Legislation authored by Tommy Williams

Includes legislation with Tommy Williams as the primary author for the 75th through 83rd Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

83rd Regular Session
SB 1	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 14	Last Action: Returned to committee Caption: Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
SB 21	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to drug screening or testing as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals.
SB 115	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
SB 144	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
SB 145	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
SB 146	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
SB 148	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants.
SB 227	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the dispensing of aesthetic pharmaceuticals by physicians and therapeutic optometrists; imposing fees.
SB 228	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy.
SB 274	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
SB 293	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
SB 320	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3.
SB 321	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2.
SB 322	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the period for confirmation and the terms of the temporary directors of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 102.
SB 323	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the period for confirmation and the terms of the temporary directors of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 104.
SB 324	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the period for confirmation and the terms of the temporary directors of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 117.
SB 350	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the storage of certain imported alcoholic beverages.
SB 482	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 136; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax.
SB 483	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 132; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 509	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the establishment by school districts of a school security district; authorizing school district taxes for crime prevention measures.
SB 546	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements and a registration exemption for county tax assessor-collectors.
SB 549	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity.
SB 603	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the revocation and reinstatement of an end user number for purposes of purchasing dyed diesel fuel.
SB 621	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 140; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 622	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 106; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 623	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 138; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 624	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 137; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 625	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 139; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 724	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 133; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 725	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 134; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 758	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts.
SB 820	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the management, breeding, and destruction of deer and to procedures regarding certain deer permits.
SB 963	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
SB 964	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Caption: Relating to the appropriation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
SB 965	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the correction of employment termination reports for law enforcement officers.
SB 971	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the purposes, designation, and funding of a transportation reinvestment zone for port projects; providing authority to issue bonds; authorizing an assessment.
SB 1285	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the operation of the special prosecution unit.
SB 1286	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the regulation of professional employer services; authorizing fees.
SB 1287	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
SB 1288	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the disposition of fees collected by or on behalf of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing fees.
SB 1289	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1326	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to disclaimers of estate property by certain beneficiaries.
SB 1641	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and disposition of controlled substances, precursors, and chemical laboratory apparatus; providing penalties; providing for a change in fees.
SB 1643	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the monitoring of prescriptions for certain controlled substances; providing penalties.
SB 1644	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to continuing medical education for physicians prescribing controlled substances.
SB 1645	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the addition of certain substances to Penalty Group 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act; providing penalties.
SB 1646	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of pain management services.
SB 1648	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties.
SB 1649	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Caption: Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
SB 1651	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Caption: Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
SB 1652	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Caption: Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
SB 1653	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 1654	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
SB 1655	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to direct the comptroller to return the unappropriated balance of the system benefit fund to retail electric customers.
SB 1656	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
SB 1657	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on certain delinquent ad valorem taxes.
SB 1829	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 105; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
SB 1849	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the name of The Woodlands Road Utility District No. 1, of Montgomery County, Texas, and to the administration, powers, and duties of the district.
SB 1865	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 6 and 7.
SCR 43	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.J.R. No. 1.
SJR 1	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas and the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas to assist in the financing of priority projects in the state water plan.
SJR 33	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to create school security districts and impose ad valorem taxes for crime prevention measures; authorizing a tax.
SJR 38	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
SJR 39	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the new capacity fund and the dedication of certain state revenue to that fund.
SJR 55	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the system benefit fund for the purpose of returning system benefit fund fees to retail electric customers.
SJR 56	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
SR 30	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Cindy Sill on the occasion of her retirement from Tri-County Services.
SR 60	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2013, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 118	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jorge L. Quijano for earning a Texas Industrial Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award from Lamar University.
SR 119	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dr. James M. Simmons on the occasion of his retirement as president of Lamar University.
SR 299	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 2012 Team Texas Youth Baseball Team.
SR 300	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: In memory of Harold Cryar of Conroe.
SR 382	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 4 and 5, 2013, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
SR 383	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Nancy Flake.
SR 384	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Whitson Etheridge of Conroe.
SR 385	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending George Phydias Mitchell for his contributions to Texas A&M University.
SR 531	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing The John Cooper School on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 803	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 12, 2013, as Miller Outdoor Theatre Day.
SR 1032	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joyce Lavergne Stewart Smith on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
SR 1033	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Victor Lovelady.
SR 1034	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Trey Tomlin for his service to his country.
SR 1055	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1.
SR 1091	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 6.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 7	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
SB 8	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
SJR 1	Last Action: Filed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
SR 28	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Garrett Paul Haidusek.
SR 44	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Texas Torque, FIRST Robotics Competition Team, for winning a world championship.
SR 82	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Grace Annabel Lee.
SR 133	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing The Woodlands High School Highlanders baseball team for winning a state championship.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SB 12	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
SB 31	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
SJR 9	Last Action: Filed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
SR 88	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Martha Gustavsen on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 106	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of George Phydias Mitchell.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SB 13	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of Interstate Highway 45 in Montgomery County as the George P. Mitchell Memorial Highway.
82nd Regular Session
SB 9	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to homeland security; providing penalties.
