Legislation authored by Carol Kent

Includes legislation with Carol Kent as the primary author for the 81st through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

81st Regular Session
HB 1516	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
HB 1919	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
HB 1920	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to motor vehicle idling.
HB 2126	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses involving graffiti.
HB 2355	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the purchase of cement or cement products by certain governmental entities.
HB 2641	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to credit toward the deductible of certain automobile and homeowners insurance policies.
HB 2642	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to a program to designate historic roads and highways in this state.
HB 2643	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the date on which a school district is required to hold an ad valorem tax rollback election.
HB 2644	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the designation of the Bankhead Highway as a historic highway.
HB 2645	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
HB 2646	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a municipal court of record.
HB 2647	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the quasi-judicial enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances.
HB 3084	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the penalty for a false report or a failure to report in connection with certain recordkeeping requirements under the jurisdiction of the Department of State Health Services.
HB 3302	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the fees charged by certain check-cashing businesses; providing penalties.
HB 3303	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the use of information and records acquired during a fatality review and investigation.
HB 3304	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations.
HB 3305	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the designation of certain roads as the Historic Bankhead Highway.
HB 4035	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the adoption by a school district of a budget and an ad valorem tax rate.
HB 4199	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to public financing of the public education employee retirement system and an annual cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirement benefits.
HB 4305	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to a prohibition against performing or ordering the performance of an autopsy contrary to a decedent's religious beliefs.
HB 4663	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the rights of victims of fraudulent financial schemes.
HB 4664	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to assault against certain family members.
HR 501	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming a delegation from Baylor University to the State Capitol on February 19, 2009.
HR 502	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Hilton Israelson, president of the Texas Dental Association.
HR 574	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Richardson Independent School District board of trustees.
HR 608	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Hamilton Park neighborhood in Dallas.
HR 626	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lake Highlands Military Moms for supporting North Texas servicemen and women.
HR 793	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas.
HR 1002	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Brentfield Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1003	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Moss Haven Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1004	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Skyview Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1005	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Spring Valley Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1006	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1007	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Prestonwood Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1008	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rowlett High School of the Garland Independent School District.
HR 1009	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Spring Creek Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1010	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Bowie Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1011	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Parkhill Junior High School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Westwood Junior High School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1013	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Forestridge Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1014	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Liberty Junior High School in Dallas on its contributions to the community.
HR 1015	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1016	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1017	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Forest Meadow Junior High School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1018	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1019	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring RISD Academy in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1020	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Audelia Creek Elementary School in Dallas on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1021	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Park Crest Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1022	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring M. D. Williams Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1023	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland on achieving a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1024	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Bradfield Elementary School in Garland for its contributions to the community.
HR 1025	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Sam Houston Middle School in Garland for its contributions to the community.
HR 1026	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring A. M. Aikin Elementary School in Dallas on achieving an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1029	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Mustang Stampede of J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson.
HR 1030	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cecilia Guthrie Boone on her receipt of the 2009 Susan B. Anthony Award from the League of Women Voters of Dallas Education Fund.
HR 1218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring J. J. Pearce High School of the Richardson Independent School District.
HR 1219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Forest Lane Academy on achieving "Recognized" status by the Texas Education Agency in 2008.
HR 1220	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dobie Primary Elementary School for its service to the North Dallas community.
HR 1307	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Terry Kaufman Levinger of Dallas on her 50th birthday.
HR 1347	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ginger Tonne, president of the Richardson ISD Council of PTAs, for her service to Richardson schools.
HR 1529	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring St. Alcuin Montessori School in Dallas.
HR 1530	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Dallas organization, High Adventure Treks for Dads and Daughters.
HR 1531	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the League of Women Voters of Dallas and its president-elect, Sandy Greyson.
HR 1553	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gwendolynn J. Murray of Dallas on her 63rd birthday.
HR 1758	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the League of Women Voters of Richardson.
HR 1789	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Luke Davis for his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1790	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dallas Area Interfaith for its goals and achievements.
HR 1791	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Karen Ellis for her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1792	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Karen Holburn on her election to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1793	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kim Caston for her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1837	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending David C. Tyson, Jr., on his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1838	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kim Quirk for her service on the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1839	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Lanet Greenhaw on her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.
HR 1894	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Akiba Academy for its many years of service to the Dallas community.
HR 1944	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marion Allen Mitchell of Dallas.
HR 2012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. David Simmons, superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District.
HR 2086	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Richardson High School Law Magnet program.
HR 2087	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands for its many contributions.
HR 2269	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ron Natinsky for his dedicated service as a member of the Dallas City Council.
HR 2270	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Matthew Weinstein for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2271	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Will Stovall for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2272	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Anna Russo for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2273	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Stephen Rispoli for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2274	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Phil Lovegren for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2275	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Mahsa Kashkooly for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2276	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Creighton Holley for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2277	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Lauren Buchanan for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2278	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Kayla Bramble for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Eliza Alvarado for her service as district director in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2280	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Matthew Abrahamson for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2281	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Donna Kent on her receipt of the National PTA Life Membership Award from the Midway Parent Teacher Association.
HR 2287	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alice Post for her outstanding work as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2419	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John Willis for his service on the Garland City Council.
HR 2434	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Garland City Council member Laura Perkins Cox for her civic contributions.
HR 2444	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Darren Lathen on his service as a member of the Garland City Council.
HR 2465	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Barbara Chick for her service on the Garland City Council.
HR 2466	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mayor Ronald E. Jones for his service to the Garland community.
HR 2467	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Linda Koop for her service as a member of the Dallas City Council.
HR 2468	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jerry Allen for his service on the Dallas City Council.
HR 2486	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Emily Blair Watler for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Carol Kent.
HR 2487	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dallas mayor Tom Leppert for his outstanding public service.
HR 2747	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. James A. Curry for his service to Baylor University and the Bob Bullock Scholars Program.
HR 2748	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Linda Jean Roland Harrell.
HR 2779	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Katherine Elaine Little and Seth Lewis Hearn on their wedding.
HR 2780	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lindsey Yaws and Philip Kent on their wedding.
HR 2781	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mary Kathleen Scott and Preston Lockett Neely on their wedding.
HR 2902	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Stephen and Asher Yearout of Garland for saving the life of Aden Yearout.
HR 2903	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Catherine Huff on her graduation from Boerne--Samuel V. Champion High School.
HR 2918	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Michael W. Mansfield on his retirement from Baylor University.
HR 3048	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robert E. Jones of Annie's List on his receipt of a 2009 Rising Star Award from Politics magazine.