Legislation authored by John T. Montford

Includes legislation with John T. Montford as the primary author for the 68th through 74th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

74th Regular Session
SB 2 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 4 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for projects relating to corrections institutions and to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for acquiring, constructing, and equipping corrections institutions.
SB 8 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain state funds appropriated for education and certain statewide retirement systems.
SB 12 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to administrative hearings for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission provided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 13 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures in connection with certain judicial candidates and officeholders and to the disclosure by a judge of certain special relationships with attorneys; providing criminal penalties.
SB 17 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the State Conservatorship Board.
SB 32 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to venue for civil actions.
SB 237 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of nonagricultural public warehouses.
SB 265 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for marginal oil and gas wells and to the promotion of the drilling of new oil and gas wells.
SB 353 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawfully carrying weapons.
SB 360 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on the Arts.
SB 384 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to state aid for counties that provide secure residential care facilities for certain delinquent children.
SB 407 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to making emergency appropriations for distribution of state money to school districts and certain public institutions and commissions and to emergency reductions in the current appropriations to the Texas Department of Health.
SB 408 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to health and workers' compensation insurance coverage providing benefits to employees of the state and local governments or retired employees or annuitants.
SB 410 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the delay of certain payments or transfers from the general revenue fund.
SB 411 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the protection of a public employee who reports a violation of law.
SB 414 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the restricted sale of wine for off-premises consumption by the holder of a winery permit in certain dry areas.
SB 416 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to permitting an independent school district to elect members to its board of trustees by cumulative or limited voting.
SB 436 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that advertise the provision of special care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
SB 440 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to procedures for applying for a writ of habeas corpus by persons convicted of a felony and procedures for the compensation and appointment of counsel to represent certain persons charged with a capital felony.
SB 447 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the testimony of an accomplice in a criminal proceeding.
SB 448 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses.
SB 449 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to membership in, contributions to, and administration of local retirement systems for fire fighters.
SB 507 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the arrest, custody, and detention of a child alleged to have violated a curfew ordinance.
SB 520 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to eligibility for retirement and benefits under the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
SB 539 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to a local option election to allow or prohibit the sale of wine by the holder of a winery permit for off-premises consumption.
SB 575 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the juvenile justice system, including the adjudication and disposition of children in need of supervision and children who engage in delinquent and criminal conduct; providing criminal penalties.
SB 593 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the processing of children within the juvenile delinquency system.
SB 594 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to alternative education facilities provided by school districts and to attendance requirements at the facilities in certain circumstances.
SB 599 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to inmate grievances and frivolous or malicious litigation filed by inmates.
SB 610 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the probate of certain wills without the requirement of a court hearing.
SB 639 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the juvenile justice system, including the adjudication and disposition of children; providing for penalties.
SB 640 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the imposition, collection, and enforcement of taxes; providing penalties.
SB 641 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to administration and collection of certain insurance taxes.
SB 642 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem taxation and the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes.
SB 643 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the administration, imposition, collection, and enforcement of mixed beverage taxes.
SB 644 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
SB 694 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the exemption from tuition of a resident student enrolled in the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
SB 765 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of banking and of entities under the jurisdiction of state banking regulatory officials; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
SB 766 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner.
SB 767 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the Texas cultural endowment fund.
SB 768 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the recovery of the costs of administering the state water pollution control revolving fund and additional state revolving funds.
SB 777 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Youth Commission to perform fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression activities at or near commission facilities.
SB 867 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the use of the advance interest trust fund by the Texas Employment Commission.
SB 868 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to unpaid leave for state employees for job-related education or service with a state employee organization.
SB 869 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to requirements for a bail bondsman license in certain counties.
SB 1248 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the salaries of certain justices and judges.
SB 1249 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to court coordinators and computer equipment for certain district courts.
SB 1250 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to authority of a charitable nonprofit corporation to serve as a trustee.
SB 1251 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to an exemption of certain charitable gift annuities from regulation under the Insurance Code.
SB 1252 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
Caption: Relating to information to be provided on application for original, renewal, or duplicate driver's licenses and personal identification cards; requiring all license applicants, including applicants younger than 17 years of age, to provide fingerprints and other required information.
SB 1253 Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
Caption: Relating to police and fire civil service.
SB 1254 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority.
SB 1255 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to tuition at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1256 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to scholarships and loans for students enrolled in institutions of higher education and funds for repayment of certain physician education loans.
SB 1257 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the fee for the university center at Texas Tech University.
SB 1260 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the use of the general obligation bonding authority of the farm and ranch finance program fund for the Texas agricultural fund within the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.
SB 1262 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the management, development, accounting, and disposition of certain state property.
SB 1263 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to proper venue for actions involving state land.
SB 1265 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
SB 1267 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the presumption for theft by check and knowledge of issuance of a bad check.
SB 1268 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the ownership, operation, or provision of a cable television service by a general-law municipality.
SB 1269 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of certain types of personal property.
SB 1270 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1272 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to tax-exempt private activity bonds.
SB 1273 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the operation of the smart jobs fund and the employment training program created under that fund.
SB 1274 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to calculation of the self-insurer maintenance tax.
SB 1275 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain securities.
SB 1276 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of the Crime Victims' Institute and advisory council and the Crime Victims' Institute account.
SB 1285 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain funds to certain institutions of higher education.
SB 1286 Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to municipal courts of record in Odessa.
SB 1295 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to use of the open market purchase procedure for certain state travel services.
SB 1327 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
SB 1328 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the release of the state's reversionary interest in certain real property located in Howard County.
SB 1349 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to subsequent evidentiary search warrants.
SB 1350 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to venue for actions brought under the Tort Claims Act.
SB 1351 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to provisions governing insurance fraud, creating a penal offense; and making an appropriation.
SB 1352 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the expenditure of public funds for certain playground facilities.
SB 1406 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections, including a revision of Chapter 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
SB 1494 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application of the manufacturing equipment sales tax exemption to fabrication in a cleanroom environment of semiconductor wafers.
SB 1495 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to transferring money and to reducing the appropriations of certain state agencies for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1995, to reflect the savings and reimbursements to the state under a contract for computer services; making an appropriation.
SB 1496 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Making appropriations for and directing payment of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments out of funds designated by this Act and requiring approval of the claims in the manner specified in this Act before payment is made.
SB 1497 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to exemption of certain funds from consolidation, re-creation of certain consolidated funds, preservation of certain dedications of revenue, and exemption of certain unappropriated amounts from use for general governmental purposes.
SB 1499 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain district courts and to the service of former judges in a judicial capacity.
SB 1500 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the transportation and disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
SB 1503 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the state auditor, the operation of the state auditor's office, and the management of state auditing and risk assessment.
SB 1504 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95
Caption: Relating to failure to appear on a complaint, citation, or court order to pay a fine for a violation of a traffic law.
SB 1505 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
SB 1506 Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the liability for civil damages which may result from a person's service as a volunteer, board member, or employee of a volunteer advocate charitable organization; allowing written reports by volunteers as evidence.
SB 1507 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the private enforcement and collection of child support payments under the Child Support Collection Privatization Council.
SB 1508 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the compensation of the commissioner of education and the payment of certain expenses; making an appropriation.
SB 1527 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to administrative hearings for the Public Utility Commission of Texas provided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 1577 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain rules and contracts of the board of regents of The University of Texas System concerning certain powers and duties of the board.
SB 1579 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the liability of private persons who contract for the transportation of public school children.
SB 1654 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/96
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain organizations chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
SB 1668 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to review by school districts of the criminal history of applicants for employment and school bus drivers.
SB 1689 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the appointment of certain officers and employees of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
SCR 51 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Trooper Troy Merle Hogue.
SCR 83 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Extending congratulations to the Honorable Preston Smith on his 83rd birthday.
SCR 92 Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
SCR 93 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
SCR 126 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Calling upon all Texans to support the Texas Military Museum and Archives.
SCR 138 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to extend to noncorporate farmers, entities, and individuals the Internal Revenue Code tax incentive for charitable donations.
SCR 139 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Major General William Edgar Murphy and naming the Texas Army National Guard/Reserve Center in Lubbock the William Edgar Murphy Guard/Reserve Center.
SCR 165 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Expressing gratitude to Mrs. Margaret Mills for her outstanding service as a Commissioner for the Texas Commission on the Arts.
SCR 179 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Jim Oliver for his contributions to the state.
SJR 36 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain property of certain organizations chartered by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
SJR 51 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of proceeds of bonds issued for financing of farm and ranch land.
SR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dennise Cobb Davis of Lubbock.
SR 12 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Fern Darrow of Shamrock.
SR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frances Pope Vickers of Lubbock.
SR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sarah Rosen of Lubbock.
SR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruth Strain of Lubbock.
SR 16 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jack Harris Kirksey of Lorenzo.
SR 17 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harmon T. Copeland of Plainview.
SR 18 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruby Denney of Lubbock.
SR 43 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Troy M. Hogue of Big Spring.
SR 44 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Margaret Ann Green of Lubbock.
SR 45 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Virgil P. Carter of Tahoka.
SR 82 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Judge Arvin Stafford for his achievements as Justice of the Peace of Precinct 2 in Slaton.
SR 83 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dr. Ted H. Forsythe of Lubbock on his retirement for his contributions to his community.
SR 84 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of W. D. "Dub" Allgood of Lubbock.
SR 85 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the Leadership Lubbock delegation to the State Capitol.
SR 101 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. H. "Herb" Robbins of Comanche and Idalou.
SR 102 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rhea Eldon Bradley of Littlefield.
SR 103 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Weldon Scarbrough of Lubbock.
SR 104 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Doug Hargrave of Lubbock.
SR 105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John C. White.
SR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of George L. Clark of Lubbock.
SR 109 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ann Whiddon Mann of Big Spring.
SR 110 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ina D. Ward of Big Spring.
SR 111 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alpha Ford Reid of Big Spring.
SR 112 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cecil D. McDonald of Big Spring.
SR 131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 1, 1995, as Odessa Day at the Capitol.
SR 145 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Fay David Holt of Idalou.
SR 146 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank McGlaun of Lubbock.
SR 147 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas Sarns Bishop of Austin.
SR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dwain E. Leonard of Big Spring.
SR 213 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Creating the Senate General Investigating Committee.
SR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Clem B. Boverie on his 90th birthday.
SR 226 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the League of Women Voters on the occasion of its 75th birthday.
SR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Kolliker of El Paso.
SR 228 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Castro County Treasurer Oleta Raper of Dimmitt.
SR 229 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Melba Maxey of Lubbock.