SB 11	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
SB 20	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to grant programs for certain natural gas motor vehicles and alternative fuel facilities.
SB 21	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the establishment of a voluntary compensation plan as an alternative to litigation.
SB 157	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
SB 158	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to offenses involving the fraudulent or unlawful obtaining, delivering, dispensing, distributing, or diverting of a controlled substance; providing penalties.
SB 159	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the diversion of a controlled substance by certain persons who have access to the substance by virtue of the persons' profession or employment; providing penalties.
SB 160	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; providing penalties.
SB 266	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on motor vehicles.
SB 267	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a joint statement regarding the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift.
SB 350	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the restructuring of fund obligations and accounts of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and related actuarial and accounting procedures.
SB 351	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the maximum capacity of a container of wine sold to a retail dealer.
SB 352	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 528; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 385	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the creation of programs to support the use of alternative fuels, including an alternative fuel program to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and a grant program for certain natural gas vehicles.
SB 386	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the Lone Star College System District service area.
SB 387	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the sale and consumption in this state of raw oysters harvested from Texas waters.
SB 388	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the offense of organized retail theft.
SB 389	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to emergency preparedness during an extended power outage of a water service provider with at least 250 connections.
SB 397	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District; imposing a tax.
SB 418	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain persons attending a school board meeting.
SB 461	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers.
SB 505	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to state financing of public transportation.
SB 551	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to liability for interest on ad valorem taxes on improvements that escaped taxation in a previous year.
SB 566	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy.
SB 567	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
SB 568	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to access by a public institution of higher education to the criminal history record information of certain persons seeking to reside in on-campus housing.
SB 592	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the state auditor's office.
SB 720	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
SB 721	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to communications with appraisal review board members outside of a proceeding before the board; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 722	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 723	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the proof of an applicant's identity and age required for the issuance of a marriage license.
SB 724	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the revocation and reinstatement of an end user number for purposes of purchasing dyed diesel fuel.
SB 725	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to suits against appraisal districts and appraisal review boards.
SB 764	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a prohibition against use of school district resources for a hotel.
SB 777	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to re-creating the scholarship trust fund for fifth-year accounting students as a trust fund outside the state treasury.
SB 778	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees.
SB 931	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
SB 932	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to oyster beds and shells and an oyster shell recovery and replacement program.
SB 934	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the enforcement of tax laws; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 936	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the law governing the Lower Neches Valley Authority; providing authority to issue bonds.
SB 1007	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1035	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to motor vehicle title services; providing penalties.
SB 1036	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on motor vehicles.
SB 1065	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
SB 1080	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs Caption: Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.
SB 1109	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to state agency procurement and the comptroller's procurement powers and duties.
SB 1152	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.
SB 1153	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
SB 1181	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the delivery of Medicaid services through a managed care model in certain counties and to certain recipient populations.
SB 1182	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
SB 1183	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
SB 1237	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to persons authorized to access or use electronically readable information derived from a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
SB 1252	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to evaluating and providing for efficient government resource allocation.
SB 1273	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the lawful manufacture, distribution, and possession of and prescriptions for controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 1274	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the registration of roofing contractors; providing penalties.
SB 1275	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SB 1276	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
SB 1394	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to approve safety standards for high-speed rail; authorizing a fee.
SB 1395	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the administration, financing, and use of the State Infrastructure Bank.
SB 1401	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
SB 1402	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to motor vehicles; providing penalties.
SB 1415	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions.
SB 1464	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to transferring certain functions of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
SB 1465	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
SB 1562	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of Texas State Highway 75 as the 75th Ranger Regiment Highway.
SB 1578	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the addition of a county to a freight rail district.
SB 1694	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.
SB 1695	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to penalties for engaging in organized criminal activity.
SB 1696	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of an automatic license plate reader pilot program.
SB 1697	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to duties and restrictions regarding the special Texas Rangers.
SB 1698	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to reporting concerning inmates who are confined in county jails and subject to federal immigration detainers.
SB 1699	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the use of an image verification system to determine whether an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate is a fugitive from justice.
SB 1700	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to checkpoints to ensure the validity of licenses and financial responsibility of vehicle operators.
SB 1701	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a criminal asset forfeiture hearing in which substitute assets are forfeited under certain circumstances.
SB 1702	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to enhance the prosecution and tracking of money laundering in this state.
SB 1703	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the declaration of local disaster.
SB 1719	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 1768	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to recovery of uncompensated hospital care costs.
SB 1770	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to contracts between advanced practice registered nurses and health maintenance organizations, preferred provider benefit plans or other insurers.
SB 1771	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the provision of information by tax officials related to ad valorem tax rates.
SB 1772	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to computation of the volume of components blended with taxable diesel for the exemption from motor fuels tax.
SB 1773	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the pilot program authorizing a property owner to appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings certain appraisal review board determinations.
SB 1774	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate.
SB 1775	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
SB 1776	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
SB 1777	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the composition and appointment of the board of directors of a corporation to which the board of regents of The University of Texas System delegates investment authority for the permanent university fund or other funds under the control of the board of regents.
SB 1778	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of a grant program to reward eligible students at elementary and secondary schools for continuing academic progress.
