Legislation authored by Chris Turner

Includes legislation with Chris Turner as the primary author for the 81st through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
HB 449 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 590 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
HB 591 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.
HB 592 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups.
HB 593 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses.
HB 1064 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
HB 1065 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
HB 1066 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
HB 1067 Last Action: Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Senate.
HB 1485 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
HB 1915 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage and overtime pay for employees.
HB 1916 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business.
HB 1917 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 1918 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
HB 2030 Last Action: Conf. Comm. Report distributed
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
HB 2031 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
HB 2032 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
HB 2033 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of a grant program for regional postsecondary education collaboratives.
HB 2127 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities and zones.
HB 2128 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to alternative base periods for the computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2129 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the maximum total extended benefit amount payable to an individual under the unemployment compensation system.
HB 2130 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the determination of whether work is suitable for an individual for the purpose of determining the individual's unemployment compensation benefit eligibility.
HB 2808 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
HB 2810 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of individuals who are unemployed due to certain labor disputes.
HB 2813 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for extensions of consumer credit that a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining.
HB 2814 Last Action: Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
HB 2815 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption: Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
HB 2817 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions.
HB 2914 Last Action: Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the fee for emergency medical services in certain municipalities.
HB 3272 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to contribution and expenditure statements filed by the inaugural committee with the Texas Ethics Commission.
HB 3364 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to business entities.
HB 3367 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of certain property owners' associations.
HB 3391 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fees paid to a third party in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit.
HB 3506 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to registered and protected series of domestic limited liability companies; authorizing fees.
HB 3541 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to a fee collected by a landlord in lieu of a security deposit.
HB 3620 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 3623 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain health care providers for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder arising from events in the course of employment during a public health disaster.
HB 3649 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a report by the attorney general regarding certain contracts for outside counsel.
HB 3653 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to matching private grants given to enhance additional research activities at public institutions of higher education.
HB 3656 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and the eligibility of those workers for unemployment benefits; providing penalties.
HB 3848 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue a certificate of authority or certificate of authorization regarding professional degrees.
HB 4038 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to eligibility for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
HB 4077 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the duty of a residential landlord to send notification of an interruption in water service.
HB 4086 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to standards for and regulation of elevators, escalators, and similar equipment in single-family dwellings.
HB 4116 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations.
HB 4182 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the employment status of certain remote service workers.
HCR 26 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and ending on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
HR 162 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Janice Waggoner England of Grand Prairie.
HR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nathan Butler Schattman.
HR 440 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Ducker of Haltom City.
HR 681 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David Crow on his retirement as president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 1329 in Arlington.
HR 729 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jeff Williams on the occasion of his retirement as mayor of Arlington.
HR 1187 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Nora Melhem for her service as constituent correspondence manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1188 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Lynn Garavaglia for her service as a social work intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during the 87th Legislative session.
HR 1189 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Veronikah Sanford for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Raychel Polk for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Brittany Reed for her service as a legislative aide and social media manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1196 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tammy Dubberke of Arlington for her service as director of constituent services and office manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Nina Jo McKinley Baker of Fort Worth.
HR 1301 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the members of the Texas Military Department who have performed COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and verification services at the State Capitol during the 87th Legislative Session.
HR 1396 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Lincoln Technical Institute.
HR 2008 Last Action: 3 hr. notice-for consideration
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2030.
87th 3rd Called Session
HR 34 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Patricia Harlow Pangburn of Irving.
HR 35 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Sue Phillips Community Lounge at the East Library and Recreation Center in Arlington.
HR 100 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Children First Counseling Center's annual Little Lunch of HOPE.
HR 101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Lake Ridge High School Wind Symphony on its selection as a 2021 National Winner in the Foundation for Music Education Mark of Excellence contest.
HR 102 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating head volleyball coach Judith McGill of Timberview High School in Arlington on her 600th career win.
HR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Fiestas Patrias celebration hosted by Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors DFW and the City of Grand Prairie.
HR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual memorial ceremony for fallen officers of the Arlington Police Department.
HR 105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation-Southwest Region.
HR 106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual Mount Olive Baptist Church Unity in the Community event.
HR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Unity Fundraiser Banquet hosted by the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition.
HR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual Grand Prairie Police Memorial Service.
HR 109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the HL RadioTV 106.5 FM and 30.6 TV annual Lunar New Year celebration in Arlington.
