Legislation authored by Jane Nelson

Includes legislation with Jane Nelson as the primary author for the 73rd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 16 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
SB 63 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the property tax appraisal system, including an entitlement to a tax exemption based on the appraised value of certain renewable energy devices.
SB 64 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a peer support network for certain law enforcement personnel.
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Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations.
SB 198 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the demonstration of weapons proficiency by qualified retired law enforcement officers.
SB 199 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to automated external defibrillators.
SB 200 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of Internet access service from sales and use taxes.
SB 475 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees.
SB 476 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to establishment of county adult sexual assault response teams.
SB 477 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
SB 478 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to excluding the furnishing of an academic transcript from the definition of "information service" for purposes of sales and use taxes.
SB 798 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to victims and the children of victims of family or dating violence.
SB 799 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to contracting procedures and requirements for governmental entities.
SB 800 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
SB 1155 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
SB 1156 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the contracting authority of the Health and Human Services Commission for the volunteer advocate for children program.
SB 1182 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the computation of the replenishment ratio used to determine an employer's unemployment compensation tax rate.
SB 1298 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 1299 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
SB 1547 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional criminal judicial district composed of Tarrant County.
SB 1548 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County.
SB 1549 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a subject matter preference for certain cases in the County Criminal Court No. 6 of Tarrant County.
SB 1550 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to airport police forces, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
SB 1969 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
SB 2222 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain equipment provided for use by the officers of the Texas Highway Patrol.
SR 19 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Eric D. Patterson on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
SR 65 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating February 17, 2021, as CASA Day.
SR 66 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2021, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day.
SR 86 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23 and 24, 2021, as Tarrant County Days.
SR 112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing those who contributed to distribution of COVID-19 vaccine at the Texas Motor Speedway.
SR 188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Laura Hill on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Burnett Louis "Burnie" Sutter on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
SR 281 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of Grapevine on the occasion of the Grapevine Main Station grand opening.
SR 335 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
SR 360 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James B. "Jim" Prewitt.
SR 361 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Flower Mound Smoke Fest Competition and Fundraiser.
SR 364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bonnie Sudderth for her service as acting Governor of Texas.
SR 391 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mike Donnelly on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 407 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Chimney Creek Ranch on the occasion of its 100th anniversary of family ownership.
SR 444 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Beverlee Ruth Barnes Herd.
SR 457 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Argyle High School girls' golf team for winning a state championship.
SR 469 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. No. 1.
87th 1st Called Session
SB 10 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to making appropriations for the legislature and legislative agencies.
87th 2nd Called Session
SB 10 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to making appropriations for the legislature and legislative agencies.
SB 11 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
SB 89 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
SR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the North Texas Commission for 50 years of service to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
87th 3rd Called Session
SB 2 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of certain federal coronavirus relief money for paying down the state's unemployment insurance debt.
SB 8 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
SR 12 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Strangers Rest Baptist Church on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
SR 26 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Flower Mound Smoke Fest Competition and Fundraiser.
SR 64 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kirk Mikulec for his contributions to The Colony.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joe McCourry for his contributions to The Colony.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. 8.
86th Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 3 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher and librarian salaries.
SB 10 Last Action: Returned to committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
SB 63 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
SB 64 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
SB 65 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
SB 66 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
SB 67 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
SB 68 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
SB 69 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the allocations of money for transfer to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and the investment of money in the economic stabilization fund.
SB 70 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
SB 71 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a statewide telehealth center for sexual assault forensic medical examination.
SB 72 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
SB 73 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses.
SB 127 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
SB 234 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
SB 235 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
SB 236 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
SB 237 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
SB 238 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to registration and safety requirements for flotation tank facilities; authorizing a fee.
SB 239 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to meetings for certain special purpose districts.
SB 240 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the issuance of F-35 fighter jet specialty license plates.
SB 241 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
SB 383 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a highway toll exemption for public school buses.
SB 384 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events at health care facilities.
SB 385 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
SB 386 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a common characteristic or use project in a public improvement district in certain municipalities.
SB 435 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
SB 436 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
SB 437 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
SB 438 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
SB 500 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, including direction regarding reimbursement, and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
SB 819 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to state agency electronic information and processes.
SB 820 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a school district adopt a cybersecurity policy.
SB 821 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to children's advocacy centers.
SB 822 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
SB 823 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the sale by certain municipalities of leased land located near the shoreline of a lake.
SB 824 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children.
SB 890 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
SB 1066 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain coordinated county transportation authorities.
SB 1067 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice and approval of the assignment of vendor's rights under state agency contracts for services.
SB 1068 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
SB 1366 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
SB 1658 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the territory of and fees imposed by certain emergency communication districts.
SB 2178 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to state fiscal matters.
SB 2179 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 2180 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
SB 2181 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
SB 2182 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
SCR 67 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 500.
SJR 1 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a transfer of economic stabilization fund investment earnings to a special endowment fund in the state treasury.
SR 45 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2019, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Legislative Day.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charlotte Allen on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 107 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 5, 2019, as CASA Day.
SR 171 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Frisco Day.
SR 186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2019, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day.
SR 202 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 18 through 20, 2019, as Denton County Days.
SR 209 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport for being named the Global Airport of the Year.
SR 210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Leadership Frisco to the State Capitol.
SR 241 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day.
SR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing PediPlace health care on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 293 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Louis J. Goodman for his service to the Texas Medical Association.
SR 294 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 295 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Leadership Grapevine Day.
SR 296 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce and Regional Advantage to the State Capitol.
SR 297 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 6 and 7, 2019, as Tarrant County Days.
SR 349 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Governor's Commission for Women.
SR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Shirley Spellerberg.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Frisco as the headquarters of the Professional Golfers' Association of America.
SR 553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing members of Leadership Flower Mound for their public service.
SR 584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Heart Galleries of Texas for its work to connect children with adoptive families.
SR 618 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michelle French for her service to the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas.
SR 619 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 25, 2019, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day.
SR 642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kristie Sanders for her response to an emergency.
SR 654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Argyle Fire District crew members for their action in saving a life.
SR 679 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Indian American Friendship Council for its contributions to the Indian American community.
SR 714 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Travis Flowers, Pablo Escobedo, Gregory Lomason, and Junior Defreitas for their lifesaving actions.
SR 756 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Flower Mound High School boys' soccer team for winning a state championship.
SR 760 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Urging Congress to unite in bipartisan support for the ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
SR 772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Gipson Humphrey.
SR 787 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Patterson "Pat" Worrell.
SR 799 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kay K. Sanders for receiving the Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award.
SR 834 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 1.
SR 842 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 500.
SR 852 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3284.
85th Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 17 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
SB 72 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
SB 73 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to leave policy and procedures for state employees.
SB 74 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families under a contract with a managed care organization.
SB 75 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union.
SB 76 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to restrict sex offenders from child safety zones in the municipality.
SB 77 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to involuntary termination of parental rights based on sexual assault of the child's other parent and the child support obligations of the parent whose rights were terminated.
SB 78 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the disposition of state surplus or salvage data processing equipment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 79 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
SB 80 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Relating to certain required reports prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
SB 81 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; authorizing a trust company to charge the institute an investment fee.
SB 82 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the temporary closure of segments of the state highway system on days that certain scheduled events are being held in certain municipalities.
SB 268 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
SB 323 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the offense of female genital mutilation.
SB 532 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to information collected about and purchases of information technology by governmental entities.
SB 533 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to governmental entity contracting and procurement.
SB 669 Last Action: Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.
SB 851 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the requirements for meetings of certain special districts.
SB 852 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees on new construction.
SB 853 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
SB 854 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain persons.
SB 1021 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reports on the consolidation and certain functions of the health and human services system, including advisory committees within the system, and the re-creation of the Texas system of care framework.
SB 1022 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of certain counseling professions to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SB 1023 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected by certain airport governing boards.
SB 1024 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on airport security vehicles.
SB 1178 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district in Denton County and the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Denton.
SB 1179 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.
SB 1266 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
SB 2128 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Health and Human Services Commission's procurement and oversight of managed care organization contracts serving individuals in Texas Medicaid with serious mental illness.
SB 2129 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a program for marketing, promotion, research, and education efforts regarding Texas wine; authorizing assessments.
SB 2218 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.
SCR 18 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the approval of a sufficient balance of the constitutional economic stabilization fund by the 85th Legislature.
SR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jerry Ronald Walker.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tim Weaver on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lynda Arnold.
SR 42 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of The Colony on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
SR 43 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating January 31, 2017, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Legislative Day.
SR 154 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2017, as CASA Day.
SR 183 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2017, as Texas Council on Family Violence Day.
SR 248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 28, 2017, Nurse Day.
SR 249 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Lewisville for its contributions to the community.
SR 302 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 1 and 2, 2017, as Tarrant County Days.
SR 306 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating February 28 and March 1, 2017, as Denton County Days.
SR 441 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing members and alumni of Leadership Grapevine for their civic leadership.
SR 463 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mollie Ann Newcom.
SR 465 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Patsy Spaw, Secretary of the Texas Senate.
SR 472 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 28, 2017, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day.
SR 513 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the first class of Regional Advantage–Leadership Northwest Metroport to the Capitol.
SR 579 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 5 and 6, 2017, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Days.
SR 594 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Leadership Flower Mound.
SR 622 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 20, 2017, as Doctors of Osteopathic Medical Excellence Day and April 16 through 22, 2017, as Texas Osteopathic Medicine Week.
SR 668 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 694 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating May 1 through 7, 2017, as Healthy Texas Week.
SR 745 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Four Price for receiving the Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt Award for Mental Health.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marjory Kent Vickery.
SR 899 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1.
SR 911 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 533.
85th 1st Called Session
SB 19 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
SB 21 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Highland Village Lions Club on the occasion of the 30th Highland Village Balloon Festival and Fair.
SR 150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dan Leal for 15 years of service to the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County.
84th Regular Session
SB 1 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
SB 2 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 7 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
SB 15 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to state tax reductions and the limit on appropriations from certain state tax revenue for a state fiscal biennium.
SB 18 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
SB 20 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to state agency contracting.
SB 52 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the computation of the franchise tax; decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
SB 53 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
SB 54 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
SB 55 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families.
SB 56 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the resident physician expansion grant program.
SB 57 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to information collected by a regional tollway authority, regional mobility authority, regional transportation authority, metropolitan rapid transit authority, or coordinated county transportation authority.
SB 58 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of commercial vehicle safety standards by certain municipalities and counties.
SB 59 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.
SB 60 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to video recordings made by children's advocacy centers.
SB 200 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
SB 201 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the efficiency and consolidation of powers and duties within the health and human services system.
SB 202 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
SB 203 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
SB 218 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
SB 291 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Tarrant County.
SB 292 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.
SB 293 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a clarification of the law governing eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events trust fund.
SB 353 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to state agency contracting.
SB 354 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the transfer to the Health and Human Services Commission of contracting authority for children's advocacy centers and volunteer advocate programs.
SB 355 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to control measures for an individual exposed to a communicable disease.
SB 678 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities.
SB 679 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to public meetings of joint airport boards.
SB 680 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed or owned by certain municipalities.
SB 878 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the expansion of certain landfills.
SB 879 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility.
SB 880 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain committees and programs to develop the wine industry in this state through the Department of Agriculture.
SB 881 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.
SB 1276 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments.
SB 1277 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees.
SB 1993 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
SJR 1 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
SJR 3 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
SJR 25 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early.
SR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the First Aid for Drug-Free Living Campaign and Drug-Test Kit Initiative.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marcus Edward Hill for receiving a Texas Agricultural Lifetime Achievement Award.
SR 23 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Legislative Day at the Capitol.
SR 66 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 12, 2015, CASA Day at the State Capitol.
SR 67 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming members of the Texas Medical Association to the Capitol.
SR 85 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Texas Council on Family Violence Day on February 11, 2015.
SR 86 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 23 and 24, 2015, as Denton County Days.
SR 91 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2015, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Leadership Flower Mound to the Capitol.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2015, as Tarrant County Days.