SB 1779	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to reports and complaints filed with and notices provided by the Texas Ethics Commission.
SB 1780	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to delivering, dispensing or distributing a controlled substance; creating a penalty.
SCR 36	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Urging the members of the Texas congressional delegation to provide to the legislature a cost analysis of the exact funding necessary for full enforcement of all immigration laws in Texas and to immediately report back to the legislature as to the status of that funding and directing the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to send a delegation of members from both chambers to meet with members of Congress and members of the executive branch to discuss the border security crisis.
SCR 57	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 2277 from the house for further consideration.
SJR 46	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county delegation of authority regarding the disposition of county school lands and proceeds of a county permanent school fund.
SJR 47	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment revising the order of legislative business to permit either house to act on bills and resolutions after the first 15 days of a regular session.
SJR 48	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment revising the order of legislative business to permit legislative committees to consider matters during the first 60 days of a regular session.
SR 41	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Sergeant James Eddie Wright on his service to our nation.
SR 83	Last Action: Again read Caption: Recognizing the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 201	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association to the State Capitol on their legislative day, February 9, 2011.
SR 274	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 306	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Patricia Steele for receiving a Texas Exes Award for Outstanding Teacher.
SR 331	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
SR 380	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Hughen Center in Port Arthur on its 75th anniversary.
SR 381	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 28 through March 1, 2011, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
SR 382	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Texas Bar-B-Q Festival Cook-off as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
SR 421	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2011, as Texas Transit Association Day at the State Capitol.
SR 469	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Golden Triangle Women's History Museum on the occasion of its first annual Women's History Celebration.
SR 470	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the organizers of the Texas Star Music Festival in Vidor.
SR 569	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kyle Matthew Holder of The Woodlands.
SR 570	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Beverly Stoerner Wise of Montgomery County.
SR 574	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Gabriel Thomas McDowell and Drew Christian McDowell on their initiative in learning about the legislative process.
SR 575	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 30, 2011, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 623	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 28, 2011, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 671	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2011, as Natural Gas Vehicle Day at the State Capitol.
SR 730	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Charles Wayne Key for his service with the Houston Fire Department.
SR 731	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mary Evelyn Still Bales on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 861	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dohn LaBiche for receiving the 2011 Dr. Robert A. Swerdlow Small Business Person of the Year Award in the Retail-Service Category.
SR 862	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Peggy Jo Mason of Harris County.
SR 863	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Becky Ames for receiving the Athena Award from the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.
SR 907	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 5, 2011, as Helmet Safety Day.
SR 929	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sammie Lindsay Cadenhead.
SR 965	Last Action: Printed in full Caption: In memory of James E. Grayson of Houston and Montgomery.
SR 971	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jaime Villanueva and Cory McCollough on the birth of their daughter, Lucia Christine Villanueva McCollough.
SR 1145	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the completion of the documentary on the life of Sam Houston.
SR 1202	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Jennifer and Casey Davis on the birth of their daughter, Kylie Nicole Davis.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 9	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities and the administration of certain documentation of citizenship status and other lawful admittance by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SR 32	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Former Texas Rangers Foundation.
SR 63	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Deborah Lynn Adams of The Woodlands.
SR 64	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Royce Christian of The Woodlands.
SR 103	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Splendora Independent School District for receiving the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for small school districts.
SR 104	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life and legacy of Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias.
SR 122	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing George Washington, Sr., of Beaumont on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
81st Regular Session
SB 20	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to ad valorem taxation.
SB 183	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
SB 621	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program.
SB 757	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
SB 758	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers.
SB 759	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain standards for group-administered achievement tests used by school districts.
SB 769	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
SB 770	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation for tangible personal property in transit.
SB 771	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10 Caption: Relating to the determination of the value of property for ad valorem tax purposes, including appeals through binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders determining protests of property value determinations; providing penalties.
SB 772	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.
SB 799	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Plum Creek Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 800	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water quality protection area pilot program applicable to portions of the San Jacinto River; providing penalties.
SB 904	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the classification of and prescriptions issued for certain controlled substances.
SB 906	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to dates on which certain independent school districts may hold an election of trustees.
SB 907	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental entity.
SB 908	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the crediting and charging of investment gains and losses on the assets held in trust by the Texas Municipal Retirement System and providing a guaranteed minimum credit to employee accounts.
SB 909	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to designating the first week of October as Monarch Butterfly Week.
SB 911	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the certification and regulation of pain management clinics.
SB 912	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the diversion of a controlled substance by certain persons who have access to the substance by virtue of the person's profession or employment; providing penalties.
SB 913	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the Lower Neches Valley Authority to acquire, own, operate, maintain, and improve the Devers Canal System, its water rights, and associated property.
SB 914	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Liberty Lakes Fresh Water Supply District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 1065	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to civil racketeering; providing civil penalties.
SB 1281	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the fraudulent obtaining of a controlled substance from a practitioner; providing a penalty.
SB 1282	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
SB 1283	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the supervision by the Texas Department of Transportation of money appropriated by the federal government for the construction and maintenance of rail facilities.
SB 1412	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to scholarships for fifth-year accounting students.
