Legislation authored by Tom Ramsay

Includes legislation with Tom Ramsay as the primary author for the 72nd through 77th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

77th Regular Session
HB 887	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the homestead of a person who is 65 or older.
HB 888	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the authority of a county judge to conduct certain inquests.
HB 2868	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to grants for certain counties to provide certain essential services.
HB 2869	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to county financial reporting procedures and to the creation of the Texas County Financial Data Advisory Committee.
HB 2870	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to develop and administer an economic development program for making loans or grants of public money.
HB 2871	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to rate rollback for certain lines of insurance.
HB 3048	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to county roads.
HB 3049	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the use of interest earned on motor vehicle inventory tax escrow accounts.
HB 3315	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to county regulation of outdoor burning.
HB 3316	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to county roads.
HB 3317	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to payroll deductions for county employees.
HB 3318	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the continuing education requirements for a county treasurer.
HB 3319	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation and performance of appraisal districts and the determination of school district property values.
HB 3483	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Clean Coal Technology Council.
HCR 244	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Directing the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, in conjunction with the United Ways of Texas, to develop a multiagency and local effort to study issues relating to at-risk youth in nonurban areas.
HCR 254	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services in conjunction with the United Ways of Texas to develop a multiagency and local effort to study issues relating to at-risk youth in nonurban areas.
HCR 272	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the educators of the Mount Vernon Independent School District for their outstanding service.
HR 108	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the outstanding educators of the Mount Vernon ISD.
HR 109	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 25, 2001, as County Government Day at the State Capitol and welcoming members of the Texas Association of Counties.
HR 257	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2001, as Jefferson Day at the State Capitol.
HR 479	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 15, 2001, as Mount Vernon/Franklin County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 480	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2001, as Wood County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 481	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Edwin Arnold Spacek of Quitman.
HR 564	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of the Mt. Pleasant Leadership Group for their civic contributions.
HR 565	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the Winnsboro High School Lady Raiders basketball team on winning their third consecutive state championship.
HR 697	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the valuable contributions by the educators from the Mount Vernon Independent School District.
HR 698	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Max Newton for his dedication to the improvement of telephone service.
HR 1434	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the birth of John Holden and Alexander Ross Clark.
76th Regular Session
HB 499	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the rate rollback for certain lines of insurance.
HB 1239	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Wood County and the composition of the 114th and 294th judicial districts.
HB 1240	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that the University Interscholastic League hold public hearings on district assignments.
HB 1355	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Red River Boundary Compact.
HB 2262	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to electronic filing of records with a county clerk.
HB 2466	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the expenditure of revenue and interest derived from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
HB 2467	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for posting a bond by a county treasurer.
HB 2468	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to estimating interest in the county budget process.
HB 2469	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to facilities requirements for county jails.
HB 2470	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the regulation of registered veterinary nurses.
HB 2619	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the collection and management of used oil filters; providing civil and administrative penalties.
HB 2620	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to prohibit or restrict outdoor burning; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2662	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the functions of certain county purchasing agents.
HB 2663	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to permitting a commissioners court to authorize payment of certain continuing education expenses incurred by elected county and precinct officers.
HB 3197	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of retail manufactured housing inventory.
HB 3198	Last Action: Referred to State Recreational Resources Caption: Relating to access to a lake or pond surrounded by privately owned land; providing a penalty.
HB 3207	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the requirements for insurance coverage for district clerks.
HCR 14	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating March 23, 1999, as Mt. Pleasant/Titus County Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 15	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing March 2, 1999, as Franklin County Day at the Capitol.
HCR 16	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing February 2, 1999, as Pittsburg Day at the Capitol.
HCR 17	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing January 26, 1999, as Jefferson Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 140	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Winnsboro High School Lady Raiders on winning the 1999 UIL Class 3A state basketball championship.
HCR 178	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon.
HCR 259	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring the second week of September Fire Ant Awareness Week in Texas.
HJR 44	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the filling of a vacancy in the office of governor or lieutenant governor.