SR 230 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John V. Shropshire, Sr., of Lubbock.
SR 231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of O. O. Tekell of Tahoka.
SR 273 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jacob "Jake" Albert Wade Lippard of Lamesa and Levelland.
SR 302 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems for its informative and productive conferences.
SR 303 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of G. W. "Red" Childers of Odessa.
SR 304 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Juanita Adams Stacy of Levelland.
SR 305 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clovis "Larry" Lawrence Lockwood of Kermit.
SR 306 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Donald Ray Stafford of Odessa.
SR 307 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Wiley Bert Dennis of Borden County.
SR 308 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Edward H. Seago of Midland.
SR 309 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 7, 1995, as Cotton Day at the Capitol.
SR 310 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tommy W. Sager of Lubbock.
SR 341 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Conrad Dunagan of Monahans.
SR 437 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Teddy Max Daniels of Lubbock.
SR 438 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William E. Kelley of Odessa.
SR 439 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sarah Thomas of Plainview.
SR 440 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jennie Cox Teele on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 441 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Louise Willson Arnold of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 442 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Norma E. Porres of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 443 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Shaili M. Khandheria of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 444 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Betty L. Baker of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 445 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Billie Wolfe of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 446 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Tammy D. Barnes Fedynich of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 447 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Louise T. Cummins of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 448 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Reverend J. Ralph Grant of Lubbock.
SR 449 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Marian Solowy Myers of Lubbock on earning a 1995 Women of Excellence Award.
SR 463 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Center for Public Service at Texas Tech University for its Military Base Conversion and Community Assistance Program.
SR 464 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Correna Frazier of Hillsboro on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
SR 496 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. Bradley Shayne Campbell of Lubbock.
SR 497 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leland White of Tahoka for his achievements as State Director of District 2 of the Texas Farm Bureau.
SR 498 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Lee Hagler of Slaton.
SR 499 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clyde Lois Tucker of Lubbock.
SR 500 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gladys Moss of Lubbock.
SR 501 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Verdie Cain Humble of Sterling County.
SR 502 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leonard R. DuBose of Lubbock.
SR 503 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lou Ellen Collins of Lubbock.
SR 504 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Wynelle Kilcrease of Lubbock.
SR 597 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Elizabeth Finke of El Paso.
SR 598 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Leonardo A. "Nardo" Goodman, Jr., of El Paso.
SR 599 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J.K. Griffith of Morton.
SR 600 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Francisco Licon of El Paso.
SR 660 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming April 13, 1995, as Gary Greenstreet Day.
SR 661 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing gratitude to Professor W. Reed Quilliam, Jr., on his retirement from Texas Tech University School of Law.
SR 662 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ruth Utzman of Goldthwaite.
SR 663 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Owen H. Ivie on his retirement from the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
SR 664 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Bill W. Armistead of Littlefield.
SR 665 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Tom Barnes of Lubbock.
SR 666 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Leland White of Tahoka for his achievements as State Director of the Texas Farm Bureau.
SR 667 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Martha M. Magness of Lubbock.
SR 723 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Calling upon all Texans to support the Texas Military Forces Museum and Archives and its volunteers.
SR 725 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Patrick D. Johnson's seventh-grade history class from Smylie Wilson Junior High School in Lubbock on being among the winners of a contest celebrating the restoration of the Texas Capitol.
SR 870 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Eugene V. Debbs "Don" Schoonover of Odessa.
SR 871 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Douglas Frye of Lubbock.
SR 872 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Milton Lee Pannell of Ransom Canyon.
SR 873 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of M. R. "Frog" Koger of Big Spring.
SR 874 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Wallace "Coach" Brown of Lubbock.
SR 875 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mack L. Moore, Sr.
SR 895 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing "Big Ed" Wilkes of KRFE Radio Station in Lubbock for his contributions to his community.
SR 896 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Slate of Big Spring on their 50th wedding anniversary.
SR 897 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Joseph "Joe" Pickle of Big Spring on his retirement from the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
SR 898 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Clyde McMahon, Sr., of Big Spring on his retirement from the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
SR 899 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating John L. Taylor of Big Spring on his retirement from the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
SR 900 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Owen H. Ivie of Big Spring on the occasion of his retirement from the Colorado River Municipal Water District.
SR 926 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Dealey Herndon of Austin, Executive Director of the State Preservation Board, for her leadership in the Texas Capitol restoration.
SR 1020 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Arrie Dell Rodgers Walker on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 1021 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Aaron Donelson of Big Spring.
SR 1053 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bob Badgett of Lubbock.
SR 1105 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tahoka High School's theatre company on its performance in the 1995 University Interscholastic League One Act Play Contest.
SR 1130 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Janie Baxter on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award from the Permian Basin Girl Scout Council.
SR 1131 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Geeta Seth on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award from the Permian Basin Girl Scout Council.
SR 1132 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marlena Whitford on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award from the Permian Basin Girl Scout Council.
SR 1133 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sarah Johnson on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award from the Permian Basin Girl Scout Council.
SR 1134 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rachel Kathleen Beasley of El Paso.
SR 1148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joan Eagan of Lubbock.
SR 1149 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Bob J. McMinn of Lubbock.
SR 1150 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former State Representative Jose Antonio "Tony" Parra of San Elizario.
SR 1186 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1.
SR 1219 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Glenna Irene Lane on the occasion of her retirement from Senator John Montford's staff.
SR 1220 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jerry Sander on her retirement.
SR 1221 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jose S. Ramirez of Lubbock.
SR 1222 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the players, coaches, and athletic department of Texas Tech University.
SR 1223 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Larry Hays, coach of the Texas Tech University Red Raider baseball team, on receiving Coach of the Year in the Southwest Conference.
SR 1224 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Coach James Dickey and the Texas Tech University Red Raider basketball team on winning the Southwest Conference Championship for the 1994-1995 season.
SR 1225 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Marsha Sharp, coach of the Texas Tech University Lady Raiders basketball team, on being designated Southwest Conference Coach of the Year.
SR 1226 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Coach Spike Dykes of Texas Tech University for his contribution to the athletic program of the university.
SR 1313 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Amending Article XV, Rules of the Senate, 74th Legislature.
SR 1316 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Rene Ruth Stewart of Sterling City.
73rd Regular Session
SB 2 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the application of the doctrine of forum non conveniens to certain actions.
SB 5 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 82 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, enforcement, and application of, and exemptions from, various taxes and fees; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 130 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of an employment training program; reducing the entry level and replenishment unemployment tax rates; imposing an assessment for employment training purposes.
SB 171 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for projects relating to state prisons and to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the operation of state prisons and intermediate sanction facilities, discretionary grants, and payments to counties.
SB 278 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Air Control Board and a transfer of funds to the general revenue fund.
SB 289 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 492 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to administration of retirement systems supervised by the fire fighters' pension commissioner.
SB 493 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to purchases of property through competitive bids and other means by school districts.
SB 536 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to disclosure of information by certain applicants for employment in residential dwelling projects; providing criminal penalties.
SB 573 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to state aid for counties that provide secure residential care facilities for certain delinquent children.
SB 611 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to security devices for certain rental dwellings; providing civil penalties.
SB 612 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removing the Texas Youth Commission from the list of health and human services agencies.
SB 613 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal street gang activity and the punishment and sentencing of persons convicted of offenses committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang.
SB 614 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to definitions and penalties and the issuance of certain licenses under the Texas Commercial Driver's License Act.
SB 618 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to bonds issued by certain public institutions of higher education in this state.
SB 671 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the requirement that institutions of higher education deposit certain funds and receipts in the state treasury.
SB 672 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders.
SB 749 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the fines and costs imposed on a defendant convicted in a municipal court.
SB 778 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain funds for the use of the Texas Commission on the Arts.
SB 825 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain sexual offenses.
SB 826 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to authorizing school districts to acquire, use and purchase real property.
SB 827 Last Action: Governor submitted as emergency
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Judicial Council, Office of Court Administration for the travel expenses of justices of courts of appeals to hear transferred cases.
SB 867 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the location of certain justice of the peace courts.
SB 868 Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs
Caption: Relating to the term of office of municipal judges.
SB 869 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction, organization and operations of the Supreme Court.
SB 870 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the organization and operations of the courts of appeals.
SB 871 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction, organization and operations of the district courts and county courts.
SB 876 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to payment of and reimbursement for certain expenses from state funds.
SB 877 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the duties of the attorney general in representation of the legislature and state agencies and to certain immunities from liability.
SB 878 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/94
Caption: Relating to the value of certain types of property for purposes of property taxation and to the prepayment of property taxes by certain taxpayers; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 879 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to financial assistance for and economic development of economically distressed areas and border counties.
SB 885 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to revolving fund programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions.
SB 892 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to simplifying the application, calculation, administration and reporting of, and the calculation of interest on, certain taxes, providing penalties.
SB 893 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to technical changes to statutes involving certain tax provisions including those administered by the comptroller, to the definitions of certain items taxed under the sales tax and controlled substance tax laws, to limitations on certain municipal tax rates, to the duties of the appraisal review board, and to delinquent taxes and tax liens; revising references in the inheritance tax statute to federal tax code provisions concerning credits.
SB 894 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the administration and enforcement of motor fuel taxes; providing penalties.
SB 895 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration and application of and exemptions from various excise taxes; specifying the types of records and documentation required to be prepared, accepted, or maintained by taxpayers and submitted to the comptroller; the authority of the comptroller and authorized employees to obtain access to and examine persons, records and documents; creating offenses; and providing penalties.
SB 896 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
SB 897 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
SB 898 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
SB 899 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
SB 900 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the regulation of title insurance.
SB 901 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the award of a certificate of number and the collection of certain taxes by an authorized agent of the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 902 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of funeral directors and embalmers by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
SB 903 Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the examination required by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
SB 904 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the issuance of titles to certain motor vehicles.
SB 946 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to accept, receive and administer grants, gifts, loans or other funds for activities of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Divisions.
SB 947 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to continuing legal education for certain attorneys, judges, court personnel, and justices of the peace.
SB 960 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a Texas parks and wildlife trust fund and the allocation of certain revenue from the limited sales, excise, and use tax act to the Parks and Wildlife Depaartment.
SB 1208 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to grading, packing, and inspecting horticultural products.
SB 1209 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to prepaid funeral services or merchandise.
SB 1210 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to judicial appeal of an order of the banking commissioner denying the transfer of stock in a state bank.
SB 1211 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of currency exchange and transmission businesses.
SB 1212 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from open meeting requirements for confidential matters of the Finance Commission of Texas and the State Banking Board.
SB 1213 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale of checks.