SR 119 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Pregnancy Resource Centers in this state.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending all those working to raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer.
SR 166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2015, as Fast Growth School Coalition Legislative Day.
SR 247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 4, 2015, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day.
SR 320 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Keith Everest Friend.
SR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dorothy "Dot" Huffman on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 343 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Grapevine on the occasion of its visit to the Capitol.
SR 369 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Metroport Meals on Wheels, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
SR 373 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Argyle High School documentary film team for winning a state title.
SR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Argyle High School Lady Eagles basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 395 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Liberty Christian School Lady Warriors basketball team for winning a state championship.
SR 413 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lewisville Independent School District Education Foundation on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 428 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day.
SR 549 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vision Fort Worth for its work on behalf of the community.
SR 559 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Don Bigbie.
SR 570 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Kenneth H. Cooper and The Cooper Institute.
SR 588 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proclaiming April 19 through 25, 2015, as Texas Osteopathic Medicine Week.
SR 640 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing G & A Consultants, LLC, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 738 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Denton Police Department for its contributions to the community.
SR 739 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Argyle High School boys' golf team for winning a state championship.
SR 740 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Flower Mound Police and Fire Departments for their contributions to the community.
SR 756 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lake Worth Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 757 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lake Dallas Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 758 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Justin Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 759 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Highland Village Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 760 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Hickory Creek Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 761 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Hebron Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 762 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Haslet Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 763 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Grapevine Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 764 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Frisco Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 765 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Fort Worth Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 766 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 767 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Denton County Sheriff's Office on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 768 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Westlake Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 769 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Trophy Club Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 770 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The Colony Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Southlake Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Shady Shores Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 773 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Sansom Park Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 774 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Saginaw Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 775 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Roanoke Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 776 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Flower Mound Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 777 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Double Oak Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 778 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Denton Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 779 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Corinth Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 780 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Carrollton Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 781 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Blue Mound Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Bartonville Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 783 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Azle Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Aubrey Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Argyle Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 786 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Ponder Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 787 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Pelican Bay Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 788 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Northlake Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 789 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Little Elm Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 790 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lewisville Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 791 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lakeside Police Department on the occasion of Police Week in Texas.
SR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Morris Schuler Nelson.
SR 985 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Quentin Burnett on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 986 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Penny Reddell on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 1019 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 1.
SR 1038 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 55.
SR 1055 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3123.
83rd Regular Session
SB 7 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
SB 8 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health and human services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
SB 11 Last Action: Point of order withdrawn
Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
SB 56 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision and delivery of certain health care services in this state, including the provision of those services through the Medicaid program and the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in that program and other programs.
SB 57 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports.
SB 58 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to delivery of and reporting on mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and certain other services.
SB 59 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
SB 60 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to authorizing the placement of a security freeze on the consumer file or other record created or maintained by a consumer reporting agency regarding a person under 16 years of age.
SB 61 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of military physicians who provide voluntary charity health care.
SB 62 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of entering students at public and private or independent institutions of higher education.
SB 63 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to consent to the immunization of certain children.
SB 64 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a policy on vaccine-preventable diseases for licensed child-care facilities.
SB 65 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a program to recognize public schools with successful student health and fitness programs.
SB 66 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to studying the causes of and making recommendations for reducing child fatalities, including fatalities from the abuse and neglect of children.
SB 67 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for institutions of higher education conducting human stem cell research.
SB 68 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a request for a waiver of the waiting period before human remains may be cremated.
SB 126 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the creation of a mental health and substance abuse public reporting system.
SB 127 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the creation of certain funding formulas and policies and to certain public health evaluations by the Department of State Health Services.
SB 128 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to criminal history record information concerning certain applicants and clients of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
SB 129 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to proper venue for filing an application for a protective order against family violence.
SB 130 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to representation by prosecuting attorneys in proceedings for protective orders against family violence and in certain other actions.
SB 131 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the hours of sale and consumption of wine at a winery.
SB 132 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the contents and applicability of a school district's grading policy.
SB 133 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
SB 134 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to health and physical education credits required for high school graduation.
SB 143 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to programs designed to enhance medical education in this state.
SB 149 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
SB 150 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the cancer prevention and research fund.
SB 151 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the practice of dentistry, including the regulation of dental service organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 152 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
SB 153 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
SB 290 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
SB 291 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notice requirements for gas utilities entering certain real property; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 406 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the practice of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants and the delegation of prescriptive authority by physicians to and the supervision by physicians of certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
SB 423 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the flexible response system for investigations of child abuse or neglect reports by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
SB 424 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the administration and monitoring of certain medications provided to foster children.
SB 425 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to foster care placement decisions made by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
SB 426 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to a home visiting program for at-risk families.
SB 427 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain child-care facilities and administrators of those facilities.
SB 428 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to background and criminal history checks for parents or other relatives of children in residential child-care facilities.
SB 429 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the dismissal or nonsuit of a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
SB 430 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to verification of the unavailability of community day care before the Department of Family and Protective Services provides day-care assistance or services.
SB 743 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
SB 744 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for loss of support to a dependent who is a victim.
SB 745 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to sexual assault prevention and crisis services and to the administration of the Crime Victims' Compensation Act.
SB 746 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program.
SB 747 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the term for the independent ombudsman for state supported living centers.
SB 748 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to enhance and upgrade convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure in certain municipalities.
SB 944 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to criminal history record checks for certain employees of facilities licensed by the Department of State Health Services.
SB 945 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
SB 946 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the right to terminate a lease and avoid liability by a victim of certain sexual offenses or stalking.
SB 947 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to adverse possession of real property as a defense to certain offenses against property.
SB 948 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to management of a coordinated county transportation authority.
SB 949 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to licensing under the Medical Practice Act.
SB 1057 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to information about private health care insurance coverage and the health insurance exchange for individuals applying for certain Department of State Health Services health or mental health benefits, services, and assistance.
SB 1058 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
SB 1059 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the consideration of strategies by the Health and Human Services Commission to ensure the appropriate use of diagnostic ancillary services in the Medicaid program.
SB 1060 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program.
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating April as Water Safety Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2013.
SR 20 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 20, 2013, through January 26, 2013, as Texas Nurse Anesthetists Week.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jeffrey P. Fegan on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 47 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members and alumni of Leadership Grapevine on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of Leadership Lewisville.
SR 51 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 30, 2013, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.
SR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Council on Family Violence on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol.
SR 73 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Legislative Day at the Capitol.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6 and 7, 2013, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 107 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Texas Medical Association to the Texas Capitol.
SR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
SR 125 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating February 18 and 19, 2013, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Highland Village on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol on February 6 and 7, 2013.
SR 152 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming February 20, 2013, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
SR 162 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Senior Day at the Capitol.
SR 264 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming February 26, 2013, Nurse Day at the Capitol.
SR 279 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March of 2013 as Professional Social Work Month.
SR 284 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Celebrating February 26, 2013, as Emergency Medical Services, Trauma, and Acute Care Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
SR 423 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Boy Scout Troop 7 in Grapevine on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 424 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Pregnancy Resource Centers in Texas.
SR 496 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2013, as Fast Growth School Day at the Capitol.
SR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nancy Lee Bass.
SR 552 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 570 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming April 18 and 19, 2013, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Days at the State Capitol.
SR 698 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Leadership Flower Mound Class of 2013 on the occasion of its visit to Austin.
SR 712 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 14 through 20, 2013, as American Osteopathic Medicine Week.
SR 775 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kenneth Cooper on the 45th anniversary of his book Aerobics.
SR 823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing September 23, 2013, as National Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day.
SR 868 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May as National Foster Care Month in Texas.
SR 1029 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1160.
SR 1073 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949.
SR 1085 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 7.
SR 1098 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Remarcus Larry West.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 6 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lewisville High School softball team for winning a state championship.
SR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leland Mebine on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SR 69 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert A. Bennett for his service to the nation.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SB 20 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals.
82nd Regular Session
SB 7 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care provided through and care management in the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to achieve healthy outcomes and efficiency.
SB 8 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to improving the quality and efficiency of health care.
SB 23 Last Action: 1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
Caption: Relating to the administration of and efficiency, cost-saving, fraud prevention, and funding measures for certain health and human services and health benefits programs, including the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
SB 25 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.
SB 71 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain reports submitted and analyses conducted regarding health and human services.
SB 72 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to streamlining of and utilization management in Medicaid long-term care waiver programs.
SB 73 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to debt issuance authority of and funding for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
SB 74 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disposition of surplus or salvage data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
SB 75 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of, and certain other persons at, facilities and agencies licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services; providing criminal penalties.
SB 76 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care, the use of certain personal information to prevent fraud in child-care programs, and the disclosure of certain personal information for the purpose of investigation and enforcement of unemployment compensation violations.
SB 77 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsoring organizations and other institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
SB 78 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
SB 79 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the contents and applicability of a school district's grading policy.
SB 80 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to public health laboratories administered by the Department of State Health Services.
SB 81 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to food safety.
SB 82 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of stalking.
SB 83 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offense of bigamy.
SB 84 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
SB 85 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the duties of the county tax assessor-collector and voter registrar regarding exemptions from jury service.
SB 86 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to municipal contracts for enforcement of outstanding traffic violation arrest warrants.
SB 184 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
SB 185 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools.
SB 186 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to health and physical education credits required for high school graduation.
SB 187 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to human body and anatomical specimen donation.
SB 188 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties.
SB 189 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
SB 190 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.
SB 191 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to disposition of a contested case by the Texas Medical Board.
SB 192 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to patient advocacy activities by nurses and certain other persons; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 193 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
SB 194 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
SB 195 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
SB 218 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the operation of the child protective services and foster care systems.
SB 219 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to health and mental health services for children in foster care and kinship care.
SB 220 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
SB 221 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 222 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to access to certain long-term care services and supports under the medical assistance program.
SB 223 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties.
SB 224 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the award of a distinction designation to a public school campus.
SB 225 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to including in public school campus improvement plans and in local school health advisory council reports to school district boards of trustees certain goals and objectives or information in order to promote improved student health.
SB 226 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reporting individual student performance on a physical fitness assessment instrument to the Texas Education Agency.
SB 227 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the nondisciplinary resolution of certain complaints filed against physicians.
SB 228 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for institutions of higher education conducting human stem cell research.
SB 229 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to newborn hearing screenings and hearing services for certain children.
SB 230 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the venue for the filing of certain applications by a pregnant minor with respect to an abortion.
SB 231 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the permanent revocation of a person's driver's license or permit on conviction of a second offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 232 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to wearing a secure alcohol monitoring device as a required condition of community supervision for certain intoxication offenses.
SB 255 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of constitutional county courts over truancy cases and the appointment of magistrates to hear truancy cases in certain counties.
SB 256 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty.
SB 434 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to address the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
SB 435 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the regional poison control centers into the Texas Poison Control Center.
SB 436 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to inspect day-care centers and group day-care homes.
SB 437 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to residency requirements for voting in certain municipal utility district elections.
SB 438 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the number of days a winery may sell wine under a winery festival permit.
SB 469 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the collection of unpaid tolls by a regional tollway authority.
SB 571 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Medicaid by Chair
Caption: Relating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services agencies and other related regulatory agencies.
SB 620 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections and preventable adverse events.
SB 621 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorized activities of a winery permit holder.
SB 622 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the privacy of protected health information; providing administrative and civil penalties.
SB 793 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
SB 794 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
SB 795 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to regulation of nurse aides.
SB 796 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to reporting on and assessing programs for the prevention and treatment of diabetes in the state.
SB 797 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to objective assessment processes for and appropriate provision of acute nursing services and certain other services provided under the Medicaid program.
SB 798 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the amounts of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain health facilities.
SB 799 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the definition of "first sale" for purposes of the taxes imposed on certain liquor.
SB 967 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program.
SB 968 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
SB 969 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Public Health Funding and Policy Committee within the Department of State Health Services.
SB 1177 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the adoption by health care facilities of a policy on vaccine preventable diseases; imposing penalties.