HR 110 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating Grand Prairie's Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration.
HR 111 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Asian Business EXPO hosted by the United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation - Southwest Region.
HR 112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the NAACP Grand Prairie Freedom Fund Scholarship Gala.
HR 113 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual Grand Prairie Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
HR 114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating Arlington's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advancing the Dream celebration.
HR 115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Commerce's annual Eggroll Festival.
HR 116 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff.
HR 117 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the Arlington Independent School District's annual Operation Graduation initiative.
HR 118 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the annual Arlington Independence Day Parade.
HR 119 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual Mansfield ISD Back-to-School Bash.
HR 120 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie on its annual Mid-Autumn Festival.
HR 121 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast hosted by the Nu Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha.
HR 122 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual Arlington Holiday Lights Parade.
HR 123 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie for its annual Lunar New Year celebration.
HR 124 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Henry F. Lewczyk Jr. on his retirement as senior vice president of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
HR 135 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the annual Juneteenth celebration and parade in Grand Prairie.
HR 143 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Shirley Ann Johnson.
86th Regular Session
HB 447 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business.
HB 448 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
HB 449 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
HB 450 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
HB 451 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
HB 820 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 1438 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
HB 1575 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to sexual harassment prevention training and information for employees.
HB 2000 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 2521 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses.
HB 2668 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of a direct-support organization established by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board and the transfer of funds related to prepaid higher education tuition scholarships to the Texas Match the Promise Foundation or a successor entity.
HB 2718 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to authorizing an increase in the student union fee at The University of Texas at Arlington.
HB 2843 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the examinations required for a barbering or cosmetology license.
HB 2920 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
HB 3007 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
HB 3011 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic accountability ratings for the district.
HB 3039 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to coverage for bacterial meningitis vaccinations under certain health benefit plans.
HB 3041 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a preauthorization for a medical or health care service.
HB 3042 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
HB 3650 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high school students enrolled in the district.
HB 3652 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state repository for open educational resources by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
HB 3655 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education, including the powers and duties of the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.
HB 3657 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.
HB 3658 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to drug or alcohol overdose awareness and response training for residential advisors and officers of student organizations at public or private institutions of higher education.
HB 3659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to liability insurance requirements for certain child-care providers.
HB 3660 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the arrangement of party columns on the ballot.
HB 3661 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to a study on the implementation of photo voter identification requirements.
HB 3968 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
HB 3999 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided to certain first responders; creating a civil penalty.
HB 4010 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education.
HB 4018 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
HB 4019 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
HB 4039 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to meeting the graduate medical education needs of medical degree programs offered or proposed by public institutions of higher education.
HB 4237 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the criminal offense of stalking.
HB 4465 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the student loan program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and to the repeal of a related bond program.
HB 4555 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage and overtime pay for employees.
HB 4560 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary, wages, and reimbursement paid to public school employees and state assistance for school employees uniform group health coverage; making an appropriation.
HB 4563 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a requirement that certain employers maintain records of complaints alleging sexual harassment.
HJR 45 Last Action: Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
HJR 125 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.
HR 88 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Mansfield ISD Dr. Sarah K. Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners.
HR 250 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on its 14th annual Unity Fund-Raiser Banquet.
HR 716 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 32nd annual NAACP Grand Prairie Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet.
HR 1083 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending John Hibbs for his service on the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1084 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Billy Wilson on being named the Teacher of the Year at Sam Houston High School in Arlington.
HR 1158 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Recognizing September 15-21, 2019, as National Child Passenger Safety Week and September 21 as National Seat Check Saturday.
HR 1172 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Timberview High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 1298 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the reopening of the Grand Prairie Animal Services and Adoption Center.
HR 1800 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 2019 Memorial Day event in Grand Prairie.
HR 1801 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring LifeLine Shelter for Families on the occasion of its 2019 Freedom Luncheon.
HR 1802 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 2019 Arlington Fourth of July Parade.
HR 1803 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 2019 Mansfield ISD Back-to-School Bash.
HR 1804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 2019 Grand Prairie Juneteenth Celebration.
HR 1810 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Miriam Laeky for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1811 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Haley Entrop for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1813 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jordan Davis for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1850 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Marco Amaya for his service as communications director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus during the 86th Legislative Session.
HR 1851 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Samantha Lynn Wilkinson for her service as policy director for the Texas House Democratic Caucus during the 86th Legislative Session.