SB 1214 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the priority for the distribution of the assets of a trust company on its liquidation.
SB 1215 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to venue for trust company liquidations and exemptions for trust companies from certain provisions of the state banking code.
SB 1216 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to examinations of state-chartered banks and to disciplinary actions involving state-chartered banks; providing a penalty.
SB 1243 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the receipt, management, and expenditure of funds in the state treasury and the petroleum storage tank remediation fund.
SB 1271 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an intercept program to increase the credit rating of certain local government debt and authorizing the comptroller of public accounts to withhold local government funds to pay such obligations under certain circumstances.
SB 1272 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the allocation and reservation system for private activity bonds and to the definition of certain bonds.
SB 1273 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Caption: Relating to the issuance of obligations by certain issuers and the execution of credit agreements relating to the obligations.
SB 1352 Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the construction of a memorial statue on the Capitol grounds to honor Texas pioneer women.
SB 1362 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of enrolled agents.
SB 1397 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain constitutionally dedicated funds for certain public institutions of higher education and to the creation, composition, and financing of the higher education fund; making an appropriation.
SB 1472 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Lubbock County Hospital District to render primary care, emergency services, preventive medicine services, and other health related services.
SB 1473 Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to appropriations for payment of certain claims against state agencies.
SB 1490 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the provision of utility service to certain political subdivisions.
SB 1492 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain state revenue to public elementary, secondary, and higher education.
SB 1503 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of a specific information logo sign by a commercial establishment with an off-premise sign.
SB 1504 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain signs along designated scenic highways; providing a penalty.
SCR 9 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen for his many years of outstanding service to the people of Texas, congratulating him on his unanimous confirmation as secretary of the United States Treasury, and inviting him to address a joint session of the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas.
SCR 10 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Senator Kilmer B. Corbin, Sr.
SCR 34 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending the city council and citizens of Stanton for their active concern for the welfare of AIDS victims and their families.
SCR 46 Last Action: Referred to House Administration
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim study committee on court facilities and security.
SCR 47 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the fee structure of the courts in the state.
SCR 48 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study private process servers.
SCR 49 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study the jurisdiction, procedure, fines, costs, administration, facilities, and operation of the justice of the peace, municipal and small claims courts in the State of Texas.
SCR 76 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Lamont Veatch on his superb career and extending best wishes for a happy retirement.
SJR 35 Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment reorganizing the judicial branch of government and providing for discrete judicial districts.
SJR 36 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the expiration of terms of office of municipal judges.
SJR 37 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the title of justices of the courts of appeals.
SJR 38 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment merging the court of criminal appeals into the supreme court.
SJR 49 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a personal income tax without voter approval and dedicating the proceeds of the tax, if enacted, to education and property tax relief.
SR 27 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Inez "Tippy" Foster for her 50 years of dedicated service to the State of Texas through her association with the Texas Industrial Accident Board and its successor agency, the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
SR 72 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Natalie Rothstein of Odessa.
SR 136 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Eugene Brown II of Lubbock.
SR 137 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring February 3, 1993, Odessa Day at the Texas Capitol.
SR 328 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. T. King of Lubbock.
SR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mrs. Marilyn Keaton Newsom of Big Spring.
SR 458 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. Lucille S. Barton Graves of Lubbock.
SR 459 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the Honorable Truman Roberts.
SR 460 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Thomas J. Griffith of Lubbock.
SR 461 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Shay Deering of Lubbock.
SR 462 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Dimmitt High School girls basketball team for winning the Class 3A girls state basketball championship.
SR 463 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Janet Scoggin of Lubbock.
SR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gary D. Tidwell of Lubbock.
SR 516 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of J. E. Blakey, Jr., of Lubbock.
SR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Harold R. Hamm of South Plains.
SR 668 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the retirement of Bobby G. Rogers after 40 years of service as a court reporter for the courts of Texas.
SR 767 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging citizens to make playgrounds in this state safer for young children.
SR 812 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory Charley Pope of Lubbock.
SR 1046 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing B. J. Murray, who has been an educational leader in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District for over 37 years.
SR 1047 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Dr. William Curry Holden.
SR 1048 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ralph F. Wolf of Euless.
SR 1049 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Wilburn Vernel "Willie" McAlpin of Sudan.
SR 1095 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Finck Cigar Company of San Antonio on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 1098 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 5.
SR 1147 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 947.
SR 1148 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Establishing a special joint interim committee to study fraudulent telemarketing schemes.
SR 1156 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1719.
SR 1164 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2223.
SR 1207 Last Action: Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Caption: Declaring the intent in enacting H.B. 674, Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993.
SR 1208 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring the intent of the 73rd Legislature, in enacting H.B. No. 674, relating to the authority of a court to refer a case to alternative dispute resolution.
SR 1209 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Ronald M. Jackson of Bandera.
72nd Regular Session
SB 4 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain criminal offenses.
SB 111 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the complete review of state spending and bugetary procedures; providing for a reduction in certain appropriations and for the transfer of certain fund balances to the General Revenue Fund.
SB 121 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to retirement programs for employees of High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
SB 153 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the courses and degrees offered at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
SB 192 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: General Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 1992.
SB 193 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: General Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 1993.
SB 239 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the rate and use of a junior college branch maintenance tax.
SB 302 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the liability of partners in certain professional partnerships.
SB 303 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a determinate sentence for children who have engaged in certain delinquent conduct and to the commitment of those children to the Texas Youth Commission.
SB 413 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal street gang activity and the punishment and sentencing of persons convicted of offenses committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang.
SB 414 Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar
Caption: Relating to the reformation of a sentence or award of a new trial following a finding of error in the punishment stage of a capital offense trial.
SB 415 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the murder of an individual under 11 or over 64 years of age as a capital offense.
SB 416 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain records and reports required to be prepared by prosecutors.
SB 417 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to creating an offense of going into a secured area in an airport with a weapon.
SB 418 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of indecency with an invalid individual.
SB 419 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain statements made by the accused in criminal proceedings.
SB 420 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to inspections of places where blood samples are taken for investigation of individuals under suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
SB 421 Last Action: Tabled in committee
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement for expenses for certain witnesses in criminal cases.
SB 422 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property in the possession of a municipal or county law enforcement agency.
SB 423 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to peremptory challenges to jurors in criminal cases in county courts or statutory county courts.
SB 424 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state witness protection program and the imposition of a fee on certain criminal convictions to fund the operation of the program.
SB 425 Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the offenses for which wire, oral, or electronic interceptions may be authorized.
SB 426 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application for court authorization of the use of a pen register or trap and trace device and exceptions to the prosecution of offenses involving unlawful use of a pen register or trap and trace device.
SB 427 Last Action: 1st Printing printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications and the use of intercepted communications and evidence derived from those communications.
SB 442 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to written examinations for education professionals that are administered to persons who are hearing impaired.
SB 507 Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar
Caption: Relating to increasing the student medical services fee at Texas Tech University.
SB 557 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to indemnification by the state in certain civil actions.
SB 592 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain home-rule cities to make contracts for the enforcement of certain arrest warrants.
SB 593 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the deferral of proceedings in certain criminal cases involving misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
SB 630 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a commercial driver's license and certain information required to be provided by the Department of Public Safety; providing penalties.
SB 653 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation of Article III, Section 49-d-4, of the Texas Constitution and the water bond insurance program authorized by that section.
SB 743 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and composition of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and the board's functions regarding architects and landscape architects; providing a penalty.
SB 790 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens in certain judicial proceedings.
SB 880 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to sentencing procedures in capital cases.
SB 881 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District.
SB 882 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital offense and to the pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures involved in the prosecution of a capital offense.
SB 883 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to taking a person who commits an offense before a magistrate.
SB 884 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and to the requirements for certain administrative hearings.
SB 885 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of the statement of a child.
SB 886 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to salaries of appellate and district court justices and judges.
SB 887 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to certain student rentals, fees, and other charges collected by public institutions of higher education.
SB 998 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to increasing the fine for certain Class C misdemeanors.
SB 999 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to changes in electoral boundaries of certain political subdivisions.
SB 1000 Last Action: Effective '91-'92 school year
Caption: Relating to student services fees at public institutions of higher education.
SB 1001 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties and composition of the Department of Information Resources and the procedures for contracts between certain governmental entities and prive consultants.
SB 1002 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to custom production of wine by winery permittees.
SB 1003 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to emergency appropriations.
SB 1004 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to duties of the state auditor and to property and financial audits and reports of the state and certain units of local government.
SB 1005 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the regulation of joint underwriting associations.
SB 1028 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the contracts that school districts are required to submit to competitive bidding.
SB 1039 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the rendition of property for tax purposes.
SB 1040 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to contracting with attorneys for the collection of property taxes.
SB 1041 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the correction of the ad valorem tax roll.
SB 1042 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to the right of redemption of property sold for taxes.
SB 1043 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a protest of the determination of school district property values.
SB 1044 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information provided to a taxing unit in connection with an application for ad valorem tax abatement.
SB 1045 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the payment of taxes of separate taxing units to the same collector.
SB 1143 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to state aid for counties that provide secure residential care facilities for certain delinquent children.
SB 1189 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the provision and local regulation of water supply and sewer services in economically distressed areas.
SB 1190 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the provision of sewer utility service and the regulation of water supply and sewer service utilities.
SB 1191 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the regulation of non-profit water supply corporations and the open meeting and open records acts.
SB 1192 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties in economically distressed areas to adopt model rules regarding adequate drinking water and sewer facilities in residential areas and related matters.
SB 1193 Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption: Relating to the dedication of certain Texas Water Development Bonds.
SB 1194 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to water and sewer facilities requirements for residential areas in certain counties.
SB 1195 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the creation and administration of a loan program to assist residential plumbing improvements in certain economically distressed areas.
SB 1196 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the regulation of transporters of water, drilling mud, and oil field liquids.
SB 1197 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the transfer of low-interest agricultural loan repayments.
SB 1295 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to changes in the administration of taxes by the comptroller.
SB 1319 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Affairs
Caption: Relating to the registration and titling of vessels and outboard motors and to repeal of conflict of the Water Safety Act.
SB 1424 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to the sale or exchange of land between the Parks and Wildlife Department and municipalities.
SB 1459 Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
Caption: Relating to participation and credit in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 1526 Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee
Caption: Relating to aid to local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and court personnel for the implementation of telecommunications networks capable of sharing information necessary for criminal investigations and prosecutions.
SB 1542 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of the sales price and related information involved in a transfer of real property.
SCR 51 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring TEXAS HIGHWAYS the official host of the Toast to Texas for the State of Texas on Texas Independence Day, March 2nd.