SB 1178 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain shelter day-care facilities, child-care facilities, and individuals providing child-care services, and access to certain criminal history record information; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1179 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
SB 1180 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to hotel occupancy taxes and livestock facility use taxes for certain venue projects.
SB 1421 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the awarding of grants provided by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
SB 1422 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense.
SB 1930 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
SCR 16 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the month of March each year from 2011 through 2020 as Women Veterans Month in tribute to the immeasurable contributions that women in the military have made to this nation.
SR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Public Health Association for its service to the Texas Legislature and the citizens of our state.
SR 15 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the senior citizens of this state on the occasion of Senior Day at the State Capitol in 2011.
SR 67 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians on the occasion of its Turkic-Texan Friendship Reception and Awards Dinner.
SR 73 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing January 23 through January 29, 2011, as Texas Nurse Anesthetists Week.
SR 74 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming January, 2011, Communities In Schools Month and January 26, 2011, Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Haltom City on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the participants in the Teens in the Driver Seat program for their commitment to improving roadway safety for all drivers and passengers.
SR 141 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 1, 2011, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.
SR 142 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming the participants in the First Tuesdays at the Capitol program and commending the Texas Medical Association for its work in behalf of the citizens of this state.
SR 155 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 2, 2011, as LIVESTRONG Texas Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
SR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas on the occasion of World Cancer Day.
SR 157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2011, as National Wear Red Day in Texas.
SR 184 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Richard Reese Wenneker.
SR 226 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Council on Family Violence for its service on behalf of the victims of domestic violence.
SR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Keller to Austin and the State Capitol on February 17 and 18, 2011.
SR 228 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2011, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.
SR 251 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Texans Support Libraries Day.
SR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the students and faculty of Lake Country Christian School of Fort Worth to the Capitol.
SR 253 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2011, as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Texas.
SR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 16, 2011, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the Capitol.
SR 308 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Texas Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Day at the State Capitol.
SR 309 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Osteopathic Medicine Day at the State Capitol.
SR 310 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the American Cancer Society.
SR 311 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
SR 312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Lewisville to Austin on February 21 and 22, 2011.
SR 313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 21 and 22, 2011, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 314 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Haltom City Public Library on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 315 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 22, 2011, as Texas Health Resources Day at the Capitol.
SR 398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of Leadership Southlake to the Capitol.
SR 399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Leadership Hurst-Euless-Bedford Class of 2011 to the State Capitol.
SR 400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing members of Leadership Grapevine on the occasion of their visit to the Capitol.
SR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Northeast Tarrant Chamber Leadership Class of 2011 to the State Capitol.
SR 409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 3, 2011, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 410 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the late Sammie Jean "Sweet" Estes on the occasion of her induction into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
SR 442 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leadership Colleyville for promoting civic leadership and volunteerism.
SR 443 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the citizens of Little Elm on the occasion of Little Elm Day at the State Capitol.
SR 444 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March of 2011 as Professional Social Work Month.
SR 445 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Leadership Flower Mound Class of 2011 on the occasion of their visit to Austin and the State Capitol.
SR 446 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming March 8, 2011, as Nurse Day at the Capitol.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Leadership Fort Worth Class of 2011 on the occasion of their visit to Austin and the State Capitol.
SR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing SafeHaven of Tarrant County on the occasion of its annual Legacy of Men Breakfast.
SR 468 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 23, 2011, as Robson Ranch Women's Club Day at the State Capitol.
SR 516 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the grand opening of Legoland Discovery Center at the Grapevine Mills shopping mall.
SR 664 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers on the occasion of the organization's 12th Annual Hound Dog Hustle.
SR 709 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming April of 2011 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas.
SR 710 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating April 6, 2011, as National Start! Walking Day.
SR 809 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the students from Texas A&M University who are participating in policy internship programs in Austin.
SR 895 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming May of 2011 to be Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Texas.
SR 972 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming May of 2011 to be American Stroke Month in Texas.
SR 1039 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and on the success of its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
SR 1040 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the week of May 8 through 14, 2011, as National Hospital Week in Texas.
SR 1232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bobby Ray Miller.
82nd 1st Called Session
SB 7 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the administration, quality, and efficiency of health care, health and human services, and health benefits programs in this state; creating an offense; providing penalties.
SCR 4 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 7.
SR 101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Emilio Manzano for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
81st Regular Session
SB 7 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care and care management provided through health care facilities and through the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to improve health outcomes.
SB 8 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of the Texas Health Services Authority.
SB 66 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to health care coverage for children in Title IV-D cases.
SB 67 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled; providing criminal penalties.
SB 68 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to licensing and inspection requirements of the Department of Family and Protective Services for certain facilities and homes providing child care; providing penalties.
SB 69 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to child protective services and foster care.
SB 70 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.
SB 71 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the limitation on paid leave for state employees at health and human services agencies pending a criminal history background check.
SB 72 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to training and other human resources functions of health and human services agencies.
SB 73 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an adult stem cell research program and to certain reporting requirements with regard to research involving human stem cells or human cloning.
SB 74 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitation of liability for certain emergency care provided during a declared disaster.
SB 75 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a disaster and emergency education program.
SB 76 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorizing a children's health benefit plan for certain small employers.
SB 77 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to participation by single-employee businesses in private purchasing cooperatives or health group cooperatives.
SB 78 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to promoting awareness and education about the purchase and availability of health coverage.
SB 79 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to specialty certification for insurance agents serving certain employer groups.
SB 80 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to employer contributions under small employer health benefit plans.
SB 81 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care.
SB 82 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees.
SB 83 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/10
Caption: Relating to a right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain sex offenses or domestic violence; providing a penalty.
SB 84 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention program for public high schools.
SB 85 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to establishment of a suicide prevention pilot program for public high schools.
SB 86 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
SB 87 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to adverse licensing, listing, or registration decisions by certain health and human services agencies.
SB 88 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Denton County.
SB 277 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 278 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to appropriations to the Department of State Health Services for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
SB 279 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against certain court orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment.
SB 280 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials.
SB 281 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of the home address information of the spouses of certain federal judges and certain state judges.
SB 282 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to grant and outreach programs to provide nutrition education to children.
SB 283 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the membership and activities of local school health advisory councils and to parental involvement in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
SB 284 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to human body and anatomical specimen donation.
SB 285 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for violating certain orders requiring the removal of the alleged perpetrator from the home of an abused child.
SB 286 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to a health passport for Medicaid recipients.
SB 287 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of electronic prescribing data transmission systems under the state Medicaid program.
SB 288 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to improving the quality of health care services provided under certain state programs through certain initiatives, including payment strategies and medication history review requirements.
SB 289 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to health information technology used in the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
SB 290 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation and implementation of the health professional education grant program.
SB 291 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study at an institution of higher education.
SB 292 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board and to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program.
SB 342 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to creating a presumption regarding the possession of a controlled substance by a person who gives birth to a child who tests positive for the substance.
SB 343 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to study the retail availability of healthy foods in certain underserved areas of this state.
SB 344 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the acceptance at farmers markets of food stamps and benefits under the women, infants, and children supplemental food program.
SB 345 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to screening health care personnel of home and community support services agencies for tuberculosis.
SB 346 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry after an individual becomes an adult.
SB 347 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster; providing penalties.
SB 476 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to staffing, overtime, and other employment protections for nurses.
SB 492 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition on certification of sex offenders as emergency medical services personnel.
SB 493 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to benefits and services for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
SB 494 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to making an appropriation to the Department of State Health Services to be used in connection with the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
SB 525 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain qualified alien physicians practicing medicine in this state.
SB 526 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.
SB 527 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
SB 528 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the penalties prescribed for committing prostitution within a certain distance of certain designated places.
SB 529 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the sale and use of certain alcoholic beverages manufactured by holders of a winery permit.
SB 643 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the protection and care of individuals with mental retardation and to certain legal protections for individuals with disabilities; providing criminal penalties.
SB 703 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the provision of a certified copy of a birth certificate for certain minors receiving services from the Department of Family and Protective Services and to the amendment of birth and death certificates.
SB 704 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and mail order pharmacies.
SB 705 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to long-term care consumer information and Medicaid waiver programs.
SB 706 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
SB 707 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to requiring a sexually oriented business to maintain certain photographic identification records; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 708 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to seek an injunction against certain employment practices involving children.
SB 709 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
SB 710 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children.
SB 711 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to creating a winery festival permit.
SB 785 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the employee misconduct registry and employee certification posting requirements for certain facilities.
SB 786 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
SB 787 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations on prosecution of the offense of bigamy.
SB 788 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting child abuse or neglect.
SB 789 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to loss ratio standards for long-term care benefit plans.
SB 790 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to clinical practice hours available for professional nursing educational programs at certain hospitals.
SB 791 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the certified nurse aide registry and the regulation of certified nurse aides by the Texas Board of Nursing.
SB 792 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
SB 805 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to incentive payments for certain nursing facilities providing services under the medical assistance program.
SB 806 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain employee misconduct registries and to the imposition of a disciplinary action on a licensed nursing facility administrator; providing a penalty.
SB 886 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for claims based on retaliation against a nurse for engaging in protected patient advocacy activities.
SB 887 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratories; providing penalties.
SB 888 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to establishing a pill splitting program to reduce health plan costs for certain public employees.
SB 889 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for physicians who administer vaccines.
SB 890 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements for students in public schools.
SB 891 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the public school physical education curriculum.
SB 892 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to inclusion in a public school campus improvement plan of goals and objectives for the campus coordinated health program.
SB 893 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to inspect day-care centers and group day-care homes.
SB 894 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights.
SB 895 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
SB 1324 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation.
SB 1325 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a mental health intervention program for military veterans.
SB 1326 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the functions of the statewide health coordinating council; providing civil penalties.
SB 1327 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the disposition of surplus data processing equipment of a university system or an institution or agency of higher education.
SB 1328 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study on the feasibility of providing vaccines to first responders deployed to a disaster area.
SB 1329 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to food manufacturers, food wholesalers, and warehouse operators required to hold a license.
SB 1330 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services.
SB 1331 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program.
SB 1332 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the placement of certain children who are in the managing conservatorship of the state.
SB 1333 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the purchase and sale of certain alcoholic beverages by the holder of a winery permit.
SB 1876 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the administration and powers of a coordinated county transportation authority.
SB 1877 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Medical Child Abuse Resources and Education System grant program.
SB 1878 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services.
SB 1879 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; providing penalties.
SB 1880 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of nursing.
SB 1881 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the alignment of certain Medicaid procedures regarding written orders for diabetic equipment and supplies with comparable Medicare written order procedures.
SB 1882 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a memorandum of understanding between certain authorized entities to share suicide data that does not identify any individual.
SB 2032 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to hospitals' submission of uncompensated hospital care data and hospital audits related to federal funding provided for that care.
SB 2033 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to adoption of a school district grading policy.
SB 2395 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the timing of a referendum election to continue a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
SB 2396 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to obsolete or redundant reporting requirements applicable to health and human services agencies.
SB 2397 Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.
SB 2398 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board.
SCR 40 Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee
Caption: Recognizing the City of Grapevine as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
SCR 44 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the creation of the Texas Legislative Council.
SCR 77 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Approving the system-wide settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice resolving certain investigations of state mental retardation facilities.
SR 9 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cheryl Baker on the occasion of her retirement from the Department of Homeland Security.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 26, 2009, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 26 through January 30, 2009, as Texas Nurse Anesthetists Week.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 9 and 10, 2009, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Barbara Nance for receiving the National Service Award from the Meals on Wheels Association of America.
SR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lewisville Lake Symphony on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2009, as Junior Achievement Day at the State Capitol.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2009, as National Wear Red Day in Texas.
SR 109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 4, 2009, as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Texas.
SR 134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Day.
SR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of Leadership Lewisville.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Philip J. Huber, Jr., for his service as president of the Dallas County Medical Society.
SR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Senior Day at the State Capitol.
SR 153 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as LIVESTRONG Texas Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
SR 207 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing SafeHaven of Tarrant County on the occasion of its Legacy of Men Breakfast.