SB 1413	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for tampering with certain governmental records concerning forensic analyses.
SB 1414	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; providing penalties.
SB 1425	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of an alternative fuel program to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
SB 1426	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the installation, operation, and maintenance of automatic license plate identification cameras on a highway; providing for the imposition of criminal penalties.
SB 1427	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services.
SB 1428	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the power of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.
SB 1429	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities.
SB 1430	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
SB 1464	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 525; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 1491	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of supplemental environmental projects.
SB 1492	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas and to the provision of power during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
SB 1493	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to certain amounts payable by and the operation of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
SB 1494	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain ad valorem tax appraisal information and other confidential information.
SB 1495	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the taxation of motor fuels; providing penalties.
SB 1496	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the revocation and reinstatement of an end user number for purposes of purchasing dyed diesel fuel.
SB 1497	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
SB 2043	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the closure or modification of certain man-made passes between the Gulf of Mexico and inland bays by the commissioner of the General Land Office.
SB 2044	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the inclusion of professional staff who educate students with disabilities on district-level and campus-level planning and decision-making committees.
SB 2045	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to certain constitutionally dedicated funds allocated to the Lamar Institute of Technology and to the administration of that institution.
SB 2046	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to requiring criminal history background checks for employees of public institutions of higher education.
SB 2047	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the interception or the collection of information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
SB 2048	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment of a centralized sex offender registration authority in certain counties in this state.
SB 2053	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to regional participation agreements.
SB 2054	Last Action: Referred to International Relations and Trade Caption: Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.
SB 2055	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to safety rules for gas pipeline facilities and public awareness.
SB 2056	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to membership of certain advisory bodies to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SB 2057	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, including the power to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.
SB 2058	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the Harris County Road Law.
SB 2059	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the use of a public right-of-way by a telephone or telegraph corporation.
SB 2195	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of and penalties for certain offenses that take place at or involve an attempt to cross an international border.
SB 2196	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the employment of peace officers by certain law enforcement agencies.
SB 2197	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process.
SB 2198	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties.
SB 2263	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, benefits from, and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 2299	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to registration and regulation of certain discount health care programs.
SB 2300	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
SB 2301	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
SB 2302	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area.
SB 2303	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation for a motor vehicle used for the production of income and for personal activities.
SB 2304	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 2305	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the sales tax treatment of a fundraising sale by a qualified organization.
SB 2306	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
SB 2307	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion.
SB 2453	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the East Montgomery County Improvement District.
SB 2461	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to deadlines for elections to confirm the creation of East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
SB 2483	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Harris-Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District No. 386, formerly known as Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 386, to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to finance recreational facilities.
SB 2485	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 118; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2486	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2489	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of the San Jacinto River Authority to implement a groundwater reduction plan for the conservation of groundwater and the reduction of groundwater withdrawals in Montgomery County, and to issue bonds of the authority; providing administrative penalties.
SB 2509	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2511	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of Chambers County Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to levy an assessment, impose a tax, and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2512	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Improvement District No. 3; granting road powers; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SB 2515	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration, powers and duties, operations, and financing of The Woodlands Township; providing authority to impose an events admission tax.
SB 2523	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the possession and consumption of wine on the premises of a mixed beverage or private club permittee; providing for separate statement of the mixed beverage tax.
SB 2524	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 6; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
SCR 23	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Designating February 24, 2009, as Texas Transit Association Day at the State Capitol.
SCR 80	Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 759.
SCR 84	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 771.
SCR 86	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1492.
SCR 88	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1495.
SJR 19	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
SJR 38	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the Lamar Institute of Technology to participate in the allocation of certain constitutionally dedicated funds for capital improvements at agencies and institutions of higher education.
SJR 48	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; and authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations.
SJR 49	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for uniform standards and procedures for appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
SR 14	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Adopting Permanent Rules of the Senate of the 81st Legislature.
SR 38	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Trans Ionics Corporation of The Woodlands for being named one of the top 10 most promising energy and clean technology companies.
SR 89	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the recipients of the 2008 Women of Achievement awards of the FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center.
SR 107	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Michael White for his service as Orange County Sheriff.
SR 108	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Greater Houston Partnership for its contributions to the Houston business community.
SR 141	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2009, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day.
SR 180	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2009, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 262	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wilson Archer of Humble.
SR 296	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Real Estate Councils of Texas for its dedication to the real estate industry in Texas.
SR 313	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 1 through 3, 2009, as Golden Triangle Days at the Capitol.
SR 314	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Booze Fighters 58 Mike Buckley Memorial Barbeque Cook Off in Cleveland, Texas.
SR 336	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Tracy Byrd for his charitable work in Southeast Texas.
SR 376	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joe Audway Knight of Dayton.
SR 381	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Guy Cade Jackson III of Chambers County.
SR 478	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Andrew Collins of The Woodlands.
SR 481	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2009, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 482	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 7, 2009, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 655	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Steven Michael Wheeler of Cleveland.
SR 656	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Independent Bankers Association of Texas on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
SR 740	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Bruce Montgomery Withers, Jr., of The Woodlands.