HR 1852 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Fernando A. Benavides of Sam Houston High School on his receipt of the 2019 Arlington Independent School District Secondary Principal of the Year Award.
HR 1853 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Sydney Mahl for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gary Strong for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1857 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Chetan Reddy for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 1859 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the USPAACC Southwest Education Foundation 2019 Arlington Dragon Boat Festival Race for Education.
HR 1973 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Redeemed Christian Church of God Household of Faith Arlington Memorial Day Family Picnic.
85th Regular Session
HB 519 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
HB 520 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
HB 578 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to certain leave policies for state employees.
HB 579 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to notice by a state agency regarding certain contracts for which the total value exceeds that of the initial contract.
HB 824 Last Action: Meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
HB 850 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions.
HB 876 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 877 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business.
HB 879 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to prior approval of certain residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
HB 924 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 1129 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the restriction on participating in the primary election of more than one political party.
HB 1130 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to a study on the implementation of photo voter identification requirements.
HB 1411 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to fund grants for local law enforcement mental health staff; imposing taxes.
HB 1497 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the study of certain municipal transit systems by The University of Texas at Arlington.
HB 1498 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
HB 1499 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
HB 1811 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
HB 1940 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the use by the comptroller of public accounts of certain forms in connection with administration and enforcement of certain insurance premium tax laws.
HB 1941 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 1942 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
HB 2321 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs and local initiative projects.
HB 2755 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a governmental record; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 2757 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees.
HB 3142 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a disciplinary notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
HB 3143 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to mental health professional staffing requirements at certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 3585 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to common admission application forms for institutions of higher education.
HB 3897 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 360 in Tarrant County as the Rosa Parks Memorial Parkway.
HB 3943 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
HB 3944 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to volunteer deputy registrars; repealing a criminal offense.
HB 4049 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to establishing an intergovernmental development corporation in certain counties to foster minority- or women-owned construction businesses.
HB 4167 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the processing and payment of claims for reimbursement by certain providers under the Medicaid program.
HB 4168 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requirements for the court in permanency hearings for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services who are receiving transitional living services.
HCR 64 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Recognizing the important role of vaccinations in preventing meningococcal disease.
HCR 82 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Urging Congress to retain the tax exemption for municipal bonds.
HCR 128 Last Action: Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Caption: Urging Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
HJR 52 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities.
HJR 56 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
HR 319 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Marcelo Cavazos of the Arlington Independent School District on his selection as 2016 Region 11 Superintendent of the Year.
HR 481 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Deputy Chief LaTesha Watson of the Arlington Police Department on being named to the 2016 list of "40 Under 40" law enforcement professionals by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
HR 489 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the occasion of its 12th annual Unity Fund-Raiser Banquet.
HR 681 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 15, 2017, as Texas Charity Advocates Day at the State Capitol.
HR 735 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Char'dai Brey'an-Jenee Williams of Arlington.
HR 1129 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bobby Kenneth Steen of Grand Prairie.
HR 1130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 29th Annual NAACP Grand Prairie Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet.
HR 1181 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 30th Annual NAACP Grand Prairie Freedom Fund Scholarship Banquet.
HR 1377 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Marcelo Cavazos on being named the 2016 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards.
HR 1585 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dr. Michael Evans Sr. for his service on the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees.
HR 1916 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Barbara Bonnie Smith of Fort Worth.
HR 1937 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Xi Theta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated in Arlington.
HR 1966 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robbi Boone of Canyon Lake.
HR 1968 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Norman Lee Robinson, senior pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington.
HR 2271 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating David and Susan Ward of Arlington on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 2288 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kylie Calabrese for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 2342 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cailey Hudson of Juan Seguin High School on her perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2343 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ruston Laurence of Juan Seguin High School on his perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2344 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jennifer McCoy of Juan Seguin High School on her perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Gregory Wilson of Juan Seguin High School on his perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jayson Carraway of Juan Seguin High School on his perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2348 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Katelyn Jamieson of Juan Seguin High School on her perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2349 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mike Jenkins of Juan Seguin High School on his perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2350 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Robert Krecklow of Juan Seguin High School on his perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2352 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cathy Ownby of Juan Seguin High School on her perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Wesley Ownby of Juan Seguin High School on his perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2354 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Marla Wilkins of Juan Seguin High School on her perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.