SR 208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2009, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.
SR 222 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Northwest Metroport Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 229 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2009, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Keller for its contributions to the Keller community.
SR 264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Northeast Tarrant Class of 2009 to the State Capitol.
SR 265 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Grapevine for its contributions to the community.
SR 266 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Hurst-Euless-Bedford Class of 2009 to the State Capitol.
SR 267 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Southlake for its contributions to the community.
SR 268 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Colleyville for its contributions to the community.
SR 288 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
SR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2009, as Osteopathic Medicine Day at the State Capitol.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 2, 2009, as Little Elm Day at the State Capitol.
SR 330 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the participants in the First Tuesdays at the Capitol program.
SR 331 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2009, as Nurse Day at the Capitol.
SR 332 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Council on Family Violence.
SR 337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rice M. Tilley, Jr., for being named to Worth magazine's list of 2008 Top 100 Attorneys in the United States.
SR 338 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the coaches, players, and fans of Faith Christian School in Grapevine.
SR 368 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the American Cancer Society.
SR 401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Vyarl Wayne Martin of Hurst.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jim McDermott for receiving a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award for Staff Leadership from the National Council for Community Behavorial Healthcare.
SR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Richard Stephen Kitchen on the occasion of his retirement from the North Richland Hills Police Department.
SR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Theressa Bilger on the occasion of her retirement from the North Richland Hills Police Department.
SR 417 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Sansom Park on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
SR 442 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mike Rambo.
SR 457 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sydney Capello for being named Miss Teen Texas 2008.
SR 474 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing PediPlace on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.
SR 475 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Board of Nursing on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 476 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the boys basketball team of Ponder High School in Ponder for winning a Class 2A state championship.
SR 477 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Proclaiming April 16, 2009, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 517 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 1, 2009, as Robson Ranch Women's Club Day at the State Capitol.
SR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2009, as Texas Health Resources Day at the Capitol.
SR 522 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Southlake Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of River Oaks on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
SR 556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Greater Keller Women's Club on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
SR 557 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 2009, as National Start! Walking Day.
SR 581 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Welcoming members of the Leadership Fort Worth Class of 2009 to the State Capitol.
SR 582 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of the Leadership Flower Mound Class of 2009 to the State Capitol.
SR 647 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Vic Burgess on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the City of Corinth.
SR 654 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 20 through April 26, 2009, as Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Week in Texas.
SR 670 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 26 through May 2, 2009, as National Cleaning for a Reason Week.
SR 695 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Gretchen M. Bataille for being named the Communities In Schools of North Texas Advocate of the Year.
SR 766 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 10 through 16, 2009, as National Women's Health Week in Texas.
SR 767 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tim Curry of Tarrant County.
SR 838 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Observing May, 2009, as Trauma Awareness Month and May 17 through 23, 2009, as Emergency Medical Services Week.
SR 839 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gene Carey of Lewisville on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 853 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Johnnie and Ida Reagan of Watauga on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.
SR 892 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing H-E-B and The Meadows Foundation for their efforts in behalf of victims of family violence.
SR 944 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 21st anniversary of the sister-state relationship between the State of Texas and Taiwan.
SR 960 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Observing May 2009 as American Stroke Month in Texas.
SR 961 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Peter John Courcy of Frisco.
SR 978 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing June 7, 2009, as 9-1-1 Heroes and Dispatchers Day and June 7 through June 13, 2009, as 9-1-1 for Kids Education Week.
SR 1012 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Olive Stephens for her service to the citizens of Sandy Shores.
SR 1045 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces on the occasion of KellerFest! 2009.
SR 1057 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joe Phelps for his contributions to the Town of Argyle as a councilmember.
SR 1067 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Howard "Jim" Nelson.
SR 1101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 78.
81st 1st Called Session
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Albert Hawkins on his retirement as executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
SR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Adelaide Horn on the occasion of her retirement from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Vic Burgess on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the City of Corinth.
80th Regular Session
SB 10 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the operation and financing of the medical assistance program and other programs to provide health care benefits and services to persons in this state; providing penalties.
SB 21 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the imposition of additional inspection and background and criminal history check requirements for day-care centers; providing criminal penalties.
SB 22 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to long-term care insurance and a partnership for long-term care program and to the eligibility for certain home and community-based services.
SB 23 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to promoting the purchase and availability of health coverage.
SB 24 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to certain health care services provided through telemedicine or telehealth under the state Medicaid program.
SB 25 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the availability of an automated external defibrillator at high school athletic events.
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
SB 27 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the community living options information process and to a pilot program to educate residents and families of residents of nursing homes and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded about advance care planning.
SB 28 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to transferable physician orders for life-sustaining and related treatment.
SB 29 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of a minimum data set for the collection of information on health professionals by the statewide health coordinating council.
SB 30 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
SB 31 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the rural physician and dentist loan repayment program.
SB 32 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a registry of allied health professionals.
SB 33 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to hepatitis B vaccination for students enrolled in certain health-related courses of study in an institution of higher education.
SB 34 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a nutrition policy for public schools.
SB 35 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a purchasing preference for contractors who provide foods of higher nutritional value and who do not provide foods containing trans fatty acids.
SB 36 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the examination of certain applicants for a license to practice medicine.
SB 37 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the duties of the Texas Information and Referral Network.
SB 38 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Interagency Coordinating Council for HIV and Hepatitis.
SB 39 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a cancer drug donation program.
SB 40 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to electronic health information.
SB 41 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disaster-related responsibilities of certain state agencies in health care.
SB 42 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission.
SB 43 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child or providing for the possession of or access to a child based on military deployment.
SB 44 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
SB 45 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the definition of serious bodily injury for the purposes of criminal prosecutions.
SB 46 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain fees charged for the impoundment and storage of a recovered stolen vehicle.
SB 47 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics.
SB 48 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information maintained by a county clerk.
SB 136 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a community education program concerning Internet safety.
SB 137 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of signs on certain roads.
SB 138 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to promoting the retention and graduation of students enrolled in professional nursing programs.
SB 139 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study on improving the curricula of professional and vocational nursing education programs.
SB 140 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study of the feasibility of providing immunizations to certain students enrolled in health professional degree programs.
SB 141 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a feasibility study regarding joint health science courses at a public or private institution of higher education.
SB 198 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the recognition of hospitals with outstanding nursing programs and a listing of hospital nursing staff information.
SB 199 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to certain convictions barring employment at certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
SB 200 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
SB 201 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain professional nursing program preceptors and their children.
SB 202 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to incentives to recruit and retain allied health education program faculty.
SB 203 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to a study of the feasibility of providing immunizations to certain students enrolled in health professional degree programs.
SB 204 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain electronic medical records systems.
SB 205 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
SB 206 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain providers of subsidized child care.
SB 288 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
SB 289 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of professional nursing shortage reduction program grants to encourage clinical nursing instruction by part-time faculty at public or private institutions of higher education.
SB 290 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of health care services by certain entities, including niche hospitals; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 291 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to criminal history record information for guardianship proceedings and to lists of certain public guardians; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 364 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratories; providing penalties.
SB 365 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation and implementation of the health professional education grant program.
SB 366 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain health care professionals submit criminal history record information to the licensing entity that issues or renews a license.
SB 530 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to physical activity requirements and physical fitness assessment for certain public school students.
SB 588 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to perform administrative, economic, fiscal, or policy research or analysis regarding certain issues and to assist political subdivisions with related research or analysis.
SB 589 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) employment programs and participation in those programs by certain parents who are not TANF recipients.
SB 590 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a designated agent's access to a principal's medical and health care information.
SB 591 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board.
SB 758 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to child protective services; providing penalties.
SB 759 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain requirements relating to permanency hearings and placement review hearings for children under the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
SB 760 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to participation and reimbursement of telemedicine medical service providers under the Medicaid program.
SB 761 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to reports by nurses of certain conduct and protection from retaliation for those nurses.
SB 762 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the certification and regulation of mammography systems.
SB 992 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
SB 993 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to nursing peer review and the regulation of the practice of nursing.
SB 994 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances.
SB 995 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the publication of certain information regarding proposed toll projects.
SB 1185 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to certain low-interest home loan programs offered by the state.
SB 1186 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to inclusion in the immunization registry of immunization records of first responders and their immediate family members and of immunization records obtained during certain declared disasters.
SB 1187 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to data collection at the Department of State Health Services.
SB 1248 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the University of North Texas Health Science Center Health Institutes of Texas.
SB 1291 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the allocation of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for certain transportation systems.
SB 1292 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to reorganizing certain state institutions that provide financing for cancer research, including creating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; granting authority to issue bonds.
SB 1693 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the creation of inland port authorities; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
SB 1694 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to fraud investigations and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1695 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements regarding the consumer-directed services and voucher payment programs and to continuation of the consumer-directed services program and work group.
SB 1696 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility for medical assistance for treatment of breast or cervical cancer.
SB 1734 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to providing Medicaid services to certain persons with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries.
SCR 1 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging the National Health Services Corps Ambassador Program to coordinate with the Primary Care Office at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
SCR 36 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing United Parcel Service of America, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SJR 43 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of scientific research of all forms of human cancer.
SR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Oscar Garcia for being named the 2006 Fort Worth Man of the Year by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 22 through January 26, 2007, as Texas Nurse Anesthetists Week.
SR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Susan Simpson of White Settlement for her service to her community.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 2, 2007, as Go Red for Women Day.
SR 152 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Steve McFadden on the occasion of his retirement from the Lewisville Police Department.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2007, as Texas Alzheimer's Awareness Day.
SR 188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring February 13, 2007, as Senior Day at the Capitol.
SR 251 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Russell K. Tolman on the occasion of his retirement from Cook Children's Health Care System.
SR 252 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lisa Harper Wood on the occasion of her retirement from the Keller Public Library.
SR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27 and 28, 2007, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 337 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 26 and 27, 2007, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 374 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 1, 2007, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 5, 2007, as Little Elm Day at the State Capitol.
SR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nika Maples for being named Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Texas Education Agency.
SR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2007, as Nurse Day at the Capitol.
SR 453 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 2007 as Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month.
SR 536 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Janis Russo of Cross Roads.
SR 537 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lewisville Masonic Lodge 201 on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
SR 584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 593 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 30, 2007, as Osteopathic Medicine Day at the State Capitol.
SR 663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Leadership Flower Mound to the State Capitol.
SR 764 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Lewisville to Austin.
SR 766 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Wayne Blankenship on the occasion of his retirement from the ministry.
SR 767 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Leadership Fort Worth Class of 2007.
SR 793 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the City of Azle on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 800 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Kenneth A. Ardoin on the occasion of his retirement from Pfizer.
SR 874 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 25, 2007, as Start! Walking At Work Day.
SR 929 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Martin Donald.
SR 954 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Steve Dickens for receiving a Life Saving Award from the Lewisville City Council.
SR 972 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marie Harrison for her service to her community.
SR 973 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Carolyn Pierel on the occasion of her retirement from the Argyle Independent School District.
SR 1049 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the girls basketball team of Faith Christian School in Grapevine for winning a state championship.
SR 1050 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sister Margaret Ann Moser for her dedication to Ursuline Academy of Dallas.
SR 1065 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the girls soccer team of The Colony High School in The Colony for winning the Class 4A state championship.
SR 1074 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lance Armstrong for his efforts on behalf of cancer research.
SR 1134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing registered nurses on the occasion of National Nurses Week.
SR 1162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tom Davenport on the occasion of his retirement from the Lake Dallas Independent School District.
SR 1163 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mark Howe for receiving the 2007 Distinguished Friend Award from the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation.
SR 1164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jackie Crowley for her work on a book project for children in foster care.
SR 1165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Barbara Abell for her work on a book project for children in foster care.
SR 1166 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May of 2007 as Foster Care Month in Texas.
SR 1170 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 993.
79th Regular Session
SB 6 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to protective services and certain family law matters; providing penalties.
SB 42 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to health education, physical activity, and food products in public primary and secondary schools.
