Legislation authored by Buck Florence

Includes legislation with Buck Florence as the primary author for the 64th through 67th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

67th Regular Session
HB 62 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to state acquisition and control of certain land in Brewster and Presidio counties.
HB 105 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
HB 106 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the conspiracy to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
HB 290 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Amending the provision defining "modular home" in the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act.
HB 429 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to creation of the 273rd Judicial District, composed of Harrison and Marion counties, and the reorganization of the 76th and 115th Judicial Districts.
HB 430 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the definition of a commercial finfish fisherman.
HB 501 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Pensions
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service with certain colleges and universities.
HB 575 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the offense of capital murder.
HB 707 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
HB 958 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation or reorganization of certain judicial districts, the jurisdiction of and other provisions for certain county and district courts, the creation of certain offices of district attorney and criminal district attorney.
HB 1007 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the provision of temporary nursing services.
HB 1422 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of reorganization of certain judicial districts.
HB 1700 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to working overtime by policemen in certain cities.
HB 1735 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of directors of state banks.
HB 1895 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the place that the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Supreme Judicial District transacts business.
HB 2093 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility to adopt a child.
HB 2297 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deer hunting in Marion County.
HB 2308 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deer hunting in Marion County.
HB 2309 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deer hunting in Cass County.
HB 2334 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deer hunting in Marion County.
HB 2346 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deer hunting in Cass County.
HB 2379 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to Morris County.
HB 2380 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to wild turkey hunting in Marion County.
HB 2395 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain lands for the purpose of creating a state park in Presidio and Brewster counties.
HCR 185 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the acquisition of land in Presidio and Brewster counties known as the Big Bend Ranch.
HR 20 Caption: Congratulating Representative and Mrs. Douglas McLeod.
HR 204 Caption: In memory of Kenneth Truitt.
HR 205 Caption: Commending Chris Hall.
HR 206 Caption: In memory of Jennifer "Gina" Linam.
HR 207 Caption: In memory of Gene Gandy.
HR 208 Caption: In memory of Thelma Richardson.
HR 209 Caption: In memory of James Y. "Red" McDaniel.
HR 210 Caption: Congratulating the First Baptist Church of Hughes Springs, Texas, and commending the Reverend Aubrey Howell.
67th 1st Called Session
HR 19 Caption: In memory of William Oscar "Bo" Irvin, Jr.
HR 29 Caption: Requesting the Office of Court Administration to study the personnel and equipment needs of the Courts of Appeals.
67th 2nd Called Session
HR 25 Caption: In memory of former state Senator Howard Augustus Carney, Sr.
66th Regular Session
HB 861 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to contracts with officers and teachers of independent school districts.
HB 862 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to employees of the State Treasurer.
HB 1026 Last Action: Coauthor authorized
Caption: Relating to the disposition of funds from the collection of vehicle license fees by counties in the State of Texas.
HB 1188 Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Judicial Districts
Caption: Relating to creation of the 284th Judicial District, composed of Harrison and Marion counties.
HB 1717 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the official residence of the governor.
HB 1734 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds by the Texas Industrial Commission.
HB 2234 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to hunting turkey in Morris County; providing a penalty.
HB 2245 Last Action: Ordered not printed
Caption: Relating to squirrel hunting in Upshur County.
HB 2261 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deer hunting in Cass County.
HJR 127 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting the Texas Industrial Commission to issue revenue bonds to develop employment opportunities.
HR 57 Caption: Adopting the permanent rules of the House of Representatives of the 66th Legislature.
HR 82 Caption: Extending wishes for a speedy recovery to Representative Jim Browder.
HR 102 Caption: Extending wishes for a speedy recuperation to Christi Leigh Craddick, daughter of Representative Tom Craddick.
HR 144 Caption: In memory of Erna Fuller Boon.
HR 145 Caption: In memory of Monroe B. Allen.
HR 147 Caption: Commending Representative Ted B. Lyon, Jr.
65th Regular Session
HB 1036 Last Action: Received from House
Caption: Relating to the disposition of funds from the collection of vehicle license fees by counties in the State of Texas.
HB 1244 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Caption: Relating to sustaining venue in negligence suits in a county where an act or omission of negligence occurred when such act or omission was that of the tort feasor.
HB 1313 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for service with certain colleges and universities.
HB 1518 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the county attorney or criminal district attorney in certain counties.
HB 1581 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
Caption: Relating to employment in the State Department of Public Welfare.
HB 2209 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to the gaming laws of Upshur County; changing penalties.
HB 2218 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to an archery season in Morris County.
HR 107 Caption: Congratulating Representative and Mrs. Hoestenbach.
65th 1st Called Session
HR 16 Caption: Expressing appreciation to the members of the American Legion Post No. 1, Shanghai, China.
64th Regular Session
HB 1022 Last Action: Read second time
Caption: Relating to deer season and quail season in Upsher County.
HB 1410 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to hearings and appointment of hearing officers by the State Banking Board.
HB 1473 Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain fees and charges collected by the East Texas Chest Hospital, the Harlingen State Chest Hospital, and the San Antonio State Chest Hospital.
HB 1494 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to the duties of the County Attorney of Marion County and the District Attorney of the 76th Judicial District.
HB 1598 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the compensation to be paid to the directors of Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.
HB 1602 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions
Caption: Relating to approval of applications for additional offices of savings and loan associations.
HB 1698 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Caption: Relating to exempting from the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act certain publications which may be entered as 2nd Class mail as permitted under Part 132, Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Federal Regulations.
HB 1699 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Designating a certain highway route as Wildflower Trail.
HB 1927 Last Action: Rules suspended
Caption: Relating to the apportionment of funds between the County Tax Collector and the State Highway Department.
HB 2245 Last Action: Effective in 90 days
Caption: Relating to hunting turkey in Marion County; providing a penalty.
HJR 77 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
Caption: Relating to repealing Article VII, Section 6a, concerning county school land taxation.
HJR 94 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
Caption: Relating to removing the authorization and terms of office for the office of county surveyor from the constitution.