HR 2375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Hira Saleem on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 2432 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Ian Slingsby for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 2440 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Haley Entrop for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 2441 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Cheryl Hankamer for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 122 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a disciplinary notation on a student's transcript under certain circumstances.
HB 237 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to straight-party voting.
HB 265 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
HB 345 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a commission to study intellectual and developmental disability determinations in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty.
HCR 25 Last Action: Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
HR 353 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jamie Sullins for her service on the board of the Arlington Independent School District.
84th Regular Session
HB 408 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the retirement benefits for certain elected state officials.
HB 409 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits; adding a provision that is subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
HB 410 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
HB 411 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties.
HB 412 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 582 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty.
HB 817 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the contingent establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
HB 818 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
HB 955 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
HB 956 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
HB 1059 Last Action: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the filing and contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 1061 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of interference with public duties.
HB 1325 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
HB 1328 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
HB 1351 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
HB 1352 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
HB 1787 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures.
HB 2237 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for capital projects at The University of Texas at Arlington.
HB 2239 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain unsolicited mail by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2240 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the public's ability to access certain documents relating to a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services.
HB 2242 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prior approval of certain residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
HB 2273 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or credit access business.
HB 2367 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
HB 2368 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the availability of state agency contracting information on the comptroller's Internet website.
HB 2406 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the study of certain municipal transit systems by the Texas Transportation Institute.
HB 2624 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the effects of default on a student loan administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on renewal of certain licenses.
HB 2841 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
HB 2842 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
HB 3240 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3480 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
HB 3485 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
HB 3599 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sale of collateral in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty.
HB 3630 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of the hotel occupancy tax and the collection and administration of the tax by a municipality.
HB 3637 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 3638 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reports for credit access businesses required by the consumer credit commissioner; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 3844 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the scholarship program for certain students graduating in the top 10 percent of the students' high school graduating class.
HJR 87 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
HR 99 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Richard Earl Morris of Arlington.
HR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Aztlan Academy of Ethnic Heritage of Texas for its contributions to the community.
HR 111 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees on its selection as 2014 Outstanding School Board by the Texas Association of School Administrators.
HR 112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Pat Beard of Waco.
HR 164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 28, 2015, as Team Arlington Day at the State Capitol.
HR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending nine-year-old Hector Montoya of Dallas for his efforts to provide smoke detectors for people in need.
HR 215 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Devan Allen for her service as district director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 336 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shelly Snyder on her retirement from the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.
HR 361 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Victoria Bejarano for her service as an intern in the district office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 390 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mary Jean Moloney of Arlington on her retirement from Atmos Energy.
HR 468 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on the occasion of its 10th annual Unity Fund-raiser Banquet.
HR 487 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 25th annual Banquet Weekend Celebration of the African-American Alumni Chapter of The University of Texas at Arlington.
HR 628 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the TRIO programs at The University of Texas at Arlington.
HR 1175 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Marva T. Dixon of Grand Prairie on her induction into the African American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame.
HR 1561 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Officer James Vernier of the UT-Arlington Police Department for saving a man's life.
HR 2191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jess Hay of Dallas.
HR 2326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Anna Edwards of Fort Worth.
HR 2427 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Katherine Barrett of Juan Seguin High School for her perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2428 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jayson Carraway of Juan Seguin High School for his perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2429 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Tamie Colston of Juan Seguin High School for her perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2430 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kristin Davis of Juan Seguin High School for her perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2431 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Sade Gomez-Denmon of Juan Seguin High School for her perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2432 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Andrew Hoskins of Juan Seguin High School for his perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2433 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Victor Hutto of Juan Seguin High School for his perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2434 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Katelyn Jamieson of Juan Seguin High School for her perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2435 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Mike Jenkins of Juan Seguin High School for his perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2436 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Carlos Lynn of Juan Seguin High School for his perfect attendance during the 2014-2015 school year.
HR 2492 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Abdallah Khader of Arlington.
HR 2555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring former state representative Dr. Diane Patrick on the occasion of the dedication of Diane Patrick Elementary School in Arlington.
HR 2988 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Gomez Rivera Sr.
HR 3137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the girls' track team from Seguin High School in Arlington on winning the Class 5A girls track and field state championship at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.
HR 3138 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tonea Marshall of Seguin High School in Arlington on her success at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.
HR 3157 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dr. Robert Cluck for his service as mayor of Arlington.