SR 868	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Homero Rosales, Jr., of Houston.
SR 1039	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing G. Edward Pickle on the occasion of his retirement from Shell Oil Company.
SR 1090	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3612.
SR 1117	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dianne Arrington for her invaluable service to the Texas Senate and congratulating her for earning a 2009 Betty King Public Service Award.
SR 1118	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Betty Cotte for her outstanding service to the Texas Senate and congratulating her for earning a 2009 Betty King Public Service Award.
SR 1119	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Central Staff of the Texas Senate for their outstanding service to the Senate and the State of Texas.
81st 1st Called Session
SCR 1	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to authorize a joint interim study on the benefits of establishing a statewide county park beautification and improvement program.
SJR 2	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
80th Regular Session
SB 244	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
SB 292	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the financing of the system benefit fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.
SB 293	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the consideration of an electric utility's effective use of competitive procurement methods in determining the utility's rate of return.
SB 294	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the discontinuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund.
SB 295	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 325	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the creation of an appellate judicial system for the Ninth Court of Appeals District.
SB 359	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water quality protection area pilot program applicable to portions of the San Jacinto River; providing penalties.
SB 367	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for identity theft and certain other crimes involving fraud, deception, or false statements.
SB 369	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to an offense involving a motor vehicle with an altered or obscured license plate.
SB 371	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to an exemption for certain disabled veterans from the fees required for the issuance of a personal identification certificate.
SB 509	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the liability of certain licensed or registered professionals for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
SB 510	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
SB 604	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Montgomery County.
SB 676	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to state financial assistance to school districts that make contributions for social security coverage.
SB 677	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or other related instruments.
SB 678	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to enforcement of the collection of tolls on leased or rented vehicles.
SB 679	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of certain surplus revenue in the unemployment compensation fund.
SB 680	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to certain swimming pools as public nuisances in the unincorporated areas of counties.
SB 681	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 736	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of passenger cars or light trucks owned by an individual and used in the course of the owner's occupation or profession and also for personal activities of the owner.
SB 737	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain state employees.
SB 738	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to long-term care insurance and a partnership for long-term care program.
SB 739	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the rights and liabilities of an employer with respect to the carrying of a concealed handgun.
SB 791	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to classifying oysters as an inherently unsafe product for personal consumption.
SB 792	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties and other entities with respect to certain transportation projects and to comprehensive development agreements with regard to such projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing penalties.
SB 794	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 808	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to disclosure of information about health care-related services or access to health care information provided to persons covered by health benefit plans.
SB 927	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to certain disaster response procedures for political subdivisions.
SB 1012	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment of regional participation agreements between certain municipalities and districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 1061	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the suspension or denial of the driver's license of a person who refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen to test for intoxication.
SB 1062	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of an owner of real property to require that ad valorem taxes, other than taxes imposed for public school purposes, be imposed on that real property on the basis of a five-year average of the property's taxable value.
SB 1063	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to waive penalties and interest on a delinquent ad valorem tax.
SB 1361	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the interception or the collection of information from certain communications in an investigation of criminal conduct.
SB 1362	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the compensation of Texas Department of Transportation employees for certain compensatory time.
SB 1363	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles in connection with utility work.
SB 1364	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy by certain out-of-state license holders.
SB 1365	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of staff leasing services.
SB 1366	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to storage of certain imported alcoholic beverages.
SB 1395	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to certain employment records maintained by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1396	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the filing of a conflicts disclosure statement by a vendor or member of a governing body of a port authority or navigation district.
SB 1397	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to damages available to a consumer under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
SB 1398	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the ability of a governmental body under the public information law to request a redetermination from the attorney general on dismissal of litigation relating to the same issue.
SB 1399	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of certain terms used in a specified disease policy.
SB 1637	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to a small employer health benefit plan premium assistance program.
SB 1638	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the calculation of certain tax rates and certain notice requirements for local taxing jurisdictions.
SB 1639	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees.
SB 1640	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the exemption from fees and tuition of certain persons at institutions of higher education; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 1641	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to bonds issued in relation to that program.
SB 1642	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.
SB 1878	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council.
SB 1879	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the regulation of controlled substances; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1880	Last Action: Referred to Government Organization Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Historical Commission to assist in establishing and operating a museum and study center at Fort Bliss.
SB 1881	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the name and powers of the Jefferson County Waterway and Navigation District.
SB 1882	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the costs of conducting a civil commitment proceeding for a sexually violent predator.
SB 1884	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to liability for and calculation of underpayment penalties under certain provisions regarding prompt payment of physicians and providers under certain managed care plans.
SB 1885	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the management of public school land and the investment of the permanent school fund.
SB 1886	Last Action: House appoints conferees w/inst-reported Caption: Relating to motor fuel taxes.
SB 2005	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the calculation of certain taxes following the annexation of property by certain municipalities.
SB 2022	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, including taxing powers and the authority to issue bonds, boundaries, operations, financing, and dissolution of the Town Center Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas.
SB 2033	Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment Caption: Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority for certain maintenance, improvement, repair, and construction projects and for the purchase of needed equipment.
