Legislation authored by Joe Straus
Includes legislation with Joe Straus as the primary author for the 79th through 85th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
| 85th Regular Session | |
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| HR 17 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Joseph Ray Perry of Paint Creek. |
| HR 48 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Barbara Lynn Stephenson, wife of State Representative Phil Stephenson. |
| HR 49 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Barbara "Babs" Nesbitt Miller, wife of State Representative Rick Miller. |
| 83rd Regular Session | |
| HR 1965 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Melanie Trostel on her selection as a Distinguished College Scholar by The University of Texas at Austin. |
| 83rd 1st Called Session | |
| HR 182 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Anthony John Sherwood Corbet on his retirement from the Pediatrix Medical Group of San Antonio. |
| 82nd Regular Session | |
| HR 483 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Janette Overton Dixon of San Antonio. |
| HR 559 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas and commending all those associated with that organization. |
| HR 1348 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the Alamo Council of the Blind to the Capitol. |
| HR 1660 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the American Council of the Blind to the Capitol. |
| HR 2580 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Superintendent Richard Middleton on his retirement from the North East Independent School District in San Antonio. |
| 81st Regular Session | |
| HB 122 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the use of certain court costs in a criminal case for municipal programs enhancing public safety and security. |
| HB 135 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting. |
| HB 346 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. |
| HB 347 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities. |
| HCR 123 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the recipients of the 2009 Texas Medal of Arts Awards. |
| HR 4 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dulcenea Maria "Nellie" Munoz of Georgetown. |
| HR 498 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alan W. Dreeben of San Antonio on his receipt of the Chairman's Award from the Texas State University System. |
| HR 1139 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Lee E. Henderson on the occasion of his retirement from Prairie View A&M University. |
| HR 1279 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille and recognizing the Braille Revival League of Texas. |
| HR 2261 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Representative Norma Chavez on her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2009. |
| HR 2416 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the baptism of Ella Rachel Drai of Houston. |
| 80th Regular Session | |
| HB 360 |
Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to venue in civil actions brought under the federal Employer's Liability Act or the Jones Act. |
| HB 575 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain foster care children to attend prekindergarten classes. |
| HB 735 |
Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the discontinuation of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund. |
| HB 736 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system. |
| HB 1081 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor bus-only lane program. |
| HB 1082 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a pilot program to require reporting of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. |
| HB 1217 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities. |
| HB 2132 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a diabetes mellitus registry pilot program. |
| HB 2567 |
Last Action: Recalled from subcommittee Caption: Relating to energy savings performance contracts. |
| HB 2711 |
Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts. |
| HB 3240 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to building energy performance standards. |
| HB 3241 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities. |
| HB 3242 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to this state's goal for electric energy efficiency. |
| HB 3243 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to requiring the installation of solar power generation panels in the construction of public schools. |
| HB 3244 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities. |
| HB 3245 |
Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs. |
| HB 3356 |
Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the acquisition of real property by public housing authorities. |
| HB 3366 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to a small employer health benefit plan premium assistance program. |
| HB 3367 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the change in municipal boundaries by agreement between certain municipalities. |
| HB 3692 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the denial or revocation of bail for a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of bond related to victim or community safety and to the performance of community service by certain persons charged with certain alcohol-related offenses. |
| HB 3693 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures. |
| HCR 77 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Firstmark Credit Union in San Antonio. |
| HCR 228 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Bruce B. Cloud of San Antonio. |
| HJR 6 |
Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case. |
| HJR 88 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow library districts to impose property taxes. |
| HR 103 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio Public Library on its receipt of a 2006 National Award for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. |
| HR 711 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Alamo Heights High School football team on winning the University Interscholastic League Class 4A Division I state championship title. |
| HR 1937 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Encouraging Texans to associate the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals and to exercise caution when driving in proximity to such individuals. |
| HR 2420 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio. |
| HR 2667 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children in San Antonio on its 60th anniversary. |
| 79th Regular Session | |
| HB 3264 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures Caption: Relating to conduct surety bonds as required by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. |
| HB 3265 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding. |
| HB 3266 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the reimbursement by certain defendants for the cost of confinement in county jail. |
| HB 3267 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain convicted felons from county jail to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
| HR 1014 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Heard for being named a top youth volunteer in Texas for 2005 in the 10th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. |
| HR 1015 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Robert S. Morris of San Antonio. |
| 79th 1st Called Session | |
| HR 402 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending R. R. Witt for his 1976 Fourth of July address in Terrell Hills. |
| 79th 3rd Called Session | |
| HR 438 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio. |