be given in a proceeding to determine heirship.
HB 3250 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to dog and cat sterilization and the issuance of Animal Friendly license plates.
HB 3251 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to registration and reporting by certain organizations; providing penalties.
HB 3333 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to compensation of certain personal representatives.
HR 1178 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald R. McCarrell.
HR 1227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring John Brett for his community service.
HR 1302 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1563.
HR 1327 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cheryce Davault.
74th Regular Session
HB 150 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
HB 263 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the police department in certain municipalities to establish a checkpoint on a street or highway to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated.
HB 356 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to auxiliary members of an appraisal review board and to the removal of board members.
HB 357 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of money or a negotiable instrument found in proximity to contraband or to instrumentalities of an offense.
HB 366 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property and mineral interests having a value of less than a certain amount.
HB 367 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to admonishments to defendants on the effects of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere in a criminal case.
HB 424 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to petition and hearing for a court order to authorize administration of psychoactive medication.
HB 425 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of certain evidence obtained by a law enforcement officer.
HB 501 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a writ of mandamus or writ of prohibition by a court of appeals.
HB 604 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
HB 611 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to challenges for cause to prospective jurors in certain capital cases.
HB 762 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a court investigator in a guardianship matter.
HB 940 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to a county or precinct officer who overcharges a person a fee.
HB 1019 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the authority of Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District to enter into tax abatement agreements, to designate reinvestment zones and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Title 3, Ch. 312 of the Texas Tax Code; and validating prior elections and other actions and contracts.
HB 1136 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the appointment of guardians of minors and certain incapacitated persons by will or written declaration.
HB 1137 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County.
HB 1234 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Irving.
HB 1235 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to special judges elected by the practicing lawyers of the statutory probate courts in Dallas County.
HB 1236 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District to enter into tax abatement agreements, to designate reinvestment zones and to utilize all functions and procedures of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Title 3, Ch. 312 of the Texas Tax Code; and validating prior elections and other actions and contracts.
HB 1613 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fees collected by certain county officers.
HB 1911 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the stay of a proceeding for the forfeiture of contraband.
HB 1912 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain property that is contraband for the purpose of forfeiture.
HB 1913 Last Action: Referred to Pensions and Investments
Caption: Relating to assignment of benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1945 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to information required of applicants for an original driver's license.
HB 2191 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to nontestamentary property.
HB 2656 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to authorizing a lien for storing aircraft.
HB 3004 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain personal representatives.
HB 3005 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to guardianship management trusts.
HJR 31 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing personal property and mineral interests having a value insufficient to recover the tax administrative costs.
HR 564 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Officer Glenn Homs.
73rd Regular Session
HB 559 Last Action: Coauthor Authorized
Caption: Relating to the determination of liability for punitive damages by clear and convincing evidence.
HB 705 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of certain fees for the support of probate courts.
HB 950 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a law enforcement agency to establish a checkpoint on a public highway to determine whether persons are driving while intoxicated.
HB 983 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain information in the sale or lease of real property.
HB 1504 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the number of members on a subregional board of certain regional transportation authorities.
HB 1505 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to grounds for a new trial in a criminal case.
HB 1613 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the qualification of an entity as a community home and to the authority of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to obtain criminal history information records of a person eligible to reside in a community home; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1614 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to notification of a community center's intent to acquire real property.
HB 1711 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to guardian bonds and amounts expended for education and maintenance.
HB 1827 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
HB 1859 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture or destruction of weapons belonging to persons convicted of or receiving deferred adjudication for the commission of certain crimes.
HB 1864 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the redemption period allowed on property sold for taxes.
HB 1876 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to cancellation of judgments and judgment liens after bankruptcy discharge.
HB 2191 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain benefits from seizure under process.
HB 2373 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to expenses incurred in the collection of claims and the recovery of property of an estate.
HB 2374 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to necessary parental consent for children to be removed from school premises.
HB 2813 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead owned by a qualifying trust.
HB 2849 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the use of certain probate court fees in Dallas County.
HB 2860 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the district and county courts administrator and court services department of Dallas County; authorizing fees.
HJR 52 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the period for redemption of property sold for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
72nd Regular Session
HB 906 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to compensation charged for the preparation of instruments affecting title to real property.
HB 1210 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to representation of the state by the attorney general.
HB 2328 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the redemption period allowed on property sold for taxes.
HB 2448 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to optional testing of certain employees for AIDS and HIV infection.
HB 2652 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishment and sentencing for the offense of possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling a machine gun.
HB 2752 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to compensation of judges of statutory probate courts in Dallas County.
HCR 221 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth for hosting the Southwest Stars & Stripes Salute, and welcoming all participants.
HJR 81 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the period for redemption of property sold for taxes.
HR 744 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Goodwin Tower.
HR 745 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marian Goodwin Tower.