SCR 26	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the qualifications and standards necessary to be designated a police agency and to encourage a moratorium on creation of new police agencies.
SCR 69	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 1892 from the house for further consideration.
SCR 75	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating James Joseph "Jay" Crabb for completing the Ford Ironman Arizona competition.
SJR 31	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation one or more passenger cars or light trucks owned by an individual and used in the course of the owner's occupation or profession and also for personal activities of the owner.
SJR 36	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit an owner of real property to require that ad valorem taxes, other than taxes imposed for public school purposes, be imposed on the property on the basis of a five-year average taxable value.
SJR 55	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain amounts of state franchise tax revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations tax rates.
SJR 56	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limitations on the rate of growth of expenditures by the state government.
SJR 57	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance educational loans to students and for authority to enter into bond enhancement agreements with respect to general obligation bonds issued for that purpose.
SJR 65	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for maintenance, improvement, repair, and construction projects and for the purchase of needed equipment.
SJR 66	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to create real estate and investment special fund accounts within the permanent school fund and to allow for transfers between those accounts, to authorize the Commissioner of the General Land Office or another statutorily designated entity to manage real estate portfolio investments of the permanent school fund, and to allow the returns from permanent school fund real estate portfolio investments to be added to the available school fund for the support of public schools.
SR 54	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lance Corporal Luke Carney Yepsen of Kingwood.
SR 171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Designating February 6, 2007, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
SR 202	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2007, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 203	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Donald Ray Massengale, Sr.
SR 233	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming representatives of Leadership North Houston to the State Capitol.
SR 258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Louis Charles "Chuck" Kalkbrenner on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
SR 275	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Orgain, Bell, and Tucker law firm on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 291	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25 through 27, 2007, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
SR 332	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Larry Gatlin, Billy Joe Shaver, and Aaron Baker for being named 2007 Texas Heritage Songwriters.
SR 359	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2007, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
SR 561	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 26, 2007, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 621	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 3, 2007, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bill White of Houston for being selected co-winner of the 2007 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.
SR 638	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jim Adams.
SR 882	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sergeant Ryan Patrick Green.
SR 883	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Benjamin Ellis Pickett, Sr., of Liberty.
SR 884	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Dale Roberts of Houston on the occasion of his retirement from PrimeWay Federal Credit Union.
SR 1002	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Private First Class Cory Christian Kosters of The Woodlands.
SR 1003	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Juanita Mason of Boling on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 1004	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gussie Loretta Beatrice Baldwin Jones.
SR 1005	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Specialist Timothy K. Arnold for his service to his country.
SR 1017	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Alexander Garrett Sutton III of The Woodlands on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
SR 1128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Terry Nixon for his service to his nation during the Vietnam War.
79th Regular Session
SB 18	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the adoption of ad valorem tax rates by taxing units and to related tax bills.
SB 256	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the release of certain student information by a school district.
SB 257	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used or intended to be used in the commission of certain criminal offenses.
SB 258	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain obscene material and child pornography.
SB 259	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund.
SB 260	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the division of legal fees between attorneys in different law firms.
SB 261	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a program to educate the public on the value of health coverage and to increase public awareness of health coverage options.
SB 262	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for law enforcement officers commissioned by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
SB 263	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to use of certain information relating to tax audits; providing penalties.
SB 264	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Montgomery County Hospital District to issue certain bonds or incur or assume other debt.
SB 265	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to certain continuing education requirements for insurance agents.
SB 266	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
SB 267	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the exclusion from an emergency services district of certain territory subject to assessments.
SB 272	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of an oyster license moratorium program.
SB 494	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to permissive interlocutory appeals in civil actions.
SB 495	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the fee paid to the attorney general for examining the record of proceedings authorizing the issuance of a public security or related credit agreement.
SB 496	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the validation of any act, governmental proceeding, official, bond, or obligation of a navigation district or port authority or a corporation of the district or authority.
SB 497	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the qualifications and removal of a constable.
SB 731	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to initial training and continuing education requirements for a constable.
SB 732	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administration of polygraph examinations to certain applicants for positions in the Department of Public Safety.
SB 733	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the certification of the amount of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund.
SB 734	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of the discharge of firearms and certain other weapons.
SB 735	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to delay in the deregulation of certain electric utilities outside of ERCOT.
SB 787	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain organizations to join a risk pool established by a political subdivision for the purpose of providing uniform group benefits.
SB 788	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to eligibility for certain unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 789	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the liability of a person who has obtained improper unemployment compensation benefits.
SB 790	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the determination of benefit wage credits for purposes of unemployment compensation.
SB 791	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to initial claims under the unemployment compensation system.
SB 883	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 8; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 884	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 9; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 885	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 10; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 886	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 11; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 887	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 12; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 888	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, privileges, and immunities of a peace officer.
SB 889	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 13; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 890	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the amount of recovery in a civil action.
SB 891	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the creation of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 14; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
SB 957	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SB 1351	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations through binding arbitration.
SB 1352	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the maximum reservation for certain individual projects of a portion of the state ceiling for private activity bonds.
SB 1353	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Town Center Improvement District of Montgomery County, Texas, and of governmental entities and peace officers that interact with the district; providing a penalty.