HR 668	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 20, 1999, as County Government Day at the State Capitol and welcoming members of the Texas Association of Counties.
75th Regular Session
HB 338	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the election of directors of the Franklin County Water District.
HB 647	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 1037	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax.
HB 1838	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of Red River County.
HB 2165	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the repeal of the additional tax imposed on the change of use of open-space land.
HB 2166	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the tax imposed on title insurance premiums.
HB 2167	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to reimburse certain employees for relocation expenses.
HB 2433	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to sources of revenue dedicated to preservation, enhancement, and promotion of historical resources.
HB 2605	Last Action: Referred to Corrections Caption: Relating to specifying that certain information about an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is excepted from required disclosure under the open records law and that certain other inmate information is subject to required disclosure under that law.
HB 2606	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/98 Caption: Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of a retail manufactured housing inventory; providing penalties.
HB 2607	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of Red River County.
HB 2752	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the approval of certain international travel by state employees.
HB 3369	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the revitalization of railroads in this state.
HB 3500	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the establishment of a video teleconferencing pilot program to assist certain businesses in establishing international trade relationships.
HB 3501	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain tax warrants.
HB 3502	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to refund, credits and exemptions from motor fuels taxes.
HCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the city of Jefferson as the Bed and Breakfast Capital of Texas.
HCR 51	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing February 5, 1997, as Pittsburg Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 52	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing January 29, 1997, as Jefferson Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 107	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring March 5, 1997, as Mount Vernon/Franklin County Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 172	Last Action: Filed Caption: Designating March 25, 1997, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 174	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating March 26, 1997, as Mount Pleasant/Titus County Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 190	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring April 7, 1997, as Wood County Day at the State Capitol.
HCR 243	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Robert W. Wright.
HR 53	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carol Harrell for her contributions to the citizens of Marion County.
HR 154	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Will Ramsay on his graduation from Mount Vernon High School.
HR 155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Allison B. Ramsay.
HR 156	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kenley Bell.
HR 157	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Juan D. Nichols.
HR 158	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Judge Lanny Ramsay for his outstanding service.
HR 159	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bruce P. Homoya, Sr.
HR 859	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Allison B. Ramsay on her graduation from Mount Vernon High School.
HR 860	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark Thomas Ramsay on his graduation from Baylor University.
HR 1345	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Freddy Wade on his retirement as superintendent of the Talco-Bogata School District.
74th Regular Session
HB 90	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to a period of silence in public schools.
HB 91	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to restricting certain recreational amenities available to inmates imprisoned in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 417	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the delay of state contribution payments to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Employees Retirement System of Texas for the last quarter of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995.
HB 648	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.
HB 739	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the administration of the alcoholic beverage tax stamp program.
HB 1231	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the screening program for abnormal spinal curvature.
HB 1706	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the management and powers of and collection of taxes for certain industrial development corporations.
HB 2341	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to research for the control of fire ants.
HCR 38	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating January 25, 1995, as Mount Pleasant Day.
HCR 161	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of M. A. "Catfish" Smith.
HCR 163	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Clarksville High School boys' basketball team.
HCR 197	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing May 11, 1995, as Wood County Day at the Capitol.
HJR 4	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Titus County.
HJR 8	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Red River County.
HR 473	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Chief Deputy Bobby Biggerstaff.
HR 512	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: In memory of M. A. "Catfish" Smith.
HR 513	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Congratulating the Clarksville High School boys' basketball team.
73rd Regular Session
HB 2297	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the incorporation of certain industrial development corporations and the projects, powers, and limitation of those corporations.
HB 2298	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the payment of certain fees to a county by the state or a state agency or institution.
HB 2456	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the operation of a toll free crime stoppers telephone service for areas of the state not served by a local crime stoppers program.
HCM 1006	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Michael Landon Ramsay on graduating from Baylor University.
HCM 1007	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Whitney Ramsay on her graduation from Mt. Vernon High School.
HCR 46	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Dr. John Marion Ellis on the occasion of his retirement.