SCR 90 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the University of Texas System.
SCR 100 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Granting Imagents, Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and The University of Texas System.
SJR 18 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the establishment of a state lottery.
SJR 21 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to submit debt questions to the voters of this state in proposition form.
SJR 32 Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county constable in Callahan, Ector, Garza, Lubbock, Lynn and Nolan counties.
SJR 34 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of bonds that may be issued for economically distressed areas under existing bond authorization.
SR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Norton Barrett of Crosbyton.
SR 12 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jo Jon Cox of Stanton.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Norman L. Williamson of Lubbock.
SR 59 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of M. H. "Slick" Boatler of Big Spring.
SR 60 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Fred H. Timberlake of Lubbock, Texas.
SR 61 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Admiral Elmo Russell Zumwalt, Jr. on his arrival in Lubbock to accept his appointment as national chairman of the advisory board of Texas Tech University's Center for the Study of the Vietnam Conflict and the Vietnam Archives.
SR 67 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Charles Benjamin "Ben" Morrison of O'Donnell.
SR 70 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Judge George W. Svanas of Odessa.
SR 148 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Declaring March 5, 1991, Cotton Day.
SR 165 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ann Burbridge for her dedicated service and outstanding contributions to Texas Tech University as registrar for the Texas Tech University School of Law and congratulating her and Bob Burbridge on the occasion of their 33rd wedding anniversary.
SR 356 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Designating April 2, 1991, as "Lubbock Day" at the State Capitol.
SR 362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Robert Frazier Brown for being selected by Time magazine as a finalist for the 1991 Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award.
SR 363 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Toddie Hartsfield of Lubbock.
SR 380 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Creating the General Investigating Committee of the Senate of Texas.
SR 554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of eminent civic leader Asher Thompson of Lubbock.
SR 562 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hortense Boedeker of Lubbock.
SR 567 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Lloyd Thompson of Lubbock for his invaluable services to the Southwestern Public Service Company and to the citizens of his community.
SR 608 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William S. Magness of Austin.
SR 609 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining with the family and many friends of Fannie Teague as they joyously celebrate her 100th birthday.
SR 621 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Melvin Thomas of Lubbock.
SR 689 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating H. M. Lasater of Slaton on the occasion of his induction into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame in recognition of his 58 years of superior service to the people of West Texas.
SR 704 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Larry Dale Kopp on his exceptional tenure with the Legislative Budget Board.
SR 762 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Lockki R. Nelson of Lubbock.
SR 763 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Urging all Texas communities to support the Governor's Committee to Salute Texas Troops.
SR 804 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing B. L. Parker on his 60th birthday.
SR 862 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the senate rules for the conference committee report on House Bill No. 1679.
SR 897 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending the rules to allow the Conference Committee on HB 2110 to go outside the bounds of the committee.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: General Appropriations Bill.
SB 3 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91
Caption: Relating to state and local government finances and the cost-effective delivery of governmental services, including the administration, management, use, payment, expenditure, transfer, receipt, and collection of certain state and local revenue, and the authority of certain state agencies to issue bonds and make certain expenditures.
SB 26 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
SB 86 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to terms of the board of directors and debts of the Ector County Hospital District.
SB 97 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to registered limited liability partnerships; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
SB 98 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of a state lottery; providing penalties; making an appropriation.
SCR 23 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Concurrent resolution authorizing Senate enrolling to make technical corrections in SB 3.
SJR 5 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of certain income from permanent school fund property for maintaining the support of public education.
SJR 15 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the establishment of a state lottery.
SR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former County Sheriff C. H. "Choc" Blanchard of Lubbock.
SR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of C. L. Kay of Abilene.
SR 86 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frances Croslin of Lubbock.
SR 87 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Rita Tyson, County and District Clerk of Cochran County, who was named Outstanding District clerk of the State of Texas.
SR 167 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Henry Norris of Lamesa.
SR 261 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Suspending Article VIII, Section 22, of the Texas Constitution.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SCR 3 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dollie Bowron.
SR 21 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Hazle Mildred Barclay of Spur.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Clarence E. Dolle of Morton.
SR 37 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of John Birdwell.
SR 77 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing August 27 as the birthday of President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
72nd 3rd Called Session
SCR 2 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing Texas Supreme Court Building "B" to be named the Tom C. Clark State Court Building.
72nd 4th Called Session
SR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Gene Stanley by recognizing his exemplary service in radio broadcasting.
SR 8 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Senator Eddie Bernice Johnson for her many accomplishments and expressing appreciation to her for her contributions to the people of Texas.
SR 9 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending and applauding Senator Cyndi Krier for her magnificent contributions to the people of Texas and the citizens of Bexar County.
SR 10 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Frank Tejeda for his outstanding service to the State of Texas.
SR 11 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Senator Gene Green for his worthy contributions to the legislature and to the people of Texas.
SR 12 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Senator Ted Lyon for his important contributions to the citizens of Texas.
SR 13 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Extending deep gratitude to Senator Temple Dickson for his magnificent contributions to the people of Texas.
SR 14 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation and gratitude to Senator Chet Brooks for his many contributions to the legislature and to the State of Texas.
SR 15 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Expressing appreciation to Senator Robert J. Glasgow for his many contributions to the legislature and to the State of Texas.
SR 46 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending M. Reginald "Reg" Arnold II for his 18 years of dedicated service in the preservation and wise use of the state's water resources.
71st Regular Session
SB 61 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas water development bonds.
SB 90 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to an emergency appropriation to defray the expense of staff group insurance at public junior and community colleges.
SB 236 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the addition of independent ginning services to other ginning services eligible to hold an agricultural permit.
SB 251 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the purchase of certain controlled substance precursors; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 252 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to veterans county service officers.
SB 255 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the regulation of insurance companies; providing penalties.
SB 256 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the confidentiality requirements for certain proceedings and records of the State Board of Insurance.
SB 257 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to public notice and public information concerning the supervision or conservatorship of an insurance company.
SB 258 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the supervision or conservatorship of an insurance company.
SB 259 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on certain activities of and reporting requirements for current and former members of the State Board of Insurance the commissioner of insurance, and employees of the State .....
SB 260 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to insurance company capital and surplus requirements.
SB 261 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of managing general agents.
SB 262 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain health and accident insurance and coverage to certain local government officers, employees, retirees, and dependents.
SB 263 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to receivership for and liquidation of insurance companies.
SB 352 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to temporary additional weight permits for certain vehicles used for agricultural purposes.
SB 353 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the transport of seed cotton modules and cotton on a state highway.
SB 362 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to an exemption from jury duty for primary and secondary school teachers and administrators.
SB 425 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the operation of an electric cooperative.
SB 437 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to deceptive trade practices and consumer protection.
SB 490 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to membership, participation, and credit in, and benefits and administration of, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and programs administered by the retirement system.
SB 577 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to criminal law magistrates in Lubbock County; providing for penalties.
SB 620 Last Action: Referred to Liquor Regulation
Caption: Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at certain airports.
SB 624 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the membership and continuation of the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
SB 625 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the creation of security interests by certain transactions.
SB 628 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the transportation of wine out of the state.
SB 629 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the sale of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
SB 630 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to participation in, benefits from, and contributions to the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SB 631 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the supervision, budget review, and sunset review of certain water districts and authorities and river authorities; providing a civil penalty.
SB 648 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to regulation of out-of-state group accident and health insurance coverage.
SB 664 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation, composition, powers, duties, and operation of the Legislative Insurance Board.
SB 665 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the delay in payment of claims under insurance coverage.
SB 743 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/90
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of architecture; authorizing a fine.
SB 754 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to persons found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity or mental retardation.
SB 771 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the sale, lease, transfer, and cancellation of certain business opportunity contracts or agreements.
SB 772 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Lubbock County.
SB 789 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of interference with railroad property.
SB 790 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to allocations of motor fuel tax revenues.
SB 791 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the reconveyance by the state of property acquired for highway purposes.
SB 792 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to certain documents necessary for the transfer of title to a motor vehicle; providing criminal penalties.
SB 793 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to disabled parking privileges for persons from other states or countries.
SB 794 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain used or secondhand vehicles.
SB 795 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the practice of surveying and the election and qualifications of county surveyors; providing penalties.
SB 809 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to membership in, benefits from, and administration of the volunteer fire fighters' relief and retirement fund.
SB 832 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to health care and other insurance coverage, to the regulation of certain third party administrators; creating and providing for the administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Texas Health .....
SB 894 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to state aid for counties that provide secure, residential care facilities for certain delinquent children; making an appropriation.
SB 897 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of the state and political subdivisions of the state; transferring appropriations.
SB 898 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of the state and political subdivisions of the state; making an appropriation.
SB 899 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to deferred compensation plans for employees of the state and political subdivisions of the state; making an appropriation.
SB 900 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement for expenses for certain witnesses in criminal cases.
SB 901 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state witness protection program and the imposition of a fee on certain criminal convictions to fund the operation of the program.
SB 902 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the disposition of property purchased by a law enforcement agency from a person investigated by the law enforcement agency as part of an investigation into illegal sales of stolen property.
SB 903 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the offense of illegal investment under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 904 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the offense of going into a secured area in an airport with a weapon.
SB 905 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property and property seized under the Texas Controlled Substances Act by a law enforcement agency.
SB 906 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to a durable power of attorney for health care.
SB 930 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to membership and credit in and benefits and administration of certain retirement systems for volunteer or paid fire fighters.
SB 931 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to indemnification by the state in certain civil actions.
SB 932 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to exempting certain prosecuting attorneys from the occupation tax on attorneys.
SB 955 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a commercial driver's license; providing penalties.
SB 999 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the adoption of emergency rules by the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
SB 1011 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1012 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to liability in connection with the construction of new residences and residential improvements.
SB 1023 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to persons who sell or transport natural gas for vehicle fuel.
SB 1024 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the supplemental salary of the district judge of the 106th Judicial District.
SB 1080 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of insurance after foreclosure under a deed of trust.
SB 1113 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings.
SB 1114 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the right of possession of property, declaration of taking, and assessment of damages of property being acquired for public use.
SB 1115 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to well-servicing units and self-powered drilling rigs.
SB 1116 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to certain regulatory functions and procedures of the Texas Department of Health.
SB 1117 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89
Caption: Relating to the use of Texas agricultural water conservation bonds.
SB 1150 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to determination of claims and filing of lawsuits under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act and other laws administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
SB 1151 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Creating the Texas Bingo Commission and transferring all functions related to the regulation of Bingo from the Comptroller of Public Accounts to the Texas Bingo Commission.