HR 3264 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Angel Jenkins for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 3265 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Harriet Sedgwick for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 3266 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Madeleine Bewley for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 3267 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Mary Claire Phillips on her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 3268 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Anya Callahan for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 3269 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Zhuoshi "George" Liu for his service in the office of State Representative Chris Turner as a fellow in the Energy and Environment Law Internship Program of Texas.
83rd Regular Session
HB 413 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the retirement benefits for elected state officials.
HB 548 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.
HB 860 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations
Caption: Relating to an exception to the domicile requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license for certain military personnel.
HB 880 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to liability insurance for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits.
HB 881 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the creation of a cause of action for an employee prohibited from or penalized for voting.
HB 1222 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to venue for certain alleged violations or offenses under the Water Safety Act.
HB 1732 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring a dimensional drawing of leased premises in a residential lease.
HB 1770 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts to use in improving the security of school facilities.
HB 1771 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts for the purchase of equipment for career and technology education courses.
HB 1772 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service.
HB 1854 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for upgrading fixtures and materials in state buildings to maximize energy and water conservation.
HB 1999 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to contributions and expenditures of and contribution and expenditure reports filed by specific-purpose political committees; providing civil and criminal penalties.
HB 2007 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the selection of electors to vote for president and vice-president based on the proportion of voters voting for each presidential candidate.
HB 2027 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
HB 2028 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for plumbing licenses issued to applicants with military service.
HB 2029 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for electrician licenses issued to applicants with military experience.
HB 2190 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
HB 2191 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures.
HB 2249 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to the provision of lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
HB 2538 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the duty of a county elections administrator to enter into a contract to furnish election services.
HB 2539 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2643 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for appointment to a committee or panel that provides advice regarding the content or administration of assessment instruments used in public schools.
HB 2644 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
HB 2645 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certification and operation of independent review organizations.
HB 2646 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the office of public insurance counsel's ability to initiate a hearing on insurance rates or rate filings.
HB 2901 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
HB 3264 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to prohibiting telemarketing calls by a credit access business.
HB 3265 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance.
HB 3338 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to insurers as proper parties to certain actions for damages.
HJR 62 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.
HJR 127 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed on qualifying real property used to provide housing to persons with disabilities.
HR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Maria Alvarez Mora of Garland.
HR 1106 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of East Arlington Renewal.
HR 1665 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the honorees of the Grand Prairie Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association's 2013 Police Awards Banquet.
HR 1731 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Dallas Vietnamese Radio on its 10th anniversary.
HR 1732 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Crossway Apartments on its receipt of the 2012 Business Partnership Award from the Arlington Police Department.
HR 1849 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Chana Jayme of Timberview High School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1850 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Melanie Beckett of Lake Ridge High School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1852 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Karen V. Oates-Jackson of Coble Middle School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1853 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Man Phan of Icenhower Intermediate School on his selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lynn Martinez of Lillard Intermediate School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1855 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Casey Lambert of Boren Elementary School on his selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1856 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Carol Ann Braziel of Cabaniss Elementary School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1857 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Lynn Kostel of Daulton Elementary School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1858 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Susan Hall of Davis Elementary School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1859 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Karyn Vela of Gideon Elementary School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1860 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Charlotte Patterson of Jones Elementary School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 1861 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Genese Rodriguez of Spencer Elementary School on her selection as a 2013 Mansfield Independent School District Teacher of the Year.
HR 2114 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the naming of James and Barbara Adams Elementary School in Arlington.
HR 2115 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of philanthropist Bernard Rapoport of Waco.
HR 2225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Charles C. Stidham of Arlington for his service to the nation during World War II.
HR 2397 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Eric Britt of Precinct 2145 in Tarrant County.
HR 2398 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Elin Jacks of Precinct 2169 in Tarrant County.
HR 2399 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Patricia Lee of Precinct 2263 in Tarrant County.
HR 2400 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Angela Abram of Precinct 2299 in Tarrant County.
HR 2401 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Robert Price of Precinct 2302 in Tarrant County.
HR 2402 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Windolyn D. Mosely of Precinct 2349 in Tarrant County.
HR 2403 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Deborah Spell of Precinct 2353 in Tarrant County.
HR 2404 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Bill Dickson of Precinct 2354 in Tarrant County.
HR 2405 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair John Derewitz of Precinct 2383 in Tarrant County.
HR 2406 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Aftab Siddiqui of Precinct 2405 in Tarrant County.
HR 2407 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Marilyn K. Love of Precinct 2411 in Tarrant County.