SB 43 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain programs and initiatives designed to prevent the manufacture and use of methamphetamine.
SB 44 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee.
SB 45 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee on health care information technology.
SB 46 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a method to integrate benefits issuance and recipient identification for health and human services programs.
SB 47 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid fraud reduction pilot program.
SB 48 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.
SB 49 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the electronic submission of certain health care transactions.
SB 50 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to contracts between health care providers and certain health benefit plan issuers.
SB 51 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to administration of certain health benefit plans.
SB 52 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to a competitive grant program for aging and disability services.
SB 53 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the use of genetic testing information by insurers.
SB 54 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a restrictive covenant, rule, or other prohibition regulating a homeowner's display of the United States flag.
SB 55 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to protective orders when family violence occurs between minors.
SB 56 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to requiring notice before the amount of bail set in certain cases is reduced.
SB 57 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of signs on certain roads.
SB 58 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
SB 66 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain programs and initiatives designed to prevent the manufacture and use of methamphetamine; providing a penalty.
SB 130 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state.
SB 131 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the lease of equipment and hiring of employees by the Department of State Health Services for newborn screening.
SB 132 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to goals and strategies concerning the number of graduates from professional nursing education programs and incentives to recruit and retain professional nursing program faculty.
SB 133 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to public school district eligibility for state assistance under the existing debt allotment.
SB 134 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the new instructional facilities allotment for public schools.
SB 135 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulating the sale of certain alcoholic beverages at drive-up windows.
SB 136 Last Action: Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school of pharmacy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
SB 137 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a state scenic byways program.
SB 138 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
SB 194 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
SB 195 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a nurse or nurse aide employed by a temporary nursing service agency to provide hospice services to patients; providing a penalty.
SB 196 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the provision of voluntary charity care by certain retired dentists.
SB 400 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of employee assistance, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the office of employee assistance; providing administrative violations.
SB 401 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 402 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 403 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 408 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing a penalty.
SB 409 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
SB 412 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
SB 419 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners, and Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners and the regulation of health care professions regulated by those state agencies; providing administrative penalties.
SB 608 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
SB 609 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
SB 610 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of dentistry.
SB 611 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the electronic creation, transmission, and use of certain documents related to the prosecution of a criminal offense.
SB 631 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the compensation of certain district judges in Denton County.
SB 632 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the requirements for issuance of a dental x-ray certificate to a dental assistant.
SB 871 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid managed care delivery system.
SB 872 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the impact of niche hospitals on other general hospitals, to certain reports and disclosure requirements regarding niche hospitals, and to the establishment of an advisory panel to conduct a study on the reporting of health care associated infection rates and process measures.
SB 873 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a medical information telephone hotline pilot program under the state Medicaid program.
SB 874 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to quality-of-care monitoring visits to long-term care facilities.
SB 1186 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases; providing civil penalties.
SB 1187 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the functions of local mental health and mental retardation authorities.
SB 1188 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the medical assistance program and other health and human services.
SB 1328 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the privacy of protected health information.
SB 1329 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the Interagency Council for Genetic Services and the provision of genetic counseling services.
SB 1330 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
Caption: Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
SB 1331 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain temporary wine and beer retailer's permits.
SB 1332 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the impoundment and forfeiture of certain motor vehicles operated without financial responsibility.
SB 1638 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prevention of certain gatherings within a municipality.
SB 1639 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a project that may be undertaken by a certain development corporation in connection with the promotion or development of new or expanded business enterprises.
SCR 28 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth for its selection to host a second NASCAR Nextel Cup race.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing A. Dwain Mayfield on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming January 27, 2005, Osteopathic Medicine Day at the State Capitol.
SR 58 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jim Chadwell for his selection as the 2004 Texas High School Principal of the Year.
SR 90 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tammy Dombeck for being honored by the White Settlement Area Chamber of Commerce.
SR 121 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14 and 15, 2005, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marlin Price on the occasion of his retirement as the Chief of Police in Southlake.
SR 199 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Young Conservatives of Texas on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
SR 271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 1, 2005, Nurse Day at the Capitol.
SR 325 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 8, 2005, as Little Elm Day at the State Capitol.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming March 8, 2005, Transplant Day at the Capitol.
SR 464 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming May 2005 Honor Nursing Faculty Month and March 22 and 23, 2005, Student Nurse Days at the Capitol.
SR 510 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 31, 2005, as Substance Abuse Prevention Day.
SR 586 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Medical Center of Lewisville and its staff for their contributions to the health of the people of Lewisville.
SR 602 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Southlake Carroll High School football team for winning the University Interscholastic League 2004 Class 5A Division II state championship.
SR 603 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming April 14, 2005, Texas Federation of Republican Women Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
SR 631 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Howard Wolf for his service on the Sunset Advisory Commission.
SR 642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 2005 Class of Leadership Flower Mound.
SR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center for its contributions to higher education.
SR 653 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John Avila, Jr., for his contributions to the City of Fort Worth and to the State of Texas.
SR 654 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Leadership Fort Worth Class of 2005.
SR 655 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of Leadership Lewisville.
SR 792 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Congresswomen Kay Granger for her service to her country and her state.
SR 1040 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Institute for Health Policy Research for their endeavors in health-care issues.
SR 1061 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
SR 1097 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Steven C. Tucker of Grapevine.
SR 1099 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
79th 1st Called Session
SB 28 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
SB 52 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission.
SB 67 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the appropriation to the Department of State Health Services for trauma facility and emergency medical services activities.
SB 68 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
SR 85 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Raymond Dunning, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 86 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charles Ray McDowell on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 87 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Raymond David Franco on the occasion of his retirement.
79th 3rd Called Session
SB 36 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the disaster-related responsibilities of certain state agencies in health care.
SR 65 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Phil Strickland.
SR 119 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael G. Killian on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 120 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring May 10, 2006, Prevention Day at the State Capitol.
SR 133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lyndon LaPlante of Keller for his achievements.
SR 208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Birdville Historical Society for its contributions to historical preservation in our state.
SR 209 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the JPS Health Network for 100 years of dedication to health care in Tarrant County.
SR 210 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the girls' basketball team of Argyle High School in Argyle for winning a state championship.
SR 211 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the boys' basketball team of Lake Country Christian School in Fort Worth for winning a state championship.
SR 212 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the boys' swim team of Frisco High School in Frisco for winning a state championship.
SR 253 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dustin Nelon for his intervention and response in a medical emergency.
SR 254 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard P. "Ricky" Strickland.
78th Regular Session
SB 12 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to health care liability claims.
SB 104 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of the practice of medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 156 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cloning of human beings; providing penalties.
SB 158 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to limiting liability of physicians and health care providers for charitable care.
SB 159 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to standard physician contract forms for use in managed care plans.
SB 160 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to education relating to human organ donation.
SB 161 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of certain licensing programs by the Texas Department of Health; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.
SB 162 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.
SB 173 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to deferred payment of property taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces during a war or national emergency.
SB 174 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information in an application for a marriage license.
SB 176 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
SB 263 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 274 Last Action: Referred to Government Organization
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy; providing penalties.
SB 275 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Department of Economic Development and the transfer of certain of its functions and the functions of the Texas Aerospace Commission to the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office; to the establishment, operation, and funding of the Texas Economic Development Bank; and to the administration and operation of certain economic development programs; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
SB 280 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
SB 281 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the continuation of the Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness as the Texas Workforce Investment Council and to the functions performed by the council.
SB 285 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Department of Human Services.
SB 330 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to access to certain private medical information.
SB 339 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to issuance of certain liability insurance by the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
SB 418 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers; providing penalties.
SB 419 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county development district to impose an ad valorem tax and provide infrastructure for a residential subdivision.
SB 420 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to county development districts; providing penalties.
SB 423 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to assess the feasibility of a central database containing information on special districts.
SB 429 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a wireless priority service program for mobile telecommunication services.
SB 431 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to health care benefit mandates and offer of coverage mandates.
SB 433 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the issuance and enforcement of protective orders to protect victims of sexual assault; providing criminal penalties.
SB 434 Last Action: Referred to s/c by chair
Caption: Relating to the issuance of urban forestry license plates.
SB 464 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a management team to manage and operate a community center for mental health or mental retardation services.
SB 511 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a state scenic byways program.
SB 512 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to billboards along highways; imposing a civil penalty.
SB 522 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain employer coalitions and cooperatives established for the provision of health benefits coverage.
SB 537 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
SB 610 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.
SB 611 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to printing a social security number on an identification card or other identification device; providing a civil penalty.
SB 612 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants to administer, provide, and carry out or sign a prescription drug order.
SB 613 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the automatic suspension of the driver's license of a person younger than 21 on conviction of an offense involving an abusable volatile chemical.
SB 636 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to eligibility of school districts for state assistance with payment of existing debt.
SB 637 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to elimination of the state payment for certain national insurance database fees.
SB 638 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the new instructional facilities allotment for public schools.
SB 639 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to public school district eligibility for state assistance under the existing debt allotment.
SB 678 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the collection and distribution of delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed by county education districts.
SB 680 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the collection and distribution of delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed by county education districts.
SB 756 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a declaration of a local state of disaster by certain joint airport boards.
SB 793 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to biotechnology cleanrooms and equipment.
SB 873 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a deferral of adjudication on a child's completion of a teen court program.
SB 910 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.
SB 1050 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
SB 1051 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations.
SB 1106 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain purchases of machinery and equipment used for research or development from sales and use taxes.
SB 1113 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the governmental entities subject to, and the confidentiality of records under, the sunset review process.
SB 1136 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to access to certain private medical information.
SB 1219 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to services provided to children with developmental delay.
SB 1225 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the removal of a body part or tissue from a decedent who died under circumstances requiring an inquest.
SB 1226 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the allocation of kidneys available for transplant in this state.
SB 1319 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school of pharmacy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.
SB 1320 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain advance directives for medical treatment and medical treatment decisions.
SB 1330 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to state policy relating to financing of certain health and human services programs.
SB 1356 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the adoption of rules restricting the use of a medical practitioner's Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number.
SB 1357 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to local school health advisory councils, health education instruction, and coordinated health programs for elementary school students.
SB 1400 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the labeling of certain drugs.
SB 1424 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of, certain records regarding, and foster care payments for certain children.
SB 1540 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the provision of prescription drugs by pharmacies through patient assistance programs.
SB 1549 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to requiring that certain individuals who provide nursing services in a nursing institution receive annual training in caring for people with dementia.
SB 1554 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the amount charged by the Texas Department of Health for a youth camp license.
SB 1555 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Department of Health.
SB 1556 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain fees and administrative penalties applicable to emergency medical services providers.
SB 1557 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the assessment of fees for the regulation of code enforcement officers.
SB 1716 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the administration, operation, financing, and enforcement of the financial assistance program.
SB 1741 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the use of receipts from the sale of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 1846 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prompt payment of certain claims by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans.
SCR 4 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing January 13 through January 26, 2003, as the Texas Centennial of Flight Celebration.
SJR 48 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to determine limits for noneconomic damages in medical or health care liability claims and other claims.
SR 94 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Pfizer, Incorporated, for its accomplishments.
SR 95 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Fred Orr of Dallas on his 65th birthday.
SR 114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February, 2003, as American Heart Month.
SR 238 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 24-25, 2003, as Denton County Days at the State Capitol.
SR 245 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Vernard Johnson on earning the title of Entertainer of the Year by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
SR 296 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the City of North Richland Hills on its 50th anniversary.
SR 297 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for its service to minority businesses.
SR 298 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Glenn and Mary Fogle of Denton on their 63rd wedding anniversary.
SR 299 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound on its 20th anniversary.
SR 382 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March as American Red Cross Month and March 19, 2003, as American Red Cross Day at the State Capitol.
SR 383 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 20, 2003, as Chisholm Trail Day at the State Capitol.
SR 384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Tarrant County Medical Society on its 100th anniversary.
SR 392 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April as Donate Life Month in the State of Texas and April 15, 2003, as Transplant Day at the State Capitol.