SB 1226 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the deadline for late application for homestead exemptions.
SB 1227 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an appraisal review board hearing and determination before appealing to district court.
SB 1228 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the notice of appraised value delivered by the chief appraiser of a county appraisal district.
SB 1229 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the deadline for the correction of certain property tax records.
SB 1230 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the creation, operation, and regulation of risk retention groups and purchasing groups.
SB 1231 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to the extension of the filing period for appeals by school districts of the State Property Tax Board's annual property value study.
SB 1281 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the establishment of drug-free school zones and to the imposition of penalties for distributing, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances in drug-free...
SB 1282 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the unauthorized use of the name and insignia of the Department of Public Safety and to an affirmative defense to that offense; providing penalties.
SB 1304 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to authorizing the use of certain prison labor on the public improvements of a city.
SB 1305 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating increasing the amount of the fee paid by a garagekeeper with respect to an abandoned vehicle, and increasing the amount retained by a police department with respect to proceeds from the auction of an...
SB 1306 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to reform of the state workers compensation assigned risk system; creating the Texas workers compensation accident prevention fund and creating a reinsurance facility as part of such fund; establishing ...
SB 1307 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to authorizing mass transit departments in certain cities to issue bonds and notes and to expend sales tax funds for the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of municipal streets.
SB 1308 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to appeals from administrative agencies pursuant to the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.
SB 1309 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to reports by a justice court to the Department of Public Safety of certain complaints disposed of by the justice court.
SB 1310 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to an exception from the child labor law when a child is employed through a rehabilitation program supervised by a municipal court judge.
SB 1311 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the liability and indemnity of certain governmental officers and employees and local governments and to procedures regarding the immunity privilege.
SB 1535 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the maintenance, repair, construction, and disposal of Texas National Guard armories.
SB 1536 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to reimbursement of the State Board of Education for necessary office and travel expenses.
SB 1578 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to funding of audits of utilities conducted on behalf of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
SB 1579 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to deletion of obsolete statutory provisions pertinent to water supply and sewer service corporations and TEXAN and TEXAN II telecommunications service.
SB 1580 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the method of calculating extensions of the period of suspension of utility rate schedules to account for days of hearing.
SB 1581 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to required staff positions for the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
SB 1600 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the establishment of drug-free school zones and to the imposition of penalties for distributing, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances in drug-free school zones or ...
SB 1656 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the South Ector County Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1657 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the submission of an estimate of appraised value of taxable property to a taxing unit by a chief appraiser.
SB 1658 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the imposition of penalties on certain delinquent ad valorem taxes.
SB 1659 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the submission of appraisal records to an appraisal review board by a chief appraiser.
SB 1660 Last Action: Referred to Special Subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the persons permitted to collect ad valorem taxes.
SB 1684 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to tampering with a governmental record.
SB 1685 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the misapplication of property by persons engaged in the business of insurance and the venue for criminal prosecution of persons engaged in the business of insurance; providing criminal penalties.
SB 1715 Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
Caption: Relating to the administration, boundaries, powers, duties, financing, and validation of the Lubbock County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, of Lubbock County, Texas, including the power to levy taxes, issue..
SB 1727 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Mesa Underground Water Conservation District.
SB 1777 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.
SCR 15 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Urging the Texas congressional delegation to oppose imposition of a federal motor fuel tax increase to achieve deficit reduction.
SCR 16 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Urging the Texas congressional delegation to support the removal of the transportation trust funds from the federal budget.
SJR 5 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of an additional $500 million of Texas water development bonds for water supply, water quality, and flood control purposes.
SJR 43 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to adequate compensation for a taking for public use.
SJR 44 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate certain time limitations relating to the issuance of Texas agricultural water conservation bonds.
SJR 50 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the clarification and simplification of the notice of revaluation delivered to a property owner.
SR 28 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Sheriff Dan Saunders of Martin County.
SR 55 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of John Anderson, Jr.
SR 73 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Oscar Graf.
SR 124 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Earl R. Malone of Lubbock.
SR 165 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending congratulations to Terry Allen for his highly individual contributions to the world of art.
SR 184 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Senator Bob Glasgow on his birthday.
SR 185 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Judge M. L. "Milton" Kirby of Big Spring.
SR 265 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Designating April 11, 1989, as Lubbock Day.
SR 304 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Mae Murfee Elementary School in Lubbock for receiving the 1989 Outstanding School Volunteer Program.
SR 358 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the Tech Band Sorority for its 50 years of service.
SR 436 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Robert E. Gee of Lubbock.
SR 437 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of John Spikes of Lubbock.
SR 438 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Charles E. Mayfield of Lubbock.
SR 542 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Observing May 1, 1989, as Department of Public Safety Officer Day.
SR 545 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of William M. Wright of Lubbock.
SR 557 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Authorizing a bronze bust of Lieutenant Governor William P. Hobby to be placed in the Senate chamber.
SR 579 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Recognizing the month of May, 1989, as Worldwide Bluegrass Music Month and congratulating the Central Texas Bluegrass Association.
SR 589 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Robert Ervin Smotherman of Whiteface.
SR 629 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Declaring the month of October, 1989, as Texas Society of Architects Month.
SR 630 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Maurice C. Snell of Lubbock.
SR 689 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating D. L. "Dally" Willis on his 69th birthday.
SR 738 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the contributions of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center to the health and well-being of all Texans.
SR 779 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending the magnificent contributions of Dr. Elizabeth G. "Bess" Haley to Texas Tech University and the people of Texas.
71st 1st Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: Record vote
Caption: Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; to work safety; making appropriations; providing criminal and....
SB 47 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the appearance of certain attorneys in contested civil cases.
SB 48 Last Action: Meeting canceled
Caption: Relating to the courses and degrees offered at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
SB 52 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to certain self-insurance funds created by certain boards of regents.
SCR 19 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring September 25, 1989, as American Bill of Rights Day in Texas.
SR 7 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Reverend J. W. Farmer of Lubbock.
SR 8 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of G. A. "Sug" Edwards of Wolfforth.
SR 14 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Extending best wishes to the former students of Dunbar-Struggs High School for a most memorable reunion.
SR 15 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Ralph S. Krebbs of Lubbock.
SR 52 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Lena Short of Tahoka.
SR 140 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating Senator Cyndi Krier on her birthday.
SR 164 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Kenneth May of Lubbock.
SR 197 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending W. O. Shafer on his career of accomplishment and achievement in the legal profession.
71st 2nd Called Session
SB 1 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system and to the regulation of workers' compensation insurance coverage; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; ......
SB 2 Last Action: Pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the reform of the regulation of workers' compensation insurance coverage; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility; providing for self-insurance....
SCR 4 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Creating a joint interim committee to conduct an investigation for workers' compensation insurance policies.
SCR 23 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Kathleen A. Dietz permission to sue the State of Texas and Texas Tech University.
SCR 26 Last Action: House passage as amended reported
Caption: Allowing the conference committee on SB 1 to go outside the bounds of the house and senate versions.
SCR 28 Last Action: Filed w/o the Governor's signature
Caption: Authorizing the conferees on S.B. 1 to consider material outside the house and senate versions.
SR 78 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Amy Moseley of Slaton.
SR 79 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Eldon Gattis of Lubbock.
SR 113 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of James Edward Perkins, District 3 Councilman, of Odessa.
71st 3rd Called Session
SB 54 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to limited voting in certain judicial races.
SB 55 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to limited voting in certain judicial races.
SB 56 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to limited voting in certain judicial races.
SB 72 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources.
SB 73 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of certain statutory county court judges from judicial districts within those counties.
SB 74 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of certain district judges from divisions within judicial districts.
SB 75 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of the justices of the courts of appeals from divisions within each court of appeals district.
SB 76 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of supreme court justices from single-member districts.
SB 77 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of judges of the court of criminal appeals from single-member districts.
SJR 13 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the supreme court and authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of justices to the supreme court from single-member districts.
SJR 14 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the court of criminal appeals and authorizing the legislature to provide for the election of judges of the court of criminal appeals from. . . . . .
SJR 15 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the composition of the courts of appeals and to the election of justices to those courts from single-member divisions.
SR 27 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Russell Alan Aycock of Lubbock.
SR 36 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the 1989-1990 Monterey Lady Plainsmen for their achievements.
SR 37 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Aubrey Rummel of Lubbock.
SR 66 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of J. Ray Dickey of Lubbock.
SR 80 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Congratulating the David Crockett Junior High School Band on winning the John Philip Sousa Foundation's "Sudler Cup" for 1990.
71st 4th Called Session
SB 55 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources.
SB 90 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the reimbursement of personal funds from political contributions and on payments made on certain loans; providing a criminal penalty.
SCR 3 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Stella Selman and others permission to sue the Veterans' Land Board and the State of Texas.
SCR 17 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dr. James W. "Bill" Kitchen.
SR 12 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Javier Alvarez for winning the 1990 United States Amateur Boxing Heavyweight Championship.
SR 15 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Dr. O. W. "Babe" English of Lubbock.
SR 16 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Judge Robert H. Bean.
SR 33 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Roland Krier of Lubbock.
SR 38 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Honoring the Reverend H. F. Scott, pastor of Bacon Heights Baptist Church in Lubbock, who is retiring after 37 years of devoted service in the Baptist ministry.
SR 90 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of William Miller "Bill" Holm of Odessa and Fort Worth.
SR 91 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of Francisco "Speedy" Gonzalez of Lubbock.
71st 5th Called Session
SB 57 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources.
SCR 2 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Granting Stella Selman and others permission to sue the Veterans' Land Board and the State of Texas.
SCR 3 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting Kathleen A. Dietz permission to sue the state and Texas Tech University.
SR 25 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Dr. Sam Nader for his many years of devoted service to the people of Lubbock and the state.
SR 58 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: In memory of J. Q. "Jake" Warnick, Sr., of Lubbock.
SR 117 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Gunther Gebel-Williams on his illustrious career as the legendary star of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and for his unique contributions to the harmonious relationship between....
71st 6th Called Session
SB 20 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to the Department of Information Resources.
SR 19 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending Brodie Hutchinson for his meritorious service to the youth of Texas and expressing to him sincere appreciation for his unswerving devotion to the ideals of quality education for all Texas citizens.
SR 47 Last Action: Read & adopted
Caption: Commending and congratulating the administration, teachers, and volunteers of the Texas School Volunteer Program at Burnet Elementary School on winning the 1990 Outstanding School Campus Volunteer Program Award.
70th Regular Session
SB 116 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of possessing, manufacturing, transporting, repairing, or selling a spring-propelled knife.