HR 2408 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Richard Canada of Precinct 2438 in Tarrant County.
HR 2409 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Syed Hassan of Precinct 2448 in Tarrant County.
HR 2410 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Mark Brain of Precinct 2449 in Tarrant County.
HR 2411 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Ivy Jones of Precinct 2450 in Tarrant County.
HR 2412 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Tai A. Sawalha of Precinct 2453 in Tarrant County.
HR 2413 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Ida D. Anderson of Precinct 2461 in Tarrant County.
HR 2414 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Anthony Earl Langston, Sr., of Precinct 2466 in Tarrant County.
HR 2415 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Cheryl Ann Smith of Precinct 2488 in Tarrant County.
HR 2416 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Marvin Sutton of Precinct 2523 in Tarrant County.
HR 2417 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Cynthia Toodle of Precinct 2613 in Tarrant County.
HR 2418 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Deanna R. Johnson of Precinct 2635 in Tarrant County.
HR 2419 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Ruth A. Boward of Precinct 2428 in Tarrant County.
HR 2420 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Democratic Party precinct chair Warren Landrum of Precinct 2644 in Tarrant County.
83rd 1st Called Session
HR 70 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dania Al-Rasheed for her work as an intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 71 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jacqueline Hernandez for her work as an intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Shane Stodghill for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HB 40 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to health education curriculum and instruction in public schools.
81st Regular Session
HB 995 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice of expiration and price change in certain retail electric service contracts.
HB 1017 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to grants to certain school districts and countywide public school transportation systems to be used to pay costs in purchasing school buses capable of using natural gas or propane as fuel.
HB 1080 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the child health plan program.
HB 1299 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund.
HB 1300 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kennedale TownCenter Development District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HB 1528 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the determination of the amount of payment on certain claims under residential property insurance policies.
HB 1636 Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to the accrual of vacation and sick leave for certain state employees on a military leave of absence.
HB 1637 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to normal weekly hours of work under the shared work unemployment compensation program.
HB 2089 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating an offense.
HB 2396 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to certain registration requirements imposed on sex offenders.
HB 2397 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring computer technicians to report images of child pornography; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2784 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to withdrawal plans for certain insurers.
HB 2785 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to prohibition on certain underwriting and rating actions based on consumer inquiries.
HB 2786 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes.
HB 3950 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the temporary housing in a housing facility of a public university of certain veterans receiving health care treatment.
HB 3951 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to designate or employ a person trained in student financial assistance programs for military veterans and their families.
HB 3952 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the spouses of certain military personnel.
HB 3953 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain veterans traveling to receive health care at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility.
HB 3954 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to operation of the Texas Veterans Leadership Program by the Texas Workforce Commission.
HB 3955 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for energy-efficient manufacturing infrastructure.
HB 3956 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities.
HB 3959 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Requiring certain information be provided to consumers with renewals of their homeowners insurance policy.
HB 4394 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the waiting period for eligibility for benefits under the Texas Employees Group Benefits Act.
HR 242 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Tarrant County College students visiting the State Capitol on Community College Student Day.
HR 453 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Alice Louise Boone of Burleson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
HR 1223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Mansfield Timberview High School boys' basketball team on its outstanding 2008-2009 season.
HR 1224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Lady Jaguars basketball team of Summit High School in Mansfield on winning the 2009 University Interscholastic League 5A State Championship.
HR 1225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Mansfield Timberview High School girls' basketball team on its achievements during the 2008-2009 season.
HR 1357 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Liz Adetiba on winning first place in the 2009 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Regional Spelling Bee.
HR 1358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Jack Yarborough of Crowley on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jackson Eudy of Arlington on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1376 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Eddy and Sheila Jones of Kennedale on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary.
HR 1823 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Marcus Zinecker on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1824 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Cahal McColgan of Arlington on becoming an Eagle Scout.
HR 1945 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Joseph Parker Cullar for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.
HR 2103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Amy Hobbie of Crowley on being named Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Association of Texas Professional Educators.
HR 2104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Nelda Patton of Mansfield on her induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009.
HR 2105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating students from Ben Barber Career and Technology Academy in Mansfield for their success at the SkillsUSA Texas State Championships in Corpus Christi.
HR 2580 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Corry A. Edwards of Kennedale.
HR 2584 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Fort Worth-area athletes who have been named to the Olimpiade del Tricolore junior olympic baseball team.