SR 593 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending William Arthur Hamilton for his many years of service in the petroleum industry.
SR 606 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jesus Martin "Marty" Antonio Medellin of Fort Worth.
SR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 21, 2003, as Long-Term Care Ombudsman Day at the State Capitol.
SR 661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Tarrant County Child Protective Services Board.
SR 697 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Thos. S. Byrne, Limited, in Fort Worth for its service to the City of Fort Worth.
SR 707 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Fort Worth Independent School District and Birdville Independent School District for implementing the Step With It! program.
SR 736 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Paul Jennings of Grapevine for his contributions to the educational system of Texas.
SR 737 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the City of Fort Worth on its ranking as the second most charitable city in the nation.
SR 782 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending David Doyle and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 783 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Chasen Shirley and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Brian Wesley and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 785 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Spencer Beatty and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 786 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robbie Eugene Achee and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 787 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Edward R. Palacios and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 788 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Roy Stewart of Grapevine for his selection for the Distinguished Friend award.
SR 794 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending public health workers for improving the lives of Texans.
SR 795 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Institute for Health Policy Research.
SR 876 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bob Miller on his 50th birthday.
SR 877 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Gina Bullock for her selection as youth governor of Texas for 2003-2004.
SR 878 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dorothy Hall of Fort Worth on her 100th birthday.
SR 879 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jim Horn and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 880 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jeremy Booker and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 881 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lincoln Dale Milstead and other members of the armed forces who are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SR 916 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks.
SR 951 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Aeronautics and Space Administration team of Justin Elementary School for winning an international award.
SR 987 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards for its work in behalf of children.
SR 1028 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1695.
SR 1041 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320.
SR 1047 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2455.
78th 1st Called Session
SB 26 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the dates of certain elections, the procedures for canvassing the ballots for an election, and the counting of certain ballots voted by mail.
SB 28 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the procedure for collecting signatures on a petition filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
SR 2 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jewell Dodd Salmon of Sulphur Springs on her 100th birthday.
SR 3 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert W. Gruebel for his courage and patriotism.
SR 79 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joel McLendon of Dallas on his 90th birthday.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bill Hodge for his victory at the 2003 Summer National Senior Games.
SR 119 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Clarence Lee for the selection of Lee's Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Q as one of the top 50 barbecue establishments by Texas Monthly.
78th 2nd Called Session
SR 6 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Commending Charlie Geren's Railhead Smokehouse in Fort Worth.
SR 13 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Congratulating Henry G. and Selma H. Hadigian on their 50th wedding anniversary.
78th 3rd Called Session
SB 9 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the dates of certain elections, the procedures for canvassing the ballots for an election, and the counting of certain ballots voted by mail.
SR 19 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Denton Record-Chronicle for its contributions to its community.
SR 25 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Birdville Baptist Church in Haltom City on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
SR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the University of North Texas on its new alumni center.
SR 32 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Charlotte Steele for her work as a member of the Watauga Department of Public Safety.
SR 39 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Veterinary Medical Association on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda Frause on her selection as the Texas Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year.
SR 71 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming representatives of the sister cities of Duncanville, Texas, and Monasterolo di Savigliano, Italy, to the Capitol.
78th 4th Called Session
SR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the junior varsity hockey team of Northwest High School in Justin for winning the Development League championship.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Viola Hamilton Pitts of Fort Worth.
SR 203 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nancy Fleming for her service in the Texas Senate.
SR 204 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the girls soccer team of Denton High School in Denton for winning a state championship.
77th Regular Session
SB 11 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to protecting the privacy of medical records; providing penalties.
SB 12 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination based on the use of certain information in the determination of eligibility for employment, an occupational license, or insurance coverage.
SB 13 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and health insurance coverage based on the use of certain genetic characteristics.
SB 14 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on community supervision or parole for certain defendants convicted of aggravated assault.
SB 15 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to excepting certain information maintained by family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
SB 16 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain issues affecting the punishment of the offense of murder.
SB 17 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a magistrate provide reasonable notice to the attorney representing the state before reducing the amount of bail set for a defendant charged with or convicted of certain serious offenses.
SB 18 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of interfering with an emergency telephone call.
SB 19 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to health education in public schools and to the improvement of children's health through daily physical activity in public schools and a coordinated approach by public schools to prevent obesity and certain diseases.
SB 89 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of possessing an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle and to the civil and criminal consequences of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 90 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 91 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.
SB 92 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to reports of intoxication by emergency medical services personnel.
SB 93 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to providing telemedicine services.
SB 94 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to local government plans to respond to natural, technological, and man-made hazards, including acts of terrorism.
SB 95 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of chemical and biological weapons; providing criminal penalties.
SB 96 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to use of earned, unused franchise tax benefits for development stage companies conducting certain research and development activities.
SB 97 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain health benefit plans from requiring the use of hospitalists by participating physicians.
SB 98 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain automated systems used to dispense prescription drugs.
SB 99 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of preauthorization requirements imposed by managed care organizations providing health care services to recipients of medical assistance.
SB 100 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of a limitation on the number of managed care organizations permitted to provide health care services to recipients of medical assistance.
SB 101 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an evaluation of required copayments from recipients of medical assistance through managed care.
SB 102 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cloning of human beings; providing penalties.
SB 103 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving damage or destruction of property.
SB 163 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the circumstances under which a witness in a criminal case may be excluded from the courtroom.
SB 279 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to sanctions imposed against, and confidential information regarding, certain facilities regulated by the Texas Department of Health.
SB 280 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to the gathering of information on and the use of funds from a more efficient means of storing and distributing vaccines.
SB 281 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to allow health care providers to use certain vaccines in the federal vaccines for children program.
SB 282 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health to promote the vaccines for children program to certain health care providers not currently enrolled in the program.
SB 283 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to special disease management programs for certain recipients of medical assistance under the Medicaid managed care program.
SB 284 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to streamlining reporting requirements and inspection procedures under the Medicaid managed care program.
SB 285 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to cancer incidence reporting.
SB 531 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health in consultation with the General Services Commission to study the cost and feasibility of installing automated external defibrillators in state buildings.
SB 532 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01
Caption: Relating to medical assistance for certain persons in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer.
SB 533 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain occupations by the State Board of Dental Examiners.
SB 542 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to meet and transact business in a location other than the county seat.
SB 543 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to funding of special education programs under the public school finance system.
SB 635 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to recognizing Texas Prayer Day.
SB 791 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties and the authorization of emergency license suspension for certain licensing programs regulated by the Texas Department of Health.
SB 835 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the directors of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District and the powers and duties of the district; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 847 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Westlake located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
SB 866 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy.
SB 867 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, and duties of a joint interim task force to study various issues affecting personal privacy.
SB 881 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the use of certain revenue by certain municipalities that have territory within the boundaries of certain airports.
SB 882 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of joint boards governing certain airports.
SB 883 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of property for certain purposes by populous home-rule municipalities.
SB 934 Last Action: Referred to State Recreational Resources
Caption: Relating to allowing recreational metal detecting in designated areas of state parks.
SB 1020 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain law enforcement agencies to remove certain personal property from a roadway or right-of-way.
SB 1093 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County and to the jurisdiction of and certain procedure in that court.
SB 1094 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and jurisdiction of the statutory county courts in Denton County and to the operation of the statutory probate court in Denton County.
SB 1409 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to procedures for court-ordered assisted outpatient mental health services.
SB 1460 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to state programs for assisting school districts with paying the costs of public school facilities.
SB 1461 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to state assistance to school districts for new instructional facilities.
SB 1462 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a financial award for certain classroom teachers and to providing scholarships to classroom teachers pursuing additional teacher certification.
SB 1463 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for grants for innovative public school teacher compensation.
SB 1464 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to signature requirements for certain petitions filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
SB 1477 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to human organ donation education and distribution.
SB 1478 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain abusable volatile chemicals.
SB 1543 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the review of certain rules adopted by the State Board of Education concerning the required curriculum for public school students.
SB 1571 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to standard physician contract forms for use in managed care plans.
SB 1742 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to allowing a closed session for a school board to consider student matters.
SB 1743 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a school district's release of certain student directory information.
SB 1754 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the information practices of government and to certain information practices of the private sector that affect the privacy of citizens of this state; providing penalties and creating a privacy task force.
SB 1785 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the limit on assistance under the state program for assisting school districts with the payment of existing debt.
SB 1794 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Trophy Club located in Tarrant and Denton counties.
SCR 24 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Encouraging schools in Texas to emphasize the observation of Veterans Day.
SCR 37 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing Congress to provide tax credits to individuals buying private health insurance.
SR 98 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Fred F. Ciarochi of Dallas.
SR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Cotton Belt Railroad Depot in Grapevine.
SR 238 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2001, as Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Awareness Day at the State Capitol.
SR 299 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 21 and 22, 2001, as Tarrant County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Texas Women's Alliance.
SR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Senator Chris Harris on the occasion of his birthday.
SR 359 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2001, as Denton County Day.
SR 611 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the National Semiconductor Corporation.
SR 612 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda Kaye Held.
SR 619 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Lane Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Lewisville.
SR 736 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Elizabeth Charlotte Blaney.
SR 771 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kittie McKee Nelson of Lewisville.
SR 772 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Bobby Q. Lanier of Fort Worth.
SR 783 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Carol R. West of Dallas.
SR 791 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending American Airlines, Incorporated.
SR 792 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending The Home Depot, Incorporated.
SR 801 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Troy Aikman of the Dallas Cowboys.
SR 822 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Caleb Williams of Lewisville.
SR 823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Dale Jackson of Lewisville.
SR 948 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Dallas Mavericks.
SR 959 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Duncanville High School in Duncanville.
SR 960 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Duncanville Police Department.
SR 989 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Clayton W. Downing of Lewisville.
SR 990 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Buck Jordan of Waxahachie.
SR 1079 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring Sir David and Lady Valerie Howard to be honorary citizens of Texas.
SR 1080 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending F. M. Gilbert School in Irving.
SR 1096 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine.
SR 1221 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John South of Tarrant County.
SR 1223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
76th Regular Session
SB 22 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for release on community supervision or parole for a defendant convicted of aggravated assault.
SB 23 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates.
SB 24 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
SB 25 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 26 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to exceptions to the requirement to conduct elections on uniform election dates.
SB 27 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 28 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to enabling legislation for the powers of initiative and referendum.
SB 50 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order.
SB 51 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to prohibiting persons convicted of certain drug-related offenses from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.
SB 54 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the filing of a late application for an ad valorem tax exemption by a religious organization.
SB 64 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid benefits for additional children born to TANF recipients.
SB 65 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to informed consent to the performance of an abortion.
SB 86 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties.
SB 90 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Chair
Caption: Relating to the use of certain information regarding a current or former employee.
SB 122 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to automated external defibrillator devices.
SB 127 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to payment options provided by vehicle towing companies and storage facilities.
SB 128 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 130 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to certain unfair practices by insurers and certain related entities regarding preferred providers of health care.
SB 131 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the notice required to be posted at a hospital or nursing home prohibiting the carrying of a handgun by a person licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
SB 144 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a person to receive notice of utility service connections.
SB 376 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the statutory courts of Denton County.
SB 377 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to review and implementation of health care benefits required to be provided under certain health benefit plans.
SB 385 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the contracting power of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
SB 386 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the power of eminent domain by the Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
SB 387 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the directors of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District.
SB 461 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to a payment to a family violence shelter center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
SB 482 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
SB 492 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
SB 493 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to certain procedures relating to a person's candidacy in an election.
SB 552 Last Action: Referred to Health Services
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke to develop a program to prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke.
SB 556 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to referrals to occupational therapists.
SB 569 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to standards for utilization review.
SB 588 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence.
SB 589 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a municipal court of record in Farmers Branch.
SB 594 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to state assistance for certain school district instructional facilities projects.
SB 595 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the state funding for school district debt service.
SB 596 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to an additional Foundation School Program allotment for schools that open or expand instructional facilities.