SB 117 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the period of effectiveness of a financing statement.
SB 118 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of and prosecutions in the county courts at law in Lubbock County and to the creation of the County Court at Law No.3 of Lubbock County.
SB 119 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the collection and use of fees charged for certain publications issued by the Texas Aeronautics Commission.
SB 120 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the offense of involuntary manslaughter involving the use of airplane, helicopter, or boat while intoxicated, and to the definition of the term "intoxicated" for purposes of the prosecution of that offense.
SB 121 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to appointment and power of disclaimer of a guardian or representative for an unborn or unascertained beneficiary.
SB 122 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the payment or transfer at death of certain death benefits.
SB 140 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the operation of a telephone cooperative.
SB 155 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to individual retirement accounts, simplified employee pensions, and other death benefits.
SB 156 Last Action: Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the allocation and apportionment of estate taxes among persons interested in the estate of a decedent.
SB 194 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to determining whether a bank account is inactive.
SB 229 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications carriers.
SB 231 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which funds appropriated to the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf may be expended.
SB 236 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation of the district judges in Lubbock county.
SB 258 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the acceptance of certain donations of money and other property by the Department of Public Safety.
SB 259 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the investment of certain funds by the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 287 Last Action: Motion to adopt conf. comm. report
Caption: Relating to revising the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to reform procedures and remedies in civil actions for personal injury, property damage, or death and civil actions based on tortious conduct, including revisions and additions to laws governing the determination of and limitations on liability and damages.
SB 288 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of corporation officers and directors to a corporation or its shareholders.
SB 290 Last Action: Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to prejudgment interest in civil cases.
SB 323 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council and fund and the imposition of certain fees.
SB 324 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the determination of feasibility of and designation of local sponsors for federal water projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Water Commission.
SB 325 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Natural Resources Information System.
SB 328 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to promoting economic development in the state and the orderly development of the state's nine billion barrels of available oil reserves and other oil and gas resources through economic and regulatory incentives.
SB 329 Last Action: Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
SB 330 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the employment and duties of a county librarian and other employees of a county library.
SB 333 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the establishment of certain foreign trade zones.
SB 410 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to agricultural water conservation grant and loan programs.
SB 499 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Providing for agreements in aid of turnpike projects between the Texas Turnpike Authority and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, counties, political subdivisions, or local governmental entities; providing for the issuance of bonds.
SB 510 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the operations and continuation of the Texas Adult Probation Commission, the continuation of the state's participation in the Uniform Act for Out-of-State Parolee Supervision, and to alternative forms of probation and probation revocation available to courts.
SB 511 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the continuation, composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and to the evaluation of interpreters for the deaf.
SB 514 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to legislative consent to and its effect on suits against the state.
SB 519 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Regulating to the authority of Garza County to adopt zoning and building regulations for areas around certain lakes.
SB 552 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain substances in schedules and penalty groups and the dispensing of certain controlled substances by pharmacists under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
SB 566 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to frivolous law suits.
SB 567 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the limitations period for certain actions brought by a minor.
SB 568 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to comparative responsibility and limitation of liability in certain civil cases.
SB 569 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to attorney's contingent fees.
SB 570 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the periodic payment of judgments in certain civil cases.
SB 571 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the recovery of damages other than exemplary damages in civil cases.
SB 572 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages in civil cases.
SB 573 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to collateral benefits of a claimant in a civil suit.
SB 574 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of directors and officers of nonprofit corporations.
SB 575 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to liability of directors of certain corporations in certain circumstances.
SB 576 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain public officials.
SB 577 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property.
SB 578 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of a manufacturer or seller of certain drugs for drug-related injuries.
SB 579 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to civil immunity for certain charitable organizations.
SB 580 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to governmental liability.
SB 643 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the violation of a rule of a national collegiate athletic association.
SB 670 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Water Resources Management Advisory Committee.
SB 671 Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
Caption: Relating to policies and audits of certain water districts and authorities.
SB 672 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the continuing supervision of certain water districts and authorities by the Texas Water Commission and to reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house.
SB 673 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the adoption of certain rules by the Texas Water Commission.
SB 674 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum standards for underground water regulation.
SB 675 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to jurisdiction over underground water in critical areas and addition of territory to and adoption and collection of fees by underground water conservation districts.
SB 681 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to financial security requirements for wells and storage or disposal pits.
SB 682 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of members and employees of the Railroad Commission of Texas to hold informal meetings, to have ex parte consultations and communications, and to authorize certain discovery proceedings.
SB 683 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to he responsibilities of the Texas Water Commission, the Texas Water Development Board, and the Parks and Wildlife Department for the bays and estuaries.
SB 722 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to political contributions.
SB 723 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to ad valorem tax relief for residence homesteads of certain elderly and disabled persons.
SB 757 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote
Caption: Relating to notice of nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract.
SB 761 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the designation of critical areas and the creation of underground water conservation districts in critical areas.
SB 762 Last Action: Effective upon adoption of con. amdt.
Caption: Relating to the right of the state to appeal in certain criminal cases.
SB 763 Last Action: Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
Caption: Relating to the registration of and issuance of certificates of title for certain motor vehicles used by law enforcement agencies.
SB 764 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to offenses involving the operation of aircraft.
SB 765 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale or exchange of land by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
SB 849 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the practice of barbering and to the regulation of certain persons by the State Board of Barber Examiners.
SB 935 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to the filing deadline for candidates' applications for a place on the ballot for certain city offices.
SB 936 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the dispensing of wine by Texas wineries and to storage and sale.
SB 947 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to updating provisions of the Water Code to conform to the reorganization of the state water agencies.
SB 982 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/88
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of land used for disposal of dredge material from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
SB 983 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the authority of the attorney general to obtain criminal history record information, nonconviction data, and other information recorded or maintained by or accessible to the Department of Public Safety.
SB 984 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the commissioning as peace officers of investigators appointed by the attorney general.
SB 985 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the reporting to the attorney general of certain delinquent or unpaid debts, judgments, and other obligations owed to this state.
SB 1007 Last Action: Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the operation of the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Insurance Program.
SB 1008 Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
Caption: Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utilities; providing administrative and civil penalties.
SB 1023 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain orders issued by a juvenile court judge who is not an attorney.
SB 1074 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to review by medical review panels of certain claims against health care providers.
SB 1201 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the collection of fees by institutions of higher education.
SB 1312 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the frequency of meetings of the Texas Board of Health.
SB 1328 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the validation of county time warrants and related proceedings and acts.
SB 1406 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas water development bonds.
SB 1547 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SCR 44 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Granting William B. Wilson permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SJR 19 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment in aid of turnpikes, toll roads, and toll bridges.
SJR 23 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the time in which a minor may bring an action.
SJR 24 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to regulate the amount of noneconomic damages that may be recovered in a civil suit.
SJR 25 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to regulate the amount of exemplary damages that may be recovered in a civil suit.
SJR 26 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the immunity of a city or town from liability for damages arising from its proprietary functions.
SJR 30 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide ad valorem tax relief for the residence homesteads of certain elderly and disabled persons.
SJR 34 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment giving the state a limited right to appeal in criminal cases.
SJR 54 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of an additional $400 million of Texas Water Development Bonds for water supply, water quality, and flood control purposes.
SR 30 Caption: Memorial resolution for W. D. "Bill" Noel.
SR 31 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jack Payne.
SR 34 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Lucille M. Clinton.
SR 47 Caption: Extending congratulations to the American Marketing Association and declaring February 23, through February 28, 1987, as Marketing Week in the State of Texas.
SR 57 Caption: Commending Judge Halbert O. Woodward.
SR 95 Caption: Memorial resolution for Ray Ownbey.
SR 128 Caption: Recognizing February 22-28, 1987, as "Texas Tech Appreciation Week" in Lubbock.
SR 160 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Peggy Crittenden.
SR 180 Caption: Designating April 7, 1987, as "Lubbock Day" and welcoming Lubbock delegation to the State Capitol.
SR 215 Caption: Memorial resolution for George Woods.
SR 417 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Glenn B. Payne.
SR 479 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Delwin Webb.
SR 484 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Marge Barnett.
SR 516 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Hannah Lee Barton Patterson.
SR 581 Caption: Wishing Senator Carlos F. Truan a speedy recovery.
SR 699 Caption: Memorial resolution for John M. Anderson.
70th 1st Called Session
SB 5 Last Action: Effective in 90 days--9/2/87
Caption: Relating to revising the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to reform procedures and remedies in civil actions for personal injury, property damage, or death and civil action based on tortuous conduct, including revisions and additions to laws governing the determination of and limitations on liability and damages.
SB 6 Last Action: Effective in 90 days--9/2/87
Caption: Relating to prejudgment interest in civil cases.
SB 7 Last Action: Effective in 90 days--9/2/87
Caption: Relating to the venue of certain civil actions.
70th 2nd Called Session
SB 31 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the issuance of Texas Water development bonds.
SB 52 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain state-owned property to the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation.
SB 68 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/87
Caption: Relating to allocations of funds to the foundation school fund and to the state highway fund.
SB 69 Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings.
SJR 8 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of certain funds for highway purposes and amending Section 2, H.J.R. 2, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, relating to date of election.
SR 47 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jack L. Gaulding.
SR 65 Caption: Memorial resolution for Alvin R. Allison.
SR 140 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mary Lois House.
69th Regular Session
SB 99 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the definition of capital murder to include the murder of certain children.
SB 138 Last Action: Withdrawn by author
Caption: Relating to the conservation, development, and protection and enhancement of the quality of, and flood and subsidence control for, surface and underground water and providing various financing mechanisms to finance conservation, development, and protection and enhancement of the quality of, and flood, subsidence control, recharge, and chloride control for, surface and underground water and agricultural soil and water conservation.
SB 151 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of abandoning or endangering a child and the admissibility of testimony of certain persons in the prosecution of the offense.
SB 152 Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested cal.
Caption: Relating to defenses to prosecution for the offense of criminal trespass.
SB 153 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the term of imprisonment that may be imposed for a person convicted of a felony of the second degree.
SB 154 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a court's discretion in allowing a witness to remain in the courtroom before or after his testimony in a criminal case.
SB 155 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to transferring certain duties relating to the administration of an appraisal district from the county clerk to the chief appraiser.
SB 173 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to continuation, administration, duties, operations, and finances of the office of Canadian River Compact Commissioner for Texas.
SB 194 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation of offenses involving computers.
SB 215 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Tech University System.
SB 216 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the power of governing boards of institutions of higher education to fix the rate of incidental student fees.