SB 1483	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax.
SB 1484	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to general revenue appropriations to institutions of higher education.
SB 1485	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to providing that the social security number of a living person is excepted from required disclosure under the public information law and may be redacted without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general.
SB 1486	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to eligibility for certification as an independent hearing examiner for teacher contract hearings.
SB 1487	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to termination or suspension without pay of a teacher who does not request an independent hearing examiner.
SB 1488	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the discharge of teachers for good cause under a probationary contract in a public school.
SB 1489	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the termination of a teacher's contract for a financial exigency that requires a reduction in personnel.
SB 1490	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of criminal district attorney of Chambers County, the abolition of the office of county attorney of Chambers County, and the duties of the district attorney for the 253rd Judicial District.
SB 1491	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a fee charged for services provided by the staff of the state law library.
SB 1492	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the fee for the issuance of an attorney's license or certificate.
SB 1493	Last Action: Considered in public hearing Caption: Relating to the laws administered by the Texas Ethics Commission for the fair conduct of elections and election campaigns; providing penalties.
SB 1567	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the amount of longevity and hazardous duty pay for certain state employees.
SB 1568	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1569	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts.
SB 1570	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the rate of interest on certain tax refunds.
SB 1571	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exception from the hotel occupancy tax for a permanent resident.
SB 1572	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to certain health coverage under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
SB 1573	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the state employee incentive program, including abolishing the Texas Incentive and Productivity Commission.
SB 1574	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the benefits and compensation of retired state employees who return to state employment.
SB 1575	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the elimination of certain reports to or prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
SB 1576	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for providing false information to outside auditors.
SB 1577	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to coercing a woman to have an abortion and parental notification of abortion; creating offenses.
SCR 23	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Memorializing congress to permanently repeal the federal death tax in 2005.
SR 20	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mark J. Kubala on his selection for the Julie Rogers Special Service Award.
SR 65	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kathleen Jackson and ExxonMobil Corporation for their contributions to Beaumont and Southeast Texas.
SR 66	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing January 31, 2005, as Orange County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 80	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating W. Sam Monroe for his selection as the 2004 Man of the Year by Quota International of Southeast Texas.
SR 131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2005, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 132	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 13 through February 15, 2005, as Jefferson County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 215	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Thomas Walter McMullan of Devers for being the longest-serving school board member in the state.
SR 221	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Jerry M. and Barbara Green on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 250	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Proclaiming March 1, 2005, Justices of the Peace and Constables Day.
SR 300	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2005, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 301	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Katherine Kuhns of Conroe for her selection as a Distinguished Finalist for 2005 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
SR 302	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ashley Gerich of New Caney for her selection as a Distinguished Finalist for 2005 in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
SR 488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 30, 2005, as Trucking Day at the State Capitol.
SR 534	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kym Victoria Jackson for winning the title Mrs. Texas 2005.
SR 552	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Joseph Denton Harris IV for earning the American Heart Association's 23rd Annual J. C. Crager Award.
SR 662	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jonathan Page and the soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force 1-9.
SR 796	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
SR 938	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Doris and Charles S. Kelley, Sr., for their service to the Southeast Texas community.
SR 984	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Fred Lee Maciel of Spring.
SR 985	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Thomas Edgar Jackson of Beaumont.
SR 1018	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wesley Robert Riggs of Beach City.
SR 1062	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jeanne M. Terrill Miller of Austin.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 4	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the calculation and imposition of an ad valorem tax by a taxing unit.
SR 92	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Kingwood High School in Humble for winning the Class 5A 2005 Lone Star Cup.
79th 2nd Called Session
SB 33	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
SR 111	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Wallace Lee Luthy of Kingwood.
SR 112	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Liberty Ponytails softball team of Liberty for winning a state championship.
SR 113	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Peggy and Charles Mason of New Caney on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
79th 3rd Called Session
SB 23	Last Action: Meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to the costs of damages to Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricane Rita; making an appropriation.
SB 33	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters.
SB 41	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area.
SR 27	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the class of 1956 of Stephen F. Austin High School on the occasion of its 50-year reunion.
SR 61	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Robert Krienke on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 152	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Marie Carter on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
SR 153	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Joseph Richard Fochtman of Kingwood for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
78th Regular Session
SB 373	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to notice of an increase in certain rates or charges for certain group policies or contracts.
SB 374	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the payment of certain wages by staff leasing services companies.
SB 375	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the location where the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Court of Appeals District transacts business.
SB 392	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to certain procedures for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
SB 447	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the creation of a savings incentive program for state agencies.
SB 448	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the release of certain student information by a school district.
SB 449	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to the number of justices for the eighth and ninth courts of appeals districts.
SB 532	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the acceptance of a referral fee or gift by certain judges; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 538	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
SB 539	Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair Caption: Relating to special license plates for passenger cars and light trucks owned by or used for the transportation of veterans with disabilities.
SB 540	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to alter speed limits on county roads.
SB 541	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to certain coverage and compensation requirements regarding insurers and health maintenance organizations, including authorizing insurers and health maintenance organizations to issue plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits.