SB 603 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the requirement that holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits or licenses furnish a bond.
SB 604 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to imposing an administrative fee on an individual who performs community service as a condition of community supervision.
SB 646 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to provisions governing fire fighters' and police officers' civil service in certain municipalities.
SB 773 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the management of a community mental health center under certain circumstances.
SB 782 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to disclosure requirements for certain patient health information; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 949 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
SB 1017 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to information collected and used in connection with a driver's license.
SB 1199 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the requirements for certain documents executed and certain legal entities created in another state.
SB 1200 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to reciprocal privileges for a permit, right, or license granted in another state.
SB 1231 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to purchasing health care services for certain programs operated by health and human services agencies.
SB 1232 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the regulation of birthing centers.
SB 1233 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the regulation of athletic trainers.
SB 1234 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the expansion and funding of the Texas Integrated Funding Initiative of the Health and Human Services Commission.
SB 1235 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the use of a medical practitioner's Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number; creating an offense.
SB 1236 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to regulation of a product that is a combination of a drug and a device.
SB 1237 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans.
SB 1238 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to accreditation of environmental testing laboratories.
SB 1239 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
SB 1240 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain abusable volatile chemicals; providing for injunctive relief and administrative penalties.
SB 1248 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to Medicaid third-party recoveries; providing a penalty.
SB 1249 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers.
SB 1254 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to late applications for certain ad valorem tax exemptions.
SB 1255 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to disclosure or inducing disclosure of a record of a customer of a financial institution; providing a penalty.
SB 1256 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain tax information to a crime control and prevention district.
SB 1257 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to developer participation contracts.
SB 1558 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the offense of trespassing on an aircraft.
SB 1633 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the sale or exchange of items at a flea market; providing a penalty.
SB 1634 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to school development impact fees.
SB 1789 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the duties and authority of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1790 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to certain economic development contracts associated with reinvestment zone property entered into prior to September 1, 1999.
SB 1791 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the efficient administration and effective management administration of the Permanent School Fund.
SB 1811 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain private facilities that provide behavioral or mental health care services; imposing civil, criminal, and administrative penalties.
SB 1889 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pharmacy technicians, the reinstatement of certain licenses related to the practice of pharmacy, and the reporting of professional liability claims regarding the practice of pharmacy.
SB 1899 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the Town of Flower Mound.
SB 1910 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to parental rights concerning students in public schools.
SCR 31 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing Byron and Peggy Nelson for their meritorious community service.
SCR 74 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of W. Tip Hall.
SJR 6 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
SJR 7 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in certain elective executive offices.
SJR 14 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to securing an equity loan with one or more lots containing all or part of an urban homestead plus other nonhomestead real property.
SR 5 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Denton County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael David Collins of Irving.
SR 7 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leadership Southwest of southern Dallas County.
SR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Officer Charles G. Cheek of Irving.
SR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leadership Lewisville.
SR 36 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating Leadership Greater Keller.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. David Vanderpool of Dallas.
SR 38 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Robert T. Gunby, Jr., of Dallas County.
SR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Jack Christie of the State Board of Education.
SR 139 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Newman Smith High School of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
SR 140 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 9, 1999, as Leadership Waxahachie Day at the State Captiol.
SR 141 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Teen Court Program and the Teen Court Bar Association of Texas.
SR 243 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 24, 1999, as Tarrant County Day.
SR 244 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Duncanville High School Panthers football team.
SR 245 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Grapevine High School Mustangs football team.
SR 246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Captain Richard R. Bailey of Irving.
SR 247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) from Irving and Nimitz high schools.
SR 248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leadership Farmers Branch and Youth Leadership Farmers Branch.
SR 277 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 1999, as Texas Life Science Day at the State Capitol.
SR 311 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 2, 1999, as Ellis County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 312 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Leadership Grand Prairie.
SR 358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.
SR 359 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Radio Station KRLD in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
SR 484 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Thelma Daniel Conine of Grapevine.
SR 503 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Brandon M. Hill of Arlington.
SR 550 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 6, 1999, as Pfizer Day at the State Capitol.
SR 595 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Jane Chihal.
SR 596 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the volunteers of the Medical Center of Lewisville.
SR 712 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the first week in May as Brain Tumor Awareness Week.
SR 713 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Duncanville High School Panthers basketball team.
SR 825 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mel and Norma Gabler.
SR 889 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Huffines Auto Group in Denton County.
SR 992 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Congratulating the Colleyville Heritage High School Lady Panthers varsity soccer team.
SR 1020 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shirley Lindeman Crooks.
SR 1149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Misty Shawn Burks of North Richard Hills.
SR 1150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the members of the Young Conservatives of Texas.
SR 1165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Thomas Hammerle of Highland Village.
75th Regular Session
SB 36 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 37 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to provide maximum flexibility to the department in the use of space and programs.
SB 38 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment and eligibility for release on parole of criminal defendants who commit certain sexual offenses and sexually assaultive offenses against children.
SB 39 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to access to certain obstetric or gynecological health care under a health benefits plan.
SB 40 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to minimum coverage under certain health benefit plans for inpatient stays and postpartum care following the birth of a child.
SB 41 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
SB 42 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under the age of 21 while under the influence of alcohol or certain substances; providing penalties.
SB 43 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the representation of a person before an executive state agency by a member of the legislature.
SB 44 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to primary election dates and procedures and related dates.
SB 45 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the period for early voting by personal appearance.
SB 103 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to indicating on a driver's license or personal identification card if the holder of the license or card is a person convicted of certain sex offenses.
SB 104 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting former members of the legislature from engaging in lobbying activities; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 105 Last Action: Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Caption: Relating to the dedication of revenue derived from the state lottery for certain educational purposes.
SB 193 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
SB 194 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the tax appraisal of certain land owned or formerly owned by disabled veterans and designated for agricultural use.
SB 246 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school attendance.
SB 247 Last Action: Effective with 1997-1998 school year
Caption: Relating to public school admission and attendance.
SB 248 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the terms of tax abatement agreements entered into by the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.
SB 289 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the provision of health care to an inmate confined in the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 384 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to utilization review under health benefit plans and health insurance policies.
SB 399 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the employment status of employees of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 400 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in the City of Lewisville.
SB 410 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain students expelled from public school or placed in an alternative education program.
SB 411 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to parental consent before an abortion may be performed on a minor; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 437 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to AFDC and Medicaid benefits for additional children born to AFDC recipients.
SB 450 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to requiring that an out-of-state inmate housed in a correctional facility in this state be returned to the sending state before the inmate's release from imprisonment.
SB 467 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a peace officer or attorney representing the state from requiring that certain complainants submit to polygraph examinations.
SB 483 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to the salary of an official court reporter.
SB 575 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the recognition of a same-sex marriage.
SB 585 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to requirements for certain health insurance benefits.
SB 703 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of the fiscal and program audit functions of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 713 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to enabling legislation for the powers of initiative and referendum.
SB 728 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the management, control, disposition, and status of certain state land, including land owned or used for the site of the superconducting super collider research facility.
SB 741 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of investigations of fraud in the provision of health and human services and other improvements in identifying and preventing fraud.
SB 742 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
SB 940 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to local mental health and mental retardation authorities and community centers.
SB 941 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a state tax refund and federal income tax credit available to certain employers of AFDC recipients.
SB 942 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to creating a governor's committee to study cost control in state government.
SB 943 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of medical radiologic technologists and other persons who perform radiologic procedures.
SB 966 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of two county criminal courts in Denton County.
SB 967 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to statutory county courts and statutory probate courts in Denton County.
SB 989 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of private switch 9-1-1 emergency telephone service.
SB 990 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of certain information regarding a current or former employee.
SB 1072 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property located in more than one appraisal district.
SB 1073 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.
SB 1130 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Denton County.
SB 1157 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to civil service for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
SB 1177 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to the publication of the Texas Register.
SB 1258 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot project in which vouchers are used for payment of certain health care services.
SB 1425 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
Caption: Relating to confirmation elections for and costs relating to the establishment of certain county development districts.
SB 1426 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain early voting processes and procedures; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1427 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability for injury arising from a motor vehicle accident to a driver who fails to maintain financial responsibility.
SB 1428 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of vehicle weight laws in certain municipalities.
SB 1429 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain film, video, and audio productions from the hotel occupancy tax.
SB 1430 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting from the sales tax property used in producing a motion picture or a video or audio recording.
SB 1431 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to grants to fund motion picture facilities.
SB 1432 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain film, video, and audio productions from the tax on the rental of motor vehicles.
SB 1433 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
SB 1450 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the terms of tax abatement agreements entered into by the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1.
SB 1451 Last Action: Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the addition of territory to or exclusion of territory from a county development district.
SB 1452 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain information relating to abortion facilities.
SB 1652 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into the Department of Information Resources.
SB 1653 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97
Caption: Relating to campus or campus program charters.
SB 1654 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain students expelled from public school or ordered to attend a juvenile justice alternative education program.
SB 1655 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to contract with certain municipal utility districts.
SB 1811 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to energy conservation measures by institutions of higher education, including the financing of such measures.
SB 1924 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of municipal courts of record in Coppell.
SCR 30 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
SJR 6 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
SJR 7 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in certain elective executive offices.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Texas of Farmers Branch.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the First Response Search and Rescue Team.
SR 179 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bob Lee of Frisco.
SR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Esquivel of Irving.
SR 260 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Duncan DuVall of Flower Mound.
SR 284 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Italian dignitaries from the City of Monasterolo Di Savigliano.
SR 402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Randy LaJoie, BACE Motorsports, and FINA, Incorporated.
SR 403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Bob Lee of Duncanville.
SR 404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Denton State School.
SR 425 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 8, 1997, as Denton County Day at the State Capitol.
SR 498 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tuesday, April 22, 1997, as Tarrant County Fourth-Grader Day at Domino's Pizza Ranch.
SR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Texas Nameplate Company in Dallas.
SR 602 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Encouraging the Federal Communications Commission to implement recommendations from the Public Safety Wireless Advisory Commission.
SR 603 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the City of Southlake.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Terry D. Watson of Dallas.
SR 726 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Justin Wakeland of Dallas.
SR 727 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kelly Bradley of Tarrant County.
SR 779 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Ben E. Harmon of Lewisville.
SR 797 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Tim Hodges of Denton County.
SR 798 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sean Redden of Denton.
SR 820 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lori Zimmerman of Duncanville.
SR 826 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Crystal Summons of Dallas.
SR 827 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Christy Fisher of Duncanville.
SR 828 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mahnaz Rehmatullah of Lewisville.
SR 867 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lindsey Burton of Duncanville.
SR 868 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tazeen Lalani of Carrollton.
SR 869 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Valerie Monda of Duncanville.
SR 870 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Doug Killough of Lewisville.
SR 871 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Catherine Holt de Toledo of Fort Worth.
74th Regular Session
SB 61 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to mandatory immunizations for certain children.
SB 62 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to termination of AFDC payments for certain children.
SB 63 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to indicating on a driver's license or personal identification card if the holder of the license or card is a person convicted of certain sex offenses.
SB 64 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain persons delinquent in the payment of child support participate in a community work experience program.
SB 136 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to state implementation of federal mandates.
SB 153 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under the age of 21 while under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
SB 154 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil consequences of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 155 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the court costs required to be paid by persons convicted of certain intoxication offenses.
SB 156 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to warrantless arrests for certain offenses involving intoxication.
SB 157 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the public possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages by a local government.
SB 166 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consequences of driving while a driver's license is suspended.
SB 184 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the representation of a person before an executive state agency by a member of the legislature.
SB 185 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a bond for official court reporters.
SB 186 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain expenses by a bail bondsman.
SB 187 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to fees on conviction to reimburse the state and political subdivisions for overtime pay for peace officers who testify at trial.
SB 188 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the service of summons and waiver of service in a juvenile court proceeding.
SB 190 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to community education and community education development projects.
SB 191 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to community education child care services.
SB 203 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the availability to certain prisoners of release from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
SB 204 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to exemption from jury service for employees of certain law enforcement agencies.
SB 205 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to temporary furloughs granted to inmates by the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 206 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to fees and expenses for the services of a peace officer.
SB 207 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the suspension or denial of a driver's license or permit to certain truant children.
SB 208 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to instructional time in public schools.
SB 209 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to special license plates for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty.
SB 211 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the release of certain vehicle registration information maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation.
SB 212 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to exempting certain youth programs from child-care licensing requirements.
SB 240 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the statutory county courts and statutory probate court in Denton County.
SB 241 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
SB 553 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to a discount on motor vehicle insurance premiums for certain students based on academic achievement.
SB 554 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain minor parents to receive AFDC benefits.
SB 555 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to voir dire examinations in criminal cases.
SB 604 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of medical savings accounts to assist Medicaid recipients.
SB 746 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental rights concerning children attending public schools; providing criminal penalties.
SB 747 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to community education child care services.
SB 778 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to procedures for initiative and referendum.
SB 896 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to a vehicle left unattended on a controlled access highway.
SB 955 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to exemptions from regulation as a food manufacturer or wholesaler.
SB 1046 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the electronic availability of the Texas Administrative Code.
SB 1047 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for a license for an investigations company.
SB 1048 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage and liability for motor vehicle accidents.
SB 1112 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to industrial development corporations created by certain cities and the taxes levied for projects of those corporations.
SB 1329 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of impact fees by a municipality.
SB 1330 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the sale of the lottery tickets of another state or government in this state; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 1432 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation for constructing, improving, or maintaining public roads.
SB 1607 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, boundaries, purposes, powers, duties, functions, authority, and financing of the Southwest Denton County Road and Utility District.
SB 1657 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the boundaries of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, to weighted voting by contracting entities, and to the validation of certain actions of the district.
SB 1681 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission to contract with a special utility district.
SB 1682 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of a possessory interest in property acquired by a public entity or state agency in connection with the superconducting super collider facility.
SB 1695 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to emergency management.
SCR 6 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution over all other powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by that constitution.
SCR 42 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the members of the Texas Federation of Republican Women and commending them for their notable accomplishments.
SCR 46 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Calling for participation in and the convening of the Conference of the States to propose, debate, and vote on elements of an action plan to restore checks and balances between states and the national government.
SCR 60 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the State Medicaid Office to study the use of Medicaid funds for the health insurance risk pool and medical savings accounts.
SJR 21 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to prohibiting persons convicted of offenses committed on or after January 1, 1996, from being released from the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.
SJR 22 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or in a statewide elective executive office.
SJR 34 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
SR 156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jo Byler of Dublin for her accomplishments and faithfulness to the Erath County community.
SR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Barbara Fowler on the occasion of her retirement from her years of service as Denton County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences.
SR 290 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. James L. Garlow on the occasion of his 12th anniversary as pastor of the Metroplex Chapen in Euless.
SR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Linda Jones Krause of Copper Canyon on the occasion of her 40th birthday.
SR 344 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Texas author John Graves.
SR 465 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the members of the Southlake Youth Advisory Commission.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Kaye Held and her honors United States government class from Carroll High School of Southlake.
SR 467 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Karen Poer and her honors United States government class from Carroll High School of Southlake.
SR 482 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Best-Southwest Partnership for its contributions to the citizens of Dallas County.
SR 483 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leadership Southwest for its excellent contributions to the future of the Southwest Dallas area.
SR 617 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 4, 1995, as Denton County Day at the Capitol.
SR 732 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Byron Nelson for his accomplishments in the sport of golf.
SR 823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Robert W. Sloane, Jr., who will be installed as President of the Tarrant County Medical Society.
SR 824 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Debby Brown, 1994-1995 President of the Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance.
SR 825 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Sandy Lanier, incoming President of the Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance.
SR 826 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. James F. Herd, 1994-1995 President of the Tarrant County Medical Society.
SR 1012 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In honor of Barbara Bush, on Mother's Day.
SR 1013 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elizabeth Morrison for her 16 years as a schoolteacher with the Lewisville Independent School District and her 33 years in the field of education.
SR 1014 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the DeSoto West Junior High School Band of DeSoto on being named recipient of the Sudler Cup Award by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
SR 1015 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the courage and kindness shown by Weldon Barber and Nyna Shante Johnson of Flower Mound in coming to the aid of another in distress.
SR 1042 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Farmers Branch and Metrocrest Chambers of Commerce.
SR 1043 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Leah McDonnell of Lewisville on the occasion of her 80th birthday.
SR 1044 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the opening of a national Customer Service Center in Irving for Medco Containment Services, Incorporated.
SR 1246 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating the centennial of the Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie.
SR 1247 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dan Eddy of Duncanville, who was recently selected as Grand Prairie Man of the Year.
SR 1248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Donald H. Sheffield for his 31 years of outstanding service on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Board.
SR 1249 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Michael A. Moses, who was recently appointed the Texas Commissioner of Education.
73rd Regular Session
SB 150 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the student use fee at Tarleton State University.
SB 214 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the use of fireworks.
SB 633 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the dedication of state revenue derived from horse racing and greyhound racing to the foundation school fund.
SB 634 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the dedication of revenue derived from the state lottery to the foundation school fund.
SB 635 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting former members of the legislature from engaging in lobbying activities; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 717 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the conditions imposed on a person receiving deferred adjudication.
SB 718 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving violence or controlled substances and to the eligibility for release on parole of prisoners serving sentences for those offenses.
SB 921 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to recovery of damages for medical malpractice.
SB 922 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to an affirmative defense for certain claims against retail establishments.
SB 923 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the distribution of exemplary damages in civil cases and authorizing the attorney general to intervene in civil cases in which exemplary damages are awarded.
SB 955 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to retail installment contracts.
SB 956 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person who has served as a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives to be a candidate for the same office.
SB 993 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to community education and community education development projects.
SB 994 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to community education child care services.
SB 995 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to class size limitation at certain grade levels in public schools.
SB 996 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to course materials and instruction in human sexuality.
SB 1054 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the service of summons and waiver of service.
SB 1055 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to instruction in driver education courses on the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SB 1056 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the efficient operation of the state criminal justice system, including the preservation of the Penal Code, creation of criminal offenses, and punishment of offenses.
SB 1057 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the use of temporary housing for certain inmates of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
SB 1101 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to application and eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children program benefits and services.
SB 1102 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility to receive indigent health care benefits.
SB 1135 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to fees charged by county attorneys, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys for processing certain checks and similar sight orders.
SB 1136 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
SB 1137 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the amendment of Chapter 145, Texas Health and Safety Code, Tanning Facilities, to amend fees; add emergency orders; add civil and injunctive penalties; add administrative penalties; and amend criminal penalties.
SB 1328 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction, operation, and administration of certain county courts in Denton County.
SB 1415 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of a game sanctuary along the Brazos River in Palo Pinto and Parker counties; providing a penalty.
SB 1429 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the rights, powers, privileges, authority, and functions of the Denton County Reclamation and Road District.
SB 1493 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Bridgeport Area Community Hospital District; authorizing a tax; granting the authority to issue bonds; and granting the power of eminent domain.
SCR 71 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the City of Denton as the Redbud Capital of Texas.
SCR 77 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Granting Eagle Construction and Environmental Services, Inc., and Joe Walraven permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Transportation.
SCR 91 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Requiring the Texas Education Agency driver education courses in the State of Texas to include instruction on the dangers and penalties of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
SJR 6 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the powers of the district courts.
SJR 8 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an efficient public school system.
SJR 20 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a personal income tax.
SJR 32 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
SJR 39 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times a person shall be elected to the Congress of the United States.
SR 259 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 24, 1993, as Denton County Day.
SR 465 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Endorsing the nominations of Sigurd Lauritz Odegard and John Francis O'Connell for inclusion in the Independent Telephone Pioneer Association Hall of Fame.
SR 542 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Milliken Middle School of Flower Mound for being selected as one of the 22 Texas exemplary school winners in the United States Department of Education National Secondary Blue Ribbon Schools Recognition Program.
SR 543 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Andre Gerault, who has been named the recipient of the Flower Mound 1993 Lifetime Service Award.
SR 544 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the faculty, staff, and students of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School of Lewisville Independent School District for earning the designation National School of Excellence by the United States Deparatment of Education.
SR 545 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Bledsoe of Granbury on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
SR 546 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bonnie Kohnert, who was named Citizen of the Year of Flower Mound.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring April 14, 1993, as Hood County Day in Austin.
SR 612 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jean Franklin on the occasion of her installation as president of the Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Incorporated.
SR 630 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Kittie McKee Nelson of Lewisville on the occasion of her 89th birthday.
SR 639 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jeff and Jackie Moseley of Denton County on the adoption of their daughter, Joi Mei Ling Moseley.
SR 640 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the officials and leaders of the Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose.
SR 641 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating officials, leaders, cast, and support cast of "The Promise" for their accomplishments.
SR 642 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Charles A. Cass of Burleson for his service in the cause of bringing more good humor into our lives.
SR 643 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the professional auctioneers of our country for the valuable services they provide.
SR 644 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Stephenville for being cited as one of the best 100 small towns in America.
SR 645 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Gann on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 646 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Clint Cox of Paradise Elementary School on winning a grand prize in a national trading card contest.
SR 706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the volunteers of the Texas Scholars Program for their initiative in effecting the program in the Northwest Independent School District.
SR 707 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rachel Nan Hilliard who has been selected as a 1993 Helene Fuld Health Fellow.
SR 717 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Vicie Bowden of Stephenville on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 736 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Waldon G. Huddleston of Springtown on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 737 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Regonizing Brady Taylor who earned a second-place award in a national photography competition sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and American Express.
SR 828 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Jo Harms for her selection as the 1993 Woman of the Year by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
SR 832 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dale Waser, who was selected as the 1993 Man of the Year by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
SR 833 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mike Medford, who was named Volunteer Fireman of the Year by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
SR 834 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Steve Morgan, who was named Chamber Member of the Year by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
SR 835 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Lee of Marcus High School for his selection as "Mr. Marcus, All American".
SR 836 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Police Chief Jim Lyons, who was selected as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
SR 837 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Bill Dixon, who was named Public Works Employee of the Year by the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
SR 892 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James R. Curtis of Graford on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 893 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Martha Emerine Bozzell Carriker of Mineral Wells on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 894 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Moss of Slidell on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 895 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. David Richter on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 896 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of Bridgeport on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.
SR 897 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Thiebaud on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary.
SR 898 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Orva Lou and Gene Jones of Weatherford on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 922 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: DESIGNATING MAY 11 AND 12, 1993, AS WISE COUNTY DAYS AT THE CAPITOL.
SR 952 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Laura Loy of Dallas and Ken Capps of Austin on the occasion of their marriage.
SR 953 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating James and Lea Wright on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 954 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ames of Granbury on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 955 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Wallen of Ranger on the occasion of their 64th wedding anniversary.
SR 956 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating J. D. and Sue Truitt of Rhome on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 982 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Bob Dollarhide, of Watauga, who is retiring after 12 years of service.
SR 983 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Anthony R. Virgil for his 12 years of service as the Mayor of Watauga.
SR 1011 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marco Thornton on his accomplishments and on his selection as a finalist in the 27th Annual Teenage Citizenship Tribute by The Dallas Morning News.
SR 1012 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Michael Morgan McNally on his accomplishments and on his selection as a finalist in the 27th Annual Teenage Citizenship Tribute by The Dallas Morning News.
SR 1127 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Associates Corporation of North America on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
SR 1128 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McCorkle on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Cook on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joseph and Mary Kaszynski of Dallas for their contributions to the community and to the youths of Dallas.
SR 1131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Susie Tonymon for receiving the Belle Chenault Award of the American Medical Association.
SR 1132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Willie Mae Nunn of Cleburne on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 1133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Asa Cooksey of Granbury on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Wright of Eastland on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams, Sr., on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris of Granbury on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 1137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Cook of Azle on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.