SB 222 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to who the original petitioner in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship may be.
SB 230 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the rights of crime victims and the effect of those rights on the sentencing and availability of bail and release to parole for defendants and to victim assistance coordinators and their duties.
SB 231 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of commercial feed laws to and definition of certain cotton plant by-products.
SB 239 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental labs.
SB 247 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the offenses of use and manufacture, sale, or distribution of devices used to intercept, descramble, or decode subscription television transmissions and cable television services, the offense of making or maintaining an unauthorized cable connection, and to civil actions related to those offenses.
SB 264 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the number and compensation of members of the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission.
SB 265 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the tuition charged at Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
SB 268 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, and operations of the Multi-State Water Resources Planning Commission.
SB 373 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Resources
Caption: Relating to a mandatory screening program to detect scoliosis in children.
SB 505 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the creation, enforcement, and prosecution of offenses involving aircraft that do not comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations regarding identification numbers, registration. or equipment; providing penalties.
SB 506 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to application of weight and size limitations to the movement of certain vehicles on public highways and to application for, issuance, and use of permits required for heavy loads and over-sized equipment.
SB 507 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to casing that must be used for oil and gas wells.
SB 508 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase of mutual fund contracts through licensed securities dealers and rulemaking authority for the administration of the deferred compensation plans for public employees.
SB 509 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Authorizing the Comptroller of Public Accounts to adopt a deferred compensation plan in accordance with the federal revenue act of 1978, Public Law No. 95-600, including the establishment of a trust to hold the contributions to the plan, a method to select vendors for the plan, establishing a loan program as authorized by the plan and allowing for salary deductions to repay loans.
SB 510 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Creating offenses involving the unauthorized use of the insignia and name of certain state law enforcement agencies or of insignia deceptively similar to that of certain law enforcement agencies; providing penalties.
SB 564 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of the constitutional office of criminal district attorney of Yoakum County and the abolition of the office of county attorney of Yoakum County.
SB 565 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to fees charged by the county clerks and clerks of county courts for certain probate services.
SB 566 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to subpoena procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.
SB 580 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to interchangeable juries in certain counties.
SB 666 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain controlled substances, the requirement that the schedule of controlled substances be republished, and the penalties for manufacturing, delivering or possessing certain controlled substances.
SB 685 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to pretrial hearings in certain cases.
SB 686 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the appointment and certification of railroad peace officers, their duties and powers, the scope of their employment, and liability for their acts and omissions.
SB 687 Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the state's liability for and defense of certain claims against certain public servants.
SB 688 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to election precincts in certain counties.
SB 753 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to establishing a procedure through which a person accused of a crime may obtain notice of the particular offense with which he is charged in addition to the notice provided in the indictment or information in the case.
SB 754 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the management of, contributions to, and disbursements from the firemen's relief and retirement funds in certain cities and to membership on the board of trustees.
SB 755 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to authorizing the creation of rapid transit authorities in cities containing at least 170,000 inhabitants and providing for their organization, powers, and financing.
SB 823 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to closing public water to the taking of aquatic life for sale or for human consumption; providing a penalty.
SB 824 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the application of the open records law information relating to litigation to which and time when a governmental entity is a party and to records maintained and information collected by a prosecutor's office.
SB 828 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the periodic review and termination of river authorities under the Texas Sunset Act.
SB 881 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to notice of nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract.
SB 882 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the period during which a school district may offer summer programs for children of limited English proficiency.
SB 883 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to impeaching the credibility of a witness in a criminal case.
SB 884 Last Action: Reported favorably w/amendments
Caption: Relating to a site for the Super-conducting Super Collider Accelerator project and the eminent domain authority of the board of regents of The University of Texas System.
SB 885 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the information required for certain subdivision plats.
SB 886 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to creating the offense of the improper manufacture, sale, procurement, or alteration of an identification document.
SB 887 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the employment and duties of a county librarian.
SB 888 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to revising the Penal Code provisions applicable to organized crime, including the definitions, elements, penalties, punishment, statute of limitations, and related procedures applicable to offenses involving organized crime, including the creation of new offenses involving the collection of an unlawful debt or the commission of multiple acts of criminal activity and designated as organized crime offenses; providing for the forfeiture of certain property in connection with organized crime, and for procedures related to that forfeiture; providing for injunctive and other relief in cases of organized crime; providing penalties.
SB 889 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the creation of criminal offenses for using or investing income from organized crime or the collection of an unlawful debt and for acquiring, maintaining, or conducting and enterprise through organized crime or the collection of an unlawful debt; providing investigative, injunctive, and forfeiture procedures and civil liability relating to those offenses; and revising procedures relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
SB 934 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the regulation of a person who is or seeks to become the sports agent of an athlete.
SB 935 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services and worker's compensation benefits to certain injured employees.
SB 936 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the disposition of certain property in the possession of law enforcement agencies.
SB 937 Last Action: Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authorization and regulation of single purpose health care plans as health maintenance organizations.
SB 938 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Amending the Human Resources Code; creating offenses and providing penalties.
SB 939 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a court charging a jury in a capital case inform the jury as to the nature of conduct that is deliberate.
SB 1140 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the effects of the mental condition of a person on the prosecution of the person for a criminal offense and on the responsibility of the person for the offense.
SB 1141 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to motor vehicles used to transport or manufacture concrete.
SB 1142 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to definitions in and application of the Texas Life, Health and Accident Guaranty Act.
SB 1143 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to limitations on political contributions.
SB 1144 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the appropriation of state water for beneficial uses.
SB 1145 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, to approve projects for construction, repair, or rehabilitation of facilities at institutions of higher education.
SB 1146 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the procedures and activities of the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission.
SB 1147 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the period during which a suit to determine paternity may be brought and to court procedures in those suits.
SB 1148 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to procedures for claiming paternity and for receiving notice of suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 1149 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to payment of damages in certain court actions.
SB 1150 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pawn transactions.
SB 1151 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to work credit for determining salary or retirement benefits of a vocational teacher.
SB 1209 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the use of alternate jurors in criminal cases.
SB 1215 Last Action: Reported favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to electric rates for certain apartment houses.
SB 1297 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the official court reporters of the county courts at law of Lubbock County and to the salary of the judges of those courts.
SB 1298 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the supplemental compensation of the district judges in Lubbock County.
SB 1365 Last Action: Considered in formal meeting
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the municipal courts of record in Lubbock.
SB 1418 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a program to reward state employees for employee recommendations that improve state government efficiency.
SB 1497 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Buffalo Springs Lake Municipal Utility District.
SCR 151 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Granting Empire Generator Corporation permission to sue the state.
SJR 10 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment granting the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals jurisdiction to answer questions of state law certified from federal appellate courts.
SJR 26 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which a person is charged with a criminal offense and to the investing of jurisdiction of criminal cases in the courts.
SJR 27 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish certain county offices in certain counties.
SR 38 Caption: Extending welcome to Mollie Newberry.
SR 48 Caption: Memorial resolution for Burton S. Burks, Sr.
SR 49 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. John P. Ray, Jr.
SR 50 Caption: Memorial resolution for Jim Farmer.
SR 51 Caption: Memorial resolution for L. E. "Jack" Davis.
SR 52 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. James T. Hall.
SR 53 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lee C. O'Neil.
SR 54 Caption: Memorial resolution for R. W. Mathews.
SR 76 Caption: Memorial resolution for Patrick A. Abeyta.
SR 77 Caption: Memorial resolution for Sam Houston Allred, Sr.
SR 78 Caption: Memorial resolution for Donald Wooten.
SR 82 Caption: Memorial resolution for Hugh M. Anderson.
SR 83 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. H. Eugene Brown.
SR 89 Caption: Honoring Earl Bradley.
SR 90 Caption: Memorial resolution for Andrew Jackson Kemp, Jr.
SR 91 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Elton D. Cook.
SR 92 Caption: Memorial resolution for George R. Killam.
SR 93 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Juanelle Tubbs.
SR 98 Caption: Memorial resolution for Adrian Taylor.
SR 99 Caption: Commending the community of Crosbyton.
SR 115 Caption: Memorial resolution for Neal H. Rose.
SR 116 Caption: Memorial resolution for Fred O. Senter, Jr.
SR 117 Caption: Memorial resolution for Professor Paul J. Woods.
SR 123 Caption: Extending congratulations to Dr. Orene Peddicord of Lubbock, Capitol Physician for the Day.
SR 124 Caption: Commending Deputy Sheriff Beaver Wallace and Troy Rich.
SR 144 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Ronald Haney.
SR 164 Caption: Honoring Lieutenant Sidney Smallwood.
SR 188 Caption: Memorial resolution for O. L. Byrd.
SR 189 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roy Forkner.
SR 190 Caption: Memorial resolution for Bass Elliott.
SR 191 Caption: Memorial resolution for A. L. Standefer.
SR 192 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Permian Panthers from the Permian High School, Odessa.
SR 204 Caption: Memorial resolution for Horace Ernest Griffith.
SR 205 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Sanford Dennard.
SR 206 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Sam C. Arnett, Jr.
SR 207 Caption: Memorial resolution for L. O. Lemon, Sr.
SR 208 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Jaroy Weber.
SR 226 Caption: Commending Sharee Salonek.
SR 243 Caption: Commending Herbert Williford.
SR 244 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. Dale P. Campbell.
SR 249 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Texas Tech University Red Raiders basketball team.
SR 250 Caption: Designating April 2, 1985, as "Lubbock Day" and welcoming the Lubbock delegation to the State Capitol.
SR 263 Caption: Commending Odessa Teen Court.
SR 276 Caption: Memorial resolution for Roy Forkner.
SR 299 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lorenzo Chief of Police, Bill Jones.
SR 300 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Lady Wranglers of Odessa College.
SR 301 Caption: Memorial resolution for Brooks Wallace.
SR 302 Caption: Honoring Mrs. Mabel Hitchcock.
SR 363 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. J. W. Proctor.
SR 364 Caption: Memorial resolution for Terry Lloyd Colston.
SR 365 Caption: Extending congratulations to Mrs. Sue Samson.
SR 371 Caption: Extending welcome to Participants in Future Problem Solvers Bowl from Nat Williams Elementary School in Lubbock.
SR 398 Caption: Extending congratulations to Department of Public Safety Trooper Robert E. "Buff" Angel.
SR 406 Caption: Extending congratulations to John R. Lowey.
SR 407 Caption: Memorial resolution for James Orville Smith.
SR 436 Caption: Extending congratulations to J. C. McClesky.
SR 461 Caption: Extending congratulations to Nelda Thompson.
SR 462 Caption: Memorial resolution for Morley Jennings.
SR 463 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Blanche Tucker.
SR 466 Caption: Extending congratulations to Bill Roach.
SR 478 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Bobbie Himmel.
SR 505 Caption: Honoring James Michener and welcoming him to the Texas Senate and the State Capitol.
SR 506 Caption: Extending congratulations to Don G. Furr.
SR 522 Caption: Memorial resolution for Lawrence Aberegg.
SR 523 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mollie Beth Newberry.
SR 540 Caption: Memorial resolution for Dr. A. C. Surman.
SR 620 Caption: Extending congratulations to Charles A. Schnabel, Jr.
69th 2nd Called Session
SB 9 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County.
SB 35 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of tax credits allowed on the sale of gasohol.
SB 36 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to appropriations from the state highway fund.
SB 37 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the transfer of funds from the state highway fund to the general revenue fund.
SB 38 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of funds from general revenue to the farm-to-market road fund.
SB 39 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the disposition of funds received from the tax on the sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles.
SCR 7 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Granting limited permission to sue the state for certain claimants against the Texas School for the Deaf.
SR 41 Caption: Memorial resolution for John E. Harding, Sr.
69th 3rd Called Session
SB 29 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to tax credits allowed on the sale of certain mixtures of gasoline and alcohol.
SB 30 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the transfer of funds from the state highway fund to the general revenue fund.
SB 31 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to appropriations from the state highway fund.
SB 45 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law No. 3 of Lubbock County.
SB 50 Last Action: Postponed in committee
Caption: Relating to the state's liability for and defense of certain claims against public servants and to the limitation of liability of those public servants.
68th Regular Session
SB 271 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the rights of crime victims and the effect of those rights on the availability of bail and release to parole for defendants.
SB 272 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the Southern States Energy Compact and its implementation; to the Southern States Energy Board, its membership, powers, and duties; to the continuation of Texas participation in the compact; and to the powers and duties of the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council in connection with the compact.
SB 273 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the membership and administration of the Texas Mining Council and the reporting by and continuation of the office of the Interstate Mining Compact Commissioner for Texas.
SB 345 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: making an appropriation to Texas Tech University for snowstorm damage to the Livestock Pavilion.
SB 416 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the application of the rule in a criminal case.
SB 462 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to pilot programs for the evaluation of teachers and school district administrators.
SB 516 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of Texas Tech University to purchase certain land in El Paso County and to the proposed use of the property.
SB 517 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to accept donations, grants, endowments, and gifts and manage certain real property; providing for use of funds.
SB 570 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the motor fuel tax requirement of surety bonds for interstate truckers.
SB 571 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to offenses involving certain obscene, threatening, and false communications and telephone calls intended to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass a person; providing penalties.
SB 572 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of a fund and a program to attract to and retain in this state eminent scholars.
SB 681 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Providing for a portion of the funds of the Criminal Justice Planning Fund to be allocated to certain approved judicial programs; and declaring an emergency.
SB 682 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the microfilm preservation of records made or received by local governments, to the preservation and retention of historical resources in a depository, to certain powers and duties of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Regional Historical Resource Depository and Local Records Division, and the State Librarian, and to the force and effect of such microfilm records.
SB 824 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Caption: Relating to standards of conduct and financial disclosure requirements for certain public servants and former public servants; providing a penalty.
SB 825 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to a prohibition of certain contracts by members of the legislature; providing a penalty.
SB 885 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation
Caption: Relating to procedures for offenses regarding certificates of title to motor vehicles.
SB 886 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Ector County.
SB 887 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the composition of a county hospital's board of managers.
SB 888 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the withholding of names drawn for jury service.
SB 889 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the time period for filing bonds or notices, affidavits, or deposits in lieu of bonds in accelerated appeals.
SB 890 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to contracting to provide for the transportation of public school students.
SB 891 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a medical services fee at Texas Tech University.
SB 892 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to security personnel of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and to their jurisdiction and compensation.
SB 893 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to sell obsolete medical equipment to public or nonprofit hospitals in this state.
SB 894 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain state-owned real property in Lubbock County and to certain duties of the board of regents of Texas Tech University.
SB 902 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the persons authorized to accept payments of fines in a criminal case.
SB 903 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to definitions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, the classification of certain substances into schedules and penalty groups, controls over persons authorized by the Act to deal commercially with controlled substances, records required to be kept under the Act, rules relating to telephonically and orally communicated prescriptions, offenses related to triplicate prescriptions, commercial offenses, offenses for repeat offenders and for possession of marihuana, sentencing alternatives for persons convicted under the Act, and forfeiture of property under the Act.
SB 1008 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
Caption: Relating to regulation of animal dealers and retail pet vendors; providing a penalty.
SB 1009 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the elements and punishment of offenses related to oil and gas equipment and the inspection of businesses dealing in used oil and gas equipment.
SB 1010 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the reservation of minerals by the state and other conditions for the sale, lease, and prospect of state land.
SB 1011 Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the testimony of an accomplice of a criminal defendant.
SB 1012 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the testimony of the spouse of a criminal defendant.
SB 1013 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to drug facility crime; providing a penalty; and declaring an emergency.
SB 1014 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Relating to the courses and course levels offered at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin with emphasis in certain fields; providing for participation in the adjusted funding formulae for upper-level institutions.
SB 1015 Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a restitution center program as an alternative to traditional sentencing for persons convicted of certain crimes.
SB 1016 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the collection, deposit, and disposition of certain court costs collected in criminal cases.
SB 1017 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Caption: Relating to the use of odometer readings on certificates of title and assignments of title to motor vehicles.
SB 1121 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
Caption: Relating to the Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf.
SB 1122 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to suits in which the physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of a child is an issue.
SB 1123 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession.
SB 1124 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the duties of the county attorney of Andrews County and the district attorney of the 109th Judicial District.
SB 1273 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation, jurisdiction, judges, facilities, personnel, and practice and procedures of municipal courts of record in the city of Odessa and to elections approving the creation of these courts; providing rules and procedures for appeals and the effect of ruling of the appellate court.
SB 1309 Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation, implementation, administration, operation, and financing of the Texas Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Program and the Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Fund; to the powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Department of Water Resources and its director; to the creation, membership, and duties of the Agricultural water Conservation Technical Advisory Group and to cerain enforcement procedures.
SB 1317 Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments
Caption: Relating to the elements of and punishment for the offense of commercial bribery.
SB 1343 Last Action: No action taken
Caption: Relating to fraud in a transaction involving real estate or stock in a corporation or joint stock company.
SB 1378 Last Action: Placed on daily Major State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the terms of office, election, and compensation of directors of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One.
SB 1379 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to establishment, membership, personnel, compensation, powers and duties, and financing of a juvenile board in Garza County.
SB 1395 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment, membership, compensation, powers and duties, staff, and financing of a juvenile board in Lynn County.
SB 1413 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the punishment, sentencing, and availability of parole or mandatory supervision for a person convicted of a capital offense.
SB 1423 Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of certain proceedings brought under the Texas Mental Health Code and to the transfer of such proceedings.
SB 1426 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the establishment, membership, compensation, personnel, powers and duties, and financing of a juvenile board in Terry County.
SB 1427 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to establishment, membership, personnel, compensation, powers and duties, and financing of a juvenile board in Yoakum County.
SCR 108 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Edwin H. Irons, retiring superintendent of schools for the Lubbock Independent School District.
SCR 119 Last Action: Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption: Granting Charles and Shirley Helms permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Department of Human Resources.
SJR 28 Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a member of the legislature from benefiting from a state or county contract with a business in which the member has a substantial interest.
SJR 41 Last Action: Placed on daily Constitutional Amendments Calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of $200 million in state general obligation bonds, to create a rural water conservation fund, and to authorize financial assistance for rural political subdivisions.
SR 467 Caption: Memorial resolution for Campbell Elkins.
SR 468 Caption: Commending Sheriff Dan Saunders.
SR 469 Caption: Extending congratulations to R. P. (Bob) Fuller.
SR 470 Caption: Memorial resolution for Robert H. Stafford.
SR 560 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mrs. Marshallene Read.
SR 590 Caption: Commending Bill Shipman.
SR 638 Caption: Commending J. Weldon Bennett.
SR 661 Caption: Commending Forest Scott.
SR 667 Caption: Memorial resolution for Mary Jane Snodgrass.
68th 1st Called Session
SR 2 Caption: Commending Louis Cure.
SR 12 Caption: Memorial resolution for Travis L. Clements.
SR 13 Caption: Memorial resolution for The Most Reverend Bishop John E. Alexander.
SR 14 Caption: Extending congratulations to the Lubbock Christian College baseball team.
SR 15 Caption: Commending Elmer J. Reed, Jr.
SR 16 Caption: Commending Glen and Mary Prudie Brown.
SR 19 Caption: Memorial resolution for Barnie E. Rushing.
68th 2nd Called Session
SCR 3 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Bill McAlister.
SR 20 Caption: In memory of Nelda Williams.
SR 21 Caption: In memory of The Honorable Frank A. Guess.
SR 22 Caption: In memory of J. Billy Marley.
SR 23 Caption: In memory of Alex K. Cooke, Sr.
SR 24 Caption: In memory of The Honorable E. R. Blakney.
SR 25 Caption: In memory of Alton Graham Addison.
SR 26 Caption: In memory of A. M. "Al" Muldrow.
SR 27 Caption: In memory of J. L. Irish.
SR 28 Caption: In memory of H. A. "Hap" Padgett, Jr.
SR 29 Caption: Commending Clem B. Boverie.
SR 39 Caption: Commending W. Robert McKinsey.
SR 40 Caption: Commending Henry Guillet.
SR 41 Caption: In memory of B. Winston Wrinkle.
SR 42 Caption: Commending Dr. Weston A. Pettey.
SR 69 Caption: In memory of O. J. "Bo" Sexton.
SR 70 Caption: Commending Dr. Lawrence Graves.
SR 71 Caption: In memory of John R. Hall, Jr.
SR 78 Caption: In memory of Miss Roxane Schuette.
SR 79 Caption: In memory of Vernon D. Adcock.
SR 97 Caption: In memory of Charles D. Scarbrough.
SR 98 Caption: In memory of Dr. Lena Waters.
SR 99 Caption: In memory of Dr. Phillip Lee Vardy.
SR 100 Caption: Commending Roy Roberts.
SR 101 Caption: Commending Marcella Cure.
SR 102 Caption: Commending Louie Cure.
SR 103 Caption: In memory of Dr. Ben B. Hutchinson.
SR 159 Caption: Commending Mrs. Ruth Schiermeyer.