SB 582	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the consolidation of certain offenses relating to the driving of a motor vehicle while a driver's license or privilege to operate a vehicle is invalid.
SB 723	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to tuition rebates to certain undergraduate students who graduate from an institution of higher education without excessive semester credit hours.
SB 724	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the settlement of certain claims against the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 744	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to public school employee participation in professional organizations and assignment, transfer, or pledge of compensation.
SB 745	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the East Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 4; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
SB 746	Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair Caption: Relating to special Texas constable license plates.
SB 747	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain defendants convicted of indecency with a child.
SB 833	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the application of the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987 to alumni associations and on-campus organizations.
SB 834	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the administration of public retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 835	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to regulation of abortion; creating an offense.
SB 836	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the eligibility for community supervision for a person who has been previously committed to the Texas Youth Commission.
SB 837	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled or elderly individual.
SB 878	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the sentencing of defendants convicted of multiple counts of intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter.
SB 942	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for landlords who sell renter's insurance to residential tenants.
SB 943	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to an exemption from the private security law for persons who furnish certain information regarding a business or governmental entity.
SB 994	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to a revision of the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.
SB 995	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to certain changes to the uniform law on secured transactions.
SB 996	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to collateral eligible to be pledged with the comptroller to secure state deposits.
SB 1114	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to secondary employment by officers commissioned by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SB 1115	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child.
SB 1116	Last Action: Point of order sustained Caption: Relating to the criminal and civil consequences of conduct involving the theft of or tampering with certain communication or information services.
SB 1117	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to optional benefits under the Texas school employees uniform group coverage program.
SB 1118	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to competitive bidding procedures for certain purchases by a local government.
SB 1119	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to commercial group property insurance for certain businesses and associations.
SB 1120	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the requirements of a petition to dissolve the Montgomery County Hospital District.
SB 1132	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the admission of certain video testimony into evidence in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
SB 1233	Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair Caption: Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and to the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
SB 1234	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of an industrial solid waste landfill.
SB 1235	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to contested case hearings regarding applications for certain environmental permits.
SB 1537	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the use of excess money in the compensation to victims of crime fund.
SB 1538	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the operation and placement of systems used to anchor or moor barges in, on or adjacent to coastal lands of the state of Texas.
SB 1539	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the application of new requirements for nonhazardous industrial solid waste disposal to be adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SB 1718	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to adjusting formula funding for institutions of higher education to account for differences between estimated and actual receipts of educational and general funds.
SB 1719	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to registration of certain mortgage bankers.
SB 1720	Last Action: Received from the Senate Caption: Relating to a vendor's or subcontractor's remedy for nonpayment of certain contracts.
SB 1721	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to governmental contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by a local governmental entity.
SB 1722	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to legal and judicial ethics.
SB 1772	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to licensing and regulation of certain pilots, pilotage rates, and pilot service.
SB 1789	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to curbing the practice of teaching to the test in public schools.
SCR 53	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating May 24, 2003, as Aviation Maintenance Technician Day in honor of Charles Edward Taylor.
SCR 59	Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate Caption: Commending Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, Incorporated, for its exemplary service to the City of Beaumont and congratulate all associated with the organization on their many contributions to its success.
SJR 19	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a current or retired faculty member of a public college or university to receive compensation for service on the governing body of a water district.
SR 55	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing January 27, 2003, as Orange County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 198	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2003, as Texas Probation Association Day at the State Capitol.
SR 214	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Gary Staley of Porter.
SR 215	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2003, as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 216	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 24, 2003, as Leadership Southeast Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25, 2003, as Beaumont Day at the State Capitol.
SR 274	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mabel Margaret Wingate Lawrence of Orange on her 80th birthday.
SR 420	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Orange County Emergency Service District 2 Volunteer Fire Department in Bridge City on its 50th anniversary.
SR 449	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2003, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 595	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending members of the Pilot Club of Baytown for their service to their community.
SR 596	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 15, 2003, as Chemicals Day at the State Capitol.
SR 735	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Coulson Tough on his retirement.
SR 802	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the Saint Anthony of Padua Senior Pals to the State Capitol.
SR 803	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Lynn Stark.
SR 955	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Milton Frank Kuhn of Houston on his 75th birthday.
SR 989	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Guy V. Lewis for his contributions to collegiate basketball in the State of Texas.
SR 1069	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, Incorporated, for its service to the City of Beaumont.
78th 1st Called Session
SCR 5	Last Action: Filed Caption: In memory of John David Garcia.
SR 52	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ruth Jurik of Beaumont on her 75th birthday.
SR 53	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard Cowan of New Caney for his selection as Region VI Superintendent of the Year.
SR 98	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Coons of Conroe.
78th 3rd Called Session
SR 113	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the importance of the Bayou Bowl to the state.
SR 114	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Paul Lazzaro on his retirement from The Woodlands Operating Company.
SR 115	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Interfaith of The Woodlands on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 116	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Broughton Lynn Hand of Anahuac for his military service.
SR 117	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Loyda Wood Smith of Spring on her 90th birthday.
78th 4th Called Session
SB 26	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
SB 27	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to appeals to